Chapter Seven
Hermione walked with Draco out of her house and on the sidewalk. She didn't tell him where they were going, but she thought he probably knew it was something only Muggles would do.
The first thing they did was go putt-putting. (A/N: doesn't everyone just love putt putt?) Draco caught on very quickly; by the second hole, he was shooting hole-in-ones. Hermione started to get frustrated with the game, so she decided they should do something else.
Hermione took Draco out to a late lunch at an Italian restaurant. (A/N: sorry.. But do they have those wherever they are? Hmm.. I live in Texas..) Draco was indecisive over what to get, until he heard Hermione speak up..
"I'll have a plate of spaghetti," she said.
"And I will have the same," Draco added.
They dined on spaghetti for the next half hour. Draco asked Hermione if she was ready to leave.
"Sure, let me freshen up first."
Hermione was sort of starting to think she may like Draco as more than a friend..
"Sure," she thought to herself, "we never really liked each other much.. But it seems like he's reformed.. And maybe we have a chance.."
She was so lost in thought that she ran into someone coming out of the men's lavatory.
"Excuse me," she said.. But then she noticed that it was one of her old school friends.
"Jason, is that you?" Hermione exclaimed. "I haven't seen you in ages!"
"Um.. Hello, Hermione.. I'm sorry to hear about your parents.." he said in almost a whisper. "Who are you here with?"
"With my um.. Boyfriend. His name is Draco," she said, unsure of what else to say; Jason had always liked her, and he kind of freaked her out.
"Oh, that's nice.. Where are you off to next?"
"I think we're going to the movies.." she said, quickly regretting ever telling him that.
Hermione quickly ushered herself into the women's restroom, not wanting to make any more eye contact with Jason.
Moments later, she was outside with Draco again, and they were on their way to the movies.
"Damn," Draco thought to himself, "I'm really falling for her.. Aren't I.."
They decided to see a scary movie, on account of Draco's habit for morbidity.
As they walked into the theater and took their seats, Hermione saw Jason in the back corner.. And he looked as though he was watching her.. But she ignored it, because Draco was with her and wouldn't let anything happen to her.
Hermione, mind you, is very easily scared. So therefore, Draco was in for it.
After only twenty minutes of the movie, she had her hand over her eyes and looked as though she would pass out any minute.
Draco didn't realize any of this until he looked over at her; "Dear Lord," he thought, "she's going to pass out.." Not knowing what else to do, he hugged her and kissed her on the cheek.. Poor Hermione, she was just having a rough week.. How could he drag her into a horror movie?
Hermione was kind of weirded out that he kissed her, but she went along with it. Who in bloody hell would turn that down? (A/N: because he is quite the hottie..)
Hermione took Draco's hand in hers; she was in the daredevil mood tonight.
Draco thought, "Damn.. This is moving along just nicely.. I bet myself I can get her to make out with me before the night is over.."
"Hermione," he whispered, so as not to disturb the people around them. "Have you ever been kissed?"
Hermione smiled and said, "No.. I haven't.."
Next thing she knew, his lips were on hers; he was so gentle! He just kissed her on the lips once, and then pulled away to see her reaction; then he went back in for another, but was patient and let her decide when to take it further.
Hermione was only a little reluctant to accept his tongue in her mouth, but as soon as it was, she was blissfully happy. Nothing could ruin her at this moment.. But then she thought about her parent's funeral the next morning and pulled away.
"I'm sorry, Draco.. I'm sorry.." she said, starting to cry.
Draco had no idea why she was crying.. Did he do something wrong?
Hermione felt his hand brush the tears away from her cheek, but she kept her head down and wouldn't look in his eyes; she felt like such a loser for that.. She ruined a moment!
But Draco was forgiving because he still thought it was his fault.
"Hermione, are you okay? Did I do something wrong?" he asked.
"No, I'm sorry Draco.. I was just thinking how.. Happy.. That kiss was making me," she blushed, "and then I thought about my parents.. And.. I'm sorry.."
"It's fine," he said, squeezing her hand. "Do you need a break from this movie?"
Hermione agreed with that, and went to refill her drink and breathe in some fresh air.
Minutes later, while sitting outside on a bench for a minute, Hermione felt a hand go over her mouth from behind.
"Don't say a word."
(Bwaha. I am sooo evil! But don't worry, it won't take me long to get another chapter up! –Shelby)
