Chapter 3

"Where are you going so early?" Draco considered adding a 'Weasley' and a sneer, but no one was up yet so they were safe.

"Running."

"Running?"

"Yes, running." Ginny smiled at Draco as she stretched.

"I didn't know you went running."

"How else did you think I got this body?" Ginny blushed at her own statement, but grinned nonetheless.

"I wasn't exactly thinking about how you got it as much as ..." Draco trailed off and raised his eyebrows suggestively; Ginny smacked his arm. "Ow!"

"Serves you right, you perve!" Draco looked at the ground in fake remorse. "What are you doing here anyways?"

"Running." Ginny raised an eyebrow at him. "But I mean – I wasn't thinking we should run together ... I mean ..."

"You mean you don't think I could keep up?"

"Well I ... umm ..."

"Yeah, I thought as much. Well we'll see who has a hard time keeping up with who." Ginny turned and started running towards the pitch; Draco followed a few seconds later.

Much to Draco's surprise, Ginny's short legs carried her very quickly. Even more impressive was her endurance; around the time when Draco was finally starting to get tired, Ginny was just getting slightly winded. He tried to keep his mind off the fact that Ginny was wearing short shorts and a tight t-shirt. Ginny, in turn, was trying to ignore the way Draco's shirt outlined every muscle perfectly. As the sun started to peek over the horizon, Ginny started glancing around nervously every few minutes. Draco managed a re-assuring smile.

God I hope she gets tired soon. I don't think I've ever run this fast, this long ... it would be horrible if I had to ask her to stop ... I'd never hear the end of that. Much to Draco's delight, Ginny slowed to a jog a few seconds later; cool down.

"Why don't we go down to the pitch and throw around the Quaffle or something?" Draco asked, hopefully. He loved spending time with Ginny; if it weren't for her damn brothers ...

"Sure, but I'll have to use Ron's broom, mine's in my Dormitory ... I think if I went up there Ron would catch me and start the interrogation ... then I'd never get back down here." Ginny sighed between breaths; a few moments later she slowed to a stop and sat down on the ground to stretch.

Not wanting to seem weak, Draco slowed down a little while later and came over to her. He sat down on the ground next to her as she summoned two glasses of water. He started to gulp it down, but Ginny put a hand on his arm.

"If you drink it that fast, you'll be seeing it again in a few minutes." Ginny laughed as Draco put the glass back down on the grass. After a few minutes of stretching, Draco leaned over to kiss Ginny. A few second's later, she put her hand on his chest and pushed him away.

"Draco! We're in full view of the castle!"

"I don't care." Draco leaned back down, but Ginny stood up, causing him to fall over into the grass.

"Come on, let's play some Quidditch." Ginny smiled mischievously and sprinted towards the pitch. Draco sighed and started after her, more slowly. Draco walked up to the Slytherin Locker Rooms and retrieved his broom. When he returned to the field, Ginny was already flying around.

She looks perfect up there ... with the wind in her hair and everything ... damn, what did I do to deserver her anyways? Draco shook his head, smiling and mounted his broom.

Ginny had already released the Bludgers and was holding the Quaffle. Draco flew up to the hoops opposite her and smirked. Despite the fact that he wasn't a very good keeper, he still didn't think she would be able to score on him. Yet, for the second time that morning, Draco greatly underestimated Ginerva Molly Weasley.

It was 7 o'clock; Ginny had scored on Draco more times than he cared to count. The sun was beating down on them, making it extremely hot. He waved to Ginny and descended quickly; as he reached the ground, he pulled his shirt over his head and dropped it in a crumpled heap on the ground. Ginny blushed and smiled; if Ginny had the perfect body, then Draco's was god-like. His countless hours of training had resulted in perfectly shaped pecs, rock-hard abs, and rippling arms. (A/N: hmm, couldn't think of a third, let me know if that makes any sense.)

Ginny catcalled him as he remounted his broom, he blushed like a crazy lobster and they started playing again. After she scored, yet again, Draco stopped mid-air for a moment. "And why in the bloody hell aren't you on the House Quidditch team?"

"Meh, most of my brothers were ... actually the only one who wasn't was Percy. So it wouldn't seem like much of an accomplishment." Ginny shrugged and, flying over to Draco, grabbed the Quaffle from him.

"Compared to your brothers ... you're brilliant! And ... well don't tell anyone I admitted this, but you brothers are pretty good." Ginny laughed.

"Well I'd prefer not to be compared to my brothers, thanks!" Draco shrugged and tried hopelessly, to block another of Ginny's shots.

"Oh my god! Draco! It's like 9 o'clock!" Ginny let out an, in Draco's point of view, adorable squeal and ran to the locker rooms. She emerged a few moments later, minus Ron's broom. "I'll see you ... I dunno, I'll send you an owl later." Ginny glanced at her watch and squealed again before running out of the pitch.

However, before she got out the door, Draco flew up and landed right in front of her.

"Don't I get a goodbye kiss?"

"Ugh! Nothing until you shower!" Ginny smiled and held her nose as she walked past Draco and back to the school.

"Oh, I feel loved Ginny!" Draco yelled at Ginny's back

"You should!" Ginny laughed and waved a hand in the air, without turning around.

"Where were you Ginny?"

"Running and then at the pitch for a little practice ... I borrowed your broom by the way. Thanks." Ginny smiled at her brother as she started up the Dormitory stairs.

"Yeah, sure. Where are you going?"

"Ron, I smell like ... well like a guy! I'm going to take a shower!" Ron gave her a confused look, causing Hermione and Mattie to laugh. Hermione, Mattie, Harry, and Ron were all sitting in the Common Room, about to leave for breakfast.

"I don't smell bad ... do I?" Hermione and Mattie burst out laughing. "What?"

"I don't know, Ron." Harry's statement sent Hermione and Mattie into another fit of laughter. Harry rolled his eyes and turned to Ron. "Let's go get something to eat, I'm starving."

"Me too." Ron and Harry got up and started downstairs, Hermione and Mattie followed. They were leaning on each other for support, still being consumed by fits of giggling.

"Miss Weasley, please see me after class. The rest of you are dismissed." Hermione glanced at Harry and Ron; they were already headed out of the classroom. They wouldn't notice if she were a few minutes late to lunch, besides she really needed to talk to Ginny.

Ginny stayed behind to talk to Professor Flitwick; Hermione waited for her in the hallway. Hermione heard the professor say something in a kind, pleased tone and smiled. If Ginny had been in Hermione's year, they would be competing for the highest marks in the class. Ginny was, by far, the smartest third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hermione snapped out of her thoughts as she heard footsteps coming towards the door. Ginny walked out and right past Hermione, without noticing she was there.

"Ginny, wait up I need to talk to you!" Ginny whirled around and smiled slightly when she saw Hermione.

"Sure, 'Mione, what's up?" Hermione shifted her books nervously.

"I thought we could umm ... talk in the Common Room ... I mean somewhere private like that." Ginny was taken aback slightly by Hermione's request, but shrugged in agreement.

"Sure, I wanted to drop off my books anyways." As they made their way up to the Gryffindor Tower, there was an uncomfortable silence between them. Hermione didn't seem to want to make conversation; in truth she was rehearsing exactly what she was going to say to Ginny in her head.

When they finally reached the Common Room, Ginny plunked down on the couch and Hermione sat down, more carefully, next to her, looking nervous.

"Ok, Hermione. You're starting to scare me now, what's going on?"

"I know, Ginny!"

"What?" Ginny felt a sinking feeling; she couldn't mean she knew about Draco?! "What are you talking about, Hermione?"

"I know about you ... you and Draco! And honestly I can't believe you! After everything he has done to all of us! He's been tormenting Ron, and Harry and I since first year! Bloody hell he torments everyone except his own goons! I can't believe you honestly want anything to do with him!" By this time, Ginny was no longer listening to anything Hermione had said. She stared at the floor in utter shock and maybe even ... fear? One phrase kept running through her head I know about you and Draco!

A/N: Mwhahahahaa a cliffhanger! Don't ya just love me! Please review! I haven't had very many reviews on this one and I'm dying to know what you all think! The next chapter will be up soon ... because I'm not soooo evil that I'd leave a cliffhanger and then not update for like weeks ... well maybe I am. Hehe! You'll just have to wait and find out! Hope you liked it (see that button that says "review"? press it and make me very happy!)

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