28 Days Later
A Draco/Hermione Collection
iPod Challenge
Day 13
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If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
-"My Philosophy" by Holiday Parade
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They sat in an uneasy silence. He was trying to catch a glimpse of her eyes, desperate to get a clue as to what she was thinking and how she would respond. She, quite the opposite, was doing her best not to make direct eye contact with him.
"I've put myself on the line for you, Hermione. If you aren't going to be willing to do the same, then there's no point in starting something we both know will hurt us in the end."
Although the point was valid, it stung her regardless. It made her seem cold and calculating, reserved and self-interested. She knew compassion and she knew love well, having lots of friends and family who adored her dearly and vice versa.
Boyfriends were new territory. There was a lot of risk… but also a lot that could be gained. But, Hermione's mind countered her heart, you have to be willing to lose what you gamble.
As soon as she looked straight into his eyes, she knew that would be her undoing.
Draco looked hurt that it was taking her this long to decide between him or the potential hurt that might be caused. He was right; he had told his parents and friends about his affections, ignoring their preconceptions and rumors about how she would treat him. He risked, hoping the payoff would be more than he could ever imagined – her love. And she found herself wanting to give that to him, so she responded.
"I think I want this. I want to try."
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Author's Note.
For some reason I've been really quite interested in the insecurities of girls, portrayed through Hermione's thoughts and uneasiness with Draco for the past couple of oneshots. I don't know if it's because I'm a girl going through that type of stuff (though I don't believe I have deep rooted insecurities…), or if it just fascinates me… but point of this was I'll try to channel my humor wherever I can but if good stuff is coming to me, although angsty ish, I'll write it (:
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