DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling.

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Hermione awoke the next morning. She tried to pick up her head but it felt so heavy so she lied back down again recalling the events of the previous night. It all seemed so unreal. Robert and Draco…especially Draco. Wasn't he the Slytherin prince who made her life a living hell thought-out her whole time at Hogwarts? The boy who called her mudblood. The boy who's father was no one other than Lucius Malfoy, the death eater. Nothing made sense. Nothing at all. Hermione closed her eyes. She felt weak and was scared. After all, Robert and his gangs were around somewhere. What made no sence also was why Dumbledore had made them come here to New York for a weekend? Did he really want them to just hang around? Dumpledore is a wise man he must have a reason. Why didn't the Ministry object? Nothing made sence to Hermione. There is something wrong. Something is going on and I'm going to figure it out before it's too late. Hermione, deep in thought, was interrupted by a soft knock on her door. "Come in," she replied.

"How are you doing," he asked looking at her with concerned eyes.

"Fine," Hermione said lying.

"About last night…" Hermione said staring into his icy blue eyes.

"I'm glad your okay and I went to security to give a well….a… description of Robert so you will be ok," said Draco looking away.

"Thanks but about what happened after…"

"Well I'm going out ill see you later Gran-Hermione," said Draco and walked out of the room. Hermione heard the door shut. Just when she was about to go back to bed she heard the phone ring and was forced to get out of bed. It was Melinda. She had invited Hermione to go to an art museum with her. The only thing was she was going with her new boyfriend, Joe. The only reason why Hermione actually agreed was because Melina reassured her she would bring a friend. Hermione's thoughts immediately turned back to Draco when she hung up the phone. How can he just act like nothing's happened, she wondered irritably. I kissed him. He kissed me. We kissed each other. And I liked it? Her head was spinning. Also whenever I tried to bring up the subject he changed it! Well, if he thinks I'm just going to sit here and wait for him he is wrong! He has made it clear I'm the last person if he wants to talk to. If he is going to act like a stupid prat, that's his problem!

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Draco walked down the hall and stopped to sit. He needed to think. Well I have fallen for her. I, Draco Malfoy fell for Hermione Granger. I just got to forget about her. Ill spend as much time away from her as possible. Then soon we will be back at Hogwarts. After all I have my reputation to protect and my family name to live up to.

A big smirk came to his face when a bunch of girls crowded around his. Well muggles will do for now.

"Hey," said a girl giggling. She had long blonde hair with highlights with wide blue eyes. She was wearing a spaghetti strap tank top and I short denim mini skirt.

"Hey I'm John," he said looking at the beautiful girl. Yet, although she was stunning Draco didn't think so. It seemed as if after being with Hermione no girl would ever be good enough. Damn Draco get a hold of yourself. You got a bunch of girls here who are crazy about you and your thinking of Hermione?

"Want to accompany us to the museum?" said a dark haired girl smiling.

"Sure," replied Draco shrugging. It's not like I have anything better to do.

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Surprisingly, Hermione was enjoying herself much more than she had expected. Henry was a tall boy with dark brown hair. Melinda had introduced them and when Melinda strolled off with Joe, Hermione did the same with Henry. At first she felt odd. After all, Hermione wasn't the girl who went around with boys everyday. Besides Harry and Ron that is. But, Hermione found it much easier than she expected. Henry was very nice and he knew the museum so he took Hermione to all the best exhibits and even filled in some historical background for her. After walking around for a little over an hour Henry said to her, "Want to get a bit to eat?"

Hermione's stomach grumbled very loudly, so, very embarrassed she answered, "That would be great!"

"Good. I know an amazing place right around the corner that we can walk to and then well meet up with Melinda and Joe."

"Okay," she said hearing her stomach once again.

They were heading towards the door when Hermione suddenly realized something. "Er…Henry can I just stop by at the gift shop and get something for Harry and Ron?"

"Yes…certainly. Is Harry your… boyfriend?" he said looking rather disappointed.

"Harry… oh no! Were just friends!" she said studying his expression.

"Oh," he said trying to make it sound like it was no big deal. But, Hermione saw the relieved expression all over his face.

I should make it fast. It's rude to keep him waiting. But what would they want? Hermione quickly glanced around the small gift shop and finally agreed on two tee shirts.

Hermione stepped up to the cash register. She handed the two tee shirts to the lady behind the counter. "That will be $34.50," she said ringing it up. Hermione looked into her backpack to find she was 10 dollars short. She began to panic. Then Henry place 10 dollars on the counter for her. She glanced up at him and said thanks, collected her bag and headed out towards the restaurant.

"Let me take that for you it looks heavy," said Henry grabbing Hermione's knapsack.

"Thanks," she replied starting to feel a little uncomfortable. Henry grabbed her hand and started to walk down the steps of the museum. Then out of the corner of her eye she spotted Draco standing their staring at her. Her quickly turned back to Henry and continued to walk without turning back in his direction.

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Draco, however, was having a lousy time. The girls seemed to become more and more interested in the dumb paintings and not him. That's when he spotted Hermione at the museum. Hermione with a guy? Who the hell is he? Why the bloody hell is she spending her time with him? Draco peered over. Hermione was now walking out of the museum holding his hand. Draco felt very jealous. How come Hermione is having no problem going on when I can't seem to get her off my mind? Damn Draco this is dumb. It was a bloody kiss. You've kissed many girls before! Besides she is a mud…a…well a Gryffindor. For some reason Draco didn't have the heart to call her a mudblood. Damn Draco! He cursed again. You've got a reputation! This is the way it has to be. You can't come back friends with her. Remember who she is. Remember who your father is. Lucius would never accept her.

"Johnny…come on lets go get a bite to eat. Just me and you. I'm starved. You're buying me lunch!"

It would be best to stay away from Hermione. It will make it easier when I get back to Hogwarts. So I guess this girl can be a good distraction.

"Of course, where did you have in mind?" he said pushing the hair out of her face?"

"Well there is a totally romantic restaurant around the corner. Let's go their John," she said grabbing his hand and practically dragging him out of the door.

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Hermione had ordered Chicken Parm. and Henry had ordered the same. It was a pretty quiet meal and Hermione was beginning to feel uncomfortable. The restaurant was a very romantic one filled with couples of all ages. Their was a mini dance floor and romantic music playing in the background. The lighting was very dim too. The food on the other hand was amazing. Hermione was eating it, enjoying every bite.

"Good isn't it," he said indicating her food.

"Yeah it really is and the music is nice too," she replied.

Then she saw Draco with a blonde haired girl sit at the table besides them.

Well it seems Draco found himself a new Pansy.

Hermione tried to focus on Henry but the entire meal she kept looking over at Draco. Each look he gave her made her entire body tingle.

Merlins Beard Hermione! Forget about him.  Forger about the way his strong arms were around you and how his blue eyes would look deeply into yours. I mean nothing good can come from this. But, if nothing good can come from it how come I just can't forget it? "Excuse me," she said to Henry, "I'm going to go to the bathroom."

Hermione got up and headed to the bathroom. She just needed to get away from everything. Draco and Henry. She looked at herself in the mirror. Just two weeks ago she would never recognize the girl staring back at her. She had changed so much. Hermione smiled. She liked her new look it suited her perfectly. Okay now, go back to Henry and forget about Draco. Hermione stepped out of the bathroom into the little hall and bumped into Draco.

"Well you found yourself a new boyfriend eh?" said Draco staring at her.

"Not exactly but I see you have found a special someone too," she said trying hard not to stare into his eyes.

"Look Draco about that night," she started but Draco continued.

"I told you everything was taken care of. You'll be okay now Hermione don't worry anymore," he said still staring at her.

Hermione bit her lip nervously, "That's not what I was talking about." She couldn't look directly at him. "I meant what happened after you saved me."

Draco shifted uncomfortably from one foot to the other. For the first time in a long time he felt nervous and filled with emotions he couldn't control. They were all bottled up inside him and Hermione was the cause of all of them. He tried to stay focused and found a casual tone in which he replied, "Oh that. It was no big deal."

Hermione needed to talk about it. She couldn't stand it. It just all came out, "No big deal? Draco, we kissed! You and me. A Slytherin and a Gryffindor."

"I know what we did Granger," he said, "but it was just because of the previous events and adrenaline. It wasn't like it actually meant anything."

"How can you say all that? You kissed a Mudblood Draco, and I kissed…well….a son of a Death Eater."

"My father is not the son of a death eater. He is a well respected man."

"You kissed me first though," she said.

"Hey I didn't hear you protesting!" He replied. His anger was now growing.

"But..."

"Look it was a mistake okay? A mistake I am certain will never happen again."

"Well we agree on that one. So we can just…well… forget about it."

"Fine with me," he said.

Hermione was felt frozen. She felt stuck in place. When she looked over at Draco he wasn't moving either.

"I mean this possible…it would never work."

"Exactly, I mean I have my reputation to protect too."

"So that's the way this is going to be!" Hermione said taken back by his last remark. She pushed him out of her way and walk back to her table even though she just wanted to walk straight back to the hotel.

Draco just stood their for a few moment thinking about what Hermione just said. He looked to the floor and said, "No Hermione. This is the way it has to be."

A/N- Yay! I broke 100 review thanks so much! I made this chapter extra long to celebrate! I worked really hard! And I think I improved a lot! Please review and tell me what you think! THANKS SO MUCH!