Chapter 3

*I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER*

Still in flashback

Draco POV

I was doing my patrol round past the library when two figures rushed out of the library doors hand-in-hand. Quickly moved behind a pillar as the ran towards me
"Ronnie she'll be fine I promise!" whined the girl, obviously the annoying Lavender brown.
"But she looked so crushed when you had your little out burst at her.." replied the Weasel
"Hermione's capable of looking after herself, trust me a loser like that will bounce back easily from my insults" she sneered as they disappeared in the direction of the Gryffindor common room.
I rushed into the library and followed the path of light and found a high pile of books and Hermione's evil cat on a study desk, but no sign of her.
In the distance I heard sobs, I figured that must be her
"Lumos" I whispered to my wand it was quite dark alone the isles of the library, I rounded the corner of the restricted section and found a crumpled Hermione on the ground ins ball, she looked so helpless.

I silently rushed towards her so I wouldn't startle her. A small red pool of liquid was beside her angelic face, she had a gash on her head, she must have fallen over. I scooped her off the floor, her eyes had blazed over.
"Hermione?" no response, shit what was I going to do?
I cradled her in my arms, running out of the library up towards the Head student dorm.

I rushed into our cosy common room and laid her down on the couch, I ran into the little kitchenette and grabbed a damp towel, a glass of water & some pain killers.

I knelt down beside Hermione on the floor, and cleaned the blood up from her forehead, her eyelids began to flutter, I continued to clean her wound. She opened her eyes abruptly and tried to sit up but failed as I pushed her back down on the couch.
"Wha-what are you doing Malfoy?" she looked at me with an angry tone in her voice
"I found you in the library and-" she cut me off
"You where stalking me?"
"No, No! I was doing my nightly patrol and I saw Weasel & Brown run out of the library, they where talking about you-"
"What did they say?"
"Um.. Something about you being in a cat fight with Brown"
"Oh.." she looked away from me "So, Malfoy why would you care if I died or not?"
Shit, I can't tell her I like her, that would be weak and she'd probably injure me in some way.
"I just wanted my hero moment, Granger" I grinned "Anyway you need to take these" I grabbed her 2 painkillers and the glass of water and handed them to her. Got up and began walking towards my room
"Wait, Draco" I stopped dead in my tracks, she called me Draco not Malfoy she's never done that before. I turned around to stare at her beautiful face "Thanks for finding me and cleaning me up, I really appreciate it" she smiled sweetly at me, I smirked like an idiot.
"Anytime Hermione, anytime"
"You just called my Hermione, not Granger? Are you alright?" she questioned playfully
"Well I figured it was ok, since you did call be Draco before" she blushed
I wish she wouldn't do that, it makes me want to grab her perfect face and kiss her & never let go of her till I die.
However I had to keep up my calm cool exterior.
"Are you feeling better now?" god what the hell was that Draco!
"Yeah still a bit dizzy though and a little cold" thank god she didn't notice my inner battle with my mind.
"Here" I walked over to her and took off my shirt and wrapped it around her, she was staring at my bare chest, she looked mesmerized by my muscles. I let out a chuckle grabbing her attention again.
"Oh, um, sorry" she said squirming under my gaze "ah thanks for the shirt, I think"
I continued chuckling so she slapped my arm playfully.
"Do you need a hand up to your room?" I asked politely trying not to sound like a sleazy git.
"No I think I'll be fine thanks" Why the hell did I ask her that now she thinks I'm trying to take advantage of her! God Draco your such a retard.

She stood up from the couch and started to walk towards the stairs leading up to her room, she began to stumble and I ran and managed to grab her before she hit the hard floor.
"Actually I think you do need my help" I grinned at her. She just nodded.

For the second time tonight I swooped her into my arms and carried her up to her room but stopped at her password locked door, I looked at her expectantly.
"Oh sorry." she looked towards the portrait of the lion on her door and muttered "Love" and it swung open.

I carried her to her bed and laid her on the mountain of crimson & gold pillows.
"Can you grab my pjs please?" she pointed towards the large walk-in cupboard. I nodded and headed into her closet.
God it was huge, rows after rows of clothes.
"Where are you pjs, Hermione?" I yelled out of her closet
"Second draw on the left"
I pulled out a pair of shorts & a tank top, Wow she didn't sleep in much I could feel myself smirking.
I gave them to her and helped get up, guiding her to her bathroom.
She shut the door and I listened incase she fell over again.

She soon opened the door but tripped on the carpet and fell into my arms.
She gazed up at me, I was captivated in her big brown eyes. On the spur of the moment I swooped in and kisses her pink full lips, I was surprised that she kissed me back.
My arms wrapped securely around her small waist as her fingers laced into my hair.
She moaned softy as my tongue swept across her bottom lip, asking for permission which she granted.
Our tongues met and it sent a shiver through our bodies as our chemistry sparked. To my disappointment she pulled away from me, ending our kiss.

"Wow Draco that was amazing" she smiled widely, Gosh I loved that smile.
"I can say the same" she blushed but looked never tired and worn out from all her crying. I guided her back to her bed, she laid down but grabbed my hand.
She shuffled over and pulled me down next to her, she wrapped my arms around her waist and rested her head on my chest, she looked completely peaceful and happy just as I felt.
Moments later unconsciousness claimed us.