Part 9: closer
Both sat there unsure of what to do
When...
There was a tapping at the window, Hedwig was tapping at the window and had now perched herself on the little balcony that Hermione and Draco had just noticed, outside the window.
Hermione went to the window and let Hedwig in she perched herself on a desk, on further inspection you could see she was carrying a letter to Hermione.
It read...
Hey Mione,
Me and Ron have gone to Hogsmede for the weekend. Sirus is meeting us there. See you when we get back.
Bye.
Luv Ron 'n Harry
...
Hermione stroked Hedwig and promised not to cry in front of Draco.
She stood there for a moment thinking, Why didn't they ask me to go with them? I haven't seen Sirus in a long time, and anything would be better then staying here with MALFOY of all people. They didn't even say good luck. GOD how short did that letter want to have been, like they wanted to get it over and done with, a courtesy call, It's just what ive feared. We're drifting apart, its not like it used to be. And I don't think it ever will be again.
Draco looked at Hermione; she was just standing there. He was about to get up when she turned around and walked back over to the couch.
She sat down and looked at Draco.
He looked back at her; she looked as if she was about to cry.
"What was the letter?" he asked
"It was nothing" was her reply
"Mmmhmmm" Draco looked skeptical.
Hermione looked out the window.
"Do you ever feel like the whole world, and everything you know is slipping away from you? Like you can only sit back and watch your life helpless and unable to do anything about it?" Hermione said, still staring out the window.
"Yes"
Hermione turned and looked at Draco, who was trying to avoid her gaze.
She closed her eyes but could still feel Draco's eyes on her, she started to feel all tingly inside, and she moved closer to him.
Draco could feel her warmth radiating through both her robes and his. He was close enough to her that he could feel her breathing.
She let out a straggled breath and leaned closer,
He leaned closer...
TBC
END PART 9