Story: Hermione and Draco that aren't really what who we thought they were - they've both been putting on acts for years. Somewhere in-between these acts they manage to find a relationship. Based very loosely on Gainax's Kareshi Kanojyo no Jijyo.

Rating: PG.

Readers: I would really appreciate reviews. To flamers, I would like it if you could leave a constructive critique telling me what you didn't like, and suggestions as to how I could improve it.

Disclaimer: This is a non-profit story. The characters and terms relating to Harry Potter belongs to J.K. Rowling and other associates (Bloomsbury, Raincoast, WB etc.) Kareshi Kanojyo no Jijyo is owned by Gainax.

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His Room

Ever since I saw Hermione three days ago, I couldn't stop thinking about her. Not in that romantic feeling though, it was because of surprise. Hermione has always been a nice person, well at least from knowing her actions towards others… but to be nice to me was utterly weird. She's nasty to me at school, and I don't blame her, but why the sudden change? I thought she'd tell me to sod off right before I could even get out a "Hi!"

Well, there's only one way to resolve this. I'll just phone her, and maybe ask her to go somewhere with me. After all, Hermione could be that one friend who I can tell the truth to.

Her Room

It has been three days since the Malfoy incident, and thank goodness I haven't seen him since! That one day was enough and that's it. Still, it was really weird, his being nice to me. After six years of insults and horrible actions, he just turns around and starts acting nice?

Maybe he's just doing it for the Head Boy/Girl situation. Still, we won't be spending every day together… what a weirdo.

I've gotten an owl from Ron earlier on. It was about the usual last two weeks over at the Burrow. That might be some great fun. I love Harry and Ron, but it's really too bad I still put up my act around them. Well it's been that way since we were eleven, what would happen if I told them now? How would they re-act knowing that I'm a different person, even more, not the person they've known for the past five years? They'll probably abandon me.

Phone Rings

"Hello?"

"Uhh... hi, can I please with Hermione please?"

"Speaking." Who the heck is this?

"Hermione, hi, it's Malfoy."

Oh good grief!! "Oh hello Malfoy, what can I do for you?"

"Umm… well, I was thinking, maybe we could go somewhere tomorrow?"

"Are you asking me out on a date?"

"Well, if you want to put it that way, yes, I guess so."

"Sure."

"Really? That's great!"

…and the rest… well, we just arranged where to meet, said goodbye. Yaddi yadda.

Ah! I am going out on a date with a wanker! Just when I thought my summer was back on track. It will put an end to those questions I was asking earlier, which is the only reason why I actually said yes. If that wasn't the case, I would be more than glad to say no and laugh at that pale pointed face.

Yes. Hahahahaha…

A/N Who reads these things anyway? Just a short chapter… Prologue to the next chapter.