Chapter 5 – Awkwardness
Hermione was lost in Draco. Nothing else mattered except for staying with him. She thought to herself: 'oh my god! He is such a great kisser! The only other person who's just as good was Ron'. She snapped back to reality; she'd forgotten about Ron for those precious moments with Draco. Hermione opened her eyes and broke off from Draco. "I have to go" she muttered and she ran out of the library towards the Gryffindor common room. She left Draco grinning mischievously to himself. 'She's mine' he thought.
Hermione ran as fast as she could back to the common room; fresh tears tried to leak out but she held them back. She finally arrived at the portrait of the fat lady; hoping Ron and Harry weren't in the common room; Hermione went through the hole.
Hermione was glad to see that no one was in the common room. She went up the staircases and into the 5th year girl's dormitories. Pulling the curtains around her bed, Hermione got into her pyjamas and climbed into her four poster. She lay there not believing what had just happened. Not only did Ron break up with her but now she'd kissed her sworn enemy Draco Malfoy. Not wanting to think anymore, Hermione closed her eyes and drifted into an uneasy sleep.
The next morning, Hermione woke up and realised it was Saturday. She quickly got dressed and went into the common room. A few people were there but most had gone for breakfast. She climbed through the portrait hole and walked to the Great Hall.
She walked in and viewed her surroundings. She gazed along the Gryffindor table and spotted Harry and Ron sitting with Fred and George. Taking a deep breath; she walked over to them and forced a smile. "Hi" she said as she sat down next to Harry. "Hello" said Harry, Fred and George together. "Hi" murmured Ron. "I've, um, got to, erm, go and get my books for our next class" said Ron and he rushed out the room. "That stupid twat; its Saturday today" said Fred; rolling his eyes at his brother.
"Hey Mione, want to go for a walk?" Harry said to Hermione once she had finished her toast. "Sure" Hermione replied. The two of them got up and walked out of the Great Hall. They walked around the grounds in the morning sunlight which was dancing across the pavement. Hermione was looking at the floor not saying anything.
"Are you ok Mione?" Harry asked concerned. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just this whole thing with Ron" Hermione replied. "He really is sorry you know. He started to cry after you left" Harry told her. "Really?" Hermione said with a surge of guilt. "Yeah; I really hope you two can sort things out; maybe you could try becoming friends again" Harry replied.
Harry and Hermione went back into the castle. "Want to come to the library with me?" Harry asked Hermione. "Are you doing homework?" Hermione couldn't hide the surprised tone in her voice. "No way! I'm just gonna read some books on Quidditch, get some tips. We have got a match soon remember? So, you wanna come?" Harry asked her. "No that's ok; I think I'll just go back to the common room. "Ok, see you later" Harry said. "Bye" Hermione replied.
Hermione was making her way back to the common room when a hand pulled her gently into an empty classroom. When Hermione looked up; she realised it was Malfoy. "Why'd you rush off last night? We weren't finished yet" Malfoy said smugly. "I... erm... Well... I" Hermione stuttered. Malfoy put his soft finger to her lips.
"Shhh, it's not important. You're here now" Malfoy said with a mischievous smile on his face. "I can't stay; I really must be going" Hermione replied as she made her way to the door. Malfoy put out his arm to hold her back. "You can't rush off again like yesterday; I know you'd rather stay" Malfoy told her. He pushed her gently up against the wall and licked her lips; then their mouths touched and they had a long passionate kiss. Hermione ran her fingers though his blonde hair and Malfoy had his arms around her.
Hermione's problems melted away as she kissed Draco. Her mind felt like clouds drifting through the sky. But her conscience got the better of her and she stopped. "I can't do this Draco; I have to leave" Hermione told him timidly. "Why now? Can't you leave later?" Draco asked her. "Well, I really should go, people will wonder where I am" she replied. "Ok" said Draco. "But meet me back here at 7:00pm and we will finish what we started". Before letting her go; Malfoy kissed her lightly on her lips. "See you later" Malfoy said as he walked out of the room, smiling to himself.
Hermione walked back to the common room; thinking to herself. 'I can't go back to him, enough is enough. The game is over, it never even started. If I want things to work out again with Ron I must stop this'.
At 6:30pm the same evening, Harry and Ron were having a game of chess. Hermione walked over to them holding her fluffy feline Crookshanks. She put him down on a chair nearby and watched Harry and Ron's game. "Hi" Ron said and he smiled weakly. "Hi" said Hermione. Harry looked between the two and couldn't stand the silence.
"So Hermione; how was your day?" Harry asked her. "Oh, it was ok, nothing interesting happened; how was yours?" she replied. "It was ok. I have to give back this Quidditch book though today. Madam Prince has been very wary lately because people aren't returning their library books. Could you take this back for me so I can carry on with chess?" Harry asked. "Oh, ok Harry" Hermione replied and she took the book and walked through the portrait.
"I miss Hermione Harry. I can't believe how badly I treated her, I have to make it up to her" Ron told Harry. "I know Ron. I think she misses you too but this is going to take time you know" Harry replied. "I know I hope she can forgive me though" Ron said. "I'm sure she will" Harry replied.
Hermione walked quite quickly to the library because she didn't want to bump into Draco. She returned the book and hurried out. Checking her watch, she realised it was 6:50pm. She went even faster and then saw ahead of her the classroom her and Draco had been in. She turned to go back the other way but bumped into someone. She looked up knowing who it would be; it was Malfoy.
"Early I see" Malfoy said. "No, I didn't come to meet you!" Hermione said nervously. "Then why did we meet here? Admit it Hermione, you wanted to see me" Malfoy replied. He moved closer to her ear and Hermione could feel his hot breath against her skin; "you always want me" Malfoy whispered.
Leaning in, his lips touched hers and kissed her soft at first but then harder. Hermione kissed back reluctantly; she knew what she was doing was wrong even though it felt so good. "No!" Hermione said breaking off. "I can't do this Malfoy! You're wrong I don't want you. You don't care about me! All you want is a little excitement! I have never wanted you, I WANT RON!" Hermione ran off back to the common room as quickly as possible leaving Malfoy looking shocked.
Malfoy stared after Hermione with a bemused look on his face. He brushed a tear from his cheek. 'Get a grip, Malfoy's don't cry' Malfoy told himself. He walked back to his room no longer feeling smug or cheerful. For the first time in a while, Malfoy felt hurt.