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A/N: this is the last chapter, so enjoy it. I really hope you all like this one. Please review.

I wasn't quite sure I had correctly heard what it was he had said. I had dark curly hair and dark eyes. I wasn't in any house, and I had only been there three weeks. He had to have meant me. There was no one else with that description.

"Darla?" Draco looked at me nervously.

I looked up at him. His hair was different. It was parted down the middle instead of being covered in gel and brushed back. Parts of it hung down near his eyes. His beautiful silver blue eyes that were staring at me. His lips looked so soft and kissable.

Before I knew what was happening he leaned forward and his lips descended over mine. The kiss was short, and sweet. I looked up at him again. He was staring at me, waiting for a reaction.

"Draco?" I gapped.

He liked me? Me? Why me? What was so special about me?

He leaned in again, but I quickly jumped up and dashed into my room. I closed and locked my door. I let myself fall backward onto my bed. Draco had kissed me. Draco hotass Malfoy had actually kissed me? He liked me more then in a friendly way?

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The next morning I was seriously thinking of staying in sick. I was thrilled that Draco liked me, yet I was scared too. What if things didn't work out? I would have to see him every day for the rest of the day. What if we did go out? I would only be at Hogwarts for one year.

"Darla? Can I come in?" Hermione knocked on my door.

I opened it and let her in. Then I closed it behind me. I leaned against the wall and sighed. Hermione was standing with her arms crossed across her chest.

"So? Where were you last night? You didn't answer when I knocked. And why do you look like that? What's going on that I don't know about?" Hermione asked.

"Last night. Draco kissed me. I like him, and I loved it." I started.

"But?" Hermione arched an eyebrow.

"But I'm afraid. I mean Draco's my friend. If things don't work out then we won't be friends anymore, and I'll have to see him every day for the rest of the year. And another thing, if we were to do something, we would have to break up at the end of the year. I'm only here for this year. I'll never see him again more then likely." I sighed.

"I wish I could help you. I really wish I could, but you need to talk to Draco about this. I'll see you later." She gave me a hug and then left.

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During class Draco was staring at me longingly and hurtfully. I didn't mean to hurt him. I just got scared. When class ended and our ten- minute break came I rushed outside to wait for him.

He exited the class and started walking slowly to his next class. I caught up with him and softly tugged on his arm. He turned around and faced me.

"Draco, we need to talk. I'm sorry I ran off last night. I got scared." I sighed.

"So, what are you getting at?" He asked.

"Look, I don't think I have enough time to explain it all and for you to get to class on time. Will you meet me in the common room at ten?" I pleaded.

"I guess, but why ten?" He questioned wearily.

"I have a few things to do, and I don't want anyone interrupting us." I answered.

He nodded and continued to his next class. Hermione passed and gave me a sympathetic smile and Harry gave me a look of sadness and longing.

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At ten I found that the common room was empty and quiet. The only sound came from the fire. I seated myself on my little couch and waited for Draco. He came out a few minutes later.

"Hey." I smiled slightly.

"You wanted to talk?" He arched an eyebrow.

"Yes. I've been thinking a lot over the past hours about it, actually I've been thinking about it nonstop. I do like you Draco. I've liked you all this time. The thing was I never thought I stood any chance with you. It scared me when you told me how you felt about me. I never thought it would ever happen." I sighed.

"Neither did I." He glanced up at me.

"I do like you Draco. My problem is, what happens later. If we do go out, then at the end of the year it will have to end, because I'll only be here for a year. If we don't, then we have to see each other every day for the rest of the year, and we probably won't be friends, and we'll probably rarely speak." I stated.

"I don't like the sounding of either. Do you think we could at least give it a try? Do you even want to?" He asked.

"Yes." I nodded.

He closed the distance between us. His lips pressed against mine. The only thing different about this time, was that I kissed him back.







A/N: I think I'm going to end it here. I've already started another story. I'll post it in a few days. The next one is about Draco and Hermione. If you get bored and need something to read, check out my other stories. I think you guys will like them. Happy New Years!