A/N: Written for the 100 Different Pairings Competition with 'tree', the My First "…" Drabble Competition, and the Bonus Slice of the Chinese Moon Festival.

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Draco/Astoria

My First Kiss

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Things really couldn't have turned out any better.

When he took me aside on that beautiful evening, I had no idea what was about to happen. I only knew that the boy who I had spent so much time staring at wanted me for company. And I wasn't even that pretty or sophisticated.

To this day I don't know why exactly he left Pansy's side in the Great Hall and took me by the arm instead. The only reason I was at the Ball at all was because Daphne had set me up with the younger brother of a boy she had her eye on. I didn't really talk to my date much when we met each other in the Hall; I don't think he wanted to be there either. He was a clear example that if ever my sister pursued a career in matchmaking, it would be short-lived.

Where was I? Ah, yes, Draco had come over to where I was sitting, alone, at one of the many delicate tables and bowed slightly. He extended his arm in a gesture of greeting, silent.

I gazed into his eyes with good bit of confusion. It was getting late and I wasn't sure if this, my greatest fantasy, was real. I put my hand in his and he raised it to his lips, kissing it like a true gentleman.

He had taken me outside and we had strolled through the bushes until we came to a beautiful, dark tree partially out of sight of the castle.

Finally, he spoke, and his words were alike music to my ears.

"I suppose you're wondering why I brought you here."

"Yes." I could scarcely say a word.

"I don't suppose you've noticed that I've noticed you noticing me."

It took me a while to figure out. I was only twelve, after all.

"No."

"You're special. I saw this gleam in your eye-I just thought I ought to bring you somewhere that's special to me." He gestured to the tree. "I had my first kiss here. I want you to have that same pleasure."

I was spellbound. How did he know that was what I wanted more than anything in the world? Without another word, he leaned his head down and put his lips to mine.

It was magical, that kiss. I don't know how long it lasted but I fully expected for the Ball to have ended by the time we broke apart. Even having to stand on my tiptoes didn't make it uncomfortable.

And that, child, is how I fell in love with your father.

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Fin