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a/n: i'm REALLY REALLY REALLY sorry for delaying so long!!! i know there are ppl out there who wants me to update faster, but i'm in a holiday mood =)! here's chapt5, den, hope ya guys like it and do the usual -- review!!

disclaimer: i don't particularly wish that HP belongs to me, but i would love it if someone gives me Draco. (",)


CHAPTER FIVE: ANGER KISSES


Draco's shifting into Granger's path had been on purpose, but he couldn't let her know that. Instead he plastered an annoyed expression on his face.

"Hermione! Can't you watch where you are going?"

Eeks. THAT sounded so fake! Hurriedly he tried to act nonchalant.

Crossing his arms he looked at the Gryffindor girl. She wasn't much shorter than he, actually. Around five feet eight he estimated. Short enough for him to look down at, but tall enough to look good with. Erm, hello, Draco? Looking good with a MUDBLOOD? Are you outta your mind? Well, he guessed he was, but now that the treacherous thought had wormed its way into his brain he couldn't get it out. Admit it, Draco Malfoy. She's pretty.

Carefully he let his glance roam the face of Hermione Granger. Yes, she was pretty all right. Her hair was no longer that bushy anymore; instead it hang sort of straight, framing her face with soft brown wisps. Her body had filled out quite nicely, too, and her eyes were large and expressive. That he could admit, but he hadn't forgotten the fact that she was a Mudblood. Just a pretty one, that's all, but a Mudblood all the same.

Well at least he would be sure to have fun *seducing* her.

Pretending to be annoyed while concerned at the same time he peered into her face. "It's Weasel, isn't it?"

She nodded, not speaking.

Well, well, well, Draco thought maliciously, it's time for me to go a step further.

"Don't cry, come on," he soothed as gently as he could, enveloping her in a hug. To his immense surprise she didn't pull away.

"I'm sorry for bumping into you," she muttered into his shoulder, and Draco chuckled to himself. Granger's so damn trusting, she should be wondering what the hell is she doing in the arms of her arch-enemy.

"It's not your fault," he said. Pulling back a little he glanced at her. "Look at you, spoiling your lovely complexion just because of that guy. You haven't been sleeping much have you?"

She shook her head as sobs started wrecking through her body once again. "I can't help it, I loved him, how could he do this to me --"

"Shh..." he shushed. Pulling her into his arms he stroked the small of her back gently. "Forget about him... he's not worth it."

*

Hermione was upset. Way beyond upset. And shocked, too. Astonished.

If only Draco could really be so nice, she thought wistfully, then sighed. The world would definitely be a better place.

In actual fact she didn't really care who she was with anymore. Since Harry was gone her total number of close friends equal zero -- yes yes she was close to Ginny too but the redheaded Weasley was one year under her and it was rather hard to maintain a tightbound friendship. Ginny had her own friends, too, so basically Hermione was left alone.

Oh to hell with Malfoy, she decided, he brought it onto himself.

She wrapped her arms around him tighter-- as though she was drowning and he was her lifejacket. In a way that analogy rang true... he was the only person who bothered to talk to her nowadays, be it whether he was doing that for his own fun or he was really being sincere. And seriously Hermione really didn't care. She needed someone to pour her troubles to, and since Malfoy so conveniently decides to charm her at this precise moment she might as well *use* him too.

Hearing a shuffling behind her she felt Malfoy tensed.

"What is it?" she whispered.

"Weasel. That girl is nowhere to be seen."

"You sure? They can't bear to be apart unless one of them has to go to the loo or something."

Malfoy shrugged. "I don't see her, wait, he's looking over at us."

Something came over Hermione then, she didn't know what. On impulse she pressed herself closer to Malfoy and started kissing him.

*

Draco was stunned at the Mudblood's boldness, but he couldn't deny that the feeling of her lips on his felt rather good. Of course, he knew why she was doing that; she was using him to make Weasel jealous. Well, why not? he smirked to himself, then returned the kiss.

*

Malfoy's actually responding?? Hermione thought incredulously. She was rather out of breath, but he refused to let go. Curiously his eyes were glinting at her dangerously, she suppressed a sigh and closed her eyes.

Oh my Merlin this actually feels good.

He sure knew how to kiss, alright. Right touch, right places. But Hermione was not really enjoying herself at all. It felt wonderful; the sensations, the feelings evoked. But she wanted to kiss Ron, not Malfoy! This time she sighed out loud, and Malfoy narrowed his eyes dangerously at her. He glanced over her shoulder then back at her, his face showing just a slightest bit of triumph.

"He's looking, oh man, he looks baadddd." He whispered in her ear.

Hermione winced. True, she had started this kiss, to make Ron jealous. But somehow knowing that she had done it didn't make her feel good at all. In reality she felt even worse. Guilty. Horrible.

"Weasel, stop gaping at us," Malfoy shouted over her head.

Hermione inhaled sharply, trying not to tense too much as she waited for his reply.

"Fine, I'm just glad that Mione found such a, erm, good, erm, guy."

Malfoy smirked; held her in his arms for a little longer, then let go.

Hermione tried not to but it was as though her head had a life of its own. Swiveled and craned to see whether Ron had left. Strangely glad that he was, but sorrowful that he hadn't stayed. She knew what she had been expecting, of course, but those were just deceitful lies, after all. Like hell he would come and punch Malfoy for me, she thought bitterly, angrily. Well what the hell I can do what he does, too.

Practically lunging at Malfoy she pressed him against the hallway wall. "Kiss me," she ordered.

*

Unprepared for Granger's *assault* Draco felt himself pushed back against the wall. Kiss her? He looked at her carefully, searching her face for clues, clues that she was just joking. What he found, was, well, her eyes were blazing and her cheeks were flushed. From anger, probably.

"What, scared of touching a Mudblood?" she sneered.

*

Hermione didn't know what came over her. But she wanted to get everything out, damnit!

She was about to lunge at Malfoy again when he caught her arms and pulled her closer to him. She caught her breath sharply, then succumbed as he started exploring her lips with his tongue.

Weird. She could feel her heart beating faster. Stupid hormones, she thought, but seriously who wouldn't be excited at the thought of kissing the Hogwarts resident bad boy?

He was now tracing little circles with his finger on her neck. She shivered slightly, then gasped as he bit slightly on her ear. Damnit, damnit, damnit. This feels even better than when Ron kisses me. Oh no. No Ron. Forbidden topic.

*

Oh my God I can't believe I'm actually enjoying this, Draco thought as he trailed a line of kisses down Granger's cheek. And oh my god I can't believe she's so willing. I mean, I know I'm charming and all that, and I've got great experience with kissing gals, but this is GRANGER, for Merlin's sake!

His hands stroking down her back, he was about to give her a hickey on the throat when she spoke up.

*

Enough of this. Are you crazy, Granger? Kissing Malfoy?

Determinedly she cleared her throat.

"I've got to go for dinner," she said firmly.

Pushed herself away from Malfoy, but couldn't resist looking at him. His normally pale cheeks were flushed, and his white-blond hair was messy.

Looks like I DO have some seducing skills after all, she thought, smirking. Too bad Ron doesn't appreciate it.

*

Draco narrowed his eyes as he watched the Mudblood walk away. Why had he let her go so easily-- well never mind.

There's always a next time.

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[JaE sPeAkInG]

awww shyt this chapter is soooo crap, forgive me. It's only 9 in the morning and my brain cells aren't working properly yet. So yep, review, as usual! teeheehee. here are the review-replies...

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