a/n: Hey guys, I'm sorry about the shortness of the last chapter, I really am. I know all the review thank yous made the chapter seem extremely long… I felt I needed to acknowledge those people who take the time to review, it makes me feel good. Anyhow, this may be the second to last chapter. Review and say if you think it should be ended, review if you think I should continue! I will figure it out that way! Also, I'm changing my pen name not sure to what, but just wanted ya'll to know. )

Chapter 17

Author's Point of View

After Hermione finished packing hers and Draco's clothing while the mentioned was starting the bath she decided to change into something that Draco was sure to appreciate. She had meant to be horribly mean to him but only because she wanted to surprise him later on that night. But now she had decided that the surprise could come a lot sooner.

"Draco?" She called out.

"Hang on, I'm a bit busy, if you need to use the loo, go to community one that we saw in the lobby, right next to the door that I 'almost' chopped your foot off on.

That, was certainly not the right thing to say. Hermione stomped off to go read a book, figuring Draco would be awhile doing his 'business'. Honestly, men really were disgusting! Him readying her bath water while doing the first S of the three S's! Her father would definitely be proud of him… She smiled remembering her father. He was probably comforting his wife who was crying because her little girl was all grown up and married, off to start a new life of her own… without her… Playing this through her mind Hermione chuckled from how it would have sounded.

Draco's Point of View

What could that woman want? I've gotten her bath water ready and I'm currently looking for those blasted candles… still! I swear when I see that boy at the front desk again I'm gonna blast straight from the place he is standing to the room that bloody mutt of Hagrid's is in. Found them! Who in their right minds would put candles in a cupboard above the toilet marked candles? Honestly… That makes it all to easy… Now to start placing them around the room.

Author's Point of View

Draco placed different shaped candle pillars all around the large marble tub. The candles' flame reflecting off the bubbles almost magically. He placed tea lights and votives across the window sill making the glass on the windows also reflect the flames of the candle making the room glow softly. He placed an illusion on the carpet in the bathroom to look and feel like deep red rose petals along with charming the ceiling to look like the outdoors. He looked around at his handiwork and decided that it she either got her cute arse in there or not and let the bubbles disappear and water become cold.

He opened the door and called out to her, "Hermione," she looked up from her book and smiled. "the bath water is ready now."

Hermione sat up and walked to the bathroom door with him.

Draco's Point of View

When did she put a robe on? Why did she put a robe on? More clothes means it takes more time… Bugger!

"Do you like it?" I don't even think she needs to answer me, the look in her eyes says it all. I pull her into my arms as she places her head on my chest my chin resting at the top of her head.

"I love it, it's… amazing…"

Hermione's Point of View

I can feel his lips grazing my temple. I love the way it feels to be in his arms, to know that I'm loved by him, even though I can be grouchy, controlling, and prudish.

"Good, I'm glad you like it."

"Draco, I love you."

"I know." What a little git!

"So, how about that foot massage?" I asked him pulling away from him becoming the controlling wife that I am.

"I think you could do with that foot massage while you are taking that bath."

"I think I can handle that." I smiled at him slowly untying my robe.

"Wow." 'Wow'? Is that all he can manage to get out? Not a 'Hermione my love, you're the most beautiful thing in the whole wide world and I want to shag you right now' or a plain and simple statement of 'fuckable' with his head tilted to the side like he is imagining me without the little clothing that I do have on? I'm in love… I'm not damned to spending a lifetime with a bigheaded pig. So of course I gave him the biggest smile in the world and let my robe slide down my arms and fall onto the floor.

"I take it you like what you see, Draco?

End of Chapter 17

Alrighty, now onto my reviewers who I love so dearly!

sugar n spice 522: I'm glad you think so :)

Crazy4me9234: uhh... yeah... it confused me too, my writing style has changed a lot. I've written several Draco/Hermione stories (only posted 2 and just deleted one cause I hate it) this fic being my second one and now reading my recent fics, there are serious differences, I've changed as a person so my views, beliefs, and style differ quite a bit. I'm sorry for all the confusion

JADECOWAN: Yes, Jade does kick ass! I plan on naming my first born that hopefully for it's own sake it will be a girl! :) Btw, you are the luckiest person in the world for your name!

TheManWHoLetTheBoyLive: Aye... my mom reviewed... thank you for thinking it was an excellent chapter :)

Taro-Yo: Yes, I've updated...

Leprechaun Princess3845: Yes yes.... ::hangs head in shame:: it seemed really long didn't it? I was all excitedwhen it first showed up, but then I realized... that it was all review thank you's I'm sorry. Also, the Marilyn Manson song on your profile, kicks ass! (I had to view your profile to figure out who it was, you were the first to review and I didn't recognize the new pen name but anywho) Thanks!