CHAPTER 5~ Making Amends
DRACO'S POV~
The trip on the Knight Bus only lasted about ten minutes. I wanted to talk to Hermione so bad, but I didn't know what to say. Normally on the first day of school, Hermione had a huge smile spread across her face, but today she looked so sad. When the Knight Bus arrived at King's Cross Station, it was only 10:10. I thanked Ern and led Hermione toward platform 9 ¾. Hermione went through the barrier first; she casually leaned on it and fell through. When she had gone, I did the same thing.
I had expected Hermione to be on the train already, but she wasn't, she was waiting for me on the other side. When I looked around, I saw that no one was there yet, which was probably why she was waiting. We lugged our trunks onto the train. She put hers in the last compartment, and I put mine towards the middle. We sat together just holding each other. When people started to appear, we kissed and I said, "Goodbye, Hermione."
"Bye, Draco." With that, she left my compartment and headed back to hers. In no time, people began to crowd onto the train, and Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle, and Blaise all shoved into my compartment.
"Hey Drakie," Pansy cooed.
"Fuck off Pansy. Just leave me alone."
"What's wrong, baby?"
"You. Go sit on Crabbe or Goyle or something." I got up and started wandering around aimlessly and trying not to step on the smaller kids who were running around frantically trying to find a compartment.
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HERMIONE'S POV~
I sat in my compartment for a while and started searching out of my window for Harry, Ron, and Ginny. I knew Draco was right; I would definitely need them. All of a sudden, Draco walked into my compartment and shut the door behind him. "What's wrong?" I asked.
"I needed to get away from Pansy, that stupid whore. Have you talked to Potter and the Weasleys?"
"I haven't even seen them yet."
As if on queue, two redheads and a black-haired boy walked into the compartment.
"Dammit, Mudblood!" Draco yelled. "Why do you have to be such a damn bitch all the time?"
"And you don't have to be such a stuck up snob, Ferret Boy! Get the hell outta my compartment now!" I screamed back.
"Fine Mudblood, but that's only 'cause your so-called friends are here. I'm sure you all have a lot to talk about," he sneered as he pushed Harry and Ron out of the way.
"Was that asshole annoying, 'Mione?" Harry asked.
"Yes. I thought he changed that day in Diagon Alley, but I have never been so wrong in my life. This has been the week from hell! I'm sorry, guys. I know how annoying I was this summer, not telling you anything, and I'm sorry that I said I hated you because that wasn't true," I rattled off quickly.
"It's okay, 'Mione," Ginny said putting a comforting arm around my shoulder.
"We forgive you," Ron agreed. "It was our fault. We could have just told you our original intentions. We're selfish idiots."
"Thanks, Ron," I said as I hugged him.
"'Mione, if that asshole tries to hurt you at all this year, you can come to me and I'll beat the shit outta him for you," Harry suggested. I nodded. That was very funny, though, Harry was going to kick Draco's ass! Maybe in his dreams. While Draco had grown taller and acquired muscles, Harry had grown taller, but hadn't acquired any muscles. We all sat in the compartment waiting for the train to move. A little before eleven, Cho, Lavender, and some fifth year from Ravenclaw all busted in. They got all huggy and kissy. I turned and looked out the window, I did not want to see what they were doing.
We started rolling and I watched the platform disappear from view. A while into the trip, the compartment opened and I heard a familiar drawl. "Looks like you're having fun, Granger."
"Sod off, Malfoy," Ron spoke for me.
"No, that's alright Weasel, I'll pass. I didn't come here to fight with you. Granger is needed in the Prefects' compartment. We're having a meeting."
"I'm coming," I said quickly walking towards the door. I was glad we had a meeting. At least I could get away from them. I was quickly walking to the Prefects' compartment; it would look if I was walking with Draco.
"Slow down," he called after me.
I slowed enough for him to catch up. "What do you want?" I hissed as we passed an open compartment.
"There is no meeting," he whispered.
"Then why are we going to the Prefects' compartment?"
"'Cause it's unoccupied and you looked like you were having loads of fun back with your friends." He opened the compartment door and we walked in. I then did charm so no one would be able to see through the window.
"What if I was having fun with them?" I asked as sat down next to him.
"Then you did a great job of hiding. It looked like you were begging me to take you away."
"I was actually hoping someone would come." I smiled at him. "They were practically having sex in there and I really didn't wanna see that."
"We can do that in here if you'd like."
"Do what?"
"Anything you want. I'll let be in charge today."
"Just today?" I asked while I straddled his lap.
"Depends."
"On what?"
"What you can do."
I started kissing him and he slipped his tongue into my mouth and was running his fingers through my hair while mimicked his actions. After an about, I broke away from him, panting. He was also panting, but he was wearing that smirk of his. "Maybe you will get to be in charge once in a while. I wasn't really expecting that."
"People aren't always what they seem. I'm not as good as people make me out to be, and you're not as bad as people think you are."
"What do you mean by you're not as good as you seem?"
"You act like I've never had a boyfriend. I've kissed guys before. Never like that, but I have."
"Are you a straight edge?"
"No."
"I always thought were. You never seem to have any fun."
"Oh, I've had my fair share of fun."
"Illegal fun?"
Wow, he must have really thought I was a boring person. "Yes, I have smoked weed before and I have gotten black-out drunk. I'm not a goody- goody like everyone makes to out to be."
"I know you're not."
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DRACO'S POV~
I hadn't meant to offend her; I was just trying to find out something about her that I didn't already know. There was still something else I really wanted to know and I didn't want her to be offended, but I really wanted to know. "Hermione, don't get offended, but this is really bugging me. Are you a virgin?"
"I'm not offended. And your answer is yes, I am. I'm waiting for the guy I know I want to spend the rest of my life with before I commit myself to him."
I nodded. "Do you think you've found that guy yet?"
"I know I've found him, but I'm not ready to go that far yet. We will some day, Draco, don't worry about it."
"I'm not worrying, just wondering."
She nodded and looked at her watch. "We should be there in like twenty minutes. Then we get to act for the rest of the year." She looked like I felt, terrible.
For those twenty minutes, I held her close to me in an eerie but almost comforting silence. I looked down at our fingers that were intertwined and noticed the ring I had given her on her left ring finger. When the train stopped, I asked, "Are you going to leave the ring on?"
"Of course I am. I'll make something up if anyone comments on it."
I kissed her softly on the cheek and muttered, "Good bye."
"Bye Draco. Or should I say Malfoy now?"
"It's gotta be Malfoy." I opened the door and headed toward the horseless carriages. The first one I opened was empty, so I sat in it and waited for it to start moving. Crabbe and Goyle came in a few seconds later.
"Uh hi Draco," said Crabbe.
"Can we sit here?" asked Goyle.
"Am I stopping you?" I retorted. They were such morons. They didn't answer, just stared at me with totally confused expressions. "Yes, sit you jackasses!"
A minute later, the door opened again and Hermione was there. "What do you want Mudblood?"
"I was just looking for a carriage, Ferret Boy. I'm obviously not wanted here, so I'll move on."
"No, you can stay. I think we can have a little fun. Don't you boys?" They grunted. What the hell was that supposed to mean? Oh well, I was going to dwell on it. Hermione sat on the same bench as me, but as far away as possible. "Why are you sitting so far away, Granger?"
"Because, you stupid Ferret, I wouldn't wanna infect your precious skin with my diseased touch."
The carriage began rolling along and Hermione looked disgusted, probably from the two drooling morons sitting across from her. I don't even think they realized who it was. "Hey, Mudblood, it looks like you're checking out Dumb and Dumber," I sneered.
"Wow, Malfoy, I didn't know there were three of you in the carriage because all I see when I look at you is Dumbest. Pray tell, when did Dumb and Dumber show up?"
"HA HA! You're hysterical. Did you know that? Great dis there," I said sarcastically. I saw her shoot me a death glare and then turned to stare out her window. I didn't even know why I was acting in front of Crabbe and Goyle. They wouldn't have realized anything was going on anyway. Truthfully, I didn't even know why I talked to them, it's not like they listened to me unless they heard the words, "beat up" or something that had to do with fighting. I didn't even know how they passed every year; it was a miracle in my mind.
We were soon at the castle. I watched Hermione jump out and run to her friends. They were totally clueless about everything. They had absolutely no idea what was going on in her life. I happened to like it that way; I was the only person who knew what was going on. It felt good to be trusted for once in my life.
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HERMIONE'S POV~
I jumped out of the carriage as soon as it stopped. I couldn't stand to fight with Draco, especially when he was really the only person I trusted. Harry and Ron were waving me over to them, so I put on a fake smile and went over. "Hey guys!" I called. "How was your ride?"
"It was good. What about yours?" Ron asked.
"I got stuck with Malfoy and his boyfriends." I grimaced as I said his name.
"I'm sorry, 'Mione," Harry said sympathetically. "Hey, how was that meeting?"
"What meet-Oh that meeting! Yeah, it was great. You would not believe how exciting being a Prefect is. We're gunna have even more fun this year than last!"
"After five years I still don't get you," Ron said as they walked into the Great Hall. "How could you possibly get excited about school work?"
I hit him playfully. "How could you think it's boring?"
He shook his head at me as we sat down at the Gryffindor table. I sat between Harry and Ginny and Ron sat across from us with Lavender. I focused my eyes on the Slytherin table. Draco was staring at me and Pansy was trying to get his attention. "I hate her," he mouthed. I smirked at him and shrugged.
As soon as everyone was in the Great Hall, Dumbledore stood and began the start of term announcements. "Welcome first years, and welcome back to everyone else. I have some start of term announcements for you. The Forbidden Forrest as always is strictly off limits to everyone. This year there will be two or three more Hogsmeade weekends for students in third year and up because I know how you love them. And finally, let the sorting begin."
I watched as the first years walked up to the hat one-by-one looking extremely nervous. I remembered when I was a first year. The Sorting Hat was debating on whether to put me in Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. It said I was smart enough to be in Ravenclaw, but I was too brave. It then said I was very ambitious and I wanted to prove myself so I would have done well in Slytherin, except for the fact that I was muggle-born and it finally decided on Gryffindor. I wondered what would I be like if I had been put in Slytherin. Draco and I wouldn't have had to hide our feelings for each other. We would have been able to be a real couple.
"Hermione, whatchya thinking?" Ginny asked breaking my trance.
"Huh? Oh nothing why?"
"Well the food appeared like two minutes ago and you haven't even began to move to touch it."
"Oh, I didn't even realize it," I told her while I was digging into some chicken.
"I noticed." She looked up and then whispered in my ear, "Draco Malfoy is looking at you. And, get this; it doesn't look like he's trying to kill you. I would love to have him look at me like that." She started giggling madly.
I looked up and he was still looking at me. Our eyes locked for a second and I turned back to Ginny. "Maybe he's looking through me to whoever is sitting behind me," I suggested.
"Unlikely."
"Why's that?" I asked curiously.
"I don't think Malfoy's gay. Justin Finch-Fletchey is the person behind you."
"Can never tell with guys these days. Can you?" I joked.
"'Mione, how could you say that? He's the hottest guy in school."
"Gin, he's also the biggest asshole to ever graze the Earth. The girls in this school are so damn dense sometimes. No offense, but you don't even know him, really know him I mean. You only like him 'cause he's hot. Plus, you have a boyfriend that's into you. Anyway, you wouldn't want a guy who wouldn't know what love was if it slapped him in the face."
"Good point," she agreed. "But he's still hot. I don't know how you think he's not."
"I never said that he wasn't hot. All I said is that I don't like people who like guys just because they're hot. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard."
Ginny nodded and threw some pork onto her plate. I looked back at Draco and he motioned his eyes toward the door. He excused himself from the table and flashed five fingers at me, signaling that he wanted me outside in five minutes. I nodded and watched him leave.
When five minutes had passed, I said, "Hey guys, I'm really tired. I think I'm gunna go up a little early."
"K, 'Mione. See ya later," Ron answered while stuffing more food into his mouth.
"Bye, 'Mione," Harry and Ginny said as I got up to leave.
I walked out of the Great Hall and closed the door behind me. As soon as the door was closed, I felt a strong pair of arms around my waist. I turned around and stared up into Draco's beautiful, silver eyes. He bent down and kissed me softly. I loved the way his body felt against mine; everything felt so right when he was holding me. I broke away from him quickly. "We can't do this out here in the open. That door could be opened any minute."
"Follow me, then." He grabbed my hand and led me down the hall to a broom closet. "Better?" he asked with a devilish grin.
"Much," I answered and threw my arms around his neck and pulled him back to me. He kissed me roughly and I could tell that he wanted me so bad, but I was not ready to give myself to him like that. That scared me at first, but I didn't pull back. If anything, his soft hands against my skin made me want him more, but I was still scared. "Draco, we can't go all the way. Not yet. I'm still scared and I don't want my first time to be in a broom closet," I gasped.
He nodded. "I'll wait till you're ready."
I slid down the door, still gasping for air. I slammed my head against the door as Draco sat down next to me. "Ow!"
"Are you okay?" he asked soothingly, taking my head and resting it in his shoulder.
"Yeah. I think I'll be fine," I answered.
DRACO'S POV~
The trip on the Knight Bus only lasted about ten minutes. I wanted to talk to Hermione so bad, but I didn't know what to say. Normally on the first day of school, Hermione had a huge smile spread across her face, but today she looked so sad. When the Knight Bus arrived at King's Cross Station, it was only 10:10. I thanked Ern and led Hermione toward platform 9 ¾. Hermione went through the barrier first; she casually leaned on it and fell through. When she had gone, I did the same thing.
I had expected Hermione to be on the train already, but she wasn't, she was waiting for me on the other side. When I looked around, I saw that no one was there yet, which was probably why she was waiting. We lugged our trunks onto the train. She put hers in the last compartment, and I put mine towards the middle. We sat together just holding each other. When people started to appear, we kissed and I said, "Goodbye, Hermione."
"Bye, Draco." With that, she left my compartment and headed back to hers. In no time, people began to crowd onto the train, and Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle, and Blaise all shoved into my compartment.
"Hey Drakie," Pansy cooed.
"Fuck off Pansy. Just leave me alone."
"What's wrong, baby?"
"You. Go sit on Crabbe or Goyle or something." I got up and started wandering around aimlessly and trying not to step on the smaller kids who were running around frantically trying to find a compartment.
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HERMIONE'S POV~
I sat in my compartment for a while and started searching out of my window for Harry, Ron, and Ginny. I knew Draco was right; I would definitely need them. All of a sudden, Draco walked into my compartment and shut the door behind him. "What's wrong?" I asked.
"I needed to get away from Pansy, that stupid whore. Have you talked to Potter and the Weasleys?"
"I haven't even seen them yet."
As if on queue, two redheads and a black-haired boy walked into the compartment.
"Dammit, Mudblood!" Draco yelled. "Why do you have to be such a damn bitch all the time?"
"And you don't have to be such a stuck up snob, Ferret Boy! Get the hell outta my compartment now!" I screamed back.
"Fine Mudblood, but that's only 'cause your so-called friends are here. I'm sure you all have a lot to talk about," he sneered as he pushed Harry and Ron out of the way.
"Was that asshole annoying, 'Mione?" Harry asked.
"Yes. I thought he changed that day in Diagon Alley, but I have never been so wrong in my life. This has been the week from hell! I'm sorry, guys. I know how annoying I was this summer, not telling you anything, and I'm sorry that I said I hated you because that wasn't true," I rattled off quickly.
"It's okay, 'Mione," Ginny said putting a comforting arm around my shoulder.
"We forgive you," Ron agreed. "It was our fault. We could have just told you our original intentions. We're selfish idiots."
"Thanks, Ron," I said as I hugged him.
"'Mione, if that asshole tries to hurt you at all this year, you can come to me and I'll beat the shit outta him for you," Harry suggested. I nodded. That was very funny, though, Harry was going to kick Draco's ass! Maybe in his dreams. While Draco had grown taller and acquired muscles, Harry had grown taller, but hadn't acquired any muscles. We all sat in the compartment waiting for the train to move. A little before eleven, Cho, Lavender, and some fifth year from Ravenclaw all busted in. They got all huggy and kissy. I turned and looked out the window, I did not want to see what they were doing.
We started rolling and I watched the platform disappear from view. A while into the trip, the compartment opened and I heard a familiar drawl. "Looks like you're having fun, Granger."
"Sod off, Malfoy," Ron spoke for me.
"No, that's alright Weasel, I'll pass. I didn't come here to fight with you. Granger is needed in the Prefects' compartment. We're having a meeting."
"I'm coming," I said quickly walking towards the door. I was glad we had a meeting. At least I could get away from them. I was quickly walking to the Prefects' compartment; it would look if I was walking with Draco.
"Slow down," he called after me.
I slowed enough for him to catch up. "What do you want?" I hissed as we passed an open compartment.
"There is no meeting," he whispered.
"Then why are we going to the Prefects' compartment?"
"'Cause it's unoccupied and you looked like you were having loads of fun back with your friends." He opened the compartment door and we walked in. I then did charm so no one would be able to see through the window.
"What if I was having fun with them?" I asked as sat down next to him.
"Then you did a great job of hiding. It looked like you were begging me to take you away."
"I was actually hoping someone would come." I smiled at him. "They were practically having sex in there and I really didn't wanna see that."
"We can do that in here if you'd like."
"Do what?"
"Anything you want. I'll let be in charge today."
"Just today?" I asked while I straddled his lap.
"Depends."
"On what?"
"What you can do."
I started kissing him and he slipped his tongue into my mouth and was running his fingers through my hair while mimicked his actions. After an about, I broke away from him, panting. He was also panting, but he was wearing that smirk of his. "Maybe you will get to be in charge once in a while. I wasn't really expecting that."
"People aren't always what they seem. I'm not as good as people make me out to be, and you're not as bad as people think you are."
"What do you mean by you're not as good as you seem?"
"You act like I've never had a boyfriend. I've kissed guys before. Never like that, but I have."
"Are you a straight edge?"
"No."
"I always thought were. You never seem to have any fun."
"Oh, I've had my fair share of fun."
"Illegal fun?"
Wow, he must have really thought I was a boring person. "Yes, I have smoked weed before and I have gotten black-out drunk. I'm not a goody- goody like everyone makes to out to be."
"I know you're not."
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DRACO'S POV~
I hadn't meant to offend her; I was just trying to find out something about her that I didn't already know. There was still something else I really wanted to know and I didn't want her to be offended, but I really wanted to know. "Hermione, don't get offended, but this is really bugging me. Are you a virgin?"
"I'm not offended. And your answer is yes, I am. I'm waiting for the guy I know I want to spend the rest of my life with before I commit myself to him."
I nodded. "Do you think you've found that guy yet?"
"I know I've found him, but I'm not ready to go that far yet. We will some day, Draco, don't worry about it."
"I'm not worrying, just wondering."
She nodded and looked at her watch. "We should be there in like twenty minutes. Then we get to act for the rest of the year." She looked like I felt, terrible.
For those twenty minutes, I held her close to me in an eerie but almost comforting silence. I looked down at our fingers that were intertwined and noticed the ring I had given her on her left ring finger. When the train stopped, I asked, "Are you going to leave the ring on?"
"Of course I am. I'll make something up if anyone comments on it."
I kissed her softly on the cheek and muttered, "Good bye."
"Bye Draco. Or should I say Malfoy now?"
"It's gotta be Malfoy." I opened the door and headed toward the horseless carriages. The first one I opened was empty, so I sat in it and waited for it to start moving. Crabbe and Goyle came in a few seconds later.
"Uh hi Draco," said Crabbe.
"Can we sit here?" asked Goyle.
"Am I stopping you?" I retorted. They were such morons. They didn't answer, just stared at me with totally confused expressions. "Yes, sit you jackasses!"
A minute later, the door opened again and Hermione was there. "What do you want Mudblood?"
"I was just looking for a carriage, Ferret Boy. I'm obviously not wanted here, so I'll move on."
"No, you can stay. I think we can have a little fun. Don't you boys?" They grunted. What the hell was that supposed to mean? Oh well, I was going to dwell on it. Hermione sat on the same bench as me, but as far away as possible. "Why are you sitting so far away, Granger?"
"Because, you stupid Ferret, I wouldn't wanna infect your precious skin with my diseased touch."
The carriage began rolling along and Hermione looked disgusted, probably from the two drooling morons sitting across from her. I don't even think they realized who it was. "Hey, Mudblood, it looks like you're checking out Dumb and Dumber," I sneered.
"Wow, Malfoy, I didn't know there were three of you in the carriage because all I see when I look at you is Dumbest. Pray tell, when did Dumb and Dumber show up?"
"HA HA! You're hysterical. Did you know that? Great dis there," I said sarcastically. I saw her shoot me a death glare and then turned to stare out her window. I didn't even know why I was acting in front of Crabbe and Goyle. They wouldn't have realized anything was going on anyway. Truthfully, I didn't even know why I talked to them, it's not like they listened to me unless they heard the words, "beat up" or something that had to do with fighting. I didn't even know how they passed every year; it was a miracle in my mind.
We were soon at the castle. I watched Hermione jump out and run to her friends. They were totally clueless about everything. They had absolutely no idea what was going on in her life. I happened to like it that way; I was the only person who knew what was going on. It felt good to be trusted for once in my life.
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HERMIONE'S POV~
I jumped out of the carriage as soon as it stopped. I couldn't stand to fight with Draco, especially when he was really the only person I trusted. Harry and Ron were waving me over to them, so I put on a fake smile and went over. "Hey guys!" I called. "How was your ride?"
"It was good. What about yours?" Ron asked.
"I got stuck with Malfoy and his boyfriends." I grimaced as I said his name.
"I'm sorry, 'Mione," Harry said sympathetically. "Hey, how was that meeting?"
"What meet-Oh that meeting! Yeah, it was great. You would not believe how exciting being a Prefect is. We're gunna have even more fun this year than last!"
"After five years I still don't get you," Ron said as they walked into the Great Hall. "How could you possibly get excited about school work?"
I hit him playfully. "How could you think it's boring?"
He shook his head at me as we sat down at the Gryffindor table. I sat between Harry and Ginny and Ron sat across from us with Lavender. I focused my eyes on the Slytherin table. Draco was staring at me and Pansy was trying to get his attention. "I hate her," he mouthed. I smirked at him and shrugged.
As soon as everyone was in the Great Hall, Dumbledore stood and began the start of term announcements. "Welcome first years, and welcome back to everyone else. I have some start of term announcements for you. The Forbidden Forrest as always is strictly off limits to everyone. This year there will be two or three more Hogsmeade weekends for students in third year and up because I know how you love them. And finally, let the sorting begin."
I watched as the first years walked up to the hat one-by-one looking extremely nervous. I remembered when I was a first year. The Sorting Hat was debating on whether to put me in Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. It said I was smart enough to be in Ravenclaw, but I was too brave. It then said I was very ambitious and I wanted to prove myself so I would have done well in Slytherin, except for the fact that I was muggle-born and it finally decided on Gryffindor. I wondered what would I be like if I had been put in Slytherin. Draco and I wouldn't have had to hide our feelings for each other. We would have been able to be a real couple.
"Hermione, whatchya thinking?" Ginny asked breaking my trance.
"Huh? Oh nothing why?"
"Well the food appeared like two minutes ago and you haven't even began to move to touch it."
"Oh, I didn't even realize it," I told her while I was digging into some chicken.
"I noticed." She looked up and then whispered in my ear, "Draco Malfoy is looking at you. And, get this; it doesn't look like he's trying to kill you. I would love to have him look at me like that." She started giggling madly.
I looked up and he was still looking at me. Our eyes locked for a second and I turned back to Ginny. "Maybe he's looking through me to whoever is sitting behind me," I suggested.
"Unlikely."
"Why's that?" I asked curiously.
"I don't think Malfoy's gay. Justin Finch-Fletchey is the person behind you."
"Can never tell with guys these days. Can you?" I joked.
"'Mione, how could you say that? He's the hottest guy in school."
"Gin, he's also the biggest asshole to ever graze the Earth. The girls in this school are so damn dense sometimes. No offense, but you don't even know him, really know him I mean. You only like him 'cause he's hot. Plus, you have a boyfriend that's into you. Anyway, you wouldn't want a guy who wouldn't know what love was if it slapped him in the face."
"Good point," she agreed. "But he's still hot. I don't know how you think he's not."
"I never said that he wasn't hot. All I said is that I don't like people who like guys just because they're hot. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard."
Ginny nodded and threw some pork onto her plate. I looked back at Draco and he motioned his eyes toward the door. He excused himself from the table and flashed five fingers at me, signaling that he wanted me outside in five minutes. I nodded and watched him leave.
When five minutes had passed, I said, "Hey guys, I'm really tired. I think I'm gunna go up a little early."
"K, 'Mione. See ya later," Ron answered while stuffing more food into his mouth.
"Bye, 'Mione," Harry and Ginny said as I got up to leave.
I walked out of the Great Hall and closed the door behind me. As soon as the door was closed, I felt a strong pair of arms around my waist. I turned around and stared up into Draco's beautiful, silver eyes. He bent down and kissed me softly. I loved the way his body felt against mine; everything felt so right when he was holding me. I broke away from him quickly. "We can't do this out here in the open. That door could be opened any minute."
"Follow me, then." He grabbed my hand and led me down the hall to a broom closet. "Better?" he asked with a devilish grin.
"Much," I answered and threw my arms around his neck and pulled him back to me. He kissed me roughly and I could tell that he wanted me so bad, but I was not ready to give myself to him like that. That scared me at first, but I didn't pull back. If anything, his soft hands against my skin made me want him more, but I was still scared. "Draco, we can't go all the way. Not yet. I'm still scared and I don't want my first time to be in a broom closet," I gasped.
He nodded. "I'll wait till you're ready."
I slid down the door, still gasping for air. I slammed my head against the door as Draco sat down next to me. "Ow!"
"Are you okay?" he asked soothingly, taking my head and resting it in his shoulder.
"Yeah. I think I'll be fine," I answered.