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It was only at 11am that I realized I still looked like some sort of Monster From the Drain.
I took a shower, did my hair (which here means brushed it, put a drop of product in it, and decided I was done because Draco's mother's hair wasn't anything special either, right? Oh, who was I kidding…Her long straight platinum blonde locks were gorgeous) and put on my make-up as slowly as possible, admittedly trying to stall time a little.
Draco and I spent the next hour kissing, talking, and being one of those unbelievably adorable couples that sometimes annoy me just the slightest.
I leaned in to kiss him again after a short drabble of flirting—in an attempt to go another half hour-and he pulled back slightly.
"Astoria, we have to get it over with."
I nodded, guilty. Damn. "I know. I'm sorry."
"Ready?" He asked, and I recognized the tone. It always appeared when Draco was a little too stressed.
"Sure."
My voice was uneasy, I knew it. I attempted to give him a smile, but he was already on his feet. He took my hand and led me out the door before I could change my mind.
My house was first on our route; I knew it would be, and that eased me a little.
We pulled up to the drive-way, next to the little hedges that were always kept tidy and the big sycamore tree I used to climb as a little kid. When Draco and I had first started dating, I showed him the tree and he had said it was stupid.
"Have you ever even climbed a tree before?" I asked sketically. He crossed his arms defensively.
"There's absolutely no point to-"
"Have you, Draco?"
"...No."
His voice was as bitter as my father's tea. I saw the change in his eyes before he could stop it: the dirty look, as if I was an annoyance, slowly changing into frustration and then longing. I could see at once that this was a boy who wasn't used to not having something that another person did have, even if it was only an experience. I dropped my teasing tone.
"Well, come here." I took his hand and led him towards the tree. Carefully, I lifted myself onto the opening in the trunk, hopped up onto the first branching of the trunk and turned to sit on the seventh branch. He stared up at me, bewildered.
"Here, raise your hands and grab there," I instructed, and he contemplated whether or not he should listen to me for a couple seconds until he obeyed. After he was high enough for me to reach, I grasped his arm and began to pull him onto my branch.
"Hey! Stop!" He hissed, trying not to yell. He looked a bit panicked, freezing on the branch he was on. I squinted at him, confused.
"Draco, you need help to jump from this side to-"
"I don't need help!" He growled firmly, frustrated with himself. I wasn't so sure; he was still pinned in place, probably nervous that he had to let go and rely on me to hold him up while he climbed over. I moved myself so I was a little more in his view, closer to him.
"Don't look down," I warned softly, but his eyes were already glued to the grass about 18 feet below us. "Draco, it's your first time. Look at me."
He slowly looked up at me, seemingly considering whether he should chicken out or just stay frozen there.
"T-This is stupid." He grumbled nervously. I leant over and took his hand.
"Just trust me, okay?"
We ended up at the top of the tree by the time night came. Right when the sun touched the ground, Draco turned and kissed me, interrupting me mid-sentence. I nearly toppled to my death with happiness.
BANG.
When Draco slammed the car door shut, the blinds on the window opened ever so slightly, revealing a pair of eyes that had to belong to my mother. We heard the door burst open at once.
"Astoria, darling!" My mother crooned, cupping my face in her hands immediately. She kissed my forehead four times before she noticed Draco.
"And Draco, how lovely!" Her eyes were filled with pleasant surprise but her voice was noticeably higher as she gave him an awkward hug. I tried not to laugh.
Draco smiled politely. "Pleasant seeing you too, Mrs. Greengrass."
"Yes," I said, "Can we come in?"
"Of course, of course, get in here you two," Her smile was a little too wide; I knew she must be suspicious. She stepped aside and gestured quickly for us to come inside.
She led us into the living room, pausing to show me her new knick-knacks for the hallway walls. We sat side-by-side on the couch.
"Honey!" My mom yelled to the stairs on her way to the kitchen. "Astoria and Draco are here to visit!"
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