Chap. 16 'Still?'

Draco sat up watching the intense movie. It was 1:30 AM when Hermione stirred in her sleep.

Draco was watching the screen intently. The screen showed a Russian space station blowing up. Draco's eyes were wide and he was gripping the chair he was sitting on.

Hermione's eyes opened, she watched Draco, and he didn't notice her awake.

'Are they on the ship??' Draco asked aloud.

Hermione saw him hold his breath, and then release when he found out that the two astronauts were safe. She couldn't help but laugh softly. Draco jumped hearing her.

'What are you doing awake? Was the movie too loud?' He asked.

'No.' She said smiling, then sitting up. 'I don't sleep comfortably on couches. No room to move. I'm also a light sleeper.'

He nodded. They were both feeling a bit awkward. They didn't really know what to talk about.

'I take it you are liking Armageddon?' She asked.

'Is that this movie?'

She nodded.

'It's okay.' He shrugged.

'Riiight.' She grinned. 'Only okay?'

'It's good.' He smirked.

They watched the movie a while...well actually neither was really watching too closely. Both were thinking if they should talk about "them".

'Did you talk to your precious golden boy?' Draco asked.

Hermione crinkled her nose at him.

'Yes. I talked to Harry.' She said exaggerating 'Harry'.

'And? Do you still...'

'Still? Want to be with you?'

'Isn't that what we were talking about previously?' He asked annoyed.

'Yes. I think so.' Hermione sighed.

'Do you not want to anymore?' He asked quietly.

'Yes...'

'But?' He snapped.

'I need a few days to think about things.'

'Think about things? Like what?'

'Well...if you're not going to be nice about this and give me some time I'll say no right now.' Hermione said sharply.

'Well if you need time you obviously don't know if you even want to be in a relationship. I don't need time to think about it.'

'I haven't been cruel to you for the past seven years! You have been to me! I deserve some time to think!' Hermione snapped.

'Fuck. I said I was sorry Granger.'

Hermione's face got red and she stood up in a huff.

'How would we ever have a dating relationship if we can't even have one normal, friendly conversation?!' Hermione asked demandingly.

'How should I know. You obviously don't want one.'

'I do so. Why can't you just give me some time?'

'Some time? Some time to make a list of things you hate about me and then decide that it's not for the best and decide to go out with little Finnagin? No fucking way. I'm not waiting around for a rejection. I know you, Granger, I've gone to school with you for seven years now. You will easily be persuaded by Potter and all your other little friends whom hate me, and I'll be left in the dust. Well, not Draco Malfoy. I won't be left behind. Just forget about it Granger.' He said angrily not looking at her.

She cursed him under her breath and went to her room...slamming her door.

Draco narrowed his eyes at the door, opening she'd come out to see his facial expression...but no such luck. Hermione's door stayed closed.

'Fuck!' Draco cried angrily tossing a pillow at the wall opposite of him.

He wanted Hermione, and yet he didn't. Nope. He wanted her.

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Hermione paced in her room. Back and forth, back and forth...

'Idiot Malfoy.' She decided.

She mumbled all his faults to herself.

'Can't do magic properly. Can't be nice. Can't be trusting. Can't compliment. Can't take his eyes of himself. Can't think about anything other than shagging. Can't control his temper.' And so on and so forth.

'AND HE'S SO IRRESOLUTE!' Hermione cried loudly, purposely wanting Draco to hear her.

Suddenly Draco burst through her door.

'Me?? Irresolute?? YOU, Miss Granger, are the one who "needs time to think"! And you think I'm the indecisive one??' He demanded pointing to himself.

'Yes! You can't decide if you like me or not. You can't decide if you should be nice or loathe me!' Hermione shouted back.

'I do like you! You are the one who says it won't work!'

'Because we hate each other!!'

Draco then angrily turned on his heel, getting ready to leave...but then he quickly did a 360 and walked up to Hermione, planting his lips onto hers.

Hermione's eyes widened in shock. She tried forcing him away, but he overpowered her. He backed her up against her dresser and held her hands down by their sides. After realizing her struggle was going nowhere, she gave up. After doing so, she realized that Draco's hands might have been acting rough...but his lips were not.

Draco softly placed a gentle kiss onto her lips. His eyes closed, taking in the moment. Hermione also closed her eyes. He loosened his handgrip, after feeling her relax. Hermione slid her hands up his chest, and around his neck delicately. He moved his hands to the small of her back and pulled her closer to him. Their bodies lay against each other perfectly, like a puzzle piece. Draco continued to kiss Hermione sweetly. Never forcing her mouth open to allow his tongue in. Just a pure kiss. After many long, utopian minutes Draco pulled away slowly. He breathed in deeply, as did Hermione. When he opened his eyes to look down at her, hers were still closed...just savoring what had happened. He smiled genuinely as he watched her.

Draco then leaned down and kissed her forehead tenderly. Following that splendid kiss, he rested his chin on the top of her head softly. Hermione rested her head against Draco's chest and sighed.

'What was that?' She asked quietly.

'Kissing.' He replied.

'I didn't know you could do that...'

'Kiss?'

'Yes, but the way you kissed...so gently, purely.'

He looked down at her.

'There's a lot of things I can do, Hermione, that you don't know about.'

She smiled up at him.

'As long as you continue to do what you just did...I'm perfectly happy.'

He leaned down and kissed her softly once more. She kissed back pleasingly. A small moan escaped from her mouth when he gently slid his hands down to her butt, pushing her closer, so she could feel his erection between her hips. She instinctively began to grind against it. This is when Draco slid his tongue over her lips, asking for entrance...she granted him it. He slid his tongue in and passionately danced, exploring it openly. He moaned from his throat as he continually felt her pelvic area rub against his own. He lifted his lips from hers and moved then down to her neck, she moved her head to the side, allowing more room. He gradually made his lips' way to her ear. Once he reached the ear he whispered to her.

'Have you thought enough yet?'

She nodded.

'Can I have you?'

She nodded.

'Do you like when I do this to you?'

She nodded...and smiled.

'Yes.' She replied looking in his eyes.

'Do you want to go watch the rest of that movie with me?' He asked as he softly massaged her lower back with the gentle touch of his fingers.

She smiled and nodded.

He stepped back from her and took her hand. Together they walked out to their common room. He restarted the DVD magically and sat on the couch. He pulled her onto his lap. She sat on his lap, but her upper body lay against the armrest and they both fell asleep in a few quick minutes.

A/N: Relationship starting out too fast? REVIEW PLEASE! THANKS!