Romeo and Juliet;

My first short Draco/Hermione short story, please review. Let me know if it's an awful storyline, thank you my lovelies. Human reality, no magic. All characters etc belong to the talented JK Rowling. x

I actually can't wait until I finish college - oh sorry, 'high school'; must get used to that., all of the cliques here. It is making my life a living hell. Just because I'm smart, and the new girl. Honestly, anyone would think it's like I'm an alien. Just because I'm from England no one will come near me and have a civilised conversation without asking me to say odd words.

"oh my goodness, I love the British accent, would you say 'class'"

I was just about to say 'class' for what seemed like the 20th time today when a skinny ginger girl walked over to me. She was about my height with long hair tied back in a plait. I thought she was going to join in until I saw the impatient look on her face.

"Jesus Christ! Pansy, will you leave the poor girl alone, I'm pretty sure you've heard the English accent before."

I turned my direction from my saviour back to the girl in front of me, she was smaller than me with her black hair styled in a bob. She looked astounded but that quickly faded into a pretty bad death stare. She turned and walked away back to collection of giggling class mates. I noticed that they were all wearing something green, whether it was a tie or bracelet. She draped her arms around a blonde boy, who looked less than impressed he turned and stared at me before a crooked smile appeared on his face. I smiled back sheepishly before I turned my direction back to the girl on my right.

"uhm, thanks. I thought I was going to go insane if I had to say that word one more time"

"ha-ha, don't worry about it. I know how it is being the new girl - well me and my family -

I noticed that she had a different accent to most of the kids around here, I think she was from Texas. I quickly glanced back to the collection of children where 'Pansy' had gone. The blonde boy was now glaring at my saviour with a mocking look on his face.

- hey, listen. Where are you sitting for lunch?"

"as of yet, I'm guessing a secluded table near a bunch of giggling Americans laughing at my accent"

She laughed, I didn't realise I was making a joke. But she was the first person here at Hogues High, that hadn't laughed in my face. I didn't want to jeopardise that.

"you should come sit with us, we can go now if you like. I'm Ginny by the way, Ginny Weasley"

"Hermione .. Granger. Nice to meet you."

I followed her into a large room, making small talk. It didn't seem difficult to talk to Ginny, she was very funny. She tried to avoid any topics that involved 'class' - I found that sweet but I knew it was near impossible as I was the new girl and I kept asking where the rest of my lessons were. She walked up to a table and sat down prompting me to do the same.

"Everyone, this is Hermione, she's new - from England, I saved her from the clutches of the evil Pansy..

she giggled as did the rest of the people on her table, a boy with glasses tended to laugh a bit too enthusiastically.

She gestured around the table introducing me to everyone, first there was Ron, Ginny's brother - he also had blazing red hair as did the majority of people on this table; I'm guessing that they're all related. He smiled and held out his hand, I shook it. He wouldn't look away from me it was a bit disturbing actually. Next to him was the boy with glasses, known as Harry Potter, if we hit it off I might take him to an opticians- that boy needs new glasses. He also had a scar above his left eye it looked light a lightening bolt funnily enough - I averted my eyes not meaning to stare. Two twins sat next to him, George and Fred - two more Weasley's; with matching hair. Two blonde girls sat at the end of the table one of them was Luna, an odd girl Ginny had forewarned me about before we arrived in this huge hall, she seemed nice enough. And finally a girl named lavender, she didn't seem to want to talk to me at first - instead she continued to glare at Ron, who was still staring at me. When he caught Lavender's eye he quickly turned to Harry - disrupting his focus on Ginny to ask something about the practical they had to do in science this afternoon.

About an hour had passed and I decided to ask Ginny about all these colours everyone seemed to be wearing, I noticed they were primarily Green, Blue, Yellow and Red - that most of the teenagers at this table were wearing.

"Hey, Gin. What's with all of the colours? Are they some sort of club. I'm sorry, I just don't understand"

She laughed again, it was a bit annoying actually it wasn't my fault I didn't understand

"look, all you need to know it to stay away from the Green's and hang out with the Red's"

I had to admit I wasn't really surprised, that Pansy girl was wearing green as was the boy with the crooked smile - hmm. I guess it wouldn't be so bad if I spoke to him, would it? I better not ask Ginny. That girl's a bit unpredictable.

"GINNY! She's owed a bit more of an explanation that that, idiot"

Ron came and sat next to me at that point, putting one arm around my shoulder but knocking a drink over with the other. Both Fred and George were laughing loudly until they received an ugly stare from Lavender. After this they resorted to giggling like girls in an assembly - trying not to be caught.

"Listen Granger..

I'm guessing his attempt at being nonchalant.

. they're houses we belong to at this school, kind of like groups that we're assigned. Most of the people wearing green tend to be

..he was struggling for an articulate word to say, he settled with

.. evil. Trust me, you don't want to go near them…

I'm guessing he was overreacting something must have happened with a 'green'. he looked me up and down.

.. what group are you in?"

I noticed the rest of the people on this table look me up and down, I was a bit disconcerting. I was just about to admit that I actually wasn't sure when the blonde boy from earlier began to walk over - ignoring to protests from his table.

He stopped behind Ron, completely ignoring him, he continued to stare at me before he made a throat clearing cough. I noticed Ronald roll his eyes in annoyance, who then got up and returned to his seat next to Harry who was chatting to George - occasionally glaring at the blonde boy.

"You're Hermione Granger, correct? ..

I didn't reply, I was completely in awe, he was stunning - well as far as that statement can be applied to a male. He had platinum blonde hair and piercing eyes. He appeared to be slightly taller than me, slim - but muscular. He was wearing the basic uniform but his sleeves were rolled up showing his toned arms. His green tie undone draping around his neck - drawing my attention to his shirt - a couple of the buttons were undone causing me to stare at his chest. He noticed me staring and laughed ..

.. I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy. Feel free to ask me about anything you need, I'd be happy to help. I'm sure I can be more assistant than these people ..

He glared at everyone on my table with disgust, then glanced down at my timetable that was spread across the table, that crooked smile appeared again. I noticed Ginny had her eyes glued to her fork, not daring to look at Draco, this seemed out of character for her, of the last hour I'd known her she seemed pretty confident.

Draco caught me looking at Ginny, he turned to look at her then retuned his attention back to me, he leaned over the table and spoke in what was barely more than a whisper - god he's hot.

.. I guess I'll see you in English, Granger"

- now I know where Ron got that last name thing from, despite the fact that Draco pulled it off a lot better. His velvety voice still ringing in my ears. He winked and returned to his table, I didn't realise I was holding my breath until he was a safe distance away.

Ginny stared at me with a worried expression,

" Listen Mione, Malfoy is bad news - trust me you don't want to know half of the things he's done. He's a ladies man; he's very charming and I know he's cute but you do not want to get involved with the likes of him ..

Lavender interrupted,

" You would know Gin.."

" OI! BROWN, YOU SWORE YOU WOULD NEVER SAY ANYTHING!"

" Oh, shit. I'm so sorry Ginny, I forgot. I didn't realise .."

I turned to Ron who had a terrified expression on his face, I decided to leave the table and head towards my next class before Ron, Fred and George put two and two together. As I walked away I heard yelling from the table I'd just left - it seemed to be coming from Ron

"MALFOY?! DRACO MALFOY?! FUCKING HELL GINNY, ARE YOU INSANE?"

I headed to English, it was pretty easy to find although I arrived pretty late I had to go the office and pick up my English books. I walked in, pretty much all the seats were taken the door slammed behind me and everyone stared - bloody hell, kill me now. The teacher turned around, he seemed to be in his 30s wearing a smart suit with a dark copper shirt - no tie.

" Ahhh, Miss Granger is it? I've been expecting you, I am Professor Lockhart Everyone, this is Hermione Granger - please be courteous she is not only new to Hogues High but also America. Miss Granger please take a seat next to Mr Malfoy .."

He gestured, even though I knew where I was heading I saw Draco's hair from the back of the room. I obediently took my seat avoiding all eye contact, not wanting to get lost in his eyes. I could feel him staring at me. Professor Lockhart announced that we were going to watch an amateur production of Romeo and Juliet then headed towards his desk after inserting the DVD. Draco smirked, once the film began quiet whispering filled the room.

" So, Granger. Looks like we're English buddies this year, eh?"

I wanted to say something witty, something that would impress him - warn him that his charms could not work on me as well as every other girl in this school. Even Ginny it seems. But I ended up talking a little more loudly than expected ..

"Why does everyone hate you?"

I lowered my voice. People stared before returning to their conversations.

" I'm not even supposed to be talking to you, why is everyone warning me to stay away?"

He ran his fingers through his already messy hair, I wanted to hug him and say I'm sorry. But then that cocky smirk returned to his face and I had the sudden urge to hit him.

" I don't know Granger, I guess I'm forbidden ..

he leaned in, so I could barely hear him, I didn't realise that I had leaned in also until he laughed. He glanced towards the television and then whispered ..

.. I guess it's like Romeo and Juliet, eh? We're not supposed to go near each other?..

His mocking tone changed to something slightly more serious. He ran his fingers through his hair again, I could tell he was either nervous or lying. I'm not quite sure yet.

.. Granger, I know what you've probably already heard about me, but I'm honestly not as bad as everyone makes out. Yeah I've had quite a lot of girlfriends, but I treat them all like a gentleman. I do honestly just want to be friends with you Just because I smiled at you and offered to help you out does not mean I am going to try and get you into bed ..

His immature side returned, letting my know that he was just telling the truth. I had to admit that I was just mildly insulted that he basically just said he doesn't find me attractive..

".. just yet, can we just be friends?"

He winked and I felt my heart jump, I know it was pathetic he's probably like this with every girl he meets. But I really wanted to just grab his shirt and pull him into a lip crushing kiss. But friends probably wouldn't do that. Professor Lockhart interrupted our conversation.

"Right class, before the bell goes I want you and your partner to research Romeo and Juliet, show and tell. Monday"

I turned back to Draco he had not looked away from my face, I could see Pansy approaching from the other side of the room.

"sure, I guess we can be friends. Want to come over tonight and start on our project? If you want to be my partner that is."

I knew Ginny and the guys would be disappointed with me, but I guess they didn't have to know, or maybe I would just tell Luna ..

He laughed then flashed me his crooked smile, I felt my knees going weak, thank god I was sitting in a chair..

"Sure, I'll be at your house tonight, around seven?"

"Okay, I live at .."

"no need Granger, I have my sources"

he winked and got up just as the bell went, the end of the day already. My phone was making a noise, I checked it .. Ginny. How the hell?

Text intercepted between Ginny and Hermione;

Hey mione, I thought bout it. I'm cool with u & Draco x

Huh? Really? Change of mind? When did you programme ure no? x

More a change of heart, I have my reasons. still think he's a twat. Dnt get to close to him, trust me. But if you're just friends - I guess that is acceptable. At lunch x

Honest? Me & Draco, we're only mates. Nothing more. X

I know, I just suggest u dnt tell the guys about u & him being mates x

Yh, I guess. He's coming round 2night x

Really? What for? X

We're partners 4 english x

Okay, might check up on u? have fun doodle x

Okay, thts fine, doodle? X

Yh, doodle. Innabit. I'm off to harry's. x

review pls? (: x