Hermione woke the next morning against a warm body and the scent of coconut. As she breathed it in deeply she tensed up and heard a chuckle.

"Well good morning." She opened her eyes and saw bare chest and as her eyes traveled up she saw Draco Malfoy staring down at her with an amused smile on his face. "I know, I look good first thing in the morning."

Hermione was speechless as she tried to wrap her mind around her current situation. As she looked down at herself she felt extremely exposed as she realized she was naked save for his white school shirt and the blanket tucked around her. Peeking back over at Draco, trying to avoid his toned abs, she could see at least the tops of what she assumed were boxers peeking out of the blanket and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Draco used the arm that was around her and squeezed her closer, planting a kiss on top of her head. "Did I leave you that speechless?"

She could only shake her head as she began to shake a little, the realization of what they had done washing over her.

"Hermione?"

When she didn't respond he reached over and picked up her chin to look him in the eye. "Hermione, are you ok?"

She shook her head. "I just…" The words trailed off into silence.

He nodded. "It was your first time."

She nodded.

Draco pulled her closer and she rested her head in the crook of his neck and shoulder as he grabbed her arm and draped it over his chest. "We can stay like this for a while, until you're better."

She nodded again. "Can I… Ask you a question?"

"Of course."

Her cheeks blushed. "We were… Safe… Right?"

Draco chuckled. "I'm always 'safe' Hermione, I said the spell."

She exhaled deeply and relaxed into his embrace as the memory of the previous night began to come back to her. How hungrily he had kissed her and yet how softly he had touched her. She could perfectly recall the sound of his moans in her ear and the way his hot breath felt against her neck as he began to make love to her. Was that love though? Was it just him winning his bet? Or did it matter because of how they were right now? Surely if it was just about the bet they wouldn't be cuddling in his bed right now, would they?

After what felt like an eternity Draco yawned and stretched and kissed the top of her head again. "Want to shower together?"

Hermione's mouth dropped open. "Draco Malfoy!"

He laughed. "What? I've already seen you naked!"

She blushed. "I don't think I'm ready for that!"

He rubbed her shoulder. "It'll be fun, I promise."

Her blush deepened as she imagined him dripping wet. "No thank you!"

He laughed again. "Then you shower first and I'll get in after you."

Hermione nodded and began to remove the covers but stopped. "Um, Draco?"

"Hmm?"

"I'm not… I mean… Where are my underwear?" She said sheepishly.

He grinned devilishly. "Even if I knew I wouldn't tell you."

She rolled her eyes and pulled his shirt down before wiggling out of bed. Luckily, because of their height difference, it was long enough to cover her down to her thighs as she scuttled from his room and practically slammed the door behind her, much to the amusement of Draco. It wasn't until she made it back to her own room, door closed firmly behind her, that she let out a breath she didn't know she had been holding. Almost as if on auto pilot, she gathered her things for her shower and made her way to the bathroom. As the steamy water hit her body, she finally let the tears fall. She didn't know if she was crying because she was happy, because she was sad, or because she was just overwhelmed, but by the time she finished showering she had cried until no more tears would fall. After a quick spell to clear her puffy eyes, she pulled on a sweater and jeans and made her way down to the common room.

Waiting for her on the couch was Draco Malfoy, a box in hand. Before she could say anything, he stood up and walked over to meet her.

"I got something for you, Hermione."

Hermione smiled and accepted the box, looking up at him. "What for?"

He fidgeted. "I'm not… Usually sentimental." Hermione chuckled and he rolled his eyes. "But this goes with your present from last night. I wasn't sure if you were going to accept it but since you did I want you to have this."

Hermione looked at him quizzically before looking down at the box and opening the lid. Inside was a silver band with an emerald set in the middle.

"Do you like it?"

Hermione nodded as she took it out of the box and slipped it on where it fit perfectly despite her small wrists. "It's beautiful!"

He smiled and reached for her hand, kissing it softly. "I don't give out presents lightly, Granger."

She nodded. "If I had known we were exchanging presents I would have gotten you something!"

His smile changed to a smirk. "If you want to give me something we could always head back to the bedroom."

She hit him playfully but let her hand linger on his chest. "About last night…" she whispered.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. "About last night."

Hermione placed her head against his chest so he couldn't see her blush. "That was the best Christmas present."

Draco smiled and kissed the top of her head. "Christmas isn't over yet, love."

She looked up at him in confusion but he just kissed her and she melted into him, not wanting to stop, but he pulled away and made his way towards the bathroom. While he showered Hermione read on the couch and when he finished he came out in nothing but a towel.

"Interested in another go?" he asked, running his hand through his hair. Hermione had to admit to herself she was tempted. She bit her lip but shook her head. Draco sighed. "Suit yourself!"

When he emerged from his room he was in a long sleeve shirt and slacks and asked her if she was ready for breakfast. They made their way down holding hands and when they got to the doors of the Great Hall he snaked his arm around her waist and pulled her in, kissing her deeply. When they pulled apart Hermione was blushing.

"Don't forget you're mine now," he whispered gruffly.

Hermione smirked, causing him to raise an eyebrow. "Whose else would I be?" she responded, holding up her wrist to show him the bracelet.

As they parted ways Hermione could feel every pair of eyes in the Great Hall on her, and as she sat down next to Ginny she let out a sigh. "What is it?"

Ginny shook her head but Luna spoke up. "Something happened didn't it!"

Hermione smiled. "Merry Christmas to both of you too then!"

Ginny passed her the plate of bacon. "We just hope you know what you're doing is all."

Hermione nodded and they spent the rest of breakfast making small talk and laughing. After breakfast the trio spent the day in the library studying before heading back to the Gryffindor common room where Hermione caught up with some of the Gryffindors. She didn't make it back to the Head's dorm until before dinner and found Draco waiting for her with yet another surprise.

The common room area had been cleared and in its place was a lavish dinner set up complete with a table for two decorated with a white table cloth and candles and a Christmas tree with lights in the corner. Hermione gasped when she saw it and felt her heart swell.

Draco walked up to great her and kissed her lightly. "I told you Christmas wasn't over."

Hermione smiled. "Is this for us?"

He nodded and led her to the table, pulling out a chair for her to sit. After she did he snapped and her favorite foods appeared on the table. "I thought we could celebrate Christmas dinner just the two of us."

She felt tears swell up in her eyes as she took it all in. "How did you know what my favorite foods are?"

As he sat down he shrugged. "It wasn't easy but the House Elves finally told me."

Hermione chuckled as she imagined him trying to talk to the House Elves down in the kitchens. She watched as he began to pour her a glass of a wine. "Oh I shouldn't…"

"It's a special occasion."

She bit her lip but nodded and he poured her glass. As they began to eat, soft Christmas music began to fill the air and the lights on the Christmas tree twinkled against the glow of the fire.

By the time they finished, Hermione felt lightheaded from the glasses of wine. Draco helped her from her chair and led her towards his bedroom. As she sat down on his bed, he began to take off her shoes and socks, making her giggle. As he gently leaned her back on to her back so he could unbutton her jeans, she closed her eyes and purred his name.

"Dracooo, what are you doooing."

Draco, who had a higher tolerance but was still a little tipsy himself, stopped and pulled her sweater up to expose her stomach, and he kissed it lightly. "I want you so badly Hermione."

Hermione giggled. "But whyyyy."

He shook his hair out of his eyes and began pulling her jeans down, making her shiver from the cold. "Because you're sexy, that's why."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "I'm not sexy, that's silly. No one thinks I'm sexy."

Draco, who had just finished pulling off her jeans, pulled himself up to lean over her and look her straight in the eyes. "Hermione Granger you are so sexy and I want you more than you know."

Hermione kissed him. "I want to feel sexy…"

Draco smirked. "Let me make you feel sexy then."

As he pulled off her underwear he could see how badly she wanted him. Gently, he licked two fingers before slowly sticking them inside her making her gasp. He hadn't done that the night before and Hermione closed her eyes as he slid them back and forth before bringing them up to his mouth to taste. His bulge pulsated as he grunted and pulled at her hips, bringing them to his mouth. Hermione gasped audibly louder as his tongue slipped between her thighs, licking slowly at first, then faster as her breathing became more ragged. As she moaned his name he could barely contain himself and pulled back staring down at how wet she was as he slid off his pants.

"Merlin, Hermione."

Hermione giggled, tipsy from the wine. "What do you want from me Draco?"

With one hand on her waist he leaned over her and slid inside, whispering the spell hurriedly. "I want you badly."

Hermione moaned as he entered and soon was matching his rhythm as he began rocking back and forth. Her back arched, pulling her shirt up and exposing her bra.

"Take off your bra."

Hermione obliged and then kissed him hungrily as he wrapped one arm around her before moving down to kiss her neck. As he left soft bites across her collarbone she racked her fingers across his back, giving them both goosebumps.

When Draco finally climaxed, his eyes rolling back as his nails dug into Hermione's creamy skin, Hermione let out a gasp and shook. After pulling out and putting his boxers back on he climbed into bed, Hermione squirming up beside him. As she traced circles on his bare chest, still tipsy, she giggled.

"What?"

"I like you far too much Mr. Malfoy," she giggled before placing a kiss on his chest.

Draco kissed the top of her head.

"Say you're mine."

Hermione looked up into his eyes. "I'm yours."