Draco began his day, waking up 30 minutes late. After all, he had stayed up most of the night planning a date that would sweep Hermione off her feet. He just hoped it would be enough to kick that other guy out of Hermione's life.
He ran into the shower, scrubbing his hair, cursing as suds attacked his eye.
"I don't have time for this!" He yelled at the ceiling, he grabbed his wand and summoning his clothing for the day to lie out on the bed.
He wrapped a towel around his waist and shook out his wet hair. He pulled on the black t-shirt that had a silver dragon on it, and put on his pants, falling onto the bed in the process. "Damn it!" He jumped up summoned socks and shoes, shoved his feet into them, and grabbed his broom stick.
Jumping out the window and talking off, heading towards Hermione's flat.
He jumped off his broom and landed in front of her door, knocking impatiently.
A muffled, "Coming!" was all he could hear, next to the sounds of a loud radio.
He tapped his foot, waiting.
She opened the door and smiled at him. "Hello Malfoy."
She was wearing a white sundress with gold sandals, her hair in waves, a little mascara, and a jean jacket over her dress.
"You look nice." He smiled.
She opened the door wider, and let him in; turning to disappear into what he assumed was the bathroom.
"Are you ready for our date?" He asked.
She walked over to where he sat. "Yes."
He got up and held his hand out towards her. "Come on then." She gently took his hand and they walked out of her apartment. Hermione turned and locked her door, putting her wand into her hand bag.
He mounted his broom and looked at her. "What?"
"I… I'm scared of flying…"
"You're kidding me!" He chuckled. She blushed and looked away, pouting. "Don't laugh at me!"
He smiled, "It's perfectly safe, and I'm the best flyer around, next to Potter. Actually, the two of us are going flying through the London outskirts next weekend."
"You and Harry?" She questioned, raising an eye brow and tilting her head.
"Yeah, we've become friends."
She smiled. "That's wonderful to hear. It means you won't be bothering me as much!"
He rolled his eyes and pulled her in front of him onto the broom stick. She gripped the wood tightly. "Draco, are you sure this is safe?"
He grinned when she said his name. "To be honest, I'm not sure." With that he kicked off the ground, and her scream filled the cool air.
He pulled down a few blocks from a boardwalk carnival. She glared at him and fixed her hair, grabbed his broom and put in her purse. "It's quite amazing you know, the little gadgets you have." He winked and grabbed her hand, walking towards the ticket booth.
Hermione went to grab money, but he quickly stopped her. "It's a date, I'm paying."
With that he pulled out his wallet and paid for two tickets.
The ticket booth worker looked Hermione up and down. Draco pulled Hermione closer. "Thanks." He said coldly, grabbing his tickets and pulling Hermione towards the entrance.
"What?" She asked. He shook his head and handed the ticket checker their tickets, and walked in.
Her eyes widened as the sounds of children laughing and roller coasters filled her ears. "Wow…"
He smiled. "Like it?" All she could do was nod. He laughed and tugged her along. "What do you want to do first?" He asked. She looked around. "What do I want to go on first?" she questioned. "It all looks amazing really. I've never been on one." She told him, looking up into his eyes.
He looked down at her, then around. "Well, what about that?" He asked, point to a twisting roller coaster.
She nodded and allowed him to lead her over to his choice. They waited in line, with Hermione constantly shifting her weight between her feet. "Is it scary?" She asked.
He grinned, looking ahead and watching her from the corner of her eye, she was staring up at the metal contraption. "You'll just have to wait and see."
She bit her lip and moved forward. There was only another couple before them, and then it was their turn.
"Right this way." The man said, and held his hand out to Hermione to help her on.
She stepped in and sat down, Draco sitting next to her moments later. She stared at him, "Now what?"
He pulled the bar down onto their laps and wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
The people in the cars began to yell with excitement. Hermione bit her lip and looked at the reinforcements on the ride. "Will it hold? It doesn't look very stable…"
He grinned. "Maybe it will, maybe it won't."
She huddled closer to him and clutched his shirt. "Draco…"
"Come on, where's the Hermione that stole a dragon from Gringgots?"
She glared at him and scooted a few inches away, staring brave-faced ahead.
He laughed and leaned back, his arm still around Hermione and they went up. Up, and up and up.
People screamed with joy as the coaster headed down hill in a rush. Hermione did also, but a little out of fear as well. She began to laugh as it went over a hill and back down.
They turned sharply and looped upside down. Draco watched her facial expressions the entire ride; so far, it looked like she was having the time of her life. That's all he wanted right now.
Hermione squealed as the coaster dropped again. This was so much fun! Why had she never gone on one of these muggle rides before, she would never know, but now that she had this experience she wasn't going to quit now!
As they got off she began to drag him to all the coasters, giggling and laughing in excitement each time, even though they were all relatively the same.
Draco smiled. "Let's play some games, okay?"
She blinked at him, looking at the large circle ride, the last one, and nodded. "Okay, we can go on that one later I guess."
Draco walked over to the game area, Hermione following behind curiously.
"What's that?" They both wondered. It was strange. There were gun looking things, and weird swirly targets, with a stuffed animal on top.
"Come on! Play a round; win a prize for your beautiful girlfriend!" The guy behind the counter called. "I'm not his-"
"How much for a round?" Draco asked, wrapping an arm around Hermione.
"Three pounds." Draco rolled his eyes and tossed him the coins. "How do we play?"
The man explained that you had to aim at the little circle in the middle of the target, and when the buzzer sounded, you had to hold the red buttons on the side. If you animal got to the top first you won.
Draco got into position and winked at Hermione. "This one's for you."
Her face heated up as she watched him, the buzzer going off, and a stream of water leaving his gun.
Hermione grinned as Draco won. "What would you like for your girl mate?"
Draco looked at Hermione who pointed to the stuffed lion, blushing a little.
He chuckled and nodded. The man handed Hermione her prize and they walked around playing a few other games, like balloon popping, and knocking the milk bottles down.
They didn't win any other games, but they still had a good time.
"Hey, let's go on that one now." Hermione said, pointing to the circle that moved around slowly.
The sun was setting as they waited in the line, filled with couples.
They got in the spacious seating ride and watched the sun set, sitting next to each other, and Draco's arm around her shoulders.
"I had a really nice time." Hermione smiled up at him.
He looked down at her, "Better than your lunch break date?"
She laughed. "Better than my lunch break date."
He grinned and pulled her close, as they quietly watched the sun set out on the water together.
Draco dropped her off at her flat, after riding on his broom stick back.
She hugged her lion tightly. "Good night Draco." She was standing in the door way to her apartment, a soft glow emitting from inside.
He walked over and pulled her into a hug. "Good night 'Mione" He spoke softly, kissing her forehead.
She smiled up at him and pecked his lips lightly.
"Go to bed." He told her, pushing her inside.
"Alright, alright." She giggled.
He pulled the door close and waited for her to lock the door. Then he waited for her lights to go out, so he knew she was asleep.
He rode on his broom stick tiredly, back to his own home, ready to go to bed after a long, but wonderful evening.