Moments later, Ginny's crying had ceased. Draco stood back to look at her face. It turned

out that she had lightly fallen asleep on his shoulder. Draco sighed. He made a mental note to kill

himself later for what he was about to do and already did. Gently he picked her up and set her on

the bed. Settling himself next to Ginny, he picked up the book and started reading about the

flower. He couldn't concentrate. The sun was setting and poured through their little window.

Golden buttery light washed up against Ginny's pale soft skin. Slamming the book shut, Draco

turned on his side to watch her. "God she's beautiful." he whispered. He mentally slapped

himself. What was he thinking? Slowly, Ginny blinked and turned her head. "Draco?"

"Yeah?" thinking quickly for an excuse to be watching her so closely, he added, "It's

almost dinner. Let's get going."

"Oh." Ginny whispered. But inside she was screaming, "Did you really mean it when you

hugged me?"

Dinner passed by without a second thought and soon it was time to go to bed. Neither of

them spoke, both wishing that what had happened would disappear. Ginny hoped that Monday's

homework would let her forget everything.

A/N: insanely short chapter.