"Come on Granger, I've got to make the world jealous and you've got to make Weasley regret everything he's done to you." said Malfoy. "Make the world jealous with what?" said Hermione as they joined hands. "The world's most beautiful woman." answered Malfoy and they walked down the runway together. Payback doesn't always go the way its supposed to...
Disclaimer:I do not own Harry Potter. If I did, I would have Draco and Hermione Granger be together and have beautiful bushy blonde haired children.
Chapter 2: Let's Work Together
After her interesting encounter with Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger headed back to the 21 Magic Studio for her photoshoot. Although she felt better, the rage towards her team had not disappeared. She apparated to the studio and burst through the door. Hermione was greeted with wands and brushes for hair and makeup, but she dodged them. She ran, wand in her hand towards her team.
"MANDY!" screamed Hermione.
"How dare you not tell me that my boyfriend was cheating one me! How dare you! I trusted you and you hid the Daily Prophet!" Hermione Granger shouted as tears streamed down her face.
"Oh honey...I'm so sorry I thought that it would be best for you to not know so you could get through the day." Mandy quietly said.
Hermione Granger didn't know why she was crying. Ronald Weasley didn't deserve her tears. He was just an asshole that didn't get enough of anything. She sobbed as Mandy pulled her into her arms and just held her there. Mandy shooed everyone out of the room silently.
"I-I-I d-d-di-did-didn't w-w-wa-wan-want to cry because of h-h-hi-him." she cried.
"WHY AM I CRYING!" she screamed. She would have fell on the ground if Mandy wasn't there to support her.
"He doesn't deserve you Mione. Ron Weasley doesn't know how stupid he is to let go of a witch like you." Mandy whispered.
They stayed like that for almost ten minutes. Hermione Granger desperately hanging onto Mandy. Mandy awkwardly trying to keep Hermione's 5'10 body standing against her 5'5 body. After a while Hermione pulled away and said "I'm sorry for screaming at you like that. I was just still so angry and furious with Ron. WIll you forgive me?"
"Of course honey. I completely understand." assuringly replied Mandy.
She stepped out the door and yelled "Let's go people we haven't got all day."
Gustavo and the stylists and designers hurried in with wands and products. Hermione was immediately tackled. Within 20 minutes, her makeup and hair was done for the shoots. She was hurried to the dressing room with the clothes for the first photo shoot.
21 Magic was a popular witch magazine that was about fashion, wizards, and sex. It was mainly targeted for women in their 20s, but she was pretty sure that it was popular at Hogwarts as well. She was a regular there for casual and formal fashion. She never agreed on shoots for lingerie or swimwear even though she got offers. Maybe that was Ron Weasley cheated on her. Maybe she wasn't sexy enough. Maybe she needed to strip for the-No Hermione! Stop thinking about him. You don't need to change for him.
Her first number was from the muggle tights with jean shorts and a loose white tee covered with a casual black blazer. Her wavy hair was topped with a deep blue beanie. Hermione's shoes were a pair of gorgeous lace up boot heels with gold buckles that went up to her ankles. She had light eye makeup on.
Hermione Granger walked calmly and gracefully towards the white set. She posed on the ground in a seating position in several different angles. It seemed like a normal day, but it wasn't.
Shoot after shoot she constantly changed and her hair and makeup was slightly altered. She was so ready for her lunch break. She ran towards her room looking for solitude. Her trainer managed her diet. She was handed a salad with little dressing, a strawberry smoothie, and a banana. After her small lunch, she continued her shoot then sat down for an interview. She prayed that there wouldn't be any questions on Ron Weasley and her relationship. (Thank Merlin's ass!) She fortunately didn't have to answer any questions on that sensitive issue. Instead, she genuinely enjoyed the interview answering questions about her life in fashion and interests in her free time. She expected a normal day, dying to finish her schedule.
Hermione Granger felt good about herself. She had managed to get through the whole shoot without breaking down minus the beginning. She was on the verge of almost forgetting Ron's actions and her deal with Malfoy. Until, she was greeted with a surprise in her room finding an unexpected guest.
Draco fucking Malfoy.
She was his girlfriend, but she was still shocked to find him there. Mandy and Gustavo looked confused, but Hermione gave them a look that told them get out. They winked and got the rest of the team out. She was frustrated! Damn it! Now they think I'm gonna fuck him or something. Ugh, whatever I'll deal with them later. What's he doing here in the first place?
"Gggrrannnggeeeerrrrr." he dragged out her name.
"Merlin Granger. What goes around in your brain?" asked Malfoy.
"Oh, sorry. I was just thinking." she said shaking out of her thoughts.
"I think we should work together." said Draco Malfoy nonchalantly.
"On what?" curiously asked Hermione.
"Modeling of course." drawled Draco Malfoy thinking it was common sense.
"What?!" shouted Hermione with a hint of confusion.
"I mean, why not? We both model. You and I haven't chosen a partner for the couple modeling and I know the director has you on the list to find someone in the agency. Apparently it's starting to become popular these days." stated Draco.
Draco Malfoy did make a good point. Plus, it would make coming out as a couple much easier. Hermione Granger did have that deadline with finding a partner which was in...10 minutes.
"Alright then." she agreed.
After freshening up and a look from Mandy, she and Malfoy headed to the office of the agency's director.
Knock. Knock. Knock
"Come in." responded a deep voice.
The pair walked into the office of Mr. Gordon Wright. An old man with a sense of humor and fashion that everybody loved.
"Well what do we have here? Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy? Quite the visual." he said smiling.
"We'll model together." blurted Hermione.
"Well well well, I'm sure the press will have a field day with this news." Gordon Wright said. He didn't act dramatically and pester which comforted the two good-looking models.
Draco and Hermione chuckled uncertainly at this knowing that their passionate kissing was going to be the front page news on the Daily Prophet tomorrow.
"Alright you guys can start this Friday. I'll adjust your schedules. I hope you guys know that you'll be working and seeing together much more than you expect it." Gordon warned.
Both Hermione and Draco were thinking this over and worrying about this as the contract was being magicked up.
Oh shit. What if I get stuck with Granger forever. What if I fall for her. What if we fuck and it becomes awkward. What if this plan doesn't make Astoria and the Weasel. Oh well she is hot, but she does get so annoying. Ugh whatever I'll manage.
"...and the contract will last a year…"
Wait what! A fucking year? Damn it. I'm stuck with Granger for a whole fucking year. We better be very good at acting.
On the other hand, Hermione was having the same thoughts as well.
Malfoy. I get to work with Malfoy for a year. I can't believe what I'm doing for a little revenge. This better end well or I better get something good out of it.
"Alright you two this is the contract read over it and sign it." said the director.
Skimming through, the couple read the contract and hesitantly signed the contract that would change their lives forever. The magic bonding of the contract swirled in the air with glittering greens and blinding blue. It was done.
"Uh Malfoy I've got to talk to Gordon about my future modeling jobs." she said. He understood giving her a nod and walked out of the room shutting the door.
"I'll do some of the swimwear and lingerie shoots. However, I plan to stay mostly in formal and casual." declared Hermione.
Gordon knew what had brought this change, but was delighted with the young witch's decisions. After all, she was Hermione Granger and anything she did went big and successful.
"Ok, I'll book some shoots and runways for you in the upcoming months." replied Gordon Wright.
"Thank you and I'll see you soon." Hermione said kissing the man on his cheek and walking out of the modernly designed office's dark cherry colored door.
This was going to be an interesting year indeed.
Draco Malfoy was nervous. Malfoys were never supposed to be nervous, but the upcoming year and Hermione Granger made him worry about his reputation and critics. He knew that as both attractive and outstanding models, he and Hermione Granger would be quite a catch. Not only was the modeling the only thing he was worried about. It was the dating and the public displays of affection that really bothered him. He didn't want people to think that Granger wasn't his girlfriend, but he didn't want to actually date her, not yet. As he was deep in thought, he didn't notice a tall shadow following his every movements as he head to his designated office/dressing room.
The shadow leaped at him knocking him off his feet.
"What the hell Blaise!" shouted Malfoy as he brushed himself to get off the ground.
Laughing and rolling on his sides, there was Draco Malfoy's best mate on the floor, laughing at his childish joke.
"I got you good didn't I Malfoy?" asked Blaise Zabini unable to stop laughing.
"Whatever." Malfoy scowled.
Blaise followed Draco to his room as they got ready to go up to the gyms to workout. Blaise wasn't a model, but was a successful business man that was welcomed at the agency. Occasionally he came in for a cover of a magazine on his success. As the two headed to the elevators, Blaise brought up the scandal of Draco's ex-fiancee and Ronald fucking Weasley.
Entering the elevator, Draco pressed the button to the 28th floor where all the gyms and training rooms were located with more force necessary.
"You know she's a downright bitch for cheating on you mate." Blaise said as the elevator started its adventure up.
"I know, that's why I'm planning the perfect revenge with the one and only ex-girlfriend of my ex-fiancee's current lover." strategically stated Draco.
It took a few seconds for Blaise to work it out. "Wait so ex-girlfriend of your ex-fiancee who's Astoria whose current lover is Weasley. So…"
"No way mate." as realization dawned upon Blaise.
"Hermione Granger. Well I haven't seen that one since Hogwarts. How is she?" asked Blaise Zabini.
"Uh...she's great and uh...we're gonna be modeling together for a year." answered Draco Malfoy.
Interesting. Draco is modeling with Granger, but has a secret. I wonder what it it?
The elevator doors opened interrupting Blaise's thoughts. The duo stepped out the doors and started their small walk to Gym 1 a.k.a. the most frequently used gym that consisted of all the standard muggle training equipment. Walking towards the middle of the room, Draco heard Blaise whistle.
"My isn't she a fine thing. I think I'll go introduced myself to her." said Blaise pointing at a brunette with a sports bra and yoga pants. Draco rolled his eyes. It wasn't uncommon for Blaise to make a move on every organism with two legs and fuck her. He watched in amusement as his best mate sauntered over to her at the treadmills and tapped on her shoulder. She turned around and Draco's breath caught. It was Hermione Granger.
Author's Note:
Well hello to those who continued on reading. Did I scare you guys with the shadow? I promise more romance and humor coming soon. Please do leave reviews with suggestions, comments, or questions. BTW would you guys prefer Blaise with GInny or Luna? I'll try to update you guys as soon as I can!
Being hopeful…
-SimplyIce
