I leaned against the barriers of the astronomy tower, looking out across the school grounds. The sun was just starting to rise, casting fiery hues across the morning sky. I had come up here a couple hours ago, unable to sleep through the night. My mind was too busy, and I was too tired and emotional to think clearly.

I had hoped to clear my head, but no such luck.

Ginny was right. I hadn't suffered nearly as much as the members of the DA. I was just playing spy, feeling important, without contributing as much as I could.

I watched a group of deer scatter as Hagrid left his cottage, heading out to do a day's work. Summer was on its way.

I drummed my fingers on the stone, wondering how I could kill the time before my classes came. Finally, I thought of something that would surely distract me.

I rushed down from to tower and towards the fifth floor. I had never been into that room before, but I did know the password.

"Ocean Breeze," I whispered to the door. The lock clicked.

I entered the room, and Draco looked up from the tub. "Astoria!" he exclaimed. "I was wondering if you'd ever come here."

His wet hair was slicked back with water, and his skin glistened under the soft lights. The mermaid glass on the wall had the good graces to turn away when she noticed me.

"Draco," I purred, removing my coat and dropping it on the floor.

Draco's smile was wolfish. He leaned back and spread his arms across the edge of the pool, watching me approach him. "Not just here for a soak, I hope."

I remained wordless as I came closer, shedding my clothes as I went. The steam was warm on my bare skin. He didn't move, waiting to see what I was going to do.

I dropped to my hands and knees, leaning over him. He tilted his head back, and I stooped down for a kiss. He twisted around, set his grip on my waist, and pulled me into the water.

"Everything alright?" he asked when I pulled away, then sighed as I kissed behind his ear, dragging my lips along his jaw. His hands wandered up and down my back and they found a place at the top of my thighs, and sank his hands into the flesh of my buttocks.

"Just fuck me," I breathed against his ear.

I held the back of his head as his tongue trailed down my neck towards my breasts, pausing for an occasional nibble, leaving soon-to-be bruises on my chest. He left one hand on the small of my back to keep me steady, while the fingers of his other slid between my legs and worked in circles. I moaned softly, already feeling the build of my climax.

He pulled his head away to watch my face. His fingers moved faster and faster. My grip on his neck and shoulder was iron. My legs clamped shut as every muscle seized up. I smashed my mouth against his, chest heaving, body shaking before it finally relaxed, and heat rushed upwards into my face. I broke the kiss and pressed my face against his neck, breathing hard.

He waited as I came back down. The ripple of the water tickled my ultra-sensitive skin. I kissed his neck and straightened up, reaching down for him. He gripped my hips as I slip back down, taking him inside. His breathing picked up to match mine. I loved making him feel good.

He caught my nipples in his mouth, and I moaned, trying not to be too loud. I was a purely physical being in the moment; I was nothing but feeling and touch.

"Fuck," he whispered. "Don't stop."

I picked up the pace, lifted my hips higher. He finally tensed up beneath me, holding me in tightly in place as he finished.

I leaned against him as he relaxed against the wall, arms settling around me. He ran his thumb back and forth across my back as I planted sleepy kisses on his shoulder.

"You're better every time," he murmured, eyes closed.

"I have a good teacher," I replied.

His skin was heaven against mine. I felt like I was floating on a warm breeze, anchored only by Draco. We lingered a little longer before my thoughts came back to me, but they seemed easier to handle.

"So, what was that all about?" he asked. "I'm not complaining, but you certainly had an agenda."

"I was really stressed out, needed to clear my head," I said. "Kept me up all night."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

I shook my head.

"Then, do you at least feel better?"

I nodded.

"Good. I'm glad."

"I guess I should go," I sighed, pulling away.

"Already? I feel so used!" Draco joked.

I snickered. "Like you didn't have a good time."

"I had a great time."

I gave him a kiss, then climbed out of the pool. "I'm sorry, I know I haven't been the most attentive lately. I'll make it up to you."

"Mon cher, you have nothing to worry about. Take care of what you need to take care of, then come back to me."

Clothes bundled in my arms, I bent down and kissed him again. "I will."

"And get some sleep at some point."

"So bossy."

He looked smug as I got dressed, as if he was quite pleased with himself.

I pulled on my shoe, and rested my handle on the doorknob, then looked back. "Draco," I called.

"Hm?"

"I love you," I told him, for the first time since we'd rekindled.

He beamed. "I love you too."

"See you around."

"Until next time, mon amore."

When I left the bathroom, I was exhausted, but my head had been screwed back on. Now I could figure out how to clean up my mess, and win back Luna's trust.