Title: There's No Such Thing as a Painless Love

Chapter Three: Hogsmeade

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Hermione skipped into the Head Boy/Head Girl common room with a huge grin on her face, and plopped down on the couch.

"Why the hell are you so happy, Granger?" drawled Draco Malfoy from across the room.

"Like it's any of your business, Malfoy!" she snapped.

"Hmmm, let's see. You were with the Weasel no doubt, probably shagging, am I wrong?"

Hermione just glared. He always knew how to push her buttons. Oh how she hated him.

"Not talking today? Well, Granger, that's a first!"

"I'm not exactly thrilled with the living situations this year, and I'm sure you feel the same, but I will not let you ruin my year! Just stay out of my way, and I'll stay out of yours."

"No...that would take the fun out of everything."

"Ugh! You're nothing but a spineless bastard, you know that?!" Hermione was getting frustrated now.

"Oh, that hurt, really it did, but I'm more interested in discussing you and the Weasel at the moment! He's lucky to have such a hot girlfriend. You really are too good for him, you know? Shouldn't be wasting your time with filth like that...You should be dating someone like-" realizing what he had begun to say, Draco stopped immediately. After a long silence, he finally spoke, "Too bad you're just a Mudblood."

Hermione turned around and huffed up to her room.

'She's so hot when she's angry,' Draco thought.

"You've got me falling, Granger..."

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Harry and Ron walked out of the castle and down to the carriages to wait for Hermione.

"So, finally got the courage to ask 'Mione to Hogsmeade, eh?"

"Yeah, finally. I'm really nervous, though."

"Don't be," said a soft voice.

"Hi, 'Mione!" said Harry.

"Hey, guys! You ready?" And with a nod they stepped into the carriage.

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The three of them walked to the Three Broomsticks together. Then, looking at his watch, Harry said, "Alright, I'll be going, then! I'm, um, meeting someone. See you guys later!" And with that, he ran off.

Ron turned to Hermione and smiled. Then they walked into the Three Broomsticks to get some butterbeers.

After they drank their butterbeers, they went to Zonko's Joke Shop. They walked around, going window shopping for the remainder of the trip.

"I'm really having fun today, Ron,"

"Me too, 'Mione!"

Looking down at their intertwined hands, they smiled and continued walking, hand in hand.

'Ugh! Makes me sick! Lucky Weasel!' thought Draco.

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Walking Ron back to Gryffindor Tower, Hermione sighed, "I had a great time today, Ron. Maybe we could do it again sometime?"

"Yeah, I'd like that!"

There was a moment of silence, where they just stared at each other. Hermione leaned in slightly, her breathing staggered. Ron touched her cheek, and brought her head up to his. Lightly brushing his lips against hers, they were both amazed at the courage they had to be doing this. When they broke apart, Ron turned pink, and Hermione smiled.

" 'Night, Ron."

" 'Night, 'Mione."

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Hermione strolled into the Head Boy/Head Girl common room, finding a sleeping Draco on the couch, wearing nothing but black, silk boxers. As much as she didn't want to, Hermione couldn't help staring at his amazing body. His perfect face, milky white skin, chiseled abs. Those many years of Quidditch had definitely paid off.

"Wow," she breathed. Turning around, she walked up to her room.

Opening his eyes, Draco mumbled, "Finally came around, eh, Granger?"

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A/N: Ahh, their first kiss! Sorry if it's horrible, we tried our best! Thanks, again! R/R, please.....

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