AN: I am so sorry for taking so long! I suffered from a severe disease called 'writer's block'… I've tried countless times to write this chapter, however, I failed many times. Anyway, here goes…

ALL FOR YOU

By Rage

Chapter Eight

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"We'll get it tonight."

Hermione took a step back. "What?" she asked, staring at Draco blankly.

"I said, we'll get it tonight." He repeated.

Hermione scratched her head. "But… Draco, we don't even know how to get past that Erythros dragon!" she exclaimed. "We don't have a plan or anything!"

He smirked. "That's why I'm here, Hermione."

"What do you mean?"

He ran his fingers through his hair coolly and replied, "I'm a Slytherin. I'm cunning."

Hermione rolled her eyes. I may like him, but he's still that arrogant and annoying boy I've known ever since, she thought, grinning at Draco. "Fine then. I guess I'll have to trust you."

Draco grinned back at her. "Meet me outside the Great Hall after dinner for prefect duties." He picked up his bag and started walking the other way. "Don't be late."

Hermione stuck her tongue out and watched him disappear in the mass of students. She sighed and made her way to the Great Hall for lunch. "Oh dear," she muttered, smiling slightly, "I will get in trouble for helping a Slytherin… especially him…"

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Draco smirked. "You're here."

Hermione was already outside the Hall, leaning on the wall as she crossed her arms. "And you're late." She replied, walking towards him.

Draco's heart raced. She was getting nearer and nearer towards him, and he felt his blood rise. He took a step back and said to her, "Er…we should get going now."

He smacked himself mentally. It sounds like we're going out on a date… he thought, putting his hands in his pockets.

"Is something wrong?" Hermione asked him.

"What—oh no," Draco muttered, trying to avoid looking straight at Hermione. "Why?"

"You're just very… twitchy and well, nervous."

He laughed. "Me? Draco Malfoy? You must be kiddi—"

Hermione suddenly smacked him on the head.

"What the—" Draco glared at her. "What was THAT for?!"

Hermione giggled and ran up the stairs. Draco rubbed his head and smoothened his now messy hair. "Curse you, Hermione!" he shouted, running after her.

He caught up with Hermione and grabbed her hand. "Ha!" he laughed, pulling her towards him. He unconsciously put his arms around her and hugged her tightly.

What was actually just a few seconds seemed like forever for Draco. He felt like he could stay like this his whole life, but after a moment, he let go. He looked away and apologized. "Didn't know what got into me, that's all…" he said, his face reddening.

"Let's go, shall we?" Hermione said stiffly, walking around the corner.

Draco nodded. He followed Hermione and stayed a meter away from her, constantly avoiding eye contact with her.

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AN: It's quite short, though… You may think that Draco's a bit ooc, but you'd have to admit… the story would be boring if he didn't do anything unusual. Anyway, tell me what you think about my story. All you have to do is CLICK (as usual) that bottom left button which says GO and review! Thanks!

UPCOMING: a bit of fluff and a lot of action!