Disclaimer: Blah blah blah, I own nothing. I especially don't own the song I used in here.
"Hey Hermione, where were you last night?" Harry asked her. "Hermione?"
"Huh? Oh, sorry Harry, I didn't hear you," Hermione began poking her oatmeal with her spoon. Harry's eyes shifted between her and the oatmeal.
"Yeah…I can see that. So, I had no idea that oatmeal was so positively fascinating!" Harry joked.
"Shut up!" Hermione laughed. "I've just got a lot on my mind alright."
"Hmmmm," Harry took a mouthful of oatmeal, nodding. "It's all of the Head Girl stuff isn't it, they're probably running you ragged with plans for this and plans for that.
Hermione glanced over Harry's shoulder at the Slytherin table. She and Draco locked eyes for a moment before he turned back to his friends.
"Yeah…all that Head Girl stuff."
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"Ciancintorio," Draco told the picture and it immediately swung open. Stepping into the common room, Draco hurried to his room to grab his books before his first class. He was just about to leave the room when he saw something on his bed. Setting his books down on the dresser, he went and picked up the brown paper bag off of his bed. He gently tugged off the note that was attached and read:
To help you start your collection! Enjoy!
Draco recognized Hermione's neat handwriting immediately. He fingered the note for a moment before setting it down on the bed and opening the paper bag. He pulled out a cd that he had been eyeing at the HMV the day before. He smiled slightly to himself, and put the cd on his desk so he could listen to it after class. He went and tossed the paper bag and the note in the garbage. He was almost to the door when he turned around and stopped. Draco hesitated a moment before going back to the wastebasket and fishing the little piece of paper out. He attempted to flatten it out and ran his finger over the writing.
"No," he whispered and crumpled the note back up again. He clenched his fist and closed his eyes, taking a deep breath. Opening his eyes, he slowly released his grasp. He stared at the tiny piece of paper sitting on his palm. "Argh!" he shouted in frustration and dropped the piece of paper, as if it was some type of contagious disease. "What's wrong me!" he grasped his head on both sides in aggravation. Leaving the piece of paper stranded on the floor, he grabbed his books and flew out of his room. That little piece of paper was driving him insane. He slammed the door shut and pressed his back up against it. He attempted to slow his ragged breathing and sank to the floor, leaning up against the door. "It would never work!" Draco shouted at the sky. "So go away!" he sighed and buried his face in his hands. "Just…go away."
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"Hey," Hermione bustled into the common room. Draco was stretched out on the couch reading a book. "Get up. We've got work to do. We're going out tonight."
"Really? And where are we going?"
"To a club," Hermione called from her room. Draco began to laugh.
"How did you convince old Dumbledore of that one!"
"We're going to see a band that's a possibility for the Yule Ball. Now stand still for a second," Hermione told him and pulled out her wand. She closed her eyes and muttered something under her breath. Draco looked down and his clothes were immediately changed. He had on black pants and a white t-shirt with a black jacket.
"Nice-" he stopped when he looked up and saw Hermione. She had on black pants and a red silk halter top with black high heeled sandals. Her hair was straight and sleek, showing her layers that beautifully framed her face. "…job," he managed, finally finding his voice.
"I thought so too. You better close your mouth, I heard that people eat an average of eight spiders in their life span," Hermione laughed and grinned at him. Draco couldn't stop himself any longer and cracked a smile, letting out a small chuckle.
"Well," Draco shrugged. "Let's go."
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"So, what's this band called again?" Draco asked Hermione.
" Necessary Living. They have a few of their own things, but they mostly do covers, especially the new stuff," Hermione took a sip of her water and leaned back in her chair. Suddenly the lights shone on the stage. "We should get closer," Hermione said. " I want to really hear this stuff, see if it's good for a dance." Draco followed her out onto the floor as the band started the first song. They went through a half a dozen songs and Hermione danced a little, but they mostly just stood and watched.
"These guys are really good," Hermione said as the band took a break and got ready for the last song of the night.
"Hey," Draco said. "I forgot to say thanks."
"For what?" Hermione asked, turning to him. "Oh! For the cd!" she said, suddenly realizing. "I saw you eying it and I thought it would be an excellent beginning to your new collection." She stopped as the crowd began to cheer, signalling that the band had come back out on stage. The lead singer and guitarist stepped up to the microphone as the rest of the band got settled.
"This is the last song of the night, we hoped you enjoyed the sounds of Necessary Living. Now, I give you the brand new song by Mr. John Mayer, Bigger Than My Body," he finished as the crowd began to go wild.
"Oh my god, I love this song!" Hermione grabbed Draco's arm. "Dance with me, please, just for this one song!"
"No…I don't think so," he shook his head.
"Come on, please! You owe me! I bought you a cd," Hermione grinned, knowing she had got him. Draco rolled his eyes and sighed as she laughed and pulled him out onto the floor. He watched her begin to move, so graceful, like a ballet dancer. He couldn't help but begin to move himself as he watched, she was absolutely mesmerizing.
This is a call to the colourblind
This is an IOU
I'm stranded behind the horizon line
Tied up in something true
Her hair swung back and forth and she grinned at him as he began to move more freely. She grabbed his hands and pulled him into the dance that was hers.
Yes I'm grounded
Got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all of this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
Draco lifted their joined hands and twirled her, as Hermione laughed with delight. She spun back in and put her arms around his neck, drawing him closer until their bodies were touching.
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit forHermione turned around so her back was facing him. His arms went around her waist, pulling her back to him. She reached up and put her arms behind his head and rested them around his neck, as if pulling him closer to her. Draco held on for dear life, as he caught the smell of her hair that was brushing against his face.
Why is it not my time?
What is there more to learn?
Shed this skin I've been tripping in
Never to quite return
Draco reached up and took one of her hands, spinning her out again and twirling her. She spun back into him and wrapped her arms around his neck. He pulled her back to him again and Hermione felt her knees go weak as their bodies came into such close contact again. His arms snaked around her waist, holding her tighter, closer, but still not close enough.
Yes I'm grounded
Got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all of this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to drySomeday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
They leaned closer until their foreheads touched and Hermione could feel his breath on her face. She noticed that strands of his hair had fallen into his face and reached up to brush them away, but after she had done it, her hand remained there. Draco reached up and took the hand that cupped his face.
Maybe I'll tangle in the power lines
And it might be over in a second's time
But I'll gladly go down in a flame
If a flame's what it takes to remember my name
Draco suddenly felt freer than he ever had in his whole life. He had let go, made up his mind and forgotten all of his attachments. This was him, right here, right now. He had become that boy. And she had done it.
Yes I'm grounded
Got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all of this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
Wait for my fuse to dry
His face was dangerously close to hers.
"We shouldn't be doing this," Hermione breathed. Draco put a finger on her lips.
"I know," he whispered and grinned. A smile spread across her face and he leaned down and captured her lips. He kissed her softly and she deepened the kiss, pulling him closer, unaware, as the rest of the world danced on around them. Right now, they were just a boy and a girl.
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
Cause I'm bigger than my body
I'm bigger than my body
I'm bigger than my body now
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Author's Notes: Wow, I think that was my longest chapter yet! I had such an awesome time writing it, I hope you guys all love it! If you haven't listened to Bigger Then My Body by John Mayer, please do, it will make all of the difference. The chapter won't be the same if you don't hear the song and listen to it while it's happening in the story. Anywaz, I was a little disappointed by the lack of reviews for the last two chapters, but I guess it's understandable after I didn't update for so long. I'm a little hesitant to continue though because of this. But, thanks to those of you who did! You mean the world to me! I'll start up individual thank you's again next chapter. Well, hope you enjoyed, and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ciao!
~*Arwen5*~