A/N: AHHH! I'm so sorry I didn't update in like forever! I almost forgot about this story until the lovely Duskfire1954 messaged me about updating So thank you again Duskfire...again I'm super sorry I haven't updated in literally a year…so I hope you enjoy! Review!
Brushing on a coat of pale pink blush, Hermione then set down the brush and picked up a shimmering pink gloss, she evenly swiped the lip gloss just like Ginny had taught her to. Today was the day of the "date" Draco and Hermione would be having and she wanted to look as presentable as possible so Draco wouldn't just think she was some filthy Mudblood.
Standing up, Hermione brushed off the imaginary lint on her dress. It was a one shoulder pale lavender dress with crystals embedded on the strap. It hugged Hermione's figure perfectly and floated around her just right. It was one of the dresses that Draco had bought for her when they went to the Muggle town. Hermione crossed the dormitory trying to find the gold strappy 4-inch heels Draco insisted to buy that would supposedly make her "taller and hotter" according to the saleslady. Finally finding the pair of shoes, she slipped them on and stood up. Wobbling a little, she slowly inched her way down the staircase holding on to the rail for dear life. "Honestly, how does Lavender walk in these? These are like living deathtraps!" Hermione thought.
When she got down to the Gryffindor common room everyone was gaping at her like she was from Pluto.
"Do I have something on my face? It's probably the eyeliner isn't it? Did it smudge?" Hermione panicked, oblivious that they were staring at her not her eyes.
"Hermione…you look-"Harry started.
"Stunning…" Ron cut in dreamily. Ginny walked over to Hermione and smiled.
"You look absolutely beautiful, Hermione." Ginny grinned.
"Yeah-yeah, re-really be-beautiful," Neville stuttered.
"Thanks guys. But I really should get going, I have some plans." Hermione smiled at everyone besides Ron and walked to the portrait. She rushed out before anyone, especially Ron, could ask her about her plans. Rushing as fast as she could in her heels, she raced/wobbled toward the Great Hall where Draco had agreed to meet her at. Draco was already there in a black tuxedo with a lavender tie. "Wow. Draco looks hot-WAIT WHAT? Hermione, is there something wrong with you? Draco Malfoy is not hot. Ugh, his matching lavender tie is so old-school, but rather cute, and his blond hair really is shiny. What? NO, Hermione, the Slytherin king is not cute or hot for that matter! "Hermione thought in her head. Shaking her head a little she walked toward him.
Draco's POV-
Seeing Hermione rushing toward him, he straightened his tie. "Why are you even straightening your tie for the filthy Mudblood? She's just a girl with deep chocolate eyes and long legs-NO! I refuse to have thoughts about the Gryffindor princess. Even if her dress hugs her figure perfectly and the heels make it look like her legs are glowing, I will not have thoughts about Hermione Granger." Clearing his head, he placed his famous smirk on his face and faced Hermione.
"Rushed to see me, didn't you?" Draco drawled.
"Get a grip Malfoy. No one rushes to see you. I just wanted to get out of the Gryffindor common room before anyone asked me anything." Hermione rolled her eyes.
Ouch…that did rather hurt. Shrugging it off, Draco replied back,
"Doesn't matter. Let's just go to dinner." Strolling off, he opened the giant wooden doors of the Great Hall entrance and outside they met Filch.
"We have permission to go outside of Hogwarts." Draco flashed Filch the slip of parchment that was signed by Snape and McGonagall. Filch grunted and opened the gates reluctantly so they could Apparate out of Hogwarts. Smirking, Draco led Hermione and held out his arm so they could Apparate. Hermione timidly place her hand on his arm, and right when she did, Draco Apparated them out of Hogwarts. He was already used to the squeezing and tight sensation you got when you Apparated, but clearly Hermione wasn't. When they landed, her face was queasy and a tinge of green was appearing on her cheeks. Snorting quietly, Draco let go of Hermione's arm.
Hermione's POV-
Hermione stumbled as her feet slammed against the cobblestoned pavement after they Apparated. She still wasn't used to the sensation of Apparating and would never grow to it at all. Hermione heard Draco snort at her, and a little smile appeared on her face. Whipping around, she pushed Draco as hard as she could, and he ended up stumbling back almost losing his balance. Draco growled and Hermione emitted a little squeak of terror. Taking off as fast as she could, Draco chased Hermione around the little block finally catching up to her.
Draco grabbed Hermione's waist and started tickling her. Somehow they ended up face to face inches away from kissing. They stared at each other's eyes not looking at anyone or anything else. Draco pulled back first and looked awkwardly at the ground.
"We should go to our dinner reservation. We're already five minutes late." Draco started off walking to the unknown location. Hermione followed him, still thinking about what just happened.
"Um, Draco? Where are we going?"
Draco turned around and stared at her. "You called me Draco for the firs t time."
Hermione looked around uncomfortably. "Yes, well. It sort of slipped, I guess. You still haven't told me where we're going."
Draco turned back around and said, "Somewhere." Briskly walking again, he turned to Hermione and said, "Close your eyes. Now."
Hermione did what Draco told him to, slightly suspicious now. Draco took her hand running a tingle throughout her body. For a few minutes, they walked until Draco finally stopped.
"You can open your eyes now." Draco drawled. Hermione opened her eyes, and what she saw took her breath away. They were in a forest by a lake and there was a red checkered picnic cloth on the grass. Around it were candles decorating the trees as well. There was a little orchestra playing by the trees and a waiter with a cart with silver platters full of food. Christmas lights were stringed across each branch of the trees lighting the whole area up. Hermione turned towards Draco and hugged him, surprising Draco. He awkwardly patted her back.
"This is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me, Draco. Thank you."Hermione whispered.
"Right, let's eat shall we?" Draco broke the hug. They sat down and the orchestra started playing Für Elise. Draco "ordered" from the tray that the waiter was holding, and Hermione followed his suit. Soon, they were talking animatedly like they were the best of friends until Draco's watch beeped.
"Curfew. We have to go back." Draco turned off his watch and helped Hermione up. "Ready?" Hermione nodded slowly, not wanting to leave. Immediately Draco Apparated them back to Hogwarts where Filch was waiting for them.
"About time, I was ready to call someone to fetch ye. What were you two doing anyways, eh?" Filch barked.
"None of your business." Draco said coldly and he and Hermione rushed into the Great Hall. In silence, they walked back to the Gryffindor common room and reached the portrait.
"So, uh, I had a good time tonight."Draco blushed.
"Ooh, is the Slytherin king finally embarrased? Scandalous!" Hermione giggled.
"Oh, shut up you." Draco rolled his eyes. Hermione and Draco both stepped forward to each other at the same time, a gain inches away from each other. Draco leaned in and-
"OI! What are you two doing?" Ron appeared at the portrait door. Hermione turned on her heel to face Ron.
"We were having a good time Ron! Until you bloody decided to show up and ruin everything! Was that really necessary? You just always have to ruin everybody's fun! Aren't you happy enough with Lavender? In case you haven't noticed, WE ARE NOT DATING. You aren't my mum so you can go shut up." Hermione let out all the pent up anger she had about Ron. Finally, she could just let it all out. Ron quickly left, knowing from experience that you should never mess with Hermione when she's angry. Hermione sighed, and faced Draco.
"Were you really serious about all that? About having a good time and all?" Draco questioned.
"Of course not, I was just angry." Hermione lied.
"Oh thank god. I was about to have a heart attack." Draco lied. In fact, he had felt the same way, but he couldn't admit that. His reputation would be demolished faster than you could say "traitor".
"Thank you again. For everything." Hermione smiled a little, and turned to close the portrait.
"Hey Hermione?" Draco called, not believing he was doing this.
"Yeah?"
"Good night." Draco finally said.
"Good night, Draco." Hermione smiled and stepped through the portrait.
Do you like it? I know it was super long, but this was my favorite part! Draco was a little off character, I know, but I wanted to show he also had a sweet side too Review please!