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Chapter 8

Hermione stood outside the Astronomy Tower. A million doubts ran through her mind as she contemplated whether to enter or not. But she had to know what was going on.... She just had to. The door made no sound as she pushed it open and entered, closing it gently to avoid falling into trouble for being out this late at night.

At first she thought the room was empty and Malfoy had simply played a prank on her. She was about to turn around and leave when she heard him speak.

"You came...." It wasn't a question. She searched for the source of the voice. As if in slow motion she saw a figure walk out of the shadows. Her breath hitched in her chest as the pale moonlight falling from the open window fell on Malfoy.
He was dressed in dark trousers and a tight fitting black shirt. She could practically see his muscles as he strode up to her. His hair looked tousled like he'd run his hand through it several times and Hermione couldn't help but admit he looked impeccably handsome.
When he'd made his way over to her she finally spoke up, "Why did you call me here?"

"I wanted to talk to you." he replied simply.
"Here? We could have met in our Quarters"
"Yes but its quieter here. More peaceful. I come here a lot of nights when I need to relax." his voice was almost a whisper. She couldn't see him anymore yet she could feel he was very close to her. She could again smell his cologne.
"We could get caught," she whispered back.
"Shush..."he touched her hand lightly and walked her to the window. Hermione gasped at how cold his hand was. She didn't pull back. She couldn't explain why but she liked the gentleness with which he held her hand.
She looked out of the window at the sky. It was a breath-takingly beautiful sight. "It's beautiful"
Draco turned to look at her. He could practically see the night sky reflected in those big brown eyes," Yes. Very beautiful."

Hermione caught his gaze. And held it. Neither moved. Gently as if scared to hurt her he placed one hand on her cheek. Hermione swore her heart stopped beating. She didn't know why her body was reacting to his touch this way. She was supposed to hate him. She opened her mouth to protest but the only thing that came out was a soft sigh, "Draco"

Hearing Hermione say his name was his undoing. Leaning in close to her he moved his hand from hers and instead wrapped it around her waist. He gave her time to pull away but when she didn't he bent down and touched her lips with his.

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