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Chapter 14
Hermione stirred before opening slowly an eye. It was bright outside from what she could see in the gap of her curtains. She stretched her body then wiped the sleep off her eyes then stopped. Did last night really happen? Did Malfoy really kiss her? She brought her fingers to her lips and felt it tingle as she remembered the soft pressure. She felt the butterflies in her stomach again. This was all so surreal! Draco Malfoy kissed her. She felt a sudden urge to scream in disbelief. She grabbed her pillow and screamed into it. She was acting like a little girl, she giggled. And she was talking to herself and laughing at herself. She giggled some more. Viktor didn't evoke the same feelings that Malfoy did. It wasn't even close to what Malfoy made her feel inside. She felt like royalty was after her. Royalty. How fitting, Malfoy was dressed as a prince last night. His robes fitted him well, his broad shoulders and long blond hair. The look of admiration in his eyes. She felt herself start to sweat, she was blushing again. She touched her face and her neck, he kissed her neck and shoulder. Oh my God! His breath on her neck…like soft feathers. She grabbed her pillow and screamed into it again. She must look crazy. Then slowly she opened her curtain and looked at the time. It was already 10 in the morning. She looked around and found her fellow Gryffindors were still in bed as well, talking or sleeping. "Morning guys.", she greeted them with a smile. "Morning. ", they chorused, totally oblivious to last night's incident. She grabbed her towel and decided to take a bath.
Draco came out of the bath, a towel draped around his hips. "Good Morning.", he greeted Blaise, an easy grin on his lips. Blaise looked at him with a quirked eyebrow, he looked disheveled. "Somebody is cheerful today.", he commented watching Draco change clothes. "Just slept well last night.", Draco replied. Blaise snorted, standing up he got his towel and headed for the bath. "I bet it has something to do with a certain water nymph.", he said in a low voice, chuckling. Draco looked at him in surprise then narrowed his eyes at him. Blaise gave him a knowing look, went inside the bath laughing. Draco finished dressing a wistful look on his face, what would she do when they saw each other again today. He sighed. Wishing he could do more than stealing glances. The whole school would have a field day if they knew he wanted to pursue a muggleborn. The reality hit him. He slumped back on his bed. Potter and Weasley. His house mates, his parents. He would be a disgrace to all purebloods. What the hell was he thinking?
Hermione put on a bit of make up and stared at herself in the mirror. Smoothing her hair. She wore her favorite shirt and a little bolero and jeans. She wanted to look nice for Malfoy. Oh God. This was crazy! Totally crazy!! She bit her lip at her reflection.. part of her wanted to hide in the room forever at the thought of seeing him again. What would she say? What would he do? Was he going to be an ass again? She swallowed hard. "Hermione, lets go down for lunch! Harry and Ron are waiting.", Ginny said, peeking behind the door. "Okay, be right down Gin.", she said, smiling briefly at her friend. With one last look at herself in the mirror, sighed then went out of her room.
It was now or never. Hermione walked nervously with her friends towards lunch. They were all talking about last night's party, laughing at Harry's attempts to dance. They reached the double doors just as Malfoy and the Slytherins were coming inside. Hermione tried so hard to pretend not to look at him that she tripped on her shoe just as she entered the Hall. She was falling forward when somebody held her back. She looked up to find herself in Blaise Zabini's arms yet again! He grinned down at her. "Careful Granger, I'm starting to think you're falling for me.", he said, winking as he set her right. She laughed weakly, he face blushing. "Thank you.", she managed to get out, her eyes set on Malfoy who looked like he was punched in the gut.
"Bothering her again Zabini? Don't you have better things to do?", Ron snarled at him. "Ronald. Stop it. He was just trying to help me up.", Hermione snapped at him. Zabini opened his mouth to say a retort when Malfoy cut in. "Weasley, do try to keep your temper in check. He was just helping your klutz of a friend. Honestly! And you accuse us Slytherins for being violent!", he said full of disdain and scorn. His mouth was twisted into a frown at Hermione. "Malfoy is right Ron, we have been talking about inter – house unity and the Slytherins haven't been really bothering us for some time now. Could you just grow out of it?", she said, exasperatedly. Ron looked like he was slapped. Ok that wasn't good. Defending Slytherins over my best friend. She could see the hurt in his eyes before he turned and stomped away. Hermione panicked. "Thank you Zabini.", she said, then looked at Malfoy, their gazes lingering for awhile at each others face. Hermione felt her heart do a somersault. "Erm…bye!", she said before walking away to catch up with Ron.
"Oi ! Draco, move your arse I'm famished!", Nott said, pushing him a bit. Draco snapped back to reality then made his way into their table. "Wow, I must be on a roll with Granger, she defended me twice in two days!", Blaise murmured to Draco, his tone smug and teasing. Draco snorted at his friend. "You wish Zabini.", he said under his breath. Blaise turned to him a thoughtful look on his face. "I am right am I?, he said. "I don't know what you're talking about.", Draco replied smoothly, not even looking Blaise. "You – ", he started. Draco gave him a look that made him stop talking. Blaise held up his hands in surrender then started to eat. Draco stared at Granger. She had a sad look on her face. Weasley was completely ignoring her and so was Potter. Stupid best friends, they don't even try to listen to her. He wanted to go over there and give her a hug and then hex those stupid oafs to oblivion. He wanted so much with her.
He sighed, staring at his treacle tart like it had died. He can't be with Granger. She was the epitome of everything he stood against! The sudden attraction has put him off guard. He had to fight his feelings. He just had to. He looked up to see her looking at him, she held his gaze. It was full of questions, her eyes, and sadness. He gave her a slow sad smile, she returned the favor.
Hermione didn't dare talk to Malfoy after what happened at lunch. Ron and Harry were pissed at her and she understood why. They had always been bull – headed when it came to her sense of justice and righteousness. She sighed, she was bored and she had nothing to do. Having done all her homework, she was becoming restless. She was stuck in her room as nobody wanted to talk to her. she sat at her bed gazing out of the window for a few minutes, not really thinking. Feeling annoyed with everything, she sat up and went to rummage through her school bag to find any homework she might have left out or forgotten, then she saw it. The book Malfoy borrowed. Deciphering Dreams. Then she remembered, her dreams with Malfoy. It had stopped last night. Like it was fulfilled by the kiss he gave her, like her mind and soul was put at ease. She opened to the chapter she was looking for and read. Her pulse began to quicken, this had to be a joke.
"So I secretly want to be Malfoy's girlfriend?", she swallowed, reread the paragraph and swallowed again. Slowly, she closed the book and laid down on her bed, her legs dangling on the side. Then she saw a flash of the moments she had with him alone. The sudden rush of emotions washed over her. She knew what was inside her heart and her head but she dared not acknowledge it. To acknowledge it would make it real and true. No. Hermione Granger always made sure of every detail in her life and right now, she was so confused about everything.
She decided to go to the library and returned the book then went out to the lake to enjoy some afternoon sun. She headed to her favorite spot, the big rock under the trees. Then she saw Malfoy sitting cross legged on her spot. She paused, willing herself to go back up the castle but her feet had a mind on their own, they walked towards him. "You are sitting on my spot Malfoy.", she said. He looked up, his grey eyes squinted at the sun. "Oh… You. Great.", he murmured, then ignored her. "Go find your own rock Granger.", he said, taking out a bag of Bertie Botts. Hermione almost giggled. He looked like a kid right at that moment. "This is my spot Malfoy.", she pointed out. He looked around as if looking for something. "I don't see your name on it.", he said calmly, putting a bean in his mouth then made a face. A laugh escaped her mouth. He looked at her with narrowed eyes. "Fine!", she said, sitting down beside him.
Draco stared at her in surprise. "What are you doing?", he demanded. A bit pink in his face. "Sitting down." Stubborn muggleborn. He clenched his jaw. He was not moving an inch. He always got what he want and he was not giving up his spot for her. An uncomfortable silence ensued between them. He was too aware of everything about her. her hair that brushed his neck as the wind blew, the steady breathing, the rise and fall of her breasts, her scent. He closed his eyes and leaned on the rock. He knew he should move but he was trapped, he wanted to be this near to her. he wanted to take everything in. She moved a bit but he dared not look or he might just kiss her again. "Why aren't moving away from me Malfoy?, she asked softly. Draco opened his eyes but didn't answer. He was fighting an inner struggle of wanting her near and telling her off. He knew the latter would be the wiser choice but he wanted to indulge himself.
Hermione sighed and looked at the lake, they were practically alone in the grounds. She blushed. They must have looked like they were out on a date in the distance. He smelled so nice, and his body was warm , she could see a small mole on the side of his neck. It was sexy. Hermione blushed at her own thoughts. She never thought she could say that about a guy. This was Malfoy. She sighed again when he didn't answer her question. he had stopped eating his Bertie Bott's and he was looking away from her. "Maybe I like it Granger.", he said lowly, his voice a low grumble. Hermione looked at him, he was looking at the lake. "Like what?", she asked in confusion. He looked at her in the eye. "Sitting close to you." Hermione didn't know how to react. She held his gaze and felt her heart do somersault after somersault in her chest. His gaze dropped to her lips again and he leaned in closer. Somebody screamed.
Draco's face shot up and turned to look for the source of the commotion. He saw a bunch of 4th year Hufflepuffs surrounding somebody on the ground and a bunch of 5th year Slytherins laughing. "Bloody hell.", he snarled angrily and stood up and almost ran towards the group. Granger closely behind him. He reached the Huffepuffs and demanded what happened. He saw a student on the ground with angry boils erupting all over his face. "Who did this?", came Granger's stern voice, they all pointed to a Slytherin boy. Malfoy gave them an angry look.
"20 points from Slytherin! And Professor Snape shall be hearing about this.", he told them off. They all went back to the castle in haste then he turned to see Granger helping the Hufflepuffs. "Go take him to the Infirmary.", she said and they helped him up and towards the castle. Draco swore under his breath. Snape is going to be angry. He had been told to keep the Slytherin's in check as the Headmaster has become steadily disapproving of their House. He ran his fingers through his hair. Granger was looking at him with a smile on her face. "That was nice to see from you Malfoy.", she said. Draco felt himself blush a bit. He cleared his throat. "Have to go see Professor Snape…", he heard himself say before going back to the castle.
Hermione smiled at his retreating back. The headed inside as well. Then she saw Ron and Harry. She ran to them and offered an apology. Harry gave her a smile and Ron grunted. She smiled in relief.
A/N: I am so glad a few people got around to reviewing my story. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Any scenes or moments you want to suggest? R n R please!!
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