Sorry for the late update. I wasn't really happy with the way things were going and the outcome of the last chapter but that's sorted out now. I dedicate this chapter to Zac Efron for, well, existing, and my crush, who doesn't even know I exist.

Draco's POV

It was almost me and Hermione's two month anniversary. I loved her with all my heart, and every second I spent without her felt like pain. I would crawl into her bed every night, and she would nuzzle into me, and I would just lie there, inhaling the scent of her hair: like strawberries and fresh parchment. I felt, though, like I was more attached to her than she was to me, and I kept silent whenever something happened. It was as if I was trying to protect her from me. Don't come too close. It's dark inside. But, at the same time, I just wanted to spill all my secrets; all my feelings to her, but I didn't, for fear of rejection.

That night was a Friday, and our anniversary was in exactly a week. I cuddled close to her and smelled her sweet hair and just thought. I thought about how lucky I was to have her, how I wanted to spend every moment of the rest of forever with my love, how my parents would never accept her if I planned on marrying her. I decided on taking Hermione flying; I was sure she'd never gone before. I also packed a picnic like my mum did for me when I was younger. I made grilled cheese sandwiches and planed everything. Hermione must have noticed I was awake, and she began to stir in bed. Her eyes fluttered open, her head resting on my chest. I placed a gentle kiss on her lips and she kissed me back. I began to kiss her back with all my power. It was like a blazing fire had started inside of me, and it was burning all my self-control. I kissed her harder, my tongue battling with hers. I wasn't going to take away her innocence, I swore, but at the same time I couldn't control myself. All she was wearing was a sweet, lacy nightgown and my hands began to roam. Without removing my mouth from hers, my fingers brushed her waist, but I couldn't stop there. Grabbed her hip with my other hand on her back. She was kneeling over me and both her hands were wrapped tightly behind my neck. You've got to stop, Draco. Don't take advantage of your girl like that. I'm so lucky. We broke apart. "Good morning, love." She blushed.

"Morning, Drake," she said. She looked upset and slightly puzzled. "Why'd you stop?"

"I didn't want you to lose your virginity today. I want it to be when you're ready. You deserve better." She smiled at this. I was afraid she wouldn't want it. "Mione, do you want to go out?"

"Today? Yeah. Where to?"

"It's a surprise, love. You can't know." She frowned, and sighed, and I chuckled. I kissed her under her ear and said, "Mione, I'm going for a shower. I'll be back, okay?" She just nodded. She was probably still mad at me for not going all the way with her.

I showered and got dressed, and so did she. She arrived at the Great Hall for breakfast about 20 minutes too late to see me. I headed to the owlery, not caring that I didn't eat. I got some food for the picnic later, when I would take Hermione flying. I wrote a long detailed letter about what I'd be getting Hermione for our anniversary in a week. i ordered a necklace with a pendant the shape of an oval. There were diamonds arranged on each side of the pendant. Inside was a dragon, for me, and the silhouette of a woman for her. The diamonds glinted silver, gold, red, and green for our houses. It was perfect and I hoped Hermione would love it.

Then, I organized the picnic basket. I made little sandwiches which Hermione likes and some cookies and juice. I packed everything up and made everything look good. I headed down to the Slytherin common room to see my friends. I was spending so much time with my girlfriend that I'd forgotten about my real friends.

I told the portrait the password and got into the dungeons. I saw all my friends, Pansy, Blaise, Greg, Teri, and Vince they were all seated in a circle, a bottle in the middle. "Hey, bro," Vince, Greg, and Blaise said to me.

"Hey, Draco. What's up?" said Pansy, and Teri smiled and waved. I missed times like this. "Just wanted to see my friends is all." I joined the circle. "Spin the bottle, eh?"

"We're having tons of fun." He raised his eyebrows and popped a candy into his mouth. "Pansy's just kissed Greg. I laughed and both their ears went pink.

"You're supposed to be next," Vince said to Blaise. He looked at me. "But since Draco's here… Go ahead, spin," he said, so I shrugged and I did. It landed on Pansy, no surprise.

She whispered now. "I dare you… to walk over there… and kiss that girl… that one… over there." I flashed a smile, stuck out my chest and stood up and walked over to her. The circle was quiet now. I tapped the girl on the shoulder. It was Peterson. Macey Peterson; a second year with blonde hair, blue eyes, and amazing curves. Without thinking, I kissed her. I know I shouldn't have but I did, and when it was over, I just winked and walked away. Hermione. Guilt flooded me. Oh no, Hermione! But it was just a kiss, right? Surely she couldn't be mad at me. What she doesn't know couldn't hurt her, so I wouldn't tell her. I pushed it to the back of my mind and just got back to the group. We played for a while, and then I had 'Head Boy' duties to take care of, but really it was time for my date with Hermione.

I'm sorry I ended where I did. I'm waaay under my word limit, but I wanted to leave it at a cliffhanger. If you're reading my story but getting bored, please, please stick with me. I've got an interesting plot in mind, but I'm still open for ideas. i was thinking about putting this story on hold, but I won't so just give me some time. I'm suffering from a nasty case of writers' block, so I'll be back either tomorrow or day after with chapter 5. Thanks for being patient with me even though I don't deserve it. xox