AN: Hey guys! Thanks for all the reviews. Here is the much anticipated first date. Some of this is based on actual experience, and again, try to get past the fact that they're only 13. Imagine like 16 or 17 even. It'll make the situations more believable.

Disclaimer: You know the drill by now….

Chapter 20

7:12

Blaise sighed, looking around for any sign of Hermione. Where is she? I won, so she better not stand me up. No one turns me down. He heard footsteps coming down the corridor, and swung around to face the person approaching. His jaw dropped slightly, but he quickly recovered and gulped subtly, trying to play it cool.

Hermione strode up to him. She had her hair curled lightly, highlighting the red color, with a heavy smoky eye, light blush, and dark red lipstick. She was wearing a strapless dress, an interesting pattern of black and white flowers, which lent an almost vintage look. The dress hugged her curves tightly, leaving little to Blaise's imagination. Her tiny waist was accentuated by a red belt, the exact color of her lipstick. Her curvy legs were capped off with 3 inch black heels. Overall, the effect was stunning. She looked like an old Hollywood glamour goddess, which Blaise very much saw her as at the moment.

"Hey there," she said casually, kissing him quickly on the cheek.

Blaise attempted to convey a sense of calm that he did not necessarily feel. "You look nice. Ready?"

The brunette frowned slightly at his small comment. Does he know how much time it takes to get ready like this?! But she also conveyed an air of indifference. Nodding, she asked where they were going.

The tall boy, who was actually only slightly taller than Hermione with her heels, grinned. "My secret passageway." And he tapped the witch's hump with his wand, muttered something under his breath, and suddenly the statue moved away from the wall, revealing a hole large enough for a person to slide through.

Hermione gasped. "How did you know about this? Where does it lead?"

Seeing the look of wonder on her face, Blaise laughed. "My granddad made this tunnel. Used it to sneak stuff into the school. And you'll see where it goes in a minute. Let me go first, then I'll catch you." That said, he pocketed his wand and climbed into the hole, swinging himself through easily.

Hermione looked skeptically at the hole. I spend hours getting dressed up, and he wants me to slide down a dirty little hole in heels?! Sighing to herself, she resigned herself to climbing in after him. Quickly sliding off her shoes, she took a deep breath, then clambered through the hole, actually enjoying the little whoosh of air that surrounded her. When the tunnel suddenly spat her out, she found herself falling through the air. Oh shit! I didn't think about the landing! She frantically shut her eyes, bracing herself for impact.

But before she could panic too much, she felt strong arms around her, catching her around the shoulders and under her legs. Hermione slowly opened her eyes, and found that Blaise had caught her mid-flight. She relaxed, and smiled at him. "My knight in shining armor."

Blaise raised his eyebrows, but kept whatever lewd thoughts he was thinking to himself. When he gently placed her on the ground, she dusted herself off and squinted, trying to see where they were. But because of the darkness, the only thing she could make out was a set of stairs a few feet ahead.

Hermione bent over for a minute, attempting to balance on one leg while putting a shoe on the other. After a few minutes and many falls later, she stood up for the last time, with both shoes on. Blaise stood in front of her, taking in the scene of her just flopping over again and again. But when she was all set, he beckoned for her to follow him, and he led the way up the steps.

Reaching the top, Blaise paused, holding an ear to the door, listening. After a few moment, he quietly opened the door, reaching behind him for Hermione's hand. Grabbing it, he pulled her through the door quickly and shut it behind them. Then he calmly strode out of the back room of Honeydukes.

Hermione's eyes widened. A secret passage to Honeydukes? Maybe this date will be better than I thought.

But to Hermione's disappointment, Blaise led her out of the sweets store onto the street, steering them right into the Three Broomsticks.

The door jingled as they entered, but no one except for Madam Rosemerta looked up. She grinned and waved slightly at Blaise before turning back to the man she was talking to, who just happened to be the only other person in the bar.

"What are we doing in here? Won't we get in trouble?" Hermione's eyes were full of worry, despite her attempts to remain calm.

Blaise laughed at her, seeing her struggle to keep her cool. "Relax. Rosemerta's an old friend of the family. And no one else cares." He wrapped an arm around her waist, directing her towards the bar and sitting her on a stool.

Saying a brief word to the man, Madam Rosemerta strode over. "'Ello pretty boy! Haven't seen you 'round these parts for quite some time. And ye brought a friend, I see. What can I get for you two?"

Hermione opened her mouth, but Blaise answered for her. "What's the smoothest stuff you have? Oh wait, I got it. Let's have 2 shots of Baileys (a muggle drink, but so amazing that it was found in almost all wizard bars)." Nodding, the bartender turned around, prepared the drinks, and sat them in front of the students.

Blaise raised his glass, motioning for Hermione to do the same. When she did, he smirked and clinked shot glasses with her. "Cheers!" Draining the liquid in one gulp, he slammed the empty glass upside down on the counter.

The brunette looked at her drink uncertainly, then shrugged. Why the hell not? And she mimicked Blaise, downing the contents in once go. At first, she thought it was a little strong, but tasted like chocolate milk. After another few seconds, she felt her stomach get comfortable warm. She smiled, smacking her lips.

"Mmmmm! Any chance I could get another?"

Another 7 or 8 shots later…

"You know, this's the most fun I ever had," slurred Hermione, raising her empty glass in a toast to Blaise. "See, if I was with Harry or Won-Won, they'd just start getting on my case. 'Be responsible Hermione', 'be careful Hermione'. You know what, fuck them. I earned a little freedom in my 3 years of hard work."

Blaise nodded, slightly off-balance. He could hold his liquor better than Hermione, but he also snuck a firewhiskey from under the counter using a Summoning Spell (AN: yes, while drunk). So he was a little more drunk than Hermione at the moment. "Hey. Do you mind if I'm a little forward with you?"

Hermione shrugged lopsidedly. "You dragged me here, shoved me down a small, dirty hole, and are getting me all tipsy. I'd say that's pretty forward, but sure, why not."

Blaise looked confused for a minute, trying to figure out what she said, then just shook his head. "Well, I really want to have sex with you."

The brunette smiled at his bluntness, although she was a little taken aback by what he said. "I'm sure you do."

The boy's eyes widened. "Does that mean yes?" he asked, the surprise evident in his tone.

When Hermione realized that he was serious, she shook her head, causing a bit of an ache to form. "NO! Unlike you, I have morals, shitbag!" And she attempted to stand up, swaying more than a little.

At that point, Blaise stopped smiling, and scowled. He tried to stand as well, and did, for about half a second, at which point he quickly plummeted to the floor, completely passed out. Madam Rosmerta hurried over. "That didn't take too long," she muttered under her breath, casting a spell to lift him up carefully and placing him on top of an empty table. Once he was settled, and definitely breathing, she turned to Hermione, who was swaying, her feet in place, just watching with unfocused eyes. "Let's get you home dearie," she said, ushering Hermione out of the bar.

They had just walked outside when a voice yelled, "STOP!"

AN: Yay for cliffhangers! So the next few weeks are going to be ridiculously busy for me, and although I will do my best to update regularly, there is a strong likelihood of delays. Sorry! But there should only be a few more chapters. I actually wrote the last 2 chapters. So the end is in my head, I just have to figure out what should happen to get there…..