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Draco held Hermione's hand. They had decided to walk back to Hermione's flat where Draco would leave her. They hadn't spoken much since they left the restaurant, though Hermione could already feel butterflies in her stomach again. Being near to him was difficult enough. It was even worse now that their attraction for one another was out in the open. Hermione knew that Draco found her attractive. Hell, if he could be turned on despite the situation at their first...time together, she figured he could be turned on at anytime. Not that she wanted him...fully turned on just yet. Merlin that sounded cruel. Hermione still couldn't get over the sex. He made it clear though. He was ready to wait for her. If only he wasn't so damn alluring. It would be destructive to continue any truly intimate physical relationship just yet. They weren't ready.
"Hermione, stop thinking so much," Draco said squeezing her hand.
She blushed and looked up at him. He was so perfect. Dammit. "Sorry, I just have a lot on my mind." Like what was going to happen when he said goodbye…
He smiled and looked straight ahead of them again. Hermione did the same. "Understandable. Much has happened in the past week."
They slowed their pace. It was only mid-afternoon but the sky was cloudy and dark. Hermione wrapped her arm in closer to Draco, pressing herself against his side. She found she liked the strong support he gave her.
They rounded a corner and Hermione could see her building. She lived near many magical people, a comfort when she needed it most. She still hadn't seen Harry or Ron since the marriage ceremonies. She would need to get in touch. "That's my building up there," she said. Draco said alright and they crossed the road to her flat.
Hermione and Draco entered the building and stepped into the elevator. The door shut and started to go up, automatically knowing where they needed to go. Hermione leaned against the wall and stared forward. Draco was on her left, unmoving. Until, that is, he swiped his hand against the door and the elevator stopped.
He crossed in front of Hermione. "Draco what-"
"Don't talk," Draco said, placing his hands on either side of her body against the wall. He pressed his lips to hers and Hermione moaned before she could stop herself. He towered over her and deepened the kiss, moving his hands to her hips and she moved hers to his face and chest. Hermione hadn't realized how much she missed his touch. His lips made hers tingle down to her toes. He placed a hand on her back, pulling up her shirt and touching her skin leaving warm feelings wherever he went.
He sighed and Hermione put her leg around his waist. Draco pulled her up and she straddled him, both trying to get closer. They reluctantly pulled away, just for a moment, rubbing noses and laughing quietly. Hermione pressed another kiss to his lips. He kissed her back and rubbed a thumb against her side. Hermione dropped her legs.
"That was certainly unexpected," she said. Draco chuckled and kissed her jawline and nose and lips, anywhere he could get to. "Draco!" Hermione giggled. He smiled against her skin and fanned his fingers out against her back.
"It was supposed to be," he said, continuing to kiss her.
"You're so insane," Hermione said ducking out of the way. She restarted the elevator.
Draco leaned against the wall facing her and said, "Insane for wanting to kiss you?" Hermione nodded with a small laugh. "How about you Mrs. Malfoy? Insane for wanting to kiss me?"
Hermione blushed at his use of her new married name. "Of course not!" The door opened to Hermione's flat and she stepped out, turning to face Draco with a sad smile. "I guess we should say goodnight."
Draco didn't object. Kissing was all well and good, but that didn't change the fact that- well whatever, they had already talked about it in detail and Hermione didn't want to change her mind. "Alright." He kissed her one last time on the lips, lingering for just a bit before pulling away. "Goodnight, Hermione."
He turned and Hermione grabbed his wrist. "Draco, just...one thing."
"Yeah?" he said with a crooked smile.
"Don't take this the wrong way," Hermione said. She took a deep breath and said, "I like it when you call me Mrs. Malfoy." She kissed him quickly on the cheek and shut the door to her apartment.
Draco placed a hand to the cheek Hermione had kissed. He could still feel it, still feel her warmth. On his face, his lips, under his fingertips. He had never felt such comfort with a girl. When he was younger, Draco rarely thought properly about girls. It was all about their boobs or their asses, something he still enjoyed mind you. Young Draco didn't think he wanted to be kissed or cuddled or to hold hands with anyone; that was too girly, right? Now though, he wanted it every moment. What the fucking hell?
Draco smacked his head against the back of the elevator as it closed and took him down to the main floor. He twirled his wedding band between his thumb and pointer finger, warming the cool metal. He was married. To that beautiful woman upstairs. The elevator opened and Draco sighed. He stepped out and made his way to the street outside knowing he was the luckiest man in the world.
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