Whoo! I'm back people and earlier then I was before! Okay so I'm going on vacation in like 1 day so I probably won't be able to post again for about a week or so..... But that is why I'm posting this before I depart for Wisconsin! oh yeah! So anyway....For all you fluff fans there is definitely fluff in this chapter! also for those people who hate Pansy...keep reading!! ^_^ Okay well I'm going to go get some sleep and stuff and you people just go and read!! Toodles for now!

Oh yeah and P.S~~ I do not own Harry Potter, maybe some books and a poster...but I don't think that's even close...okay just read......

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Draco~

He thought it was just going to be another night with another dream. He was right in the fact that it was just another night, but when it came to the dream part, he couldn't be more wrong. He was running, saw a girl, caught her, turned her around, saw her face. SAW HER FACE?! Draco woke with a slight gasp at the realization of who he had been dreaming about for months. Hermione Granger. No, he thought, No, it can't be. Yes it is. Face reality and fact. He sighed in defeat. Eyes nor dreams had deceived him before, why would they start now? He had in strong fact been dreaming about none other then the muggle-born witch, Hermione Granger. Draco was speechless. He had no clue whatsoever as to what he should do or who he should tell. He eventually fell back into a dreamless and fitful slumber. He woke up all the while trying to get his mind off of her, but to no avail. He went up to the Great Hall and saw her sitting there with Harry and Ron. His thoughts were racing and they landed on one particular one. Talk to her. He redirected himself and headed for the Gryffindor table, gaining a few stares along the way. He tapped Hermione on the shoulder and she turned around puzzled.

'Yes Malfoy?'

'I need to speak to you.' He hoped that he didn't sound to desperate.

'About what?' was she trying to make this incredibly uncomfortable?

'The potions essay.' he quickly bluffed. From the look on her face she had apparently found this response to be weird, but she complied anyway. Turning to Harry and Ron who had equal if not more confused looks on their faces, and said,

'I'll be right back guys. Don't worry.'

Draco walked outside and to a bench by the lake. He turned around to see Hermione standing with her arms crossed over her chest.

'I know you didn't drag me out here to talk about potions Draco. What's going on?' she added with a slight smirk.

'You're right. We're not here to talk about Potions.' Draco said as he stood up in front of Hermione and inched closer.

'The what are we here to talk about?' Hermione nearly squeaked since Draco was getting ever so close to her.

'To say 'Thank you'.' he whispered as he gently cupped her chin with his hand. He slowly (or so it seemed) moved her chin upwards and gently pressed his lips against hers. It was a soft and caring kiss filled with emotions Draco had rarely or never felt before. It sent chills down his spine. After a few precious moments he pulled away and opened his eyes to see Hermione with hers still closed apparently savoring the moment. She had gained he composure back and quietly asked.

'Why?'

'Because you saw through the 'tough-and-mean' act and made me realize that I can't fool everyone with it. And you made me see how great it is to be nice, especially when it's to you.' He said while smiling a true, genuine smile. She smiled too and simply said,

'You're welcome.' She turned around and walked back inside still smiling her toothy grin. Unfortunately both of them were too wrapped up in their happiness to hear a soft *click, click, click* or a soft chuckle.

Hermione~

She couldn't believe Draco Malfoy was kissing her. Possibly one of the most sought after guys in school was kissing her. He slowly pulled away and she kept her eyes closed trying to savor every last bit and store it in her memory bank under 'magical moments' (A/N no pun intended!) She slowly gained her composure and opened her eyes.

'Why?'

'Because you saw through the 'tough-and-mean' act and made me realize that I can't fool everyone with it. And you made me see how great it is to be nice, especially when it's to you.' He said all of this with a smile on his face. A real smile, she thought to herself. It was contagious, because she broke out in a smile too.

'You're welcome.' She turned around and headed back to the school completely shocked but happy about it. She walked through the doors of the Great Hall and tried to wipe the smile off her face so that Harry and Ron wouldn't think anything happened. Just as she sat down a barrage of questions hit her.

'Everything ok?'

'Anything happen?'

'He didn't hurt you did he?'

'I'm fine guys. He just needed some help. If he was to do anything I would have hurt him, wand or not.' Hermione answered them trying to fake mild anger. She hoped it was working, because she definitely didn't want to explain anything to those two.

'Alright. We better get going or we'll be late for Potions. Ugh.' Ron said obviously annoyed at the thought of Double Potions. They walked into the dungeon and sat down in their seats. For once she was happy she still sat next to Draco. She quickly flashed him a smile which he returned. After Snape had given them their instructions everyone set to work. As Draco and Hermione worked they tried to avoid looking into each others eyes because the didn't know what could happen. The class flew by surprisingly quickly, and everyone headed upstairs for lunch. Hermione had told Harry and Ron that she was going to be late because she had spilled her snake livers. Ugh, she inwardly groaned, so nasty! Just as she was about to drop a large handful, two hands came from behind and helped.

'Need some help?' He whispered in her ear. She just about dropped the livers again.

'That would be nice.' she squeaked. After all the livers were put into their container and their hands were washed, Hermione grabbed her stuff to leave. Draco reached for her arm and spun her around and right into a breathtaking kiss. For some reason something in her cracked and Hermione's thoughts raced. What if he's tricking me? What is it's a joke? She pulled back from the kiss quickly and grabbed for some excuse, any excuse.

'Ummmm....I have to go catch up with Harry and Ron. I'll....I'll see you later.' She stuttered out and turned around heading for the door. She ran out of the class leaving a bewildered Draco behind. She went into the Great hall and quickly sat down next to Harry and Ron. She started piling food onto her plate, ignoring the fact that anything happened.

'Are you okay Hermione? You've been acting weird lately. Well......weirder then normal.' Ron asked with a slight laugh.

'Oh yeah. I'm fine. Just a little stressed.' At that second Hermione noticed Draco trudge into the Great Hall. He had a sad and pissed off look on his face. He took his normal seat but he didn't start eating. Hermione felt a tinge of guilt but ignored it.

Draco~
He was kissing her and she was kissing back. He thought the moment wa perfect, until she pulled away.

'Ummmm....I have to go catch up with Harry and Ron. I'll....I'll see you later.' she stammered. Then she turned and darted out the door. He was dumbfounded.

'But....I...' he stuttered. He ran a hand through his white blonde locks and turned to leave. What the bloody hell was that? he inwardly screamed. He grabbed his book bag and trudged out of the classroom. He slowly made his way up to the Great Hall and took his usual seat. For some reason he wasn't hungry so he just sat there sulking. Okay, he wasn't sulking, he was heartbroken. He wouldn't let it show though. Lucius had taught him to hide his feelings because they would make him weak. He looked at the Gryffindor table and saw Hermione laughing at something. Just then Pansy came by and occupied the empty seat to his right. She started getting cuddly and Draco started getting pissed.

'Pansy if you know what's good for you, you'll stop that NOW!' He yelled the last bit through gritted teeth.

'Oh what's wrong Drakie?' she said with a sickening sweet voice.

'Sod off. I don't want to see you now.' he growled.

'Uh-oh! Poor Drakie! Miss your little Mudblood girlfriend?' she whispered maniacally in his ear. He took deep breaths trying not to pull out his wand and hex her right then and there.

'I wonder how your father would feel about this?' Again with the sickening sweetness as she traced her finger down his cheek. She had gone over the line. He jumped up, pulled put his wand and yelled the first thing that came to mind.

'EXPELLIARMUS!' Pansy went flying a good distance across the room and landed in a heap on the floor. He shoved his wand in his pocket and stormed out of the Great Hall. He was walking. Where to eluded him. Ending up in the Quidditch stands, he sat staring up at the sky. After sitting for a few minutes he heard footsteps behind him. He was trying to ignore them when he realized who it was. Hermione. She gently sat down next to him. he turned away not wanting to look at her. She hesitantly placed a hand on his shoulder.

'Draco?' He shrugged her hand off.

'Please talk to me Draco. What was that outburst for?' she asked in a pleading voice.

'Because Pansy was being a bitch, and why do you care Granger?' he snarled while still facing away from her.

'Granger?' she blurted out. 'What's with the sudden change in attitude?' He finally turned to face her.

'Why don't you ask yourself the same question?' He nearly yelled. There was sadness and anger in his voice. As much as draco tried to hide it, Hermione still noticed.

'Is it about what happened in the dungeons? I can explain that Draco.' she quickly interjected.

'Please do.' he gruffly said. He sat back down and waited for her story.

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Okay there ya go peoples! You can now review like good little minions! *snicker* j/k! u don't have to but it would be nice!! okay I'm off to go visit lovely Wisconsin and I'll post when I get back!