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Chapter eleven
Draco
I decide to send an owl to Hermione to explain why I had left so abruptly the way that I had, but the truth is, I don't know what to tell her. 'I really did want to seduce you' surely wasn't going to help my case, and I doubt she wanted to listen to how much I wanted to peel that black dress off of her and run my hands all over her body until she begged me to have my way with her. Yeah- lets not write that.
Instead I decide to keep it short and sweet.
I had a really good time with you last night, lets do that again?
I give Phantom the note and instruct him to wait for a reply. By the time I finish reviewing our latest production reports, he returns, carrying another note.
I had a really good time too, how about lunch today?
I am just about to reply when Blaise walks in.
"I have the latest progress reports from the marketing division" he says
"How bad is it?" I ask, taking the reports from him.
"Well… sales went down by 3%, but on the plus side, I stopped by to check with Neville before I came up"
"And?" I ask, almost too nervous to hear the answer.
"He's confident that the herb from Brazil could be what he needs to stabilize the Minisiscula" he replies
"That's great news! Why don't you sound enthusiastic about it?" I ask, my spirits lifting.
"We won't be able to get the herbs until the inspection is complete" he answers causing my spirits to dim again.
"Crap, do we know when the department is coming by?" I ask
"Not until the end of this week"
"Ok that doesn't sound so bad" I tell him
"We don't know how long a thorough inspection will take, it could be days or weeks" he tells me.
I run my hands through my hair trying to get my frustrations under control.
"I need to proceed to the development phase soon, otherwise I'm going to be forced to make some really hard choices" I say, feeling the tension rising in my shoulders.
"I know mate, I'll see what I can do to speed it along" Blaise says
"Thanks mate"
After he leaves I pour myself a small glass of fire whiskey and down it in one gulp. For now at least my nerves seem to calm down. I write back to Hermione before continuing with my reports.
I would love to take you to lunch- but I can't. I'm drowning in work over here and my days just seem to be getting harder.
I'm too consumed by my work that I don't notice when Phantom returns. I run the latest statistics on each potion category and compare it to sales patterns for the last three months before summoning Liesel my head of marketing.
"I want to increase the production of the Draught of Peace for our local apothecary in Diagon Alley" I tell her "And increase the sales for Amortentia at our Hogsmeade branch"
"Sure thing Mr. Malfoy, I will get right on this" she says "Oh and did you get to take a look at the proposal I sent?"
"Oh right, yes, I did, here you go" I reply, giving her the file "I've outlined the areas where I think we can make some amendments, but otherwise it was exactly what we need to push the sales, great job"
She nods and then leaves. I am just in the middle of reviewing another report on international sales trade when Blaise returns.
"I reached out to a friend of mine that works in the Department of Regulations, she's going to see what she can do" he says.
"Great, let me know as soon as we hear something back, I noticed that France has been experiencing shortages of medical potions for the past year, lets get on that, see if we can arrange a meeting to discuss a contract" I say.
"Alright mate, oh and did you review the proposal from Liesel?"
"I already gave her my review"
"Great, oh and do you want me to get you anything? I'm headed out for a lunch meeting with a potential buyer"
"No, I'm good. I'm too worked up to eat"
He shrugs and leaves and shortly after Mrs. Bell enters.
"Mr. Malfoy there is a Miss Hermione Granger here to see you"
"Hermione? Yes sure, send her up"
I try to straighten my hair and tuck my shirt in before she enters.
"I figured I'd bring you lunch" she says shyly "Since you're so busy" Just when I didn't think she could surprise me any more.
"I can just leave this right here if you want" she continues, mistaking my silence for something else.
"What? No, no please stay. You took me by surprise that's all" I say, walking over to her "this is really thoughtful"
She smiles "I like your office by the way" she says
"Thanks, this is practically my second home" I tell her, peering in to the take out bag.
"Roast chicken with a side of fried tomatoes and lima lush, you remembered" I say delighted at the fact that she does.
She smiles and looks away. I take that small window to admire the way that she looks dressed in her navy pencil skirt and white blouse. My eyes trace the way that it hugs her and outlines every curve, awakening this longing in me. I haven't felt this need before, but every thing about her sends my blood racing.
"Please take a seat" I say, gesturing to the plush leather couch. I can't tear my eyes away from her now exposed legs and I have a brief vision of having them wrapped tightly around me.
I clear my throat before asking how her day is going.
"Busy, Astoria and I are so busy preparing for this meeting at the end of the month and it has been taxing on the both of us" she answers, unwrapping her sandwich.
"That's what your having?" I ask. She frowns and looks at her sandwich.
"What's wrong with my sandwich?"
"That can't be filling"
"It'll hold me up just fine"
"Here, take a bite of my roast chicken" I say, cutting a piece with my fork. She leans forward and I feel a jolt in my stomach.
"This is really good"
"I have good tastes remember?" I say, smirking. She bites her lips again, something I noticed she does a lot. It drives me insane because I want to be the one biting those lips.
"So when is this meeting?" I ask hoping to distract myself.
"At the end of this month, there is so much to memorize and learn, and to top it all off, I have to dress elegantly"
"What's wrong with dressing elegantly?" I ask, biting into the chicken.
"Nothing… its just, I always seem to attract a lot of attention everywhere I go. It can be overwhelming" she says, looking down.
I can't help myself, I lift her chin with my thumb until she meets my gaze. "A girl like you deserves to be shown off Hermione". She bites her lips again and I almost loose it. I get up and walk over to my desk before I do something that might scare her off. Control yourself!
"Is something the matter?" she asks, putting her hands gently on my shoulders. I turn and face her; her proximity causing my blood to boil.
"Yes" I say, moving closer towards her.
"What?" she asks hoarsely. That's when I notice that look in her eyes, it matches that same hungry look that I have.
"There's something I've wanted to do, something I should have done last night" I say, stopping in front of her. She looks up at me expectantly, and I can feel her desire emanating from her body. It sends electricity through me and I feel my own burning desire take hold.
"What would that be?" she asks in a whisper. I lean in and kiss her slowly closing the gap between us. My whole body suddenly becomes intoxicated, and I hear her groan; all it does is send the blood rushing to my groin. She stands on her toes, deepening our kiss and inviting my tongue to taste hers. I finally loose it when she runs her hands through my hair and I lift her up. She responds by wrapping her legs around my waist. I set her down at the edge of my desk and run my hands down her legs. I hear her moan and it excites my body when she presses hers against me. Our kiss turns into a tango of intensity, our desires mixing and everything feels like it's on fire. I can't get enough. I tug at her blouse until I can slide my hand underneath and feel her skin. She's so damn soft. I lean her backwards, using my arm to support her back and she responds by pulling me closer and pulling at my hair lightly. I start to kiss her neck, her moans becoming more lustful as she tips her neck. I feel her tugging at my shirt and it sends me over the edge as I claim her mouth again. I want her more than I've ever wanted anything before.
"Ehem"
We both break apart at the same time to find Blaise smiling devilishly at us. Shit timing Blaise. She unwraps her legs from around me and I help her off of the desk.
"Well, I've got to say I didn't expect it to be you Hermione" he says, grinning. She gives him a confused look.
"Um… I guess I should get going" she mutters. I sigh and nod.
"I'll come by later if that's ok" I say, holding her hand as she slips back into her heels.
"I'll see you then" she says glancing up at me and smiling. I smile back and slowly kiss her again.
"Nice to see you again Blaise" she says as she brushes past him.
"Nice to see you too Hermione" he says, grinning. I roll my eyes at how ridiculous he looks and turn my attention to straightening the papers that are scattered.
"I don't want to hear it" I say, knowing fully well that he's probably still standing behind me waiting for an explanation "And before you ask, we're just friends"
"Friends huh? Do you kiss all your friends like that?" he responds.
"It's none of your business mate" I say.
He chuckles "Wait till your mother hears who the lady friend is"