....................................................................................................................................... A/N: Here's the next chapter. In case someone didn't catch this. The thing that Draco whispered to Hermione was the plan of running off together. I'm glad that everybody understands the story I wasn't sure if my writing was confusing or not since this is my first fic. And thanks to all the reviewers for your support. Well enjoy!! R&R!!

Chapter 19- The Last Few Days

Hermione and Draco walked back from Pete's house. They were a little hesitant about whether this would be able to be pulled off. Hermione couldn't believe she was doing this. She wondered a lot of the time what would happen if she had made different choices in life would she be at this moment. They decided not to go in together. So about half way to the driveway Draco stopped and watched Hermione continue to walk towards the house. Draco waited a bit before he started to walk again.

Hermione walked up the few steps and opened the door. No one was insight she walked around the first floor looking for Narcissa or Lucius but neither of them were there. Just as she was about to go upstairs when she saw a parchment resting on the banister.

Just as she unfolded it Draco walked in the door. Hermione turned around and read the letter aloud.

Draco and Hermione.
Narcissa and I have gone out to dinner with Professor Snape and his wife. We shouldn't be too long we had the elves prepare something for you two. Behave yourselves. -Lucius and Narcissa

Hermione and Draco just looked at each other and sat down at opposite ends of the table. Hermione starred out the window while Draco glanced around waiting for his dinner. After approximately 5 minutes dinner appeared. Keeping up the charade Hermione and Draco didn't look at each other once. Hermione would look at the window between bites while Draco just starred at his plate then at his ring on his finger with a green emerald in it. This was given to him when he turned 16 determining his fate to become a death eater.

When dinner was finished Hermione went upstairs to her room, while Draco went over to the living room and picked up a magazine displaying new brooms.

Hermione sat on her bed and reached over to where her book lay. She picked up her abandoned novel and opened to the last page she had read. She could really relate to the book now. She had been reading for hours. Turning page after page. It was now really late and she was nearing the end of her book 2 pages left. She felt it hard to keep her eyes open. She barely got to read the last sentence on the last page of her book before she fell asleep.

Draco had been lying in bed unable to fall asleep. Lucius and Narcissa were home and asleep. It seemed he was the only one left awake. He was quite nervous about what he was about to pull off. Although in front of Hermione he was confident but inside he was scared. He was defying his father of all people too. He lay awake restless through most of the night tossing and turning at his thoughts. .................................................. "Hermione I love you."

The three words finally came. All those times before and never had all three came out.

Hermione smiled a smile that hurt her cheeks. "I love you too"

Hermione kissed him with all the passion inside her he kissed her back. She was so happy right now nothing could ruin this moment for her. She pulled away to stare into the eyes of the one she loved. But as so many times before she couldn't see his face, just a blur of colours. Just as things were begging to form shapes and become defined sunlight tore through the scene.

Hermione rolled over covering her eyes. Another dream. But how she wished she could see the end or even her mystery man. She was glad she finished her book before she fell asleep because she managed to crush many of the pages during her sleep.

She woke up finally it was one of the brightest morning yet and possibly one of her best sleeps. Draco on the other hand was the complete opposite. He woke up with dark circles under his eyes.

Hermione and Draco got dressed and headed down for breakfast. Hermione was almost downstairs a full half-hour before Draco.

"DRACO GET DOWN HERE THIS INSTANT. WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU NEARLY AN HOUR" Lucius boomed.

Draco was half way to the stairs when he heard this. He quickly picked up his pace to meet his father sitting crossed arm in his chair annoyed.

"Took you long enough Draco."

"Sorry father slept in a bit late."

"I'll say" Hermione sneered.

"Can't we just get along for once and enjoy breakfast" Narcissa cut in.

Silence fell over the room and everyone began eating not saying much. Lucius was obviously mad and no one wanted to set him off. Draco couldn't wait to leave this place he wouldn't miss it one bit. He didn't want to leave his mother with him. But she was strong she could handle it. So he hoped anyways.

Hermione had no idea where her life was headed now. She has always had an idea of what would happen to her next. But since this summer nothing was predictable anymore, she almost like it that way everything was exciting.

This was one of the last days Hermione and Draco had of they're "normal" lives. They wouldn't miss it though. Hermione didn't know where she would go since she wouldn't be staying with her mother and Draco could care less for his home life. This was the beginning for them; they had both changed so much Draco not such a cold person and Hermione breaking out of her shell. They were really great for each other. But could the world accept them together. Harry and Ron were furious about the news and were only decent for Hermione's sake. Pete was happy for them or so it seemed. But not everything is, as it seems. Since Hermione's mother dies she hadn't spoken to her father and why hasn't he tried to contact her. Did he even care?

Hermione was so lost her thoughts she didn't even realize that she was the only one left sitting at the table picking at her food. She didn't really mind it so much she was more at ease by herself or when she was with Draco but in the house she couldn't be near him. And that was all she wanted. But these were the last few days she had to avoid him. After this there was no more avoiding each other to please other people. It was all about them.

A/N: Hope you all enjoyed that little taste. Sorry if it's a bit repetitive I'm just trying to get the story to lead up to a few things. Remember it's my first fic! Review!!!!