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6.Revealitions
Draco Malfoy was about to fall of the couch due to the frequency of the scream. What the hell he mumbled groggily and looked around for the source of scream. 'Off course it's you Granger' he thought as he saw her struggling on the bed. She seemed to be trying to free herself from an invisible bond. As if someone was pinning her to the bed.
He went to the bed and saw that she was covered in sweat. Her face was paler than a ghost and she was mumbling something. She was having a nightmare, he needed to Wake her up Draco thought and sighed.
"Granger! Wake up." Draco tried but got no response. He tried again, this time shaking her lightly. She woke up screaming but still in the shock of nightmare and continued to mumble. Her eyes fell on Draco and the next thing she did, caught Draco off guard.
She caught draco by the waist who was standing just beside the head board of the bed. Draco lost his balance and fell on the bed beside her, in a sitting position. He did not even get the time to adjust as she continued to clung to him.
"Malfoy please save me. He is coming. Please Malfoy don't let him touch me. Please." She continued to repeat it like a mantra. She was sobbing in his chest so hard that her voice sounded hoarse . And now Draco understood what she was saying.
"Shhh! It's okay Granger. It was just a nightmare. See you are alright. And I am here, no one will touch you I promise. Relax okay." Draco cooed, rubbing soothing circles on her back. And this got her attension as she stopped sobbing after a bit. Draco took the glass of water from the bed side table and held it to her mouth.
"Here Granger, drink up." Draco said softly. He saw as she drank the water- like she had been thirsty for millions of years. She finished the glass but made no effort to leave Draco. Sensing this that she was not going to let go of him anytime soon, he tried to shift a bit for a more comfortable position.
"MALFOY! please don't leave me alone" she begged immediately, tightening her arms around him.
"Relax Granger! I am not going anywhere." Draco said again sensing her distress. But he knew that they both needed more sleep as it was just 2 am. So, he tried to lay her down on bed but she struggled.
"Relax Granger, I will be here beside you. okay! Now sleep." But she continued to clung to him.
"Sleep beside me Malfoy. Please!" She pleaded then. Draco was shocked by the statement but sensing it to be the only way, he complied. He gently laid her down on one pillow and then he did the same on the other.
But once again, she left her side of the bed and snuggled in his chest.you never stop surprising me Granger he thought as he felt her normal breathing on his chest and saw her drifting of to sleep. And then he himself fell into a fitful sleep with loads of questions on his mind.
Draco Malfoy woke up with an unusual feeling of warmth beside him. And the incidents of early morning came back to him as he looked at the source of the warmth. Hermione Granger was sleeping beside him or rather into him. Her hair was covering her face slightly and Draco had to resist the urge to move them. Shaking himself from his thoughts, he glanced at the clock and that was when he began to panic. It was 6:45 am that meant, they were already going to be late for classes no matter what they did.
He got out of the bed at a lightning speed, laying Hermione on his pillow. And then he began to wake her in an urgent tone.
"Hey Granger, come on wake up. We are already late for classes". No response. He tried again shaking her a little hard."Granger! You are going to miss the class." And she opened her eyes and sat upright.off course miss-know-it-all can't miss a class thought Draco smirking.
"Go to your room Granger and..." But before Draco could finish his sentence, she was already out of his room. He sighed and locked the door to get ready, there was no time for shower.
After 10 minutes he went out into the common room and saw Hermione leaving for class through the portrait hole. He ran after her taking his bag and caught up with her in the corridor. Draco observed that she was walking too slow, given the urgency of the situation.
"Granger! At this pace, you are not going to reach the class before it ends." Said Draco. And without thinking, he took her hand and began to run. Dragging Hermione behind him.
"Malfoy! please slow down." Hermione tried to get his attention. But Draco was in a haste as he continued to run, dragging her behind him.
"MALFOY! LET GO OF ME." Shouted Hermione. This got his attention and he let go of her hand immediately and turned around to face her. He thoroughly regretted what he saw next.
She was on the floor against the wall crying and clutching her midsection and there was little blood on the floor beneath her.
Blaise words rung in his ears and guilt overflodded him. He had strained her body by making her run so fast. There was only one word he could think 'shit'.
" I am really sorry Granger." He said and kneeled down beside her. "Here let me help you." He stated offering her a hand but she did not take it. Instead she looked up and their eyes met, Draco saw the pain and vulnerability in them. Then she tried to stand up but her knees gave in. Draco caught her in the mean time and helped her to stand.
"You can't walk Granger. Can you?" He asked a little confused and she replied with a moan.
"come on then,I will carry you to the common room." He said and without waiting a moment picked her up in bridal style.
"But Malfoy you will be late for classes and I ...Ahhh" but Hermione trailed of as another pain hit her stomach.
"Shhh Granger. Don't talk. Just relax okay. And breath." Draco tried to calm her and continued towards the common room.
On reaching the common room he laid her down on the couch. He observed that now she was whimpering much more. Her uniform and his shirt was covered in blood from carrying her. This concerned Draco.
"Granger! I think I should call a professor. Your condition is getting bad". Draco said concerned.
"NO MALFOY. I AM FINE. plz don't call anyone." She replied in a panicked tone. This aroused a little suspicion in Draco but seeing her pleading eyes , he let it go for the time being.
"Okay okay Granger I won't. But you need to clean up and then I will give you the potions." He said gesturing towards her blood stained skirt and his shirt. He saw as Hermione checked her skirt and flushed on seeing the red spot. And then she tried to get up. But Draco stopped her.
"No Granger. I will carry you upstairs. You are not supposed to strain your body". He replied waiting for her permission. He picked her up when she nooded and carried her upstairs and to the bathroom.
"Will you be okay?" He asked as he made her stand on the bathroom floor. She just nooded again."I will be just outside. okay!" He said reassuringly and left the bathroom shutting the door behind him.
I need some answers Granger but not right now. I can't stress you. But I will get them once you are okay. And I am ready to wait until then. Draco thought determined. He was brought out of his thoughts by the noise of retching coming from the bathroom. And Draco realized that it had been quite a long time since Granger occupied the bathroom. He should check.
"Granger! Are you okay in there"Draco asked through his side of the bathroom door. But more retching answered his question. He finally could take it no more.
"Make yourself decent.I am coming in 'Granger'." He replied and after giving her a moment to adjust he opened the door.
Hermione was bent over the toilet bowl throwing up and heaving non stop. He was not sure whether it was from crying or throwing up. And then his eyes fell on her body.'Body' which was covered in bruises and it seemed like she had just scrubbed it raw.
Draco's eyes widened at the sight. But before he could say anything, he saw her swaying fully. Draco was by her side before he knew it and caught her in his arms.