2.
It is 6.55pm, and Hermione is walking back to common room after a late study session in the courtyard, she is debating whether or not it is a good idea to meet up with Draco.
'Surely this isn't going to end well. He's a Slytherin. I am a Gryffindor.' Her mind is racing when she suddenly bumps into Draco.
"Oh, er, hi Malfoy." She stutters.
"You're headed the wrong way, Granger"
"Yes i know, er, i just forgot... Something." She looks shifty.
Draco cocks an eyebrow. "Really?"
Hermione smiles at him. "Yes.. well it doesn't matter now i suppose."
She walks next to Draco as the pair head into the library.
"So what's this about Granger?"
Hermione looks at him deep in the eyes. "I...er... Draco listen. how would this work. your a Slytherin. I am a Gryffindor. we would be a laughing stock my friends would hate me!"
Draco looks deep in thought.. "I never took you for one who cares about what other people think of her."
Hermione sighs. "Well, I care about my reputation. whether you think I do or not."
Draco has a cocky laugh. "What reputation? the one where you're an uptight prude who constantly follows two boys around who don't even pay attention to the woman you've become? nice reputation Granger, I'll try not to tarnish it."
Draco turns to walk away.
Hermione grabs his arm, and nods at him. "You are right. they don't understand me. I guess I shouldn't Kid myself anymore".
"So, what are you going to do to change all that, Hermione".
Hermione grins when he calls her by her given name. "You know what sod them. everyone can think what they like. I don't care any more" she looks around, then goes to hold dracos hand.
"ever eager aren't we?" He quickly looks towards their hands intertwined.
Hermione looks shocked, "Is this not what you want?" She lets go of Draco's hand. She starts to back away. "Fine. ill go and see Ron, I'm sure he will want me." She turns to leave, hoping he will stop her. "Goodbye Malfoy."
Draco sighs. "Why are you always so dramatic? and quick to assume? did I ever say I didn't want you?
but if you want to run back to Ron, I'm sure he'll stop whatever he's doing with that Brown girl to be with you."
Hermione turns back to look at him. "Well then, screw him. and yes, I am quick to assume. it is in my nature. i suppose you will have to learn to live with it." Her smile returns.
"Yes, it's one of the many down falls to being a Gryffindor, isn't it. quick to act before you think."
Hermione can't help but giggle. "I suppose it is. so... how will this work. you know, us being enemies and all."
Draco shrugs. "Just look at it as fr-enemies for now."
"People do say keep your friends close... and you enemies closer."
Draco: leans in to whisper into her ear "and how close do you exactly intend to keep me, Granger."
Hermione feels shivers through her spine. "Well... I suppose that depends how close you want to be." She looks into Draco's eyes with a sly grin.
"You're walking on a very dangerous line, sure you can handle it?" Draco looks intently into her eyes.
Hermione nods, boldly. "I have one life, I might as well live it."
Draco leans in until their lips are barely touching. Hermione gently kisses him back, then pulls away.
"You know, I thought this would feel weird. it doesn't." She has a huge Cheshire cat smile across her face. She leans in and kisses him again, with more passion this time.
Draco kisses back just with more passion and then pulls back.. "Who would have known that inside all of your fringed ways, there's just a fire waiting to break up?" He softly kisses her cheek then lips.
Hermione smirks. "I like to surprise.. I best get back to the common room, when can I see you again? alone? we have potions tomorrow... maybe after we could.. sneak of somewhere?" She giggles quietly, blushing. "Oh this will be fun."
Draco smirks, "I'll let you know. Get a good nights sleep Granger, don't be dreaming too much, will you?" He kisses her softly on her cheek, and walks briskly out of the library.
Hermione sighs, smiles to herself, then rushes out of the library herself. She heads straight to the Gryffindor common room.
