Summary: Minerva decided to pair up the 6th and 5th years from Slytherin and Gryffindor for a day at a muggle park. And it just so happens that Ginny and Draco are paired up together. For better...or for worse... D/G-SHORT STORY

Author's Note: Almost all of my reviewers for Minty Fresh Friendship wanted another chapter to my one shot. At first I was totally against it. I liked the way it ended and I didn't know if another chapter would ruin the ending. But I kept getting more reviews wanting another chapter so I said why not? Therefore I've decided to make it a SHORT STORY consisting of three chapters and then there will be another story called Different that will be the sequel to this short story. Liked the idea? Hope you enjoy the second chapter of Minty Fresh Friendship! By the way the summary for each chapter will be different than the main summary. I just wanted it that way. E-N-J-O-Y!

Minty Fresh Friendship

Chapter 2: A Day at the Park

Draco was pleased with his little gift. It had worked out just as he had wanted it. But now he couldn't give up. He had to continue winning her heart slowly. He had seen how much she had loved the mints. Maybe now a different fragrance. But which one?

Everyone began to flood the Great Hall and that could only mean one thing...or a few. It was either time to eat or time for an announcement. He noticed that only 5th and 6th year Slytherins and Gryffindors were coming in. That meant Ginny was here somewhere.

Prof. McGonagall stood at the professors table and clapped her hands for silence. "I am pleased to announce that you all will be going to a muggle park today as a field trip out of Hogwarts. But since it is a muggle park I caution you all to be on your best behavior. Meaning: no magic! If any of the muggles see anything strange we will be heading back here immediately. Now I was given the opportunity to pair everyone up: one from Slytherin and one from Gryffindor. Here we go..."

After the pairing Draco found himself sitting next to Ginny on a train ride to a park, both seated in silence and Ginny was staring out the window.

"Are you always so silent on train rides?" Draco asked her.

Ginny turned around and faced him. "When there is no conversation directed towards me, yes. But now there is conversation I see."

"Did you like my present?" He asked.

Ginny smiled. "Yes, I did."

"Does anyone else know about it?"

"I preferred to keep it secret. Wasn't it meant to be?"

"Yes, I believe it was."

"What are we going to do at the park?" Ginny asked, beginning to twirl a lock of red hair.

Draco smirked. Time to charm her with his gentleman like ways. "Whatever the lady pleases."

Ginny chuckled. "The lady would love a boat ride."

"Then the lady shall have one."

"Excellent!" Ginny smiled.

The train stopped and the kids filed out.

"Remember! BEST BEHAVIOR!" Prof. McGonagall yelled after the kids as they ran wildly.

Ginny headed straight to a bench and sat down.

"The lady got tired?" Draco asked.

"Sort of. I didn't sleep well last night."

"Would the lady enjoy it if I carried her to the swan boat?"

Ginny laughed and her eyes lit up. "The lady would adore it but she doesn't think that you could accomplish carrying the fat lady."

"You're not fat! Sure I can do it." Draco put one arm under her legs and the other under her neck then hauled her up easily. "You're as light as a feather!"

Ginny laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck to hold on. Draco chose a swan boat then placed Ginny in it slowly, and hopped in after her

"See, I did it," Draco said.

Ginny smiled.

"Who's going to peddle?" Draco asked.

Ginny shrugged. "Me?"

"Of course not! I will. The lady will rest."

Ginny smiled again and Draco began to peddle. She could tell from the ease of his peddling that he had strong legs. Ginny rested her back and sat quietly.

"Enjoying the ride?" Draco asked.

Ginny nodded.

"You don't talk much do you?"

Ginny shrugged.

Draco reached out into the water and splashed Ginny.

"HEY!"

"Now we're talking!"

"Humph." Ginny crossed her arms crossly and made a sad puppy face.

"Is something the matter with my lady?"

Ginny was surprised. When did she become his lady? "Now I'm all wet and cold."

"Then come here!" Draco pulled her over into his lap and held her close to him. "This way I'll keep you nice and warm.

Ginny giggled and nuzzled closer to him. He smelled so good. A strong, yet serene smell. One that seemed to be lulling her to sleep.

Soon the boat ride was over and Draco and Ginny were getting out of the swan when Draco finally realized that Ginny had fallen asleep during the ride. He didn't know whether to wake her up or not, but he decided to keep her asleep.

"After all," he thought, "the lady needs her sleep."

He carried her over to the nearest bench, then sat down and laid her down, her head resting in his lap.

She looked so peaceful sleeping, like she had no worries whatsoever in life. And her red hair, it was so bright! He ran his hand over her hair. It was so soft.

Slowly, her eyes began to flutter open and she sat up straight quickly.

"What's the matter?" Draco asked.

Ginny looked confused for a moment, then it all came back. The park! The boat ride!

"I'm sorry! I fell asleep on the boat ride, didn't I?"

Draco nodded. "It was quite rude, if I may say so myself! I mean, I'm not that boring, am I?"

Ginny blushed. "N-no, n-not at all! It wasn't you, well actually it was, well not technically all of you well, it was your smell!" She finally blurted out.

"My...smell?"

"Yeah, I mean, it wasn't bad at all! But, it smelled so...erm...good...and calm...and with the whole lake and atmosphere, I sort of-erm...fell asleep."

"Ooo, that's more like it."

Ginny nodded and blushed even more.

"You're getting quite red," Draco noted.

Ginny bit her lip and looked down, embarrassed.

"You know, you look very cute when you're embarrassed," Draco said.

Ginny smiled. "Thanks."

"So, is the lady up for some food?"

Ginny grinned wider and nodded her head.

"Great! Then follow me!"

The two got up and headed to the nearest snack bar and got themselves a quick lunch, then headed over near the trees and sat leaning on one facing the park.

"You know, you're a really quite girl compared to most," Draco said.

Ginny, who was still tired, was leaning on Draco's shoulder and about to fall asleep again.

"Are you always like this?"

Ginny shook her head. "I'm just tired."

Draco nodded in understanding. "I see."

"And you, are you always this chivalrous?" Ginny asked.

"Nope."

Ginny looked surprised.

"I'm only like this with girls I like," Draco replied.

Ginny smiled dreamily. It was literally like a dream come true: sitting near a wondrous lake, lying on Draco a.k.a. one of the most wanted bachelors in school, and having him compliment you ever two seconds. Yup, big dream.

"Why do you like me?" she asked.

Draco was stunned for a moment. Why did she think? Had she never been liked by a guy before? "Well, you're smart, funny, cute, petit, and did I ever mention to you that since you're a year younger than me I feel like you're a little child that I need to take care of and this make the situation even better for me because I feel a stronger connection to my younger girl."

Ginny giggled. "I think it's cute the way you take care of me and all but remember, I don't think Ron will find it very cute."

Draco's eyes widened. "Uh-oh."

"What?"

"I hadn't thought about how your family would take this, having no more family myself."

"Can you handle Ron? Because if you can, then the rest will be a piece of cake."

Draco raised his eyebrows and bit his lip. "I think I can."

"Well, we'll figure out soon, won't we?"

"I hope it's not that soon," Draco replied and Ginny chuckled.

A/N-Second chapter! What do you think? Do you like the idea? Did I ruin it? There will be one more chapter and then the sequel, which will be under a different story title called Different. Please review!

Acknowledgements:

1. DuskTilDawn- Thanks for the review! Btw, I like ur sn!

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3. Ash Night- Lol, thanks for the long review! I wish guys were like that, too!

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6. Daisie- Ginny tore up the mint leaves cuz he said if u wanna be mine when im sad sprinkle bits of my present on me. So she tore them up and sprinkled them on him! oops, my mistake on his name! Thanks for the review!

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