Chapter10: Back to the Basic
It was a very long night. Hermione was lying at the couch; she tried to relax herself after the uncomfortable meeting she had just attended. It was very hard for her to talk to him by that moment but she is really a girl with consistency…always aiming for the objectives, for the good of other people and of herself. Hermione wasn't just the one uncomfortable at all. Draco didn't know what to think or say when he glanced to Hermione at their meeting. He felt guilty and above all, he felt stupid.
'Where did I get that idea of talking to Pansy about our break-up in my bedroom? Of all the places in Hogwarts why in my room, for Merlin's sake?'
(AN: YOU HEARD HIM RIGHT, A BREAK-UP WITH PANSY… I DON'T WANT TO TALK THAT MUCH ABOUT HER! SORRY…I love Draco/Hermione forever...forever...hahaha)
Draco couldn't sleep too. He was tired of walking back and forth thinking about if Hermione was really mad at him after all she just saw and heard. But that break-up with Pansy really helped him a lot. Pansy was a great help to him especially in his darkest hour. She is not that nice and intelligent as Hermione but he was grateful that at least he didn't need to pretend that he loved her. He didn't love anybody before. A relationship with Pansy was a total disgrace. He was just obeying the will of his father but he was tired of obeying, he wanted to choose what was good for him especially the ONE for him. He cares for Hermione because she was the only one who revealed his real self and the only person who trusted him after all the bad things he had done to her. He surely knew that he can't love her for now, definitely not. It is very dangerous. After staring at the night sky, he suddenly remembered one thing.
'Why do I need to think all over again… I am nothing to her. I am Draco Malfoy, her best friend's rival. It's not her business or mine to mingle in our own lives. Yes, I am right. She doesn't have any feelings for me. It is just I who…ohh stop this! (Tapped his head with his palm)
Draco decided to leave his room and sat by the fireplace to gave himself a peace of mind. But by the moment he reached the couch, he saw Hermione sleeping. He approached her without disturbing her from sleeping. He suddenly thought of waking her up because she might not feel comfortable sleeping by the couch. An idea immediately ran through his mind. By that same moment, he lifted Hermione from her lying position to his arms. She was like a feather in his arms, she was very light making him very comfortable and might as well the same to Hermione. Hermione's mind was awake when she felt his arms drape around her. He is definitely strong. She immediately opened her eyes and struggled from him.
"Put me down, Malfoy." Hermione said.
"I will bring you to your bed." Draco answered back.
"No you won't. I said put me down." Hermione shouted.
"I will never let go of you." Draco said and lifted her higher.
"Let go of me!" Hermione said and hit Draco's chest by her elbow.
"You are so mean, Hermione." Draco ignored it and walked towards her bedroom door.
"Who is mean? You ARE very mean. I said put me down!" Hermione said and hit him once again.
"Ok. But later in your bed." Draco said.
"Put me down. NOW!" Hermione shouted.
"Well, I have no choice." Draco put her down but he immediately grabbed the doorknob.
"What are you doing? Sod off, Malfoy!" Hermione said and put her hand also in the doorknob.
"Take your hand off my doorknob, Malfoy." Hermione said and looked angrily at Draco.
"Would you mind if I'd open…" Draco unintentionally twisted the knob and the door opened. But accidentally he fell on top of Hermione.
"Malfoy, get off me. You are so heavy. I can't breath." Hermione protested.
"Why are you calling me Malfoy all over and over again? I thought you prefer to call me by my first name instead." Draco asked her but not even bothering to stand up.
"Sorry but change of plans. I don't care what name you got there. You are the same…Draco Malfoy I know. I really don't mind if I call you Draco or Malfoy. It is just the same…pathetic old self as you are. Now, will you get off me?" Hermione said.
Draco stood up and walked out.
"And one thing, please don't ever bother me again." Hermione said and Draco looked back sadly and nodded childishly to her as he walked straight to his room.
