CHAPTER 5:

I closed the door and sat on the bed. Did that really just happen? And worst off I kissed him. Bit embarrassing really but I have to admit it felt pretty good. I looked around the room. I should probably start on my packing; I had a lot to pack. I got up and started to fold some of the clothes that were lying around. As I placed some shirts I had just folded into my suitcase I felt my wand. The same thought came to mind. What if he found out I was a witch? I sighed; maybe this wasn't such a good idea. I flopped myself on my bed and closed my eyes. It wasn't like I could change my mind now. He was coming in three hours and that was that. I decided not to worry about things that haven't happened yet and to continue with my packing.

After about one hour I had finished my packing and decided to go down to reception and pay for my stay. Once I was at the reception desk, I looked around for someone to serve me. There was no one in site. I rang the bell that lay on the table and a man came out looking quite annoyed. He gave me a fake smile.

"How may I help you?" He asked in a miserable tone.

"I would like to pay for my stay so far and would like to cancel the rest of stay here." I told him as politely as I could.

"Name?" he grunted.

"Granger, Hermione Granger" I replied.

"That will be three hundred dollars"

"Um, that cant be right because I have only stayed a few nights."

"Yes, but you originally booked for two weeks, and that would come to three hundred dollars" the man argued.

"Yes, but I would like to pay for my stay and cancel the rest of my booking" I replied patiently.

"Sorry, if there is a cancellation in a booking you still have to pay for the remaining time originally.

"What!"

"Sorry it's our policy," the man said. He certainly didn't sound sorry. I sighed. There was no use arguing.

"There" I said handing him over the money and the key to the room.

"Thank you. Have a nice day." The man murmured.

"You too" I replied making my way back to my room.

Once I was in my room, I looked around to see if I had forgotten anything. Once I had looked everywhere, I moved my two suitcases to the front door and then sat myself on the bed. My mind was a mess. Regrets were entering my mind, and I started thinking horrible thoughts of what may happen. Before I knew it I had tears streaming down my eyes and my hands were shaking. I could believe I was being this silly.

"Stop it" I said to myself. "Nothing is going to happen. For crying out loud, the other day you thought you were in love with guy." For some reason saying this made me feel much better. I lay down and looked at the clock on the bedside table. I still had one and a half hours till Daron was scheduled to come. This was the perfect time to catch up on some sleep.

I woke up to the sound a rapping on my door. I got up and stretched my arms and yawned. I walked over to the door to see Daron there standing patiently.

"Hey" he greeted with a smile.

"Hi" I said nervously. I picked up my bags and slightly winced. They were very heavy and I really didn't want to ask for assistance. Daron put his hand on one of my hands that was holding one of the suitcases.

"Let me" he simply said. He took the other one as well. I smiled and blushed a little. I walked out and closed the door.

"Thanks again for…"

"Don't mention it. But if at any time you want to leave and book into a motel somewhere don't be afraid to tell me, I won't be offended. I understand how weird this must all be," He said smiling kindly at me. I really loved his smile, it made me feel so happy inside, and my heart would race every time he smiled in that way. I was completely lost for words. The kindness of this man really took my breath away.

Once we came to the doors to exit the building, even though he was carrying two suitcases, Daron pushed the door with his back and allowed my to go through first. As I walked out I held the door open for him.

"Thanks" He said. We got to the car and he put down the suitcases. He opened the trunk and placed the suitcases inside. He closed it then unlocked the car. I walked around to the right side and let myself in. I sat down and watched Daron to sit down. He looked over and smiled. My heart skipped a beat. We seemed to stare at each other for a while I felt my head moving towards his, and I could tell that his was same. Before I knew it I was deeply pashing with the guy sitting next to me. Our tongues explored each other's mouth and my arm went around his neck. I felt both his hands holding my face. I don't know how long it lasted but I defiantly know how it ended. Daron jerked his head away and let go of my face. I let go of him and I could tell I had a confused look on my face.

"Shit. I'm…I'm so sorry. You must think that I only asked you to stay because…sorry, and after what happened yester… I shouldn't have. Oh crap…shit" Daron seemed very upset and embarrassed. He didn't look at me and I didn't know what to say. Should I apologize too, tell him it's all right, say I liked it or just stay quiet. Daron seemed very awkward and the silence was uncomfortable. I thought I would break the silence.

"Its ok" I replied.

"No, its not. I should have known better. I promise if you still want to stay at my place I wont ever do something stupid like that again."

"You thought it was stupid?"

"Well yes…I mean no, I mean I liked it but I shouldn't have…" Daron glanced at me then looked away. I felt sorry for him. He was so uncomfortable.

"Look if you don't want to stay…"

"Of course I still want to stay. Not because of that, even though I have to admit I liked it to" I sighed, I can't believe I just said that.

"I promise that…hang on, you liked it?" Daron seemed really surprised. He looked at me. He looked slightly confused.

"Yeah" I could tell I was blushing. I looked out the window so he would see me. I heard Daron turn on the engine and moments later the car started to move. I recognized where we were on the way back to his apartment. I remembered it from this morning. As we drove into the driveway and parked the car in the underground parking I felt a little anxious. I got out of the car and waited at the back for Daron. Daron stepped out and walked around and opened the trunk to get the suitcases out. He closed the door and picked up the suitcases. We were both a little awkward after what had happened previously. I wondered if he liked me, and whether or not the feelings I had for him where real. We walked in silence into the lobby so Daron could sign in. Paula was there exactly like the first time I had seen her.

"Hello Daron" Paula greeted smiling at him. Paula eyed me and I instantly felt uncomfortable. I avoided eye contact with Paula. Daron looked at me and I knew he could tell that I felt uncomfortable and came quickly came to my rescue.

"Isn't it great, Paula, I asked my girlfriend to move in with me and she agreed. Taking our relationship to the next level. I am the happiest guy alive!"

"That's nice isn't it" Paula replied, not amused. Daron smiled at her and walked to the escalator me close behind. Once the doors closed, we both laughed just as we did the first time we had stepped in the escalator.

"What is her problem?" I asked with a laugh.

"Oh I don't know. Paula has always been a bit of an oddball. She doesn't like people she doesn't know"

"Not friendly at all to me" I said with a smile.

"Don't worry she isn't to anyone but people who live here." Daron replied smiling at me. Suddenly the door opened and we stepped out. We walked to the familiar door and Daron put down the bags and opened the door. He picked up the bags again and waited for me to walk in first. We walked in and he put the bags down and closed the door and turned on the lights. I looked around remembering the surroundings.

"So, what would you like to do? Unpack first or have something to eat or drink?" Daron asked trying to make me feel comfortable.

"I think I will unpack first, thanks. Look thank you for everything…"

"Don't mention it. It will be nice to have some company around here" Daron said putting down the keys on the kitchen bench. I smiled; I had been overcome with a feeling of happiness. I picked up my bags with a little bit of difficultly and walked over to the room I had previously slept in, but stopped half way there and turned to look at him.

"So where am I am I going to sleep?" I asked him.

"In the room you stayed before. Is that ok?"

"Of course. I thought I should check first" I smiled at him. I wasn't nervous anymore, thankfully.

Randy smiled and replied, "remember, make yourself at home."