Chapter 6 is up, I try to write long chapters but I'm writing between my homework since I don't have much time. Do the best I can though. I know some people thought the first kiss was too fast but I actually did it with a purpose. You'll find out throughout the story that Dramione won't be an item that fast. Thanks so much for the reviews, alerts and adds!
Chapter 6: Yes! No…or yes?
Draco stared angrily at the fireplace at his manor. He had a glass of liquor in his hand and stared at it as if it was the enemy.
What in the hell was he thinking? Kissing Granger like that. He knew he was lonely. He longed for friends and a woman. And not just for physical contact. It had been years since he had a decent conversation with a female. The only contact he had was through owl or his parents sometimes by floo.
Hermione had been the first one who dared to visit his manor and him.
And what did he do? He broke a promise towards her, broke into her house and kissed her. He, Draco Malfoy, kissed Hermione Granger.
But she looked so beautiful in that dress of hers, she looked too female, too desirable.
He blinked.
Hold on a moment! This was not his fault! If she hadn't come over to invite him this wouldn't have happened!
He growled.
"If that damn witch didn't dress so sexy while I tried to apologize, this wouldn't have happened!"
He smashed his glass into the fire. That witch was going to pay.
Hermione smiled at her visitor.
"Viktor! What a surprise."
Viktor smiled boyishly. "I vanted to see if you vere alright."
Hermione let him in and chuckled. "Are you kidding me? I had so much fun last night! Your cousin was really friendly, she didn't seem to mind my company even though she was your date."
Viktor sat down and smiled at her. "She's cousin. 'Course she von't mind."
Hermione smiled. "So, what did she think of the ball? Did you stay long?"
Viktor shook his head. "She had much fun she said. Ve left right after you. No fun vithout Mia." He smiled at her.
Hermione blushed. "I'm not that much of fun, Viktor. I was in a pretty foul mood yesterday."
"You are to me." Viktor confirmed. "You just needed…cheer up?"
Hermione smiled. "Yes, maybe you're right… I was lucky you were there."
"It vas good to see you, Mia." Viktor looked at her.
"Likewise, Viktor. I missed you around here… ." Hermione smiled at him.
"Mia… I'm not going to lie if I tell you I came on purpose. I vanted to see you." He nodded.
Before she could say a word he went on.
"Do you think…there is a small chance, ve could become again vat ve used to be?" he looked at her.
Hermione didn't know what to say for a moment. Viktor still liked her. To her he was a very good friend. She liked his company but would it be enough for a relationship?
As she thought she heard Ginny's voice in her mind: 'You don't date, you don't flirt… anything! You are lonely.'
Hermione looked back at Viktor before replying: "Maybe…there is. I don't know for certain…but I'm not afraid to try."
Viktor smiled at her and pulled away a curl from her cheek. "That's chance enoff for me."
Hermione smiled back at him.
Ginny stared at Hermione with eyes as big as saucers.
"Okay hold on! Draco Malfoy kissed you!"
"Ginny.. the most important of my story was that Viktor wants me back…" Hermione arched her brow.
Ginny blinked. "What are you talking about? Everyone knows he's been wanting you back for years! But.. Draco Malfoy! Kissed you!"
"Ginny!"
"What! Hermione this is front page news! Why in the name of Avalon did he kiss you? Did you flirt?"
"Of course I didn't flirt!" Hermione said getting on her nerves.
"Did you kiss back?"
"Ginny!"
"Well? Did you?" Ginny pushed the subject.
"I don't want to talk about Draco Malfoy. He's going to pay for that kiss." Hermione crossed her arms. "Besides, now that Viktor and I are trying to pick up our relationship, Malfoy needs to be careful for certain. Viktor can be very protective and jealous."
Ginny muttered. "Yeah, sure, try to compare a professional quidditch player with an ex-death eater."
"What?"
"Nothing, so are you really going to try it again with Viktor?"
Hermione nodded. "I think it's time I get serious with someone again Ginny. I do think you were right. I'm lonely and I doubt I want to end up alone for the rest of my life."
Ginny looked at her worriedly. "Herms, that's not a good basis for a relationship… ."
"I can learn to love him if I don't fall in love Ginny. I think Viktor and I will be fine together."
Ginny didn't reply but her thoughts were written all over her face.
Hermione sighed as she returned to her apartment that evening. Ginny didn't like the idea of her giving Viktor a chance even though she was not really in love yet. She was fond of Viktor and she was certain she would fall in love with him. She felt safe with Viktor. However, Ginny didn't seem to believe she could fall in love with him.
"Granger."
Hermione screamed, turning on the lights and drawing her wand to a blonde, angry-looking wizard.
"Malfoy that's enough! Stop breaking into my home! Have you lost your mind!" she yelled.
"Stop yelling you insane bird." Draco growled.
"Me insane! I'm not the one breaking in people's homes! What do you want!" Hermione growled before lowering her wand and putting it down on the coffee table.
"I want an apology from you." Draco crossed his arms.
"An apology?"
Draco was almost afraid Hermione's mouth was going to fall apart, that far had her mouth opened in unbelief.
"Oh you bet Miss Granger."
"An apology for what! You were the one that kissed me!" Hermione fumed.
"I came to apologize and you were almost seducing me with that offensive dress!"
"Offensive dress! It was an evening-dress Malfoy! And not even that low-cut! How dare you insult me on my way of dressing!"
"It's your fault the kiss happened!"
"No, it wasn't it was your fault!"
"Oh shut up Granger!"
"You shut up Malfoy! This is my house! You have no right to barge in here you, stupid blonde ferre… ."
Hermione found herself against the wall once more with Draco's lips on hers before she could insult him with 'ferret'.
'God he was such a good kisser' she thought. 'Damn you Malfoy.'
He released her breathing heavily and still as angry-looking as before.
"This was your fault again Granger. You pissed me off and I had to choose between slapping you or making you shut up. Next time I'll choose for the slap."
"Get the hell out Malfoy. I hate you" Hermione growled as she pushed him off of her.
"I loathe you."
"The feeling is mutual!" Hermione fumed. "I would have preferred the pain of a slap than the feeling of disgust." She spat.
Draco's eyes bore into hers and he stepped closer to her, making her back up against the wall once more, before apparating away, leaving a dazed Hermione behind.
Hermione touched her lips softly before shaking her head and wiping her mouth forcefully to erase the feeling and memory of his lips.
Thanks for reading! I try to update everyday but with lots of work coming up that might not always be possible. I do try though.
