A/N: Hey faithful reviewers, I just have a special message to one of my fave fic others, so bare with me;
VBC I am so sorry my chapters are not longer. Since I moved into my new apartment, I haven't had access to a computer other than at work, so, I try to get what I can out. I really wish I could make them longer, but, being the slacker I am, it's bad enough I am doing them at work... )
Anyways, here is another chapter, hope you all enjoy it!!
Chapter 8: Revelations
Hermione and Ginny were in the library, their books spread along the table. Since Hermione's fight with Draco, she tried to avoid their common room as much as possible. She missed the fireplace and soft carpet, but it was worth not having to endure another argument.
She was trying her best to finish an essay for Arithmancy, but with Ginny's insistent talking of her date to the Ball, she was having troubles, "So, what do you think your costumes are going to be? Ooh, maybe you two should go as a historic couple of the past, like Anthony and Cleopatra, or Romeo and Juliet, or Siegfried and Roy?" Hermione looked up and Ginny giggled, "Just trying to get your attention, you alright?"
Hermione smiled and put her quill down, "Yeah, fine. So, what are you and Harry planning to where?"
Ginny frowned, "Well, he's stuck on this whole thing with that Muggle superhero, Superman, and Lacy Lane."
"You mean, Lois Lane?" said Hermione with a grin.
"Yeah, I guess, but I really want to go as Peter Pan and Wendy, either way he has to wear tights, but, he thinks Superman is more manly," she sighed loudly, "I just don't know what I am going to-"Ginny's eyes moved to the entrance of the library, "Well, looks like Malfoy has found a date to the Ball."
Hermione turned quickly in her chair to see Draco standing very close to a girl she recognized as a sixth year from Ravenclaw, "That's nice," muttered Hermione. She turned back and continued on with her essay.
"What's her name, oh yeah, Sara Yates, she is very pretty. They look good together, what do you think?"
Hermione shrugged, "I guess."
"Ooh, he just kissed her on the cheek. Oh, there goes Pince, chasing them out. This is quite entertain- , What's wrong?"
Hermione had risen and was gathering her things, "Nothing, I just, I'm tired, I want to get to bed."
"But, you haven't finished your essay."
"I don't care, I'll finish it at breakfast," she finished gathering her things and threw her bag over her shoulder, "Goodnight Gin."
Ginny watched Hermione as she slipped through the door, barely taking notice of Malfoy and Sara, who had found a spot right outside the library door, "Watch it!" screeched Sara.
Soon after, Harry entered the library and joined Ginny at the table, "Hey, what's up with Hermione, she just stormed past me, had the most hateful look on her face. She was mumbling something like 'stuck up ass.'"
Ginny kissed him hello, "Oh, it's nothing, she just has a thing for Malfoy is all."
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Hermione had made her way to the Head's Tower, somewhat confused as to why she had stormed out of the library. Her head was filled with denials of any feelings for Draco. Her head was swimming and she barely noticed anyone was at the entrance to the tower until she was right in front of him.
"Evening," said Blaise with a grin, "You alright, you look a bit upset," he said with a look of concern.
"Oh, hey, no, I am fine," she looked at him curiously, "What are you doing here?"
He shrugged, "Just thought I would say goodnight is all. And thank you for accepting my invitation."
"Oh, it's not problem," Hermione suddenly had a thought, "Would you like to come in for a bit?"
Blaise smiled wide, "I would love to."
Hermione said the password and they entered the tower, "Have a seat, I am just going to get into more comfortable," Blaise nodded and took a seat on the fluffy couch.
Hermione emerged from her room a few minutes later in comfortable sweats and a t-shirt. She took a seat on the opposite end of the couch, a good distance from Blaise, who didn't seem to like that much, "Come on, I don't bite," he patted the cushion next to him.
She smiled nervously and scooted over next to him and he put an arm around her neck, "So," said Hermione, "How was your day?"
Blaise laughed, "It was alright. I have to admit, I was a bit on cloud nine all day, ever since breakfast."
Hermione blushed, "I'm glad-"she heard the entrance to the tower open. She quickly turned and planted her lips on Blaise, who gladly accepted them. He put his arms around her and the kissing was more intense.
Someone cleared their throat and they broke apart, "Oy, Draco my man, how's it going?" said Blaise with a grin.
"Er-Sorry to interrupt, I'll just go to-"
"No," Hermione stood up, "No need, I am just on my way to bed," she bent over and kissed Blaise once more on the lips, "Goodnight," she whispered. She straightened up and walked to her room. With out turning around she spoke to Draco, "Goodnight, Malfoy," and she disappeared into her room.
Draco's anger was building, but he did his best to contain it, "What a girl, damn good kisser," Blaise stood from the couch, "Well, mate, see you in the morning," he patted Draco on the back and exited the tower whistling.
Draco listened as Blaise's whistling got fainter. He turned to Hermione's door and felt a sudden urge to pound on it and curse at her. But he soon realized, he couldn't do that. He couldn't admit to her that he was falling for her.
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"Ginny?"
She jumped in shock and looked to her new visitor, "Oh, hey Malfoy, you scared me."
Draco smiled, "Sorry, hey do you have a minute?"
Ginny quickly gathered her papers and invited Draco to sit, "What's up? Shouldn't you be in Potions right now?"
"Er-yeah, Professor Snape asked me to retrieve a book for him," he rolled his eyes, "these days I seem to be more of his 'do monkey' than favorite student."
"Well, he no longer has to, you know, worry about your father so," she smiled, "he is showing his true hate for you."
Draco laughed, "Hey, you've got a point there."
There was a quick fall of silence, and then Ginny spoke, "Did you have to ask me something?"
Draco shrugged, "Well, um, I was wondering, do you know why Hermione is going with Zabini to the Ball? I mean, I didn't even think she liked him, but I guess I was wrong. I mean, she can't forgive me, why can she forgive him. He was an ass back then too-why are you laughing?"
"Hmm, oh, sorry. Look, I had no clue about any feelings she had for him. To be honest, I thought she fancied someone else, but, maybe not. Although, I still get the feeling she does.," she gathered her things and stood from her chair, "I better get back to Charms. I told Flitwick I would only be gone for a few minutes."
Draco reached over and stopped her, "Ginny, who is it you thought she liked?"
Ginny smiled sweetly, "Draco Malfoy, I should think that would be obvious," she winked at him and walked out of the library.
Draco watched her, dumbfounded, "She can't mean me, can she?"
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A/N: I know, I know, it's short, I am sorry. But, I hope you all still liked it! R&R please!!
Oh, and to my normal reviewers, me and my fiancée have broken things off. It just wasn't working out the way we planned. Him being in New Jersey and me in Florida was hard. But, that which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger....right?