Title: Close To You
Author: basium
Rating: R... eventually
Disclaimer: I own nothing of JK Rowling's world. Don't sue.
A/N: This is my first story... be nice pleez :P This little plot bunny hopped upon me and hasn't stopped biting my ankles... so I had to let it have a go. That's basically it... Oh, and Review like hell!! Now on with the show.

Close To You - Chapter 1

This is NOT happening.

Not here.

Not now.

Not with HER!

Draco Malfoy paced Dumbledore's office in anticipation and worry. This isn't fair! Why me?! The current circumstances were NOT to his liking. And to make matters worse... well, here's what happened.

.: 4 Hours Earlier :.

He had been fetched by the horrid Creevey kid and had not been given much of an explanation. Draco figured it had something to do with his Head Boy duties and thought nothing of it.

That was a mistake.

Upon reaching the headmaster's office, Dumbledore appeared from inside and in a calm voice explained the situation.

"As you know, Draco, the Head Girl duty has not been appointed to anyone yet. I have many choices in mind, but I thought it best if you choose."

"But… why?" asked Draco.

"Well, I want the Heads to be able to work together smoothly. The candidates are all perfectly qualified, and it is now up to you to choose the one that is best fit to work with you. After last year's Heads I thought this would be of great help. (Edit)

"I am bringing in your… erm… choices one by one. You will spend a few moments talking to said choice, and then proceed on to the next one. Your first interview will be with Miss Hermione Granger." Dumbledore smiled slightly and finished, "Good luck."

This won't be so bad... But something in the pit of his stomach told him differently.

A few minutes later there was a rap on the door, followed by the bushy- haired Gryffindor entering the room. The door closed behind her and an odd silence now hung in the air.

"Hi," Hermione said quietly. "I suppose you should interview me now... right?"

Draco snapped back to reality and nodded. He didn't exactly know what to say... but then realized that he could have fun with the situation. He equipped his face with the signature Malfoy smirk and started to walk slowly around Hermione, as if he was surveying her.

"Malfoy, what are you do-"Hermione started, but was interrupted by a loud 'tut' coming from Draco's mouth.

"Well," he said, sighing, "You're a bit brainy for my liking, but I suppose you might do..."

"Malfoy, I don't know what idea has crawled into your tiny brain, but this is an interview for the Head Girl's duty. You do not expect me to-"

"Woah woah woah! I don't know what you're thinking, but I am simply making an observation! I am going to have to share a common room with the Head Girl. A bit conceited, are we mudblood?" Draco drawled, laughing slightly. Hermione opened her mouth to say something but closed it when words didn't come.

Dumbledore opened the door before Draco could continue. "Miss Granger, please leave my office. Mr. Malfoy, there will be another student to interview in a moment."

Hermione glared at Draco as she left, slamming the door slightly.

And that is how the next hour went, with a few students filing in for interviews with the Head Boy. Draco's head was spinning by the time the last student left and Dumbledore entered the office.

"Well, have you made your decision? Or do you need time to think it over?"

"I... erm... well..." Draco muttered, not sure if he knew yet who he was choosing.

"I shall give you five minutes. Please make the best choice, as this is an important decision." Dumbledore left and Draco was alone yet again.

Hmmm... No one really stood out... Who shall I choose...

Then, from the back of his head, a small voice said "Granger..." Draco pondered on this thought for a few moments.

She's friends with Potter... This could be of use to father... I could befriend her, and she would lead me straight to the Boy Who Won't Die...

The Headmaster returned and inquired as to whom Draco chose for Head Girl.

"Well... I chose... The mud-" Draco stopped himself. "Erm, Granger, Professor."

"Ah, very good! I shall see to it that Miss Granger is notified at once." Draco turned to leave when Dumbledore called him back.

"There's one thing I have forgotten to tell you. I have decided that the Head Boy and Head Girl should get to know each other well, so their jobs run smoother." Great, getting to know the mudblood. Oh well, the better to get Potter...

"Therefore I will be performing a simple, yet effective, spell on both yourself and Miss Granger. You will not be permitted to be more than a few feet away (Edit) from each other at all times – excluding washrooms and bedrooms. But other than those exceptions, you will not leave each other's side."

Alarms went off in Draco's head. He sat down to process the giant weight that had just been put on his shoulders.

"B-but Professor! What about classes?"

"Your teachers will be informed ahead of time."

"B-but—"

"I apologize, but I think this will be a pleasant experiment from which everyone will benefit. Now if you will excuse me, I must fetch Miss Granger. It seems Mr. Creevey has gotten himself lost." With that, Dumbledore had left the room.

.: Present Time :.

So now Draco paced back and forth in Dumbledore's office. He was sure to create a rut in the floor eventually, so he sat down. The alarms in his head had subsided slightly but were still there, reminding him of the fact that he would be spending hell-knows how long with the Gryffinfreak Mudblood attached to his side... And he hadn't even been able to argue his way out of it!

Father is going to kill me... I will be 6 feet under in less than a week... But on the plus side, the Mudblood won't be attached to my side if I'm dead...

A/N- So kiddies! What didja think? It's just the start of it... I don't really know if I'm going to continue... Review and tell me what you think!!