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Ginny woke up the morning after the 'incident' thinking it had all been a dream, or maybe a nightmare. She got her hopes up and looked next to her hoping to see Draco sleeping next to her, but his spot was empty. Just as she was about to believe it had all been her mind playing tricks on her she heard the noise of the shower. That's when the reality of everything came rushing back to her. The reality that she had screwed up and the reality that they had put all of it behind them.

Happier than she had been in awhile, Ginny got out of the warm bed and went into the steamy bathroom to brush her teeth. "Gin?" Draco asked from within the shower.

"Yeah?"

"I thought I heard you," Draco stated.

"Oh yeah, sorry I was just brushing my teeth," Ginny apologized.

"It's okay. I'll be out in a second," Draco informed.

"Okay. I'll be in the bedroom," Ginny told him as she walked back out into the chilly bedroom. Instinctively she got back under the covers to warm up.

She heard the water stop and a second later Draco was coming out of the steam filled bathroom with nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. Ginny really enjoyed the sight.

He pulled on boxers and said, "Good morning beautiful," and gave her a kiss.

"Good morning," Ginny smiled.

"So, I think there's a lot we need to talk about isn't there?" Draco stated.

"Yeah, there is, but I have no idea where to being," Ginny explained.

"Well why don't we go down to the kitchen and I'll make breakfast and we can talk," Draco suggested.

"Sounds great," Ginny agreed.

Draco shuffled around the kitchen gathering everything he needed to start cooking. Ginny had tried to help, but he told her he was fine and he just wanted her to sit down and relax. So she plopped on the counter and watched as Draco started cooking. Once everything was started Draco asked, "So where do you want to start?"

"Umm…so were you serious last night when you said everything was okay between us?" Ginny asked.

"Yeah I was one hundred percent serious. It was just a mistake and we can just put it behind us and move on," Draco explained as he scrambled the eggs.

"Great because that's exactly what I want to do because I know I messed up and I really am sorry," Ginny apologized.

"Don't worry about it. Everything's great," Draco assured. "What's next?"

"First, totally off topic, but why do you cook without magic?" Ginny wondered.

"I like cooking, but I also think it tastes better when you make it from scratch without magic," Draco explained his theory.

"Okay, just wondering," Ginny went on liking this side of Draco. "Next, were you mad yesterday when you arrived at Blaise's because it seemed like you were."

Draco looked away from the meal and looking at Ginny replied, "Yes at first I was, but then I realized how torn up you were inside and I hated seeing you like that. At that moment I realized it wasn't worth fighting about and just wanted to put it behind us."

"Thank you," Ginny said.

"You're welcome, but for what?" Draco asked slightly confused.

"For everything," Ginny explained.

"Okay that's fine by me," Draco said and kissed Ginny.

Draco then turned back to cooking while saying, "But what you said right before you left really hurt me."

"The fuck you Malfoy thing?" Ginny asked wishing she'd never said that.

"Yes," Draco confirmed, looking hurt.

"I'm sorry about that. I don't know what I was thinking, but I was pissed and hurt so I wanted to hurt you too," Ginny tired to explain.

"I know why you said it Gin, but you haven't called me Malfoy in years, actually since Hogwart's years. It just surprised me and reminded me of what an arse I was back then. I thought maybe if you were using my last name again I wondered if you thought I had turned back into that guy," Draco explained.

"Absolutely not Draco. I have not thought you were and arse since Hogwarts and knowing you now I know why you were the way you were back then," Ginny assured him.

"You promise?" Draco asked.

"Promise," Ginny agreed not used to seeing this insecure side of Draco.

"Great, now that that's settled do you want to know anything else?" Draco asked, starting to move the food over to the table.

Taking a seat at the table Ginny asked, "So, last night at dinner when you said the business trips were almost over was that true?"

"Yes it was. I was planning on surprising you, but Paris was my last business meeting for a while. I've met with everyone I needed to and it's time for me to run the company from home," Draco explained.

"Wow, so all of this is starting to pay off," Ginny stated.

"Yes, it is," Draco agreed.

"Oh, weren't you not supposed to come home from Paris until tomorrow?" Ginny asked wondering why his trip was cut short and hoping it wasn't due to her.

"Mr. Francia had to cancel because his daughter was sick. Luckily he's going to be in town later this month so we rescheduled for then," Draco explained.

"Okay," Ginny replied and then continued, "One last question, you're done working at St. Mungo's?"

"I wish not, but I don't think it's possible to continue working. Like I said yesterday, I do plan on keeping it a huge part of my life though. Actually I planned on going in today while you were at work and proposing my ideas," Draco explained.

"Sounds great,' Ginny answered. She then looked at the clock and said, "Actually I should probably get ready."

"Okay. I'll leave when you do."

"Sounds good," Ginny said as she went to go get ready. She was so happy things had worked out, so happy that she didn't mind having to go into work today.

Ginny found herself sitting at her desk working on paper work. This was the first time in months that Ginny wasn't just going through the motions. Instead she was actually focused on her work. So focused that she didn't notice someone standing in her doorway until the figure asked, "Busy?"

Looking up Ginny saw Draco and replied, "A little, but I need a break. So how'd the meeting go?"

"Great," Draco replied as he took a seat in the chair across from Ginny at her desk.

"Well?" Ginny prodded.

"They loved the ideas and plan on getting teams together immediately to start the research. They've been waiting for something like this to happen so they could proceed with previous research that didn't currently have funding," Draco explained.

"Great," Ginny exclaimed.

"Yeah, it really is. So you still have an hour until you get off?" Draco asked.

"Yes and a ton of paper work to complete," Ginny stated.

"I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I'll get it done. So what are you going to do?" Ginny asked.

"I need to go talk to Blaise, but that's about it."

"What about?" Ginny wondered.

"Business," Draco quickly replied.

"Oh okay," Ginny said skeptically, but she wasn't going to push so she let it go.

"By the way I have a surprise for you tonight," Draco added.

"Really?" Ginny excitedly exclaimed.

"Yes."

"What is it?" Ginny asked.

"If I told you then it wouldn't be a surprise," Draco explained.

"Fine," Ginny pouted.

"You'll know soon enough."

"I know, but I don't want to wait."

"I'll let you get back to your work for now," Draco changed the subject and stood from the chair.

"Okay. Oh, before I forget we're going to my parent's for dinner tomorrow if that's okay."

"Yeah, that's great. I wanted to talk to you dad anyway," Draco informed.

"About what?" Ginny asked.

"Muggles. It had to do with the research," Draco provided.

"Oh okay."

Draco kissed Ginny and said, "Bye. I'll see you later."

"I can't wait," Ginny replied as Draco left.

She sat back at her desk, but couldn't concentrate anymore. She wanted to know what was going on and what this surprise was. She couldn't wait to get home and find out.

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