A/N: Hey, guys! Thanks SOOOOOO much for all the awesome reviews/messages you guys have been sending me! I kept getting so many I had to create a special folder for them to go to in my email haha. Anyway, I hope you guys like this one, cuz it's waaaaaay different from what I would normally do, and I'm pretty sure some people are going to hate me, but I'm doing this as a request from one of my friends, so don't shoot the writer! Read, review (positively) and enjoy!
Draco POV
"Okay, okay, I've got one," I said. "How many Quidditch players does it take to light up a wand?"
"I don't know," Hermione said with a grin. "How many?"
"Seven. Six to do the work, and a Seeker to take the credit."
She laughed. "Where do you come up with these?"
"My highly evolved brain."
She linked her fingers through mine. "Your brain is highly evolved, but…"
"But what?"
"Mine's more evolved!" she whispered in my ear. She grinned and took off down the sidewalk.
I stood there for a moment, stunned, then took off after her, a huge grin lighting my face. "Come back here, you!"
She may have been fast, but I was faster, and within about thirty seconds, I'd caught her and put my arms around her, kissing her cheek.
She laughed breathlessly. "I knew that one would work."
"That's the longest it's ever taken me to catch you," I said as we began walking again, taking her hand.
"I know," she said as we reached the gate of my house. "I've been going jogging every morning. It's starting to pay off."
"What are you going jogging for?" I asked, stopping.
"To get fit and lose weight."
"You listen to me," I said in a mock stern voice. "You are beautiful exactly the way you are, and you don't need to lose a single pound."
"You mean that?" she asked happily.
"Damn right, I mean it," I said. "Come on, it's getting chilly, and I don't want you to get sick."
We headed inside. I sat down on the couch, and she curled up next to me, resting her head on my chest as I put my arms around her. We didn't need to say anything; we were content just sitting and holding each other. After a few minutes, I realized she had fallen asleep. I smiled and gently brushed her hair out of her face.
I allowed myself to think some. Was tonight the night? I had a ring in the top drawer of my dresser, just waiting for me to give it to her and ask her to marry me.
I went over and over the possible outcomes in my mind for over an hour. I was pulled abruptly out of my reverie as she sat up suddenly.
"Are you okay?" I asked, alarmed.
"What time is it?" she asked, looking around in shock.
"It's… almost eleven," I said, checking my watch.
"Shit," she muttered. "I've got to pick up some paperwork from my office."
"Oh. Sorry, I didn't know that."
"It's okay, it's not your fault."
"Do you want me to drive you?"
"No, it's only a few blocks. I'd Apparate, but there's Muggles around. See you on Tuesday," she said, kissing me. "I love you."
"I love you too," I said as she headed out.
I didn't move from the couch. I just sat, staring at the television, which was off. I'd propose to her on Tuesday night, which was her birthday.
I could hardly wait.