A/N: Just a short oneshot that popped into my head while listening to my iPod. The song is "Out Here On My Own" from the musical Fame
Draco Malfoy couldn't sleep. He was feeling restless, so he decided to wander the castle. As he walked by an unused classroom he heard music. At first, he was going to just walk by, until he heard an enchanting voice singing. The door wasn't completely closed so he cast a spell to open it a little wider silently so he could slip inside unnoticed. He was shocked to see Granger behind a shiny black grand piano. He walked closer mesmerized. She was so absorbed in the song she didn't notice him. He could see tears pouring down her face as she sang
Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
Make-believing is hard alone
Out here, on my own
We're always proving
Who we are
Always reaching
For that rising star
To guide me far
And shine me home
Out here on my own
When I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Until the morning sun appears
Making light of all my fears
I dry the tears I've never shown
out here on my own
But when I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, Baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
I may not win
But I can't be thrown
Out here on my own
Out here on my own
When she played the last notes he saw her body shaking. She was crying her heart out and he was just standing there. He couldn't stand to see this beautiful creature cry. He walked over to the bench. "Hermione" He whispered.
She looked up at him, her eyes shining with tears. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb anyone" She said looking down
"You weren't disturbing me. I heard music while I was wandering the halls. I couldn't sleep" Draco said "Why are you crying?"
"Ron" She said with a bitter smile "We had a huge fight. No matter what I do, it's never good enough. I haven't been happy for a while now and I couldn't take it anymore. I went to confront him and caught him with Lavender Brown. I told him I was done." She started to cry again
"Hey" he said pulling her to his chest "Maybe it's for the best. You're too good for him Hermione. You're smart, caring, beautiful, and as I found out tonight, very talented"
"No one has ever said that to me Draco" She said looking up into his eyes "I know it's for the best, I don't love him Dray. I Love you"
Draco was overjoyed "I think you're amazing Hermione, and I have been trying to find a way to tell you for weeks now. I love you too Hermione" Their eyes met, and he leaned in to kiss her lips. At first he thought she was going to pull away, but she wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into him. After a few moments they broke apart
"I never thought you felt the same way. I think that's why I was having such a hard time with Ron lately. I wanted it to be you" She rested her head on his shoulder
"Mione, I promise to never hurt you. Will you be my girlfriend?"
"I'd like that Dray."
They walked hand in hand back to the heads common room. Everything has a way of falling into place.
