Authors Notes: I thought about it loooong and hard and I decided to make him a bit more nicer..and i said A BIT. So anyways, go on and read. Oh yea, I kind of gave up on the whole sneak peak thing. I mean either way you'll just have to wait and see right? But I got this really cool idea that popped up in my head I'm going along with it. As always I'm a few chapters ahead of you guys. But enough of my talking go and enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 15: Admitting Some Truth

She took a good look at herself in the mirror that night in the bathroom. Sure, Hermione wasn't much to look at but why was it every time Draco said something so horrible to her, it would make her hurt. She wrapped the towel around herself and began to brush her hair. Hermione didn't wear makeup, didn't wear revealing clothes and most important she wasn't 'fun'. So why would Draco kiss her and then call her awful things? Couldn't he leave things the way they were? Her being the prude know it all and him being the insufferable monster.

"It doesn't make sense." Hermione said to herself. After she was through combing her hair, she began to slip on her robe. That's when the door opened and Draco walked in. "Get out!" Hermione yelled.

"Calm down mudblood, I didn't know anyone was in here." Draco replied. And it was more then evident that he didn't know, he had only a pair of boxers and his towel draping over his right shoulder.

"Then leave." Hermione said thankful that she had on her robe and he couldn't see anything.

"It's my time to use the bathroom, so you leave." Draco said calmly checking her over.

"Ignorant, egotistical, good for nothing, insufferable, stupid git." Hermione mumbled under her breath but loud enough for him to hear as she picked her things up.

"I heard that." Draco said angrily.

"Your point being?" Hermione asked dryly.

"I won't even answer that. You're just lucky I'm not in the mood for a verbal fight."

"But you always got time to fuck around with girls."

"Is this what it's about?"

"I don't know what you're talking about." She said innocently.

"So you're just pissed off because I can fuck around with any girl?" Draco asked then he leaned in close to her ear. "Like the way I did with you?" Hermione turned to face him head on barely any space between them.

"You know, just cause one girl messed with your head doesn't mean you can just go doing that to others. Have you ever thought that maybe you will screw any possible chance of finding the one person in this world who'd actually care about you?" Hermione said angrily and knowing that she revealed too much, she stormed out of the bathroom. She was glad that Ron was at Quidditch practicing and Pansy was probably out doing something giving Hermione a clean get-a-way to her room.

Hermione spent the rest of the time in her room doing homework and planning lessons for her tutoring sessions until a owl tapped on her window. Hermione walked over and let the owl in through the window. It passed her a parchment and quickly left. Hermione quickly opened the small letter and read what was written inside.

Hey Hermione,

I'm really bored tonight, wondered if you want to join me in the Astronomy Tower for a late chat. If yes, meet me there at midnight.

Blaise

Hermione gave a sigh and looked at her alarm clock which said it was eleven, she had exactly an hour before she would meet him. And yes, she decided she wanted to meet him. She even thought about weather she wanted a relationship with him. It's been burning in her mind for awhile, it's like a miracle. Blaise was cute, sweet, nice and down to earth. Who could not want that in a guy? Especially when he was the second most wanted man in Hogwarts. First unfortunately being Draco.

But the only thing she feared was weather he was interested in a relationship with her. They were great friends but it seemed he was inching for something more. And so was she. Had she become desperate? She would have never really thought about boys that much before the kiss. The one that made her yearn for something that wasn't there in her oh so perfect life. But it was Draco who had triggered that something and what was scaring her was weather Blaise can do the same or not.

Hermione looked through her clothes and picked out the most revealing garments she had. Which was not exactly that revealing at all. It was a simple white tank top and dark denim short jeans she had bought during her summer. She hardly wore it but it still fitted firmly around her body. Hermione then glanced at her hair in the reflection and decided to tie it in a messy bun. She took out a small box, a make-up kit, Ginny had begged her to buy and decided to put on eye liner, mascara and lipstick. It took her forever to get it right but once it was complete it looked natural on her face and was glad she didn't over do it.

After she glanced at her self in the reflection and was satisfied, she ran down the stair case. Ron had just entered the common room while Draco was lying around on the couch. Both of them looked at her, jaws on the floor. Ron at first looked tongue tied while Draco shut his mouth and gave her a look over.

"W-where you going Herms?" Ron asked finally gluing his eyes back on. Hermione gave him a genuine smile, partly for the affect she had on him and partly because she knew Blaise would probably look at her in the same way. Which is what she wanted, wasn't it?

"I'm going out. Don't wait up for me tonight." Hermione replied. That's when Draco stood up and strolled over to them eyes locked on her.

"Weasel, I suggest you keep your girl on a leash. God knows what she'll end up doing dressed like that." Draco sneered.

"Go shag off, no one gives a damn what you suggest." Ron said angrily then looked over at Hermione worriedly. "Who exactly are you meeting?"

"Don't worry. I can take care of myself."

"Are you sure?" Ron asked a bit concerned. He couldn't take his eyes off of how she looked.

"I'm sure, Ron. Am I not a witch?" Hermione stated then she leaned in giving him a peak on the cheek. "Thanks for your concern though. Good night." Hermione could see that Draco was trying hard not to say anything. He looked so venomous that she was afraid to leave him alone with Ron.

Hermione dashed out of the Prefect House and made her way over to the Astronomy tower. She was a few minutes early, but that didn't matter to her. The view was beautiful and one can say magical, if they hadn't experienced magic already.

"I see you made it." Blaise said causing her to turn around. He had his Slytherin robes on but that didn't matter to her. As long as he liked what he saw. Which seemed to work because he checked her out. "Nice new look."

"Thanks." She said blushing. He walked over and stood next to her watching the dark sky with a few stars poking out.

"Lovely night." Blaise stated.

"Sure is."

"To bad not a lot of people realize it."

"What do you mean?"

"They're all cooped up in their dorms. Doing god knows what."

"Oh." Hermione said understandingly.

"You seem quiet tonight. What's up?"

"Nothing, same old."

"And what's up with the new dress code?" Blaise asked staring at her skirt.

"Thought I'd try a change."

"Didn't I tell you, you don't need a change. You look great the way you are."

"Call it an experiment."

"And was this 'experiment' successful?" He asked. Hermione looked over at him and gave a shrug, what was she suppose to tell him? That already she was getting guy's eyes popping out and their jaws lying on the floor? But Blaise didn't seem to be affected completely. Sure he complimented her but he didn't do anything. If it was Draco, he would be kissing her like crazy. Why was she thinking about him now? Draco for all she was concerned was a guy who liked to mess with girls. She should be head over heals for Blaise, not Draco. Did she just admit she was head over heals for Draco? No that was just a mistake.

"So, do you usually come here?" Hermione asked trying to get those thoughts out of her head.

"All the time. No one else does. Those who do, come before midnight."

"I hardly come here. Too busy."

"Yeah, I can tell. Unlike me I got nothing better to do."

"Yes you do. You got Quidditch, Tutoring, Homework and stuff."

"Stuff?"

"What guys do."

"What do guys do?"

"You tell me." Hermione said seductively. Blaise gave her a smirk and leaned in to kiss her. Once her lips came in contact with his, she felt a bit more happy. He liked her, more then a friend and maybe she'd have that relationship she was yearning for. And his kiss was okay, nothing like Draco's. Why was she thinking about him, again? In attempt to forget him, she deepened the kiss slipping her tongue in. Blaise did the same but Hermione still felt strange. It wasn't the same. Why wasn't it the same or better? Blaise must have noticed her edginess and stepped back.

"Sorry, that was out of line."

"No, it was okay." Hermione replied giving him a grin. Blaise leaned back in giving her a simple quick kiss.

"You should go back, your a Prefect. Don't want to get in trouble." Blaise said quickly. Hermione nodded and gave him a hug before she went back to her Prefect House. Draco was outside the portrait hole by the time she reached there.

"You could have gotten in trouble and your late." Draco started. Hermione looked at him like he lost his mind, why did he sound like Ron?

"What's your point?"

"My point is you could have gotten hurt!"

"Why the hell do you care?" Hermione asked trying to pass by him but wouldn't move.

"Who were you with?" He asked ignoring what she had just said.

"None of your business, Malfoy."

"It is my business if it's Blaise!"

"So what if it is?"

"Didn't I tell you to not mess with him!"

"It should be him warning me not to mess with you. Not the other way around. Cause you're the only one who fucks with my head." Hermione yelled angrily.

"What is going on here?" Cho Chang, the Head Girl said walking over to them. Hermione glared at Draco, because this was his fault. She wanted to go inside but he insisted on interrogating her like some detective.

"Sorry Cho, we were just heading inside right now." Hermione replied. Cho gave her a skeptical look before nodding her head.

"Don't let me catch you two out of your Houses. Now get back in." Cho said gesturing them to get inside. Hermione looked over at the portrait of the sleeping knight.

"Brave-hearts." She said and quickly they were inside. Hermione was about to walk up to her room but Draco wouldn't have it.

"Granger, we're not finished talking."

"I am."

"No! I need to know something."

"What?" Hermione asked quizzically.

"Did he tell you anything about me?"

"No, we have better things to discuss."

"I'm serious here. Did he say anything at all?"

"No! He didn't for the last time."

"Then why did you meet him tonight?"

"That is not your business."

"The hell it is!"

"Why do you care so damn much?"

"Because.." Draco answered. She was having deja vu. Hadn't they had a similar argument to this which lead to a kiss, her first kiss? "...I care." He finished.

"Why?"

"That's not important."

"Yes it is! If you keep interrogating me then I need to know why you care all of the sudden."

"I just wanted to make sure nothing happened."

"Are you afraid of my well being?"

"If you want to put it that way, then yes." Draco said with a smirk. Hermione felt her stomach turn, and her knees weaken. Draco Malfoy had just admitted he cared about her. That's all she wanted to hear from him but were his reasons because of jealousy or true concern?

"It's time I head to bed." Hermione said quickly trying to leave.

"Where's my good night kiss?"

"Not this again! You're not going to fuck with me anymore, so find yourself another doll to play with."

"But I want a kiss!" Draco fake whined stomping on his feet. Hermione would have laughed if it was a different situation but this was getting ridiculous. Hermione walked over to him and leaned into his ear.

"Never thought a mudblood could be this addictive, right?" Hermione whispered. "But you can go fuck yourself because this game is officially over." Hermione licked his ear lobe the same way he had and then she ran off leaving him there.

Authors Notes: So finally she admits to herself she likes him and he admits to her that he cares. Hmm...I know what you're thinking, where's the sex? Lol. But not all R rated stories go into sex quickly. Or do they?