A/n: Alright we're almost there! We're getting so close that the last few chapters will be full of songs! Woo!!
Chapter 29: Two hearts that beat as one
Hermione was the only one who helped Draco move back to his Manor, that next day. He still had a cast on but other than that he felt good as new.
Darla, for one, was really happy to see him. She practically hugged Draco's leg.
Hermione led Draco to his room and Darla came in with tea and some snacks. Hermione stayed for a while to talk to Draco about things... To both of their surprises, none of them talked about "the Christmas party". Both told each other how empty they were during Christmas...how empty they felt after Christmas... felt lonesome. Even though there were still people and friends around, there was always something missing...
But they were happy it's worked out now... they were together again...
Both realised, it's possible that two people with different tastes, two people at odds... two people who are unlikely... that one, can change another's heart, melt it... realised how, they're just as similar.
Realised how... enemies can turn into the opposite.
Once you've fallen for someone, you'll realise that you shouldn't give up. You can never give up love... Although none knew what this was... was it really love? Or just... something else?
True, Draco was had a disturbed childhood. Hid all his feelings and replaced them with anger... whilst Hermione was living as an innocent child with a tender heart, free of anger... free from vengeance.
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Draco and Hermione spent another day in Diagon Alley. They went shopping for things and just talked. They enjoyed each others company...
Harry, Ron and Ginny were somehow.... proud. They always gave him and her that warm smile. Anything to keep their friend happy... nothing can stop it. Nothing can obstruct their feelings for each other. Draco wasn't going to let her go this time... it was his turn now. To protect her... cherish her...
Nothing now...
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The two spent another afternoon at the nearby park. They didn't care what to do... they had each other now and that's what was important.
They were walking on a path, with Hermione stressfully talked to him about work. She told him about the vacation plan her mother had planned for her.
Draco thought Hermione deserved it...
In the middle of her tense speech, she stopped at the touch of Draco's hand. It sent chills down her spine, as he looked at her, grinning... grinning like there was nothing the matter with the world. Grinning because Hermione was his world. It gave her butterflies as out of the blue Draco's left hand swooped down and met with hers. Hermione fell silent.
They locked hands as they walked along the path, like there was no ending. Their entwined fingers clutched tight, her thumbs playing with his.
They were surprised at how things turned out to be. With a few glitches here and there... but they're glad it was over. They wanted to be together... enjoyed how they held each other's arms. But everything seemed so complete now... why does it feel like something else was missing?
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The two grew tired and finally sat down below a large tree. It was a few moments until Hermione's smile grew wider, "I have something for you."
Draco lifted a brow as Hermione picked up a small package from her bag. It was wrapped in a scarlet wrapping paper, and it didn't look like any other package. It was circular.
Draco opened up the package and found a glass crystal ball. "Go ahead. Shake it!"
Malfoy put the in glass crystal near his ears and shook it slowly. Suddenly, two silhouettes appeared in the center. He soon realised it was a hologram of them, waving and smiling.
"How did you-?" he asked in amazement.
"I just made a copy of the other photograph you gave me. I charmed it and transformed it into a hologram. It wouldn't work unless there was glass around it, so I conjured one of those." Hermione explained proudly.
"Impressive!" he stared at it for a few seconds, "I like it!"
Hermione flushed and leaned against Malfoy's shoulder. "Happy belated Christmas!"
He smirked and pushed her away from his shoulder and said, "See, I have something for you too."
Hermione raised a brow, "You've given me enough. I sugg-"
"No. I want to you to have it..." he searched his pocket for something and finally held out a bright box, placing it on her palms.
"Oh Malfoy, it's a box! I love it!" a simper appeared on her face.
Draco frowned, "Aww...you killed it!" he lied against his stomach on the grass, facing Hermione and opened the box for her. Hermione let out a loud gasp.
"I..." she stared inside the tiny box, "I...don't know what to say... it's so... beautiful..."
Draco wore a triumphant grin, then he grabbed something from below his neck, under his shirt, then showed her its duplicate.
"You made a double?" she asked, "Impressive!"
Breathe in for luck,
breathe in so deep,
this air is blessed,
you share with me
Draco beamed, as he crawled behind her, taking the necklace and putting it on for her. Hermione faced him and he grinned wider. "It's beautiful..."
This night is wild,
so calm and dull,
these hearts they race,
from self control.
The look of his sparkling grey eyes made Hermione smile. He placed his hand on the matching silver necklace, "...on a beautiful lady..." Hermione held his and they stared. Hermione stirred...
Your legs are smooth,
as they graze mine,
we're doing fine,
we're doing nothing at all.
They stared deeply at each other's eyes for a long while until Draco finally placed his hands on her cheeks and leaned...
My hopes are so high,
that your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me,
so I die happy.
Just their luck. Rain smashed against the ground... causing their second interruption.
Damn it, Draco thought as the two ran for a shelter. It wasn't safe to be under a tree during rain or thunder.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
to break or bury,
or wear as jewelery,
which ever you prefer.
They spent a few minutes under a store's roof. The pub was crowded with people, wet and dry.
The words are hushed lets not get busted;
just lay entwined here, undiscovered.
Safe in here, from all the stupid questions.
"hey did you get some?"
Man, that is so dumb.
Hermione and Draco were like two little children, sitting on the floor of the pub's corner, laughing and exchanging looks.
Stay quiet, stay near, stay close they can't hear...
so we can get some.
The pub was warm but Draco offered his sweater to her for her shoulders were wet and cold. Hermione leaned in front of him, with Draco's hands wrapped around her neck from behind.
My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me, so I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
to break or bury, or wear as jewelery,
which ever you prefer.
A few minutes later, the noise stopped and the rain ended. Draco and Hermione walked outside and realised it had already gone dark.
Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember,
I'll always remember the sound of the stereo,
the dim of the soft lights...
The two left the noisy pub and headed back to Diagon Alley.
...the scent of your hair that you twirled in your fingers
and the time on the clock when we realized it's so late
and this walk that we shared together.
"It's getting late... I better get home, I still have to do some work tomorrow." She whispered in his ear as they got to Diagon Alley's entrance.
They entered The Leaky Cauldron and Floo'd back to Hermione's place.
The streets were wet
and the gate was locked so I jumped it,
and let you in...
Draco led Hermione to her porch and gave her a good night kiss on the cheek. Just as he turned to leave, Hermione grabbed his arm.
They stared...
"I... want to thank you," she said softly, "For everything. I really enjoyed today."
Draco did nothing but smile, but he noticed she still hadn't let go of his arm. There was a look in her eyes that Draco didn't know what....
Without notice she pulled him closer to her, wrapping her own arms inside his shirt and around his strong waist...and by her touch, she enervated it. Nobody spoke...
They're eyes were fixed deep at each other...
Without hesitation, she lured her lips and met his...Draco leaned as they closed their eyes...their mouths collided....sharing a first but passionate kiss....
And you stood at the door with your hands on my waist
and you kissed me like you meant it....
He held her curves and pulled her closer... placing his two hands on her cheeks for support.
And I knew that you meant it...
As their hips met, Draco deepened the kiss and Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck...
That you meant it...
that you meant it....
After minutes of this "goodnight kiss", they finally pulled apart gasping for breath. Breathing heavily, they smiled at each other but nobody spoke. They were too busy trying to inhale more air as they tried to calm their exhausted jaws.
They exchanged mischievous looks, "Intriguing..." he said between breaths. Hermione flushed and smiled.
and I knew,
that you meant it....
After a minute of standing there... they held each other tight... as though they'd never let go...
Hermione looked at his calm grey eyes and whispered..."You're wonderful...."
Draco moved his head back a little to take a good luck at her...it felt good being complimented...
"Really? Why is that?"
That you meant it...
"Because I..." she breathed, "Because I love you..."
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A/N: Thanks to everybody who reviewed! This chapter was really really hard to write! Haha...I actually got butterflies.
The song: Hands down by Dashboard confessional