~*~ Chapter Three ~*~

Darana found Draco in the boys' dormitory, sitting at a table by the window, doing his homework. He looked up when she came in, setting down his quill and walking over to her. "Something wrong, Dar?" He said, looking concerned. She nodded. "I just... I really need someone to talk to. Really bad." Draco nodded, noticing the hurt look in her eyes. He took her hand. "Come on, I know where we can go so we won't be interrupted." Draco led her down into the common room, which was, surprisingly, empty. He walked over to a bookcase and said a strange Latin word that Darana didn't recognize, and the book case opened up, revealing the room that was hidden behind it. Draco led Darana inside, the book case closing behind them. Darana looked around, taking in her surroundings. The room was quite large, about the size of the common room itself. There were a few sofas, and a small table by the far wall. There was a huge, king size bed with elegant silk comforters and pillows. Silk draperies hung around it, and Darana suddenly felt uncomfortable. Why had he taken her here? Her hand was still clasped in his, and he took her to the bed, letting go of her hand and laying across it. He let out a sigh. "I come in here when I wanna be alone." Darana nodded, looking around still. Draco patted the space next to him. "Come here. Let's talk." Darana hesitantly went and laid down beside him, resting her head on his shoulder. He'd been her best friend for so long- why did she feel so uncomfortable? Draco's mind replayed the memory of that first kiss over and over, and he smiled to himself. "So... what's wrong?" He said, curious. She sighed. "Damien and Livvy broke up and Livvy is fuming and taking it out on me. Claims it's all my fault that she's upset." Draco began to gently stroke her arm. "Ignore her. She's just jealous." Darana had become relaxed, and cuddled closer to him. Lust was building up inside of both of them, and soon, before they knew it, they turned to face each other. Darana leaned in, kissing him. He turned over, hovering above her, kissing her more passionately. He gently pushed her up towards the pillows, still kissing her. Darana wrapped her arms around his neck, hardly able to believe she was kissing her closest friend. She remembered he was the first person she'd ever kissed, and how when they were ten they made a promise that one day they'd end up marrying each other. But every thought in her mind faded away as Draco slipped her shirt off over her head, before taking off his own. She ran her hands over his muscular bare chest, reaching for his belt, and taking it off before pulling his pants off, leaving him only in his boxers. She hurried to take her shorts off, dropping them to the floor beside the bed. Draco unhooked her bra clasp, and he took it off, admiring her naked torso. He pulled the covers down, slipping her under the sheets before reaching for the top of her underwear. He stopped himself, looking into her eyes. She looked eagerly back at him, her heart racing. "Is this your first time?" He said softly. She bit her lip, nodding. "I'm warning you. I may not be good, considering I haven't any experience." The memories of their first kiss flooded back to them both, and they smiled. "Everyone must start somewhere." Draco said, before slipping her underwear off and kissing her once more.

**

Clouds threatened rain as the group walked down the worn path to Hogsmeade. Draco and Darana kept exhanging smiles, even as Damien's arm was wrapped around Darana's waist. Summer was hooked on Draco's arm, hardly noticing the way he kept winking at Darana. As they walked into the Three Broomsticks, Draco grabbed Darana's arm, pulling her around the side of the building. He gave her a sweet, gentle kiss, before withdrawing and smiling at her. "I had to do that." He said, before the two burst out laughing, kissing once more. They walked into the Three Broomsticks, taking seats at the table that everyone had already found. "Where'd you two go?" Damien asked, draping an arm around the back of Darana's chair. She shrugged. "I lost my earring.... Draco was helping me find it." Damien nodded, taking a sip of his butterbeer. Pansy raised an eyebrow at Darana and Darana looked away, blushing. Pansy stood up. "Um, I think Dar and I need to use the ladies room, don't we, Dar?" She said through gritted teeth, grabbing Darana's arm and dragging her off to the bathroom. She led her inside, closing the door and turning to face her. "Alright, I wanna know what the hell is going on between you and Draco and I wanna know now." Darana sighed, falling against the wall. She knew she could tell Pansy anything, but this was huge. "Darana Natalie Allen. You will tell me. NOW!" Pansy said, crossing her arms over her chest. Darana let out a soft sigh. "Alright. Where do I start?" "The very beginning." Pansy said, walking over and hopping up onto the counter and sitting upon it, crossing her legs.

"Last night, I really needed someone to talk to. And, since Dame was at practice and you, Summer and Denise were in detention, the only other person I knew I could go to was Dray. So I found him, and he took me to this secret room... and... we were talking... and before I knew it... we were snogging like mad and my shirt was off..."

Pansy's mouth dropped open. "You mean..." Darana nodded, swallowing hard. "But Dar! Weren't you a... a virgin?" Pansy said, hopping off the counter and walking over to her. Darana nodded again, running a hand through her hair, brushing it out of her face. "Draco was the first person I ever kissed, too. I guess it was meant to be." She said dreamily. Pansy slowly shook her head. "What about Damien, Dar?! He's given up so much for you, and you've loved him ever since I can remember. Now you have him, and you go and sleep with your best friend?! Not to mention Dame's COUSIN?!" Darana's eyes filled with tears. "I feel so... wrong... and... unclean...." Pansy's heart sank. "Oh, Dar, sweetie..." She hugged her, stroking her hair. "It's alright... don't feel that way... I know that you and Draco love each other..." Darana sniffled. "Yeah. Yeah, we do." "So don't feel bad, hun. What you did was out of love." Darana stepped back, looking into Pansy's trusting green eyes. She nodded. "Thanks, Pans." Pansy hugged her once more. "Anytime, Dar. Anytime."

**

That night, Darana went up to her dormitory around one A.M., tired and worn out. She found a note sitting on her bed, and she unfolded it, reading the words written in familiar handwriting....

"Dar-

Meet me in the gardens. There's something I want you to see.

Love,

Draco"

Darana folded it back up and put it in her pocket, walking out of the dorm and down the stairs, out of the common room and towards the entry hall. She walked through the huge oak front doors and walked around past the greenhouses and into the garden. She found Draco sitting there, a rose in his hand. He smiled at her and handed it to her, kissing her forehead. "What is it you wanted me to see?" Darana said with a yawn and a smile. "I'm so tired..." He took her hand. "Come on." He led her around the rose bushes and out of the garden, into a patch of open, soft green grass. They both laid down, and he wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "Look." He whispered. She looked up at the dark night sky, and a single bright light flew across it, before disappearing in the distance. "It's a shooting star." She said in awe. "It's a meteor shower. I thought you'd like to see it." Many more of them began to rain down, reflecting in her eyes. She held Draco close, and he kissed her forehead, never wanting the moment to ever end.

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