A/N: Please forgive me for how long it has taken me to update. I thought this chapter was almost complete when I posted the last one. It has taken many hours of writing, thinking, writing more, asking for help, reading for inspiration, writing, thinking, reworking, writing, revising, sending it to my beta, and making her corrections to finally come to a place where I am pleased with it. Literally, that was my process! I hope you know I pour a lot of myself into all my writing and appreciate you sticking with me. All that said, I don't want you to feel bad for me. I just really hope you like it!
There is lots Dramione in this chapter with some important dialogue and internal realizations and finally some much needed intimacy for Draco and Hermione!
If you didn't see it - I posted a ONESHOT called The Dating Game to make up for being so tardy in giving you another chapter.
Triggers: There is some graphic sexual language and some sexual activity in this chapter. I hope you find it sensual and not over the top, romance novel cheesy. Remember it is rated MA. It gets more graphic after the paragraph that begins with They continue kissing and touching for what could be several minutes or hours - So if you want to skip that part...but please read the last sentence as I think it's good to know Draco's state of mind.
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Disclaimer: Don't own anything just like to play with JK's characters.
Note: Italics indicate internal thoughts or emphasis on a word or phrase in dialogue.
Chapter 20
At midnight, the miniature of Big Ben's clock tower in Hermione's apartment announces that it is the year 2000. Hearing the chorus of "Auld Lang Syne" is enough for Draco to break the kiss and pull slightly away from Hermione. Her eyelids flutter open and when their gazes meet his holds more tenderness and adoration than Hermione has ever seen from anyone. His heart is too full to be able to hide the intensity of his love for her like he does normally. The kiss has obliterated his walls and the last traces of her doubt about Draco's feelings are gone.
Hermione assumed their bodies couldn't be any closer together, but somehow Draco manages to pull her completely flush against him. He loves the way her petite frame fits against his body. She is so small and delicate, it makes him feel even more protective of her.
Draco's kiss has inflamed Hermione like no other and her heart is beating rapidly. She feels electrified; every nerve ending is tingling where they touch. He pulls back, looking at her with a mixture of lust and caring. I want to make him feel the same way he makes me feel, our chemistry is almost tangible. Emotionally, I feel respected, comforted and loved. She has to bite her bottom lip to keep from expressing her thoughts out loud. Oh, Merlin. I'm in love with Draco Malfoy. She closes her eyes and inhales deeply. Gods he smells so good. I would be content to stay in his arms like this forever. When she opens them again, she finds Draco studying her intently.
They had gotten so lost in their brief but all encompassing first kiss and it's after effects, they forgot her other guests, who are now staring. The guys are shocked and their mouths are hanging open, speechless. Neville was surprised too, even though he knew about their attraction, he didn't expect to see them snogging tonight. Hmmm…guess they finally figured it out.
Ginny comes out of her Harry-induced stupor in time to see the end of their kiss, so she places a muffliato around the new couple before saying, "Looks like the plan worked ladies. Let's get the boys out of here before they ruin the moment." Ginny accios her purse and pulls out the prewritten note for Hermione placing it on the coffee table. Luna and Hannah share secret smiles with each other as they disapparate with their dates. Ginny wishes she had a camera to record the bewildered look on Harry's face, knowing Hermione would cherish it. She gives him a quick kiss on the cheek, and says, "Hold on tight love, I'll explain everything when we get to Grimmauld Place." She grabs him and hopes the silencing charm holds through their exit.
Even though Draco's whole being screams to kiss Hermione again, he wants to be sure it is what she wants. He is concerned when she bites her bottom lip because he has seen her do it when she is conflicted. She has stripped away all his defenses, his mask of stoicism is gone. So when her eyes open, his plead with her. Please want me, Hermione. Please give us a chance. He does not wish her to think he is pulling away, so his left arm remains securely around her waist. He slowly slides his right from her lower back, gently squeezing above her hip, using just enough pressure to not tickle. Then his fingertips glide up her side. He murmurs, "You look amazing in green." His tone causes her to shudder and she blushes. He drops his eyes to watch his fingers as they trail across her shoulder to where the silk of her dress stops. He hesitates briefly before he continues his path across her skin, onto her collar bone. He smiles when his finger slides across the chain of the time turner necklace, then he continues up the side of her neck, watching gooseflesh rise up behind his touch. He cups her cheek briefly and then traces his thumb along her jawline. Hermione is breathing rapidly, desiring more, needing more. He watches her as his thumb carefully pulls her full bottom lip from her teeth then he uses it to swipe across her mouth, before cupping her cheek again. His touch sends a wave of sensations through Hermione causing a small gasp to escape from her. He is assured now of her want and leans down to kiss her again.
Hermione flicks her tongue along the seam of Draco's lips and feels him smile before he opens his mouth to touch her tongue with his. She didn't know a kiss could be this way, not only does he take, he gives. One second, he is demanding and all-encompassing, then the next she is the one in control.
When she needs air, she pulls back, takes a deep breath and looks up shyly at Draco. He smiles and tucks a tendril of hair that has fallen from her updo behind her ear. His voice is somewhat gruff as he tells her, "You are so beautiful." Not being used to her looks being appreciated, she blushes again, breaking eye contact and softly says, "Thank you." He moves his right arm back to her waist as he leans down and speaks quietly in hear ear, "Now that just will not do. You might as well get used to compliments as you deserve to hear them often."
Draco kisses the shell of her ear, sucks briefly on her earlobe, and follows with light kisses down her neck until he reaches her pulse point where he stops, focusing his lips and tongue on the area until he draws a moan from her as she fists his hair in her hands. He moves along the edge of her dress kissing down the V of her neckline then back up the other side focusing his kisses on the place where her neck and shoulder join. When he has her panting he moves to her earlobe, taking it in his mouth, and gives it a little bite before sucking on it causing, Hermione to breath out an, "Oh Draco." He responds by whispering in her ear, "You have no idea what you do to me." His mouth moves back to hers and she parts her lips and instantly deepens the kiss. There is nothing sweet about this one. They are both demanding, taking what they need and working themselves into a fervor of passion.
Hermione's never been so aroused. Her rational nature makes her think about slowing down, but for the first time in her life she just wants to feel and Draco has a way of making her experience things she never has before. Her trust of him spurs her to act. She lets her hands fall to his shoulders for balance, lifting up on her toes, then angles her hips so that she can grind against him. She smiles when she feels how hard he is, loving her effect on him. She repeats the motion several times. He breaks the kiss and rests his forehead against hers as he catches his breath and tries to get control of his body.
Hermione isn't having any of that, she angles her face so she can kiss Draco again, as she pulls out and loosens his tie, freeing it from its knot. Then she unbuttons his vest and begins working on his shirt. She is over half way done with the buttons when he catches her hands in his, stilling them and pulls slightly back from her. She gives him a confused look but notices his pupils are blown into his stormy grey eyes.
Draco is having a hard time believing this is happening. He wants to be sure this is what she intends, not wanting to manipulate her and leave her with regrets. He hopes she will be comfortable being intimate with him, but knows he will stop in an instant if she is not or changes her mind. He takes a deep jagged breath and says, "Hermione, Merlin only knows how badly I want you, but we do not have to do this tonight. This is more than a one-off for me." She gives him a wicked smirk before saying "Me too." Then she pulls her hands free and goes back to his shirt, yanking it free from his trousers and making quick work of the remaining buttons. She puts her hands on his bare skin just above his waist. She loves how soft his skin feels, contrasted with the hard muscles underneath that involuntarily contract with her caress. He has been craving her touch for so long, but his fantasies of her do not compare to the sensations he is feeling as she glides her hands up his chest. She watches entranced as the goosebumps form after her touch. She uses her fingertips to trace the scar she suspects is from the Sectumsempra curse, but it might be from something else, after all, they did survive a war. She continues her exploration and when she reaches his nipples, she unintentionally licks her lips. He chuckles slightly, feeling confident because of her actions, "Like what you see so far?" She blushes but looks him in the eye anyway and nods. He smirks and then kisses her lightly.
Hermione fingertips graze his nipples causing Draco to moan into the kiss. Recognizing their sensitivity she rolls them simultaneously between her index fingers and thumbs, the stimulation causes Draco to pull back and inhale sharply as her teasing sends tremors through his body. His voice shakes as he moans, "Oh fuck, Hermione." She continues teasing him until he leans down and drives her to distraction with his mouth on her neck.
Draco's ministrations are causing her knees to feel weak. Hermione pulls back and he is confused until she laces her fingers through his and pulls him toward her sofa. She thought she'd be more nervous about being intimate with someone, but she isn't because it's Draco. In fact, she is excited. When she saw him standing in her living room earlier this evening she realized just how much she wants to be with him, in every way. He makes her feel appreciated and the attention he pays her doesn't make her feel controlled but cherished.
Hermione pulls Draco down on the cushion next to her, then gets on his lap, straddling him. She begins kissing and touching him, making his resolve for their first time to be slow and tender crumble. Instead, he pours all his love and wants into giving her pleasure. His hands begin to wander over her body, discovering places that make her moan and tremble. His attention makes desire wash over her, making her feel like a confident sex goddess. The unbridled look of lust she gives him makes him breathless. She smirks at him and has his belt buckle released and pants undone before he can catch his breath.
Hermione sits back and ogles him and a soft hum of approval escapes her when she sees the large tent of his black silk boxers. Draco's brow furrows for a moment when he suddenly realizes he is being irresponsible. Merlin. He tries to think of the right thing to say, but noticing Hermione's worry he gives her a tender look and blurts out, "I..I should have asked you earlier, but, um…do you mind if I...uh perform a uh …charm…"Draco swallows. Hermione stifles a giggle, never having heard him ever stumble over words makes her heart melt. She smiles, "I am on a muggle form of birth control, but you are welcome to perform a contraceptive spell as well." It seems all her embarrassment has left her. "I am also clean." Draco raises an eyebrow in question. "I mean, I have no STDs." Now it's Draco's turn to blush. He quickly turns as to hide his embarrassment, reaching for his suit coat on the end table where he had placed it earlier in the evening and removes his wand from the hidden pocket. "I am as well," he responds softly. They had all been tested when they began Auror training and he had not been with anyone since before then.
Draco turns to her and offers her his wand, "Would you like to do it?" Hermione pulls him in for a kiss pouring her feeling of gratitude in it. After all, offering her the use of his wand is almost as intimate as what they are about to share. Breaking the kiss she says, "No, I trust you to do it." His heart rate exhilarates with her trust as he points the wand at her and wordlessly completes the spell. They feel the magic pulsate around them briefly and it heightens their arousal even more.
Draco drops his wand beside him and moves to kiss her neck as he pushes the hem of her dress up, loving the softness of her skin. When he feels a band of lace under his left hand he looks down and he praises her, "Hermione, that is the sexiest wand holster I have ever seen and of course it is being worn by an extremely hot witch." His compliment fuels her desire and she leans in to kiss him and he responds by pulling her tightly against him. Her skirt is bunched up around her waist and the silk of their underwear is the only barrier between his hardness and her wetness.
They continue kissing and touching for what could be several minutes or hours, Hermione isn't sure. She knows she wants more though, so she scoots back some on his lap to give herself some room. Draco is curious to see what she is up to, especially since she is gazing so intently at his crotch. She bites her bottom lip and then slowly slips her hand between the opening in his boxers, carefully grazing his erection, causing him to gasp. His hearts hammers in his chest in anticipation as she wraps her hand around him as she slides it up and down his shaft. He closes his eyes briefly. Oh, sweet Salazar, this is really happening. It is more than he could have ever possibly hoped for. He opens his eyes when she twists her hand around the head of his cock and he groans in appreciation as she continues to work him.
Draco tries to focus on making Hermione feel as good as he by moving his hands, fingers splayed, slowly up Hermione's legs. He alternates kneading them with his strong hands and using his thumbs to make circles on her inner thighs. Hermione loves the feel of his fingers on her bare skin and her breath catches and she looks at him when his thumb brushes against her underwear. To gauge her reaction, he repeats the motion and she lets out a shaky breath then leans down to kiss him. Her knickers feel damp, so he decides to find out just how wet she is and slips his finger under the thin strip of fabric and then between the lips of her pussy. His dick jumps in her hand when he feels her wetness. He adds another finger and works her little nub of pleasure until she is rocking into him.
Hermione whimpers when he shifts his hand for a better angle, so he quickly moves his thumb to fondle her clit again. Draco delves his adept fingers inside her and begins moving them in and out, being sure to pay attention to her g-spot. The rhythm of her hand on his cock has become erratic and she bites her lip to keep from screaming when she feels the beginnings of her first non-self-induced orgasm. She abandons his cock as she throws her head back.
Draco sees her flush and hears her stifled moan as he feels the beginning of her orgasm. "Hermione, let go for me love. I want to hear you scream when you come all over my fingers." His huskily spoken words send her over the edge. She looks directly at him when she shouts, "Draco!" Hermione collapses onto his chest and he wraps his arms around her. Even though he has not had his own release, he feels satiated for the first time in his life.
A/N: I reread this for the first time today - is it bad when your own writing makes you a little hot? Merlin! Just know this isn't the end of their night...
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