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A/N: Sorry I know a bit short! I will make the next ones longer and hopefully be able to update sooner. And hopefully get more into the "M" part of the series *wink wink* Thank you thank you thank you for the PMs and reviews! Love feedback keep it coming:-)
Heated Moment
When they arrived at the restaurant Draco smiled as Astoria's eyes lit up at all the choices.
He ordered himself a cheeseburger and chips and a hamburger and chips for Astoria.
They decided on take-away and went to the park near the cinema to sit at a picnic table and eat their meals.
Astoria looked up at Draco, unsure of what to think of the food in front of her. It smelled delicious but she was leery of the taste. He winked at her in a playful way and took a big bite of his cheeseburger.
"This is delicious." He said with a low hum of satisfaction.
She eyed the hamburger, deciding how to pick it up without getting the condiments all over her.
"What did you say the, um, red and yellow stuff were?" She eyed it curiously as she picked it up.
"Ketchup and mustard." He smiled and continued to eat.
She picked up the burger and took a bite. She had never tasted something so delicious. Lost in the amazing tastes that hit her tongue, Astoria almost inhaled the burger.
Draco watched in complete and utter fascination, how much Astoria was enjoying her hamburger. He tried, with every fiber of his being, not to laugh and found himself almost choking as he slowly ate his cheeseburger.
"Mmmm…dish is sho goo" Astoria said with her mouth full with the last bite of her burger. She licked her fingers clean. Then her eyes went wide when it had suddenly dawned on her that she must have looked like a starved pig the way she ate her delicious meal.
A quick blush creeped up on her neck and to her cheeks. She could feel her cheeks burn.
She swallowed hard. "I'm so sorry Draco. You must think I'm a pig." She grabbed a small chip and put it in her mouth trying to avoid his gaze. When he didn't respond she was sure he was sitting there in utter disgust, she chanced a glance at him.
To her surprise he was laughing so hard it had become a silent laughter. His body was shaking.
She scrunched up her face in mock anger. "Are you laughing at me?"
"Oh…you…should have seen…your face…." Draco was trying to catch his breath. He wiped away the tears from his laughter.
"It's not funny, it's embarrassing! Why didn't you tell me?" She now laughed a little and Draco smirked.
"Because, I found it endearing." He looked up with a brow up and began to finish his take away. "I must say, I am absolutely impressed by how you, inhaled, your food." He smirked. "Did you get to taste it?" He teased.
"Yes. It was delicious. And these chips. They are amazing! I can't believe I've worked in the muggle world and I have never had these before." She finished her meal as Draco continued to watch her.
He noticed she was almost wiggling with excitement.
Astoria wiped her mouth with a napkin and leaned back. "That, was amazing!" She smiled widely at Draco.
"Thank you" He said as he picked up her wrappers and his own and put them in the trash bin closest to them.
"For what?" She asked as she got up to follow him.
"For making me laugh. I haven't had that good of a laugh since I was young."
"I would say any time but seeing as how it was at my expense…" she stuck out her tongue childishly and started walking ahead towards the cinema.
Astoria felt awkward as Draco paid for the tickets.
"I owe you one. Next time is on me." She said earnestly.
"There's a next time?" She blushed as Draco walked passed her. "Would you like some sweets?" He looked over his shoulder at her. She nodded and went to stand with him in the line-up at the counter.
Draco was busy looking at the boards on the wall to notice Astoria staring intently at his face. She wasn't sure if it was the light or not, but she noticed hard lines on Draco's face that were out of place on a face so young. She saw the five o'clock shadow already apparent on his jawline. Curiously, making her want to reach out and touch his face. She was absent-mindedly lifting her hand to touch him when he looked at her.
"What would you like?" Astoria jumped a little out of her daze.
She smiled quickly, "Whatever you think is good"
They were soon through waiting in the lineup for some food and off to their film.
Draco had chosen an action packed thriller, Resident Evil.
She was captivated by the characters and the zombies were not her favorite part of the movie. She would jump when a character was grabbed and she flinched into Draco's shoulder when one of the characters trying to escape got squished in the elevator.
"I can't believe you brought me to see this." She whispered as she put her face in Draco's shoulder for what must've been the tenth time. He jumped with her, not because of the movie but because of the sparks that went through his body every time she touched him.
'This is going to be a long movie…." He thought.
"That was amazing!" Astoria exclaimed as they apparated at her door. "Maybe a little scary." She half smiled towards Draco while fumbling for her keys.
"Curse these keys! I have no many!" She dropped her keys as she fiddled for the right one. They both reached down at the same time to grab the keys and their hands touched.
Draco stilled at the electricity that shot through his body as their hands met.
"I-I'm so clumsy." Astoria managed to get out quietly before looking up at Draco. His eyes were gorgeous. She saw them flicker to her lips so quickly that she thought she imagined it.
She stood up quickly and found the right key.
'Should I ask him in? Is that too bold of me? God he smells amazing. Like some tangy smell of citrus, lavender and spice? Is that possible? Oh my god I've been standing here this whole time. He probably thinks I'm a nut.'
Astoria looked over her shoulder at Draco. He cocked a brow as if to ask something and smirked.
'Yep. Definitely thinks I'm nutters.'
"You alright?" He asked with a hint of laughter in his voice.
'Maybe Resident Evil was a bad first film choice.' He thought quickly.
She finally got her door opened and stood in the doorway, unsure of what to do next.
"Thank you so much for the night. It was lovely." She smiled genuinely and nervously played with the hem of her shirt.
'God she's sexy. I don't even think she knows it.'
"You're very welcome. I had a great night as well." He swayed on the balls of his feet slightly, not knowing what to do.
'Well, this is awkward. Maybe if I invite him in he'll say no and have a good night and then he'll be on his way. I could have that shower I wanted….Might have to make it a cold one now.' She looked up at Draco.
"Uhm would you like to come in?" Astoria was sure he'd say no.
'Again with that goddamn cocky smirk.' She thought as she saw his expression change.
"Sure."
'Shit. He was supposed to say no.'
She pressed her lips into a hard line and walked into the apartment.
'I think I like him. I don't know what he's up to... Is this all genuine? I need to ask.' Astoria fiddled with her coat a little not knowing what to do exactly. She knew he made her nervous and made her feel like she was a twelve year old school girl with a crush. She didn't want to get hurt and she knew this man was very capable of hurting her.
Draco wasn't sure why her expression changed so quickly. He was about to walk to her and ask her what was wrong when she turned to look at him.
"Why'd you invite me to the Ball?" She asked boldly.
'Talk about cooth.' He thought.
"Why are you asking me this now?" He was not going to answer her that easily.
'Two can play this game.' Draco's eyes narrowed.
"Well because- No I asked the question first." She was going to stand her ground and get an answer.
'Smug arse.' She thought.
He stayed quiet for a few minutes, deciding on how to answer her. He didn't even know why he had asked her without so much as knowing who she was.
"Because I find you very….intriguing." He answered unsurely. 'Smooth.'
"Really? Intriguing? You asked me to the ball because you find me, intriguing." It was her turn to turn up a brow and she crossed her arms in front of her.
Draco ran a hand through his hair. "Look you can decline if you'd like." He didn't know how to express how he felt without sounding like a complete tosser.
"I would like a, truthful, answer before I decide to go or not." She looked him in the eyes, trying to see if she could find the answer there.
He looked right back at her, trying to communicate how he felt. He was so unsure of it all; unsure if tonight was a one off and if once she found out the things he'd done and the demons he harboured, if she'd even want him. He had never felt this way and to tell her so would make him a complete creep.
They stood in silence for a few minutes. Astoria saw the vulnerability in his eyes and knew there was something there. She needed an answer. She needed the why and she knew just how to get it.
"Are you scared to tell me, Malfoy?" She challenged.
The look of vulnerability gone as soon as it came and was replaced with the steely Malfoy glare.
"I'm not scared. And that's a lot coming from the little girl who was quivering at a fictional film." He said hotly.
"You didn't seem to mind." She replied coyly and slowly stepped closer to Draco. "You almost seemed to," she leaned in close and went on her tip toes to whisper in his ear "enjoy it."
'She's going to be the death of me.'
Astoria went to pull away smugly and Draco stopped her and crashed his lips onto hers. He couldn't help but groan as he realized she smelled of cinnamon and tasted of sugar. He willed her lips to part and he battled with her tongue to gain control. Astoria lost herself as they kissed passionately. It felt like she tingled everywhere as his hands began to roam her body. She could feel the fire burning in her core for this man. He smelled delicious and tasted amazing and she didn't want to stop. She let her body take over.
Somehow her back ended up against the wall and Draco had cupped her bum and lifted her and she wrapped her legs around his waist. She inhaled sharply as she found out quickly that he too, was enjoying what was happening.
She decided to be a little naughty and started grinding against him. He growled and moved his lips to her neck. Her hands reached for his hair. It was soft and she tugged on it playfully as he moved his lips over her collarbone, making her moan.
He let his free hand slide under her shirt and let his fingers swirl on her stomach. She bucked unknowingly as he did so. He wanted to melt into her; he wanted to taste every part of her. He groaned as she continued to grind on him.
"Draco, I need you." She moaned in his ear.
He quickly put her down and put his hands on either side of Astoria's head. And he leaned down and placed his forehead on hers.
"Did I say something wrong?" She asked eyes half open to gaze at Draco.
He pulled away with a lazy smile on his lips.
"That's why, you should go with me to the ball." He backed away from Astoria and made way for the door. He opened it and looked up at her quickly and flashed a big smile and was gone.
She stood, thankful for the wall behind her for support, until she could find her words.
"Seriously?!"
