Author's Note: This story is dedicated to my friends Lu Mezenga, who encouraged me to write it and Stefanie, who was the inspiration for my OC. I own anything, all rights go to J.K. Rolling. Read it, enjoy it and review it! :)
Chapter 4: New Friends?
"Malfoy!" Hermione said. "Calm down. The nurses are taking care of him. Soon I'll examine him, you can come with me if you want to, but first you have to calm down. Scorpius is going to be alright."
Draco nodded and dried his tears. Then he simply hugged Hermione, leaving her without reaction.
"Just figure out what's wrong with him, ok?" he asked.
"Don't worry. That's my job," she said when he let go of her and a nurse approached them.
"Dr. Granger, the patient is stable. We gave him a dose of painkiller. He is sleeping now and he should wake up in a couple of hours. Stefanie is setting the monitors. He's on room number 162 at wing B," the man said.
"Thank you, James," Hermione said. "Come with me, Malfoy."
Draco followed her to Scorpius's room. The little boy was lying on a hospital bed and Stefanie was by his side, making sure he was comfortable even though he was sleeping. Hermione stopped at the glass door.
"He has to stay here for observation. The sofa in his room becomes a bed for you. He'll sleep for a while. When he wakes up, ask one of the nurses to call me, ok? I'll spend the night at the hospital in case anything else happens. You can stay with him now," she instructed.
"Ok… Thank you, Granger."
"Don't thank me. Thank the nurses. After we figure out what caused this breathing problem and cure him, you can thank me," she replied.
Draco entered the room and sat on the chair besides his son's bed. Stefanie left the room and started walking with Hermione to the medwitch's practice.
"I'm sorry. I didn't want to ruin your date, but Mr. Malfoy asked for you and you only."
"It's fine, Stefanie. Actually, I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. If I had stayed any longer, it would've been a disaster."
"Was it that bad?"
"Worse. I started talking so fast that I think Max thought I was crazy. Then I told him I couldn't see him as anything else but as my boss. Finally he said he was in love with a woman and that I knew her pretty well and I honestly think I know who he was talking about."
"He's in love with you. He didn't have to say it. I always knew it."
"But I don't want any kind of relationship with him. He is my boss and nothing more."
"Sure, if that's what you want, but what about you and Mr. Malfoy? You look very cute together."
"Oh, not again," Hermione rolled her eyes. "I just got out of a terrible date. Stop saying I look good with every man that steps by my side. If I wanted a boyfriend I would have one."
"If you're saying so. I'm just pointing it out because we all need love in our lives. For example, my ex-boyfriend was douche bag, but I was happy while it lasted. We all need to love someone and to feel loved. Anyways, Mr. Malfoy just wanted you to treat his son, he seemed interested."
"Malfoy is just worried about his son," Hermione replied entering her practice. "He asked for me, because I'm the only doctor he knows here."
"Weren't you enemies? I remember him fighting in the dark side at the war. How come he trusts you now?"
"I have no idea," Hermione said dropping her purse on her table.
"I'm going to the children's wing. Do you want to come with me?" Stefanie asked from the door.
"Sure," Hermione followed her friend.
They both left to the children's wing. It wasn't so late, so the children were still playing in a room made especially for them. Hermione had convinced Dr. Collins to introduce muggle things to it. So there were some video games, some muggle fairy tale books and a few board games. There weren't many children, only 15, from toddlers to a few teens and they all liked Hermione and Stefanie a lot. However, there was one little girl in special that caught Hermione's attention since day one. Her name was Lucy and she had leukemia. Even though the treatment was rough, she was going through it with a lot of courage and determination that impressed all doctors and nurses, because she was only six years old. However, those things weren't the only reason why she was so special to Hermione. Lucy was really smart and she was always willing to learn something new. She made Hermione remind of herself when she was young. Lucy was very close to the medwitch and every time she needed Hermione was there for her. Once, Hermione spent the night talking about Hogwarts with her, because the little girl couldn't sleep.
When Stefanie and Hermione entered the room, all children got excited and they both stayed with them playing for a bit longer than two hours, until it was time for them to go to bed. After everyone was already sleeping, Stefanie left to the ER again and Hermione went to the cafeteria to eat something. She passed by Scorpius's room and saw Draco lying on the sofa staring at the ceiling. She entered the room and he looked at her.
"He's still sleeping," he said getting up.
"I know. I was just going to the cafeteria for a snack. I haven't eaten yet. Would you like to come with me? You could really use a cup of coffee."
Draco nodded and they started walking through the hall.
"Nice choice of outfit," he said smirking. "If every med witch I know dressed up like that, I wouldn't leave the hospital."
"Shut up, Malfoy. Don't abuse of my kindness."
"Were you out with someone?"
"None of your business," she replied
"So who is he?" he smirked again.
"My boss."
"I didn't think you were that kind of girl."
"Those were the exact same words Ron said to me," she said a bit sad.
"It's always Weasley's fault. Can't you see he's not worth your tears or your annoyance about it? What did he do to you that day?"
"He didn't do anything. His fiancée did."
"He is related to her and he is the one who wants to marry her. It's his fault, indirectly."
"Anyways, she asked me to be her bridesmaid. Can you imagine anything more ironic than that? Like I'm happy about this wedding."
"Why do you care so much? Do you still love him?" Draco asked when they entered the almost empty cafeteria.
"No, I like Ron as my friend, but I feel bad to see everyone moving on with their lives while I'm stuck. I love my job, but I feel that something is missing. I mean, look where it got me. It's a Saturday night. I just got out of a terrible date. I'm working, while all of my friends are in their houses enjoying their families and I'm just throwing all my problems on guess who? You! Of all people," Hermione said paying for her sandwich and coffee.
"Don't say it like it's a bad thing. It should be an honor to be talking to me" Draco smirked while he paid for his coffee.
"Still arrogant, aren't you, Malfoy?" she said sitting on a table.
"No, not arrogant, just sarcastic."
"Anyways, how did you know I was working here?"
"Scorpius wasn't feeling well since the day after you met him. I took him to several hospitals I knew, but they told me it was nothing. Yesterday, I met Potter getting home. I remembered you had said you were a medwitch. I asked him where you worked and I planned to bring Scorpius on Monday, but he got worse today. He couldn't breathe and he basically passed out in my arms. So, I brought him here," he explained.
"Why did you call me? There are plenty of capable doctors here. Do you trust me now?"
"I didn't know what to do. I'm a business man, not a doctor. You're the only one who came into to my mind. I just wanted to make sure Scorpius was fine. He's the most important thing to me."
"You've changed."
"We're not kids anymore. There is no daddy to come after, now. I had to grow up on my own, Granger. I want Scorpius to have a nice childhood, different from the one I had."
"I actually never thought of you as a loving parent, but sometimes life makes us face our own responsibilities," Hermione said and a nurse approached them.
"Dr. Granger, you're being called to room 162."
Hermione got up and Draco followed her.
"It's Scorpius room. Is he ok?"
"I don't know. I didn't get there yet," Hermione replied walking towards the room with Draco walking besides her.
