The main story begins in this chapter. Hope you all will enjoy it. :D
One month later
"Draco! Wake up!" Severus yelled on his way to the kitchen. The last two weeks had been a tiring week. In the midst of several tantrums, curses and tears they had finally moved to Australia. Severus pinched his nose in annoyance after recalling the memorable shifting from England to Australia.
"For god sake, Draco! Get up!" Severus bellowed hoping that Draco will start moving.
"I am up! Where is breakfast?" Draco strolled into the kitchen in his boxers.
"In the cupboard"
With that Severus grabbed his coat and headed out.
"In the cupboard, he says. Who leaves meals in the cupboard?"
Draco rummaged through the cupboard, but was only able to find raw eggs, cheese and bread. Bloody hell! He expects me to cook?!
No freaking way!
Meanwhile...
Severus headed towards a small park.
"Professor Snape." A young man sitting on a bench called to him.
"John! Nice to meet you. I expect you are doing well?" Severus inquired after taking a seat next to him.
"Yes I am. Now I am running a little late. Here is the address and the contact details of Kevin. He conducts sessions to wizards and witches who wants to settle down to the muggle life. I believe he still has crash courses which will definitely help Draco. Give him a call around 12 pm today. From what I gathered today is the admission day. If you have any questions just send me a letter." John explained in a rush.
"Yes, I will. Thank you John."
With that the two departed in opposite directions.
At precisely 12 pm...
"Good afternoon. Kevin speaking. How can I help you today?" Kevin answered the phone call.
"I am calling regarding..."
With that, Draco got enrolled in the "Muggle preparatory course".
Present day
"Malfoy! Where is my shirt?" Harry Potter yelled at the top of his lungs.
"I borrowed it last night. Go wear another shirt, Potter!" Draco Malfoy yelled back and smirked while observing his reflection. Yes, blue looks great on him. Why, Hermione complemented him three times last night.
"Listen here Malfoy! I want that shirt! I bought it to wear it on the day I got back to England. I paid a hefty price for that. Wait! That is my pants!" Harry barged into Draco's room and glared at the "thief".
"What is going on? Honestly, can't you both get along? In case you haven't noticed, we are ADULTS now!" Hermione scolded and sat on Draco's bed.
"Oh I noticed that we are not kids anymore. Hermione, HE STOLE MY CLOTHES!" Harry stomped his feet and plopped down on the bed beside Hermione.
Draco observed the two and decided he didn't like being glared at so he simply went back to admiring himself.
"Mia, tell me. Don't I look devilishly handsome?" Draco said over his shoulder and watched Harry turn red in anger.
"No you don't. Why did you steal Harry's clothes? Harry and I want to wear matching outfits! We spent hours deciding on.." Hermione trailed off.
"Wait a minute! You wore that shirt last night when you went to bed!" Hermione exclaimed.
"No darling. I wore nothing last night on that bed. I prefer to sleep nude. Have you ever tried that? The feeling of silk against your bare skin is heavenly." Draco walked back towards Hermione looking incredibly pleased with the blush which disappeared into her blue top.
"Watch it Malfoy! Hermione isn't yours to flirt with." Harry growled while pulling Hermione up from the bed.
"Is she yours?" Draco shot back and watched both Hermione and Harry narrow their eyes at him.
Well, honestly what do you expect? Both Harry and Draco are crushing on Hermione, but no one dared to make a move. Yet. Harry is too busy wooing her in without Hermione realizing it while Draco shamelessly flirted with her all the time. Honestly, Hermione was looking forward to moving back to England hoping that she can figure out their weird behaviour with the help of Tonks.
After moving to Australia, the relationship with the Weasley's got strained to the point of none existence. The only people who accepted their decision was the Lupins. Tonks and Remus regularly checks on both of them and Hermione has developed a strong bond with Tonks.
Things had changed a lot during the past year. Hermione and Harry met Draco in the "Muggle Preparatory Course". At first, they were hostile with each other, but after Draco caught Hermione in the nick of time just before she fell off from a cliff during an expedition, Hermione decided to give Draco a chance. Slowly the three became closer. Even though Harry and Draco refer to each other by their surnames they get along well. At times. Well, they sure get along well enough to share an apartment for few months without killing each other.
At first, it was a hard adjustment. Draco strolled out every morning wearing his boxers only and Harry had picked up that habit soon. Hermione got so uncomfortable that she had her breakfast early and retreated into her room only to emerge out again after the boys finish dressing. Nevertheless, the boys never bothered to put on much clothing when she was around.
Draco had recently started the habit of greeting her every afternoon wearing a towel which hung so slow that it is always on the verge of falling down. To add to everything, he will be dripping wet and Hermione can't help herself, but stare at the droplets of water moving down his body. Only when Harry coughs out loudly, Hermione realizes what she has been doing and mutter an apology and hurry into her room.
To make things worse Draco will follow her and whisper "There is nothing to be sorry for Mia."
Hermione was interrupted from her thoughts when Harry tugged her hands to urge her to get up from the bed.
"Let's get going Hermione. Malfoy is being a dick today. You can wear the green dress we bought the other day. You look good in green." Harry ushered Hermione out of the room.
"No she doesn't." Draco drawled calmly while leaning against the door frame.
"Oh how do you know?" Harry shot back sarcastically.
"Green is not her color." Draco stated simply.
"Oh do enlighten us, oh the-great-fashion-advisor." Harry wrapped him arm around Hermione's shoulder and shot a look at Draco which said mine.
"Green make her look like as though she is drained. It makes her look pale and exhausted. Make her wear green and people will start suspecting that she's carrying. The fact she is wearing green might give the idea that she is carrying my child. Now wouldn't that be interesting? I certainly would not mind. In fact, I would be thrilled."
Draco moved away from the door frame and walked in front of Hermione. He slid a finger under her chin and tilted her head up so that she would be looking directly into his eyes. Holding her gaze Draco continued.
"Blue on the other hand makes her look like as though she is ready to be plucked. It compliments her complexion and draws attention to her smooth, silky skin. Anyone would want to trail their fingers on her skin relishing the feeling of her." Draco trailed his fingers on her face and down her neck.
Hermione's breathing etched when he drew closer to her breast. Draco could feel her heart fluttering rapidly and smirked mentally when he saw her close her eyes and give into his touch. Perfect.
"She would make anyone who looks at her envious of her. Wear your hair up, show off that neck that every wizard would pay gallons to kiss on." Draco took his wand and styled her hair up in a messy bun. "Perfect." Draco purred.
He slowly drew his hand into his pockets and withdrew a silver necklace with a huge sapphire in the middle and clasped the necklace. The sapphire rested on top of the valley of her breast. Giving her a gentle smile, Draco kissed her on her cheeks and stepped away from her knowing that if he delayed he would not be able to control himself. Draco shamelessly roamed his eyes on Hermione waiting for Harry and Hermione to come to their senses.
Harry had opened his mouth slightly and was literally drooling at the sight of her.
It was Hermione who came to her senses first. She fidgeted and muttered a thank you before hurrying into her room. She slammed the door a little bit louder than she planned to and winced at the loud sound.
What happened just now? Hermione could not even think straight. She sat down on her bed and was lost in her thoughts. What is she going to do?
Severus apparated into the apartment that Draco, Harry and Hermione rented out 5 months ago. With a lot of foolish wand waving, the three of them managed to complete a bachelors degree in 5 months time. Not that he ever said it out loud, but even Severus was impressed with how far they had come.
Recalling the past few months for once in Severus's lifetime, he was unable to predict what will happen in future. They are getting back to the wizarding world once again. They will be hunted down and spied on. Draco had made it known to him that he planned on courting Hermione while Harry expressed the same desire. Who Hermione chooses will cause a havoc for sure.
Hermione. Severus sighed. Poor girl is out of her wits at what needs to be done regarding the whole situation. While Harry and Draco turned to him for advice, Hermione had none and given the circumstances, she has been faring pretty well so far.
One thing is for sure. Draco will not stop until he gets her.
With that in mind, Severus headed into the living room of the silent apartment. It was way too silent. What did Draco do now? With a quick spell, Severus found out that each one was in their own room so he headed up towards Draco's room.
"Draco!" Severus opened Draco's room when he heard a muffled response.
Draco was lying on his bed and starring at the ceiling.
"What did you do?" Severus asked hesitantly not knowing for sure whether or not he wanted to know.
"I stole Potter's clothes. Again. Why? Because Mia chose it. I can't stand the fact that they were planning to color coordinate their outfits. Besides, I look better in blue than Potter. So Potter being Potter threw a tantrum. As usual! Then he told Hermione to go change to a green dress. You know she..."
"Looks terrible in green." Severus completed the sentence for Draco.
"No, green drains her. There is only one color that doesn't suit her and it is green. She is not wearing green even when she's carrying my children." Draco stated calmly and got up from his bed.
"Your children?" Severus could not believe his ears.
Sure Draco is madly in love with Hermione, but this is the first time he implied that he plans to take their at the moment none existent relationship a lot further.
"She will be the next Mrs. Malfoy and bear my kids. Any objections?" Draco raised his eyebrows daring Severus to object.
"Have you spoke with Hermione regarding this matter?" Severus inquired.
"Not yet." Draco replied.
"You do realize that once you all return, every wizard will be pursuing her." Severus perched against the table in the room and folded his arms across his chest.
"They won't." Draco stated calmly while zipping his suitcase.
"Pray tell me why?" Severus started to get irritated with the short replies he is getting.
"When we return, we will be hounded by reporters till we give an interview. We all decided to do it as soon as we get there and that is when I let everyone know that she is mine. I will lay it thick. No one will dare to cross me. I am taking over the Malfoy Enterprises officially today. Mia agreed to come to the ceremony and I will make sure that she gives the interview with me, while sitting next to me. I promised Mia that I will sneak her out of the sight as soon as Potter begins his interview. Mia hates reporters. Only a specific few will be allowed to enter the Malfoy Enterprises so Mia chose to give the interview there." Draco explained to his godfather.
"Very well. I hope you know what you are doing. Where is Harry and Hermione? Shall we call them?" Severus changed the topic and headed towards Hermione's room, only to be interrupted by Draco.
"I got this. Call Potter." Draco ordered his godfather and stepped inside Hermione's room without even bothering to knock.
Hermione was sitting on her bed lost deep in her thoughts. Draco spent few minutes admiring her before sitting beside her and wrapping her arms around her.
"Mia." Draco called softly startling Hermione.
"Draco. What are you doing here?" Hermione blushed at the thought of what happened earlier and lowered her gaze to the top button of Draco's shirt.
Draco smirked and slowly tilted her head towards him.
"Look at me." Draco spoke softly knowing the effect he was having on her.
When she finally looked at him, she was captivated by Draco's eyes. Sighing softly she tilted her head back and Draco resisted the urge to lick her neck.
Draco raised his hand and tucked a strand of hair behind Hermione's ears and trailed his hand down her neck. Hermione unconsciously arched towards him and let out a small moan.
"Oh Mia. You look delicious." Draco breathed out and slowly trailed his hand towards her breasts.
"Perfect." Draco purred out causing Hermione to slightly tremble.
"Malfoy!UNHAND HER!" Harry screamed causing Draco and Hermione to break out of the spell.
Draco sighed in frustration as Hermione rushed out of the room embarrassed.
"What are you playing at Malfoy?" Harry hissed angrily.
Draco glared at Harry and shoved past him. "I am not playing anything. I am enjoying what is mine."
Draco shut the door behind him with such a force that Severus and Hermione who were conversing looked at him in annoyance.
"Let's get going!" Severus hurried to avoid another argument among them.
He took a battered newspaper as the others shrunk their suitcases.
"Portkey activates in a minute." Severus beckoned the three of them to come closer.
Draco moved right in the middle of Hermione and Harry so that Hermione had the choice of being pressed against Severus or Draco. Hermione shifted uncomfortably and tilted her body towards Draco. Draco slid his hand around her waist and flushed her body against him so that she was literally tucked under his chin. Draco burrowed her nose in the hair breathing in the scent of vanilla and shot a look at Harry. Mine. Draco smirked and he watched Harry calculate whether he had time to let go of the portkey and separate the two of them. Grinning widely, Draco braced his feet apart and maneuvered Hermione to stand between his legs with her body flushed indecently against Draco.
"Hold on. 3, 2, 1" Severus counted before the portkey activated.
All four of them were dragged through the distance and dropped in front of the Ministry of Magic.
Draco barely managed to brace his weight on his arm to make sure Hermione is not crushed. He was laying on top of Hermione. Hermione's legs were braced apart so Draco was in between her legs. Hermione was still adjusting to the travel as she took deep breaths while closing her eyes. Draco made no signs of moving as he enjoyed the feeling of her against his body.
Looking around he saw several reporters looking them in shock while the camera's were being clicked rapidly. Looking directly at the camera directed towards Draco and Hermione, Draco slowly inched his face towards her and burrowed his nose in her hair. Taking a deliberate breath he glared back at the camera menacingly implying that she was his. Not satisfied still, Draco ran his hand against her cheek and Hermione sighed and leaned in to her touch. Smiling down at her, Draco kissed her forehead and called her.
"Mia. You ok, darling?"
Part of him was genuinely concerned while the other part knew that the camera would pick everything he said.
Ignoring all around him, he inched his face closer to Hermione's staring at her rosy lips. He dived in and posed scant breath away from her mouth as Hermione opened her eyes and moaned "Draco"
Draco smiled lovingly at her. He knew everyone including Hermione was watching his next action so he raised his eyes to meet hers and then licked his lips. Knowing that Hermione was waiting for him to make his next move, his eyes dared her to protest as he lowered his mouth...
Am stopping here. Let me know what you guys think. :)
-Ariadazzle-
