Author's note: This is a prequel to my real Dramione drama which is about to unfold. My first work. All constructive criticism welcome!

Draco was broken. It was exactly one month since he came back from his dark place. The existential crisis. The circumstances of which is another story.

He had just returned from his drive down memory lane (to the nearby airport city), the literal lanes which formed some of his happiest memories. And he drove and relived those moments, smiles all around and away from all of the "real life" that plagued him.
His phone couldn't resist sharing the joy he felt. He messaged her, he missed her.
And he returned back home to a not so happy sight. He could see it, the same things were happening that happened that night a month prior to him, a car outside the hookah Bar, the leaving at 12.
Broken, stupid, Draco. Texted again one last time, because he's had it. He needed to open up, without shame just so he could move on. And he trusted she'd get him!

She didn't reply.

And then one day she did. Draco was excited cuz this was amazing. But not in a way you guys think nah ah. This is different. She was in for a surprise.

And out he came to pick. In classic Draco style. He knew what she liked and he definitely did most things right. So there was a car decorated all around with flowers. It extra special roses on the passenger door and the dash infront of her seats. He knew. It was those little things that actually made her squeal. She was a fantasy queen after all.

And then they went. To a normal average dinner. Small talk went on. A couple of drinks later and he drops this

"See first and foremost im really glad u came. Do You know we had a really bad misunderstanding?
So i can understand your confused now. so its me. the thing is i shouldnt open up. its always been a disaster and u were right.. we dont gel together. see one thing what i learned from my previous relationship is i didnt open up n be free till 3 years into the relationship and she left almost like u did, with me geting blocked u know?
But, with you, i felt i could just be myself cuz twinlepathy, trust, what not, Omg, dream come true, atleast that's what i thought. And that was wrong and you were right..

But anyways coming back to you, in practical ways. Forget all the complex emotional ride of mine u had to go through. In simple terms. We had a great time. It was awesome. And It sucks now how our things ended and it deserves to have a better finale. Now we have had a romantic dinner. Let's pend a little more time together, maybe some kisses, maybe more. Call it another amazing night. And say our Goodbyes!

And then we can atleast be Hi Bye friends. Guilt free-no strings-nothing more!"

She was shocked. This was completely unexpected for her. She wasnt lost for words. She knew what to say. But it was certain that she agreed to most of it.

And then they did it, they did get out of that place. The dinner was done and it was time to hit his place. And as soon as they got back it was hands all over and as they made love, she was immensely graceful and him as tender and kind as he could be. She thought to herself "What am I doing? Back to square 1 again?" it hits her again at this point that this shouldn't happen again. And she was right. That was how it should have ended. Or did she feel that way? Was she in love?

That ambiguity passed by quickly. They both were ambitious and busy people and had to say their goodbyes. And as promised they did end happily albeit with a beautiful and revitalized emotional spirit!

And that's one of what led to how I met your mother, my Hermione 3