Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

1. Welcome Phone Call feat. "I Don't Want To Be Lonely Tonight"

"Do me wrong, or do me right, now baby."

"Tell me lies- but hold me tight."

"And save your goodbyes for the morning light..."

"But don't let me be lonely tonight."

The wind rippled her hair as it tore through the kitchen. Quickly, Hermione ran to the window and shut it, forcing the thunderous noise to a soothing rumble. She hated the distance. Knowing that he was so close, but so far away was killing her.... and knowing that his voice was on the other end of the line was only a small comfort.

"Say good-bye, and say hello."

She loved his contridictive nature.

"Sure 'nough good to see you, but its time to go."

"Don't say yes..."

"But please don't say no..."

"I don't want to be lonely tonight."

"I know. Look, I have to go, but I have a surprise for you if you can just close your eyes and call me back in ten minutes," Draco's hushed voice into the reciever warmed Hermione's ears and she smiled.

"Go away then, damn ya," she teased, "go do as you please. You ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees."

"I'm undecided, your heart's been divided, turnin' my world upside down now," he loved knowing he could make her smile, and the idea that she was had his own grin flashing across his face.

"Oh really?"

"Of course, now close your eyes. I won't let you be lonely tonight."

Closing her eyes, Hermione felt a slight tingle travel up her spine. She wrapped her arms around herself, but soon felt another grasp around her. The soft slippers she wore to protect her feet from the cold kitchen floor were now soaked through with moisture, and the cold met her skin. As she opened her soft, brown eyes, she breathed in the scent of her distant lover....and took in the sight of a beautiful snowfall.

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**Disclaimer: lyrics are from "I Don't Want To Be Lonely Tonight" by James Taylor.