Ha! Sorry about my not updating! I've been working on my (soon to be) job. (About 5-6-7-8 years from now) If we did the math, all would be figured out.

Can anyone guess the THREE things I want to be when I grow up? NO? Oh, well, just guess.

Here's the story.

The Obsession With Candles, Fire, And Josh Groban

Chapter Ten: Lost In My Thoughts

By Celebrytie Aris Channas

Draco sighed as Teliqua rubbed his back.

"Are you sure you've never done this before?" he murmured.

"Yes, I'm sure." She said softly. "Are you sure you don't want some relaxing music?" she asked.

"Well, what would you have me listen to?" he asked.

"Um, well, music I find relaxing would be the Lord Of The Rings soundtracks, Josh Groban, Jenny Philips… I can't really think of anymore at the moment." Teliqua started to scratch Draco's back when he rolled over.

"Josh Groban? You listen to him too?"

Teliqua nodded. "Whom do you know that listens to him?" she asked, sounding a little strained.

"Well, I know my secretary did. Before she left." Draco said. "I want to hear what she finds so amazing about him."

Teliqua stood. "I know for a fact Mark doesn't have Josh Groban. I'll go get my CD case out of his- my -car." Draco watched her walk down the hall.

She was so familiar, yet so different from someone he knew. Hermione. Where on earth had she gone? What had made her leave? Maybe having the Weasley's show up for her birthday wasn't what she wanted. Did she feel uncomfortable around too many friends? So deep in his thoughts, Draco didn't hear Teliqua come into the room and put a CD in the player. He startled when music came to his ears.

Wash away the thoughts inside
that keep my mind away from you.
No more love and no more pride
and thoughts are all I have to do.

Teliqua moved to Draco's side and continued to massage his back. Draco allowed the music to envelope his mind, melting out all of his thoughts.

Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
Felt the ground and looked up high
and called your name.
Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
In the darkness I remain.

Now Draco understood why Hermione listened to Josh Groban. Not only was his voice very relaxing, but also the music and words made everything seem like there was peace in everything. No one was fighting; no one was hurting. It made life seem like it could be paradise. If only it was all true.

Tears of hope run down my skin.
Tears for you that will not dry.
They magnify the one within
and let the outside slowly die.

Draco wished Hermione's life to be everything she wanted it. Even if it meant erasing herself from the world. Even if it meant he was in it. Although Draco used to think she was an annoyance, a know-it-all, a brat, and a mud-blood, he knew now, she was just a person. Someone like him. Someone who didn't want the world to bother her. But Draco still wished she was here.

Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
I felt the ground and looked up high
and called your name.
Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
In the water I remain

Draco was reluctantly willing to let go. He had no control over her choices. He couldn't make her do what he wanted her to do.

"I'll let you go." He whispered into the air, unaware of Teliqua. "Your not mine and never will be."

Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down

Draco was asleep by the time the next song started.

-

The song is "Remember When It Rained" By Josh Groban. I was going to do 'You Raise Me Up" But it didn't seem to fit. Maybe next time.

I just couldn't seem to write anymore. Everything was… too weird. Plus I'm feeling confident I won't ever write a good book.

Till next time,

CCB.