Chapter twenty five: the difference between being safe and in danger

When the sun had set and the sky had turned a beautiful azure blue, Hermione looked over at Draco and wondered about her future, a future that didn't seem too bright what with Lucius trying to kill her and all. But she truly believed that with Draco by her side, she would be able to face any problem. She was still a bit angry at him for forcing them to leave, but she knew he did it because he was scared, which made her a little more understanding.

"What are you staring at, Hermione?" Draco questioned when he noticed she was looking at him.

Rather than answering, Hermione lent forward and placed an innocent kiss on his lips. Draco smiled against her lips and put some pressure into the now not-so-innocent kiss. Hermione could feel his hands sweep down the sides of her body and she gave an involuntary shiver at his touch. Just as the kiss grew more heated Draco pulled back leaving Hermione kissing air.

"Why'd you stop?" Hermione all but whined, "I thought we were getting somewhere."

Draco gave an airy laugh, "I stopped because I wasn't prepared to take you on a dusty couch, but if that is what you'd prefer…"

Hermione smiled, "Let's find a bedroom."

On that note Draco swept her up in his arms with no warning and practically ran to find a bedroom. Finding one on the next floor up, Draco practically broke down the door to get in all the while Hermione was laughing her head off. The bed was dusty too but with a sweep of his wand, all dust flew off the bed and left it a deep red. Laying Hermione in the middle of the bed, Draco laughed at the sight before him, his Gryffindor Princess with her hair fanned out over the crimson bed spread.

Hermione looked up at Draco laughing and realized just how much she was willing to do for him, even if it meant risking her life. Her hands were shaking as she reached out to unbutton his shirt. This time was different and they both knew it. It was almost as if they were feeling each other for the first time. His grey eyes darken as he watched her slowly removed his shirt and he waited to feel her hands on his bare skin.

Pushing the shirt off his shoulders Hermione let her hands run down his bare chest. Draco responded by first shivering and then leaning over to unzip her dress. Not taking her eyes off him Hermione moved her hand downwards to undo his pants. Draco stilled her hand and leant over to kiss her. It was a hesitant kiss but as soon as she responded Draco deepened the kiss and unhurriedly explored her mouth.

Moving back from the kiss Draco slid Hermione's dress off her body and began to work on removing her bra. Once it was out of the way Draco leant down to kiss first one peak then the other. Hermione sucked in her breath, yes Draco had done this before but never so slowly or so gentle. She could feel him smiling against her skin as he leisurely kissed his way down her body. When he reached the top of her panties he stopped and Hermione had to refrain from hitting him over the head, she could scarcely breathe from the anticipation. He hooked his fingers into the sides and smoothly pulled them down her legs.

Coming back up to her sex, Draco languidly explored her sex just as he had done with her mouth. Hermione tightened her hands in the sheets, almost ripping them off, she could feel her orgasm coming but each time she was brought to the brink Draco would stop and wait for her to calm back down. Hermione groaned in frustration and she could feel Draco smiling. She was starting to hear music as he brought her to the edge for the fourth time and as the music built to a crescendo in her head, her back arched off the bed and Draco let her come this time.

Hermione could feel Draco sliding back up her body as she was coming back down from an amazing high. He leant over to her ear and whispered, "Are you ready?" All she could do was nod her head; she had officially lost her ability to speak. Draco entered her in one swift movement while whispering in her ear over and over that he loved her and that she meant everything to him. This time Draco didn't try to stop her from orgasming and she came quickly, still sensitive from the first time. Draco tried to hold back but Hermione could tell that it was no use, as soon as she hit her peak Draco shouted his release.

Collapsing on top of her Draco spoke, "we may have had good sex before, but that was amazing." Hermione laughed half-heartedly, being too tired to even laugh properly, "I agree but I think we should wait at least a week before we try that again, I don't think my heart could take it."

Draco's head settled into the crook of her neck and although she was incredibly uncomfortable, Hermione didn't try to move him as it felt too good.

"I knew I did the right thing by marrying you," Draco muttered.

"You didn't want to marry me, don't you remember? You said it was because of your father."

Draco lifted his head to look Hermione in the eye, "oh yeah, but still, I had a major crush on you for years."

Wait, what? Hermione looked down incredulously, "You had a crush on me? But you hated me! You bullied me for years!"

Draco chuckled, "Well of course, how else was I supposed to tell you I liked you?"

Hermione dropped her head back down on the pillow and groaned, she couldn't believe men sometimes.

"And does it really matter? That's all in the past now. At least we have each other right?"

Hermione smiled at his words, he was right of course, it didn't really matter.

"Oh what a sweet and tender moment. Such a shame it has to be interrupted."

Hermione gasped and looked up at the door. And straight into Lucius Malfoy's cold grey eyes.

A/N: wow I cannot believe it. While this may seem like a long update to you I think this is rather quick, less than a year. Anyway thank you to everyone who kept reading and I apologise that you had to go back to the beginning to understand it. The poll is still going and so far rewrite now is winning so if you want something else you guys better vote so I know what to do.

In case you were wondering when I wrote this chapter (meaning the sex scene) I was listening to a song called "we are the lucky ones" by Biff Naked. It's a great song and I recommend listening to it.

Xoxo Lemon and Strawberries.