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A/N: '' - Basically means that the character is thinking
"" - Basically means that the character is speaking
This is not a continuation to "Models".
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Title: Summer Camp

Chapter15: A Couple?

Draco couldn't sleep. 'Just my luck! First she gets mad at me, then she gets paired with Potter and then I get stuck with Patil! I don't know who's worse Pansy or her!" He wanted to leave everything behind. He wanted to leave the island as soon as possible.

He got up and took his wand as he carefully sneak out of the cabin. He wanted badly to go to the forest but he wouldn't dare. 'This mess all started with that stupid urge anyway!'

He started to head towards the beach, as that's where he kissed Hermione for real, meaning without the help of the fairies. He sat down under the same tree that they shared last night as his thoughts drifted far away.

Last night, he held her close. He could still feel her lips on his. He could feel the passion that they've exchanged. He could hear the soft moans that came from her. He could remember the little play they did with their tongues. He could still smell her fragrance. Whenever he closed his eyes he could see her staring at him. He could still see her expression when he ended the kiss. Confused and hurt.

'Why is it that she got this kind of effect on me?" He sighed, frustrated. 'What's she got that's so special?'

Draco had a feeling that the fairies aren't the ones responsible for this anymore. 'Why did she go back to the forest? Does she hate me that much to risk everything?'

He felt his back getting tired and decided to lie down. He used a small rock for his pillow. He stared upwards and counted the shooting stars as they passed by. He didn't realize that he fell asleep.

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There was the blonde woman looking lovingly at a little baby boy. She was watching the boy as he slept when a man came barging inside the nursery. He looked worried and scared. The guy said something to the woman. Draco couldn't hear what they were saying but it was evident that the woman panicked at his words. She grabbed the baby and a black cloak. The man pulled something in the wall, which opened a secret passage. The man also grabbed a black cloak. He let the woman through the passage first. The man looked for the last time at the room careful to check if there was anything that could point to their escape route. A flash of light came after the scene.

The woman that held the baby was caught by hooded men. They were pushing her into a dark corridor. The woman looked terrified at what was happening. She was begging the hooded men about something but once again Draco couldn't make out what she was saying. The man was also caught and was being pushed down as well. He wanted to protect the woman and the child but they wouldn't let him. A few minutes later a man appeared standing at the end of the corridor. Then a flash of light hit the couple, which made them jerk with pain. The woman still didn't let go of the baby but she was in no condition to protect it from the hooded people, much less to tighten her grip.

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Draco woke up with a cold sweat. He tried to focus his eyes to look at where he was when he heard a voice. He searched for his wand inside his robe and started to sit up.

"Draco?"

Draco looked to his side; he heard the voice beside him.

"Draco?" She repeated. "Are you alright?"

Draco couldn't believe who he saw. He rubbed his eyes just to make sure he wasn't dreaming. He wanted to be sure that Hermione was really near him.

"Draco?" Hermione seemed worried when he didn't acknowledged her.

"What are you doing here?"

"I should ask you that same question, don't you think?" She raised an eyebrow.

"I couldn't sleep." It was true. He couldn't sleep because of her. He was confused about what he feels. He thought that the kiss they shared earlier in front of everyone was the answer he was looking for. (Remember the ending of chapter 13.) But it was not; she was just controlled. She wouldn't have kissed him if it weren't for the fairies. 'What the bloody hell are you thinking! After all the things you've done to her, of course she'd hate you.'

"I couldn't sleep either."

Hermione and Draco were silent for a few minutes not knowing what to say. Hermione heard what she did to him earlier and was embarrassed for the way she acted. She wanted to apologize but she couldn't her pride wouldn't let her.

Draco didn't like the awkward silence that passed between them, "May I ask why did you went back into the forest?"

Hermione blushed a little, not knowing what she would reply. "I really don't know. The next thing I knew I was already in the lake. My feet seemed to have found it on their own."

"I see. You and Potter will be partners now right?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get you in hot water."

"Don't worry, we only have a few more days before we come back to Hogwarts."

"More like weeks to me."

"Is it me or do you really want to leave this island? I thought that now that you're paired with Potter you'd be having more fun." He teased.

"Sure, Harry's not bad but."

"What is it in this island that makes you want to leave? I mean you and Potter look kinda good together."

Hermione eyed him dangerously.

"Ah! I see now, you don't like to be paired with Potter, is that it?"

"Yes that's it!" She closed her eyes trying to calm herself.

Draco was shocked at her outburst. "What? You don't like Potter?"

"It's not that." She sighed before continuing, "I just. it doesn't feel right."

Draco felt like his heart was doing flips inside. He tried to mask his feelings again with a smirk, "I thought you Gryffindors stick up for each other?"

"I thought you'd be glad to hear what I just said?" Hermione was irritated at his reaction.

That left him speechless. Sure he wanted to hear her say that, preferably out loud to Potter's face. He just didn't want to get optimistic and then get his heart broken. He didn't want to assume anything from Hermione. For all he knew, she could be under the fairies spell again.

"You don't know how hard this is for me." Hermione looked down to hide another blush.

Draco watched her intently, waiting for her to continue.

"I didn't want to be paired with Harry not because I hate him or something. It's just that I'm already satisfied with my current partner."

Draco's eyes widened at her insinuation. "Do you mean it?"

"I don't know. I don't know whether what I'm feeling right now is real or not."

"And what are you feeling?" Draco leaned towards her, eager to hear every word that she's going to say.

"You're not going to make this easy, are you?" She asked hopefully.

"If I remember correctly, I've already undergone with that kind of torture." When he received an icy glare he added, "I just want to be sure."

"I like you goddamit!" She blurted out.

"Are you sure?" He stared into her eyes.

She couldn't handle the intensity of his gaze and just closed her eyes and nodded. But then her other self added, "Technically, not really, because of the fairies and all."

Draco nodded and let a smile form his lips. He couldn't remember anything that can come close to what he was feeling now.

"The only way to find out is if we come back to Hogwarts and that's still a long way."

"Why don't we just take this slow? It'll all clear up anyway."

She nodded but she couldn't help but tease him, "I was afraid that you'd gloat." She saw him smile again. She was having a hard time with those smiles. Whenever he flashes one, her mind goes blank in admiration. "I guess you've really changed."

"You too. Back then I wouldn't have believed anyone who'd say that you'd like me."

"I agree." Her tone changed to a more serious one. "Draco, what'll happen when we get back to Hogwarts?"

"I told you, we'll take it from there when we get back. For now, let's just enjoy the rest of the summer."

"Enjoy? How? If you've forgotten, we always have Quidditch match meaning Harry will put me in the team and."

"Whoa! Hold it, you're such a worrywart. Hasn't anyone told you to relax a little bit?"

"Careful, you're starting to sound like Harry." She teased. It felt good to talk to him like this.

Draco however didn't like it. "Potter? I don't think so." He arched an eyebrow.

She gave him a smile, amused at his expression. "Seriously, what'll we do know? I mean Harry and Ron are my friends, best friends." She looked at him hopefully.

"Fine, I'll be civil, as long as they are."

Hermione nodded.

"Look, I promised to be civil, not to be friends with them, so don't even try."

"Fine with me. Same goes with me then, I suppose?" Hermione had to ask about his friends in Slytherin.

"Don't worry, I don't mind."

Hermione felt a breeze passed by which made shiver.

"You're cold." Draco didn't wait for her answer. He pulled her close and put his arms around her. He searched her face to ask her something, "Why did you come here?"

"I told I couldn't sleep."

Draco knew she was lying. He knew she was hiding something from him but he let it go.

"Wait up, I told you I like you, I didn't here any reply."

Draco smiled at her attempt to change the subject. He gazed at her eyes. He could feel her heart starting to beat faster. "Hermione Granger, I like you."

She met his gaze and smiled at his words. She liked hearing it from him but she had to make sure that the subject about the reason she was up would be forgotten. "That wasn't romantic. You have to practice that some more." She teased.

"I would rather practice this." He closed what little distance that was between them and kissed her softly on the lips.

"You got a point." She smiled enticingly at him as she kissed him back. She didn't want to tell him that the reason she was out was because she was craving his touch. Then again he was going to find that out soon enough.

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The next day, Draco and Hermione went to the pitch together, hand in hand. It didn't bother them that people were gawking. No one seemed to believe what was happening. It was as if the scene yesterday was already forgotten. Hermione saw Harry and Ron with Lavender and the rest of the Gryffindor people. She looked at Draco, waiting for an approval before she tugged him towards her best friends.

When they reached them, both Harry and Ron's mouth was left open. Hermione was nervous; she didn't know how they would react. Well, she had a pretty good idea about Ron's behavior. He is a very over acting fellow.

"Bloody hell!" Ron exclaimed. "What are you doing with him?"

"Good day too Ron, guys." She gave a warm smile.

"Are you alright Hermione?" Ron asked. It looked like Harry was still in shock. He couldn't even close his mouth.

"I'm perfectly fine."

"I doubt it. You're holding hands with Malfoy, I don't think you're alright!"

"Oh please Ron, just for once, would you please shut up?" Hermione rolled her eyes.

"What's the deal with him anyway?" Ron asked Hermione but he glared at Draco.

Draco was looking all smug because she was arguing with her friends all because of him and it felt good.

Hermione sighed and turned to Harry, it seemed to her that he was more reasonable. She looked at Harry with pleading eyes.

Harry now was able to close his mouth. When he saw her pleading to him to interfere he couldn't take it anymore. She pulled her aside by the arm.

"Harry what do you think you're doing?"

Draco glared at Harry. He knew that he has a thing for her and he became possessive. He started to walk to her but Ron and surprisingly Lavender wouldn't let him. He was left to just watch what Harry was doing to her.

"Why'd you pull me here Harry?" Hermione shot him an angry look.

"What's going on with you two?" Harry chose his words carefully.

"What do you mean, what's going on?"

"Are you two. you know?"

"Is there a problem?"

"No, well. Yes there is!"

"I don't understand, I expected this from Ron but not you. You seemed to understand before."

"Well yeah, because before you two were only going for friendship and because of the fairies but now."

Hermione stopped a giggle. "You almost sound like a jealous boyfriend. I promise nothing will change between us."

'That's what I was afraid of.' He avoided her eyes.

"Harry, you and Ron mean a lot to me. I would never jeopardize our relationship."

"What if he makes you?"

"Who do you think I would choose?"

"I don't know."

"Ouch! Of course you and Ron. How could I choose someone who I've just gotten to know now from my best friends?"

Harry just nodded. He couldn't take the pain that he was feeling. 'What would've happened if I followed Ron's advice before?'

"So Harry, will you help me out?"

Harry sighed, "Anything for you."

"Thank you!" She hugged him tightly in a friendly way.

Draco on the other hand didn't know the difference. He was starting to heat up. He didn't want to see Hermione in the arms of one of her admirers. "Hermione?" He called to get her attention.

"Shut it Malfoy. Can't you see she's talking with Harry?" Ron said irritably.

Harry and Hermione broke the embrace, as they can smell trouble. "You be careful with him ok? If he hurts you tell me ok?" Harry whispered to her ear. Hermione just nodded as she was guided back to Ron and the others. "It's alright Ron, we're done here."

Ron can't believe what was happening. He had a hard time getting through his feelings between her and Harry. Now that she was with Draco, it was another ball game. He felt betrayed. And the fact that Harry didn't seem to care was too much. Draco was the enemy and his best friend now dates him.

Hermione gave a kiss to Harry and Ron's cheek as a sign of peace offering. She also whispered something to Ron. He didn't know if it was a threat. "Be nice."

Draco was now fuming with anger. First it was about the hug with Harry now, she gave them kisses. 'Don't they know how hard it was for me to be able to get a kiss from her?'

"Draco, shall we go now?" Hermione took his hand as she started to move to the pitch. She added in a whisper, "You did great."

"Wait!" Ron shouted.

"What is it now?" She was becoming irritated.

"Harry here is your partner now, don't you remember?"

Both Parvati and Draco groaned at the remark.

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A/N: Thanks to Lady Scarlett1 - don't worry it's just a minor
problem that can be easily remedied.

Thanks to Silbara & Crafter of Fate - thanks for the reviews,
I've decided to continue it, let's say petition?

Thanks to all the other loyal reviewers like Akili, ToOtHpIck,
Lizzie Malfoy (Darker-than-Ebony) LynXkittY, DracosBabe1989 - miss
your reviews, Shadowwolf2371 and the others.

Actually this was just an accidental story that I thought of as I
commuted home. It was so damn hot, I associated heat with summer then
I recalled romantic movies about guys being forced to join summer camp
and ends up finding romance. I actually have no idea what happens on
camps since here in this country we only have summer classes like
piano or swimming lessons. They're not really camp thingy. We get to
go back home when darkness came then come back the next day. I'm
surprised that there are people who like it. Thanks too for those who
reviewed, I appreciate it. I love reading reviews, it inspires me to
think of better plots and challenges me to do better. So please
continue R&R!

What to expect:

The fairies become more active. Draco and the others will find
out what's their purpose in controlling Hermione.

For those interested, I will continue this story. Just review
it so that I know whether you are still interested. I actually lose
interest in continuing the story when I don't get any.