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Her mind is racing, her breath is coming short, and she doesn't know what to do, or think, or say. He's calm and controlled, or so it seems, but his heart is beating in his chest, and he shouldn't feel this way, not about her, but he does and he can't suppress it any longer. She hates him, he knows she does. He hates her too, that's what he tells himself (it couldn't be further from the truth).
'Studying, studying, studying,' the voice in her head is screaming, 'all you're doing is studying!' but she can feel his breath on her neck and she feels like passing out, or screaming, or both. There's nothing she can do now, because their books are open and he's already taken her quill and is rolling it between his calloused fingers. Her breath quickens, she's gasping for air 'he'll notice, he'll notice!' (He's watching her so intensely; he'd notice the slightest movement).
Draco Malfoy smirks. His eyes flash with humour, and something else she can't quite read… 'Nervous, Granger?' the words come out wrong, all wrong. She shivers all the same. Hermione Granger shifts in the heavy wood and leather seat. She gulps, 'why would I be? Should I be?' He laughs, not his usual hollow snicker, but a genuine hearty chuckle, receiving a sharp glare from Madame Pince.
'Why are we even here, Malfoy? You're perfectly capable of passing all of your classes, you could do anything you want with your life!' Malfoy smirks, a glint in his eye. 'Anything I want in my life?! Why Granger, I think you've gone soft!' Hermione's cheeks reddened. 'I have not….'
2 hours later Hermione rose, pushing her books aside and taking a deep breath. 'You've made progress Draco, same time on Thursday?' She froze realising what she'd said. 'I-I-I mean Mal-Malfoy…. I- err whatever, Malfoy….' Draco smirked at the flustered look on Hermione's face. 'Careful Granger, better not fall in love with me!'
'As if!' she scoffed, but her heart was throbbing, beating against the walls of her chest. She attempted to hold his gaze but failed miserably. She turned away, trying to hide her discomfort. 'See you next Thursday, Granger.' 'See you next Thursday….. Malfoy…'
A/N Sooo, chapter one of my first story published! I've written loads of fanfics but for some reason I decided to write a new story for my first ever one. To be honest, I'm not particularly fond of this story. I wrote it in one go, though admittedly, it took some time, I had a serious case of writer's block! Anyway hopefully future chapters/ stories will show improvement! Do tell me if you spot any typos. I know this is short, but later chapters will be longer.