A/N: OMG!I received like 110REVIEWS WHILE I WAS ON VACATION!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! I am very very grateful and appreciative, but I am not going to do shout-outs! There would be WAYYY to many and it would be like 5 pages and I rather work on the story for all of you, if that's ok??!!!
Here are just a few comments from me to you all:
1: If got some review on Draco and Hermione's "talks", some of you think they are too un-Draco-like(OOC), some like their discussions…anymore info on that?
2: Thanks to all those who find my Draco "sexy" lol that's exactly how I want him.
3: I LOVE EMINEM!!
4: Sorry about Ron's actions…yes he's a jerk, and I feel bad b/c I LOVE him in the stories and books, but you know how it is. I gotta mix it up a bit, I can't be EXACTLY like the genius, J.K. Rowling.
5: Florida was beautiful and fun, I got tan AND burned!
6: Thanks for the continuing encouragement on my Capstone paper about HP controversy.
7: Btw—I DID NOT DIE in a hurricane lol so you got your updates lol
8: I saw dolphins and I decided they are very beautiful mammals.
9: Can anyone tell me what a "whore monger" is?? Lol
10: Those of you reviewers who live in Florida…lucky…I'm jealous…yea I live up here in MinnesOta where there's snow on the ground!
11: (For no one in particular…lol—Feel FREE to email )...oh! and I miss you too!
12: I've never been to L.A. if anyone cares to know…
13: Some of you were wondering where I stayed in Florida, well I stayed in a condominium called Mirage, it's on San Marco Island, right next to Naples.
14: THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE ALSO READ MY NO LONGER JUST A MUDBLOOD SERIES!
Recap:
'Come with me.' He offered, looking deeply into her eyes.
She stared back hesitantly. She then looked away, down on the ground, but still holding his hand. She thought for a bit and then looked back up at him. She grinned mischievously, let go of his hand and walked to their bathroom. He stayed in the middle of the common room. Hermione stepped out of the bathroom.
'Well?'
'Well what?' Draco asked.
'Aren't you coming?' She asked.
Draco's eyes lit up and dashed into the bathroom…
Chap. 28 The Dark Forest Part I
Draco emerged into the bathroom and closed the door slowly. He did not take his eyes off of Hermione as he did so. She smiled at him; he took it graciously but also noticed a slight twitch of fear in her smile.
Draco stood in front of her and put his hand on her neck, then ran his fingers through her long hair. He kissed her briefly and moved both hands to the end of her tank top. She inhaled deeply, but then moved away and went to turn the water in the large bathtub on. He frowned slightly at her quick action, but smiled to her face when she looked back at him.
'Hermione?' He asked.
'Yes?'
'You getting naked willingly in front of me is a wonderful thing you are going to do…' He said, 'But I don't want you to do it just because you know it'll please me.'
'I want to.' She replied.
'I saw hesitation in your eyes, you shuttered when I touched you, you looked scared in your smile.'
'I need to ask you something.' She said quietly.
'What is it?'
'If I do this…it doesn't mean we have to have sex here does it? I don't want to disappoint you, I don't know what you have in mind right now…' She said hesitantly, 'But I don't think I can do it now.'
'I don't want you to do anything you don't feel comfortable with.' He said with a small smile, 'your first time should be special, and it better be me who ravishes you by the way.' He said with a smirk. 'And I don't want to make you give your virginity to me in a bathtub…not very passionate.'
She giggled and smiled a genuine smile at him.
'Thank you, Draco. You have no idea how good it makes me feel when I know I can talk to you about things like this.' She said happily, 'I don't think I could ever talk to anyone else like this.'
He stepped up to her.
'And that's the way I'd like to keep it,' He said placing his lips on hers quickly. 'If you don't mind.'
'I don't mind.' She said with her eyes still closed from his kiss.
Draco turned and looked at the running water.
'So, you still want to take a shower with me?' He asked.
She placed her fingers at the knot of his tie and quickly undid it.
He grinned as he looked at her fingers work.
He kissed her forehead and put his fingers under the bottom of her tank top and pulled it up slowly, ever so slowly, over her head. He gazed at her untouched milky white skin longingly. He then moved his hands to her back, his fingers unclasping her bra expertly. It slid off of her shoulders and fell to the floor.
Hermione immediately crossed her arms in front of her chest and shivered. She began to back away from him, red appeared on her cheeks.
'Hermione,' He whispered as he reached out to her, touching her arm gently, 'You don't have to be ashamed or embarrassed, you're perfect.'
She looked up at him, like a child. He suddenly felt very guilty. He didn't know of what, but he felt a deep pain in his stomach.
'I'm sorry.' He said abruptly, turning away from her.
Her eyes widened and she grabbed his shoulder.
'Don't be.' She said firmly. She then dropped her arms and took his hands in hers.
He didn't stare at her, he simply smiled, gazing into her eyes. He didn't want to make her feel anymore awkward.
Hermione put her hands to his Slytherin green sweater and lifted it over his head, he took it from her and tossed it aside. He then unbuckled his belt and slid it out of his black pants, his pants fell shortly afterwards leaving him in green silk boxers.
Hermione smiled, remembering she saw something similar to this that night in the furnace room. Hermione removed her red shorts, revealing white bikini underwear.
There were the two star-crossed lovers, standing face to face in their underwear. They knew the next step would reveal everything.
Draco's POV
She's so beautiful. She's kept this hidden from me way too long. She looks frightened, I wish I could take her fear away quickly. I'm going to have to ease her into this, I can't be direct like I've always been before. Oh! She just shivered…she's cold…her nipples are hardening…I hope she lets me warm them up. I don't want her to have a horrible time and never want to do anything like this with me again. I know I'm not getting sex yet, but this will still be delightful, and a big step for Hermione. Miss Know-It-All Hermione Granger has never been touched so impurely as she's allowing me to touch her tonight. I love this woman.
Hermione's POV
He's so gorgeous. Why is he being so slow and gentle with me? This is Draco Malfoy, Slytherin Sex- God…he could have any girl he wants. He could be having sex with anyone he wanted at this very moment…but he's not. He's with me, knowing I won't give into him just yet. He's not even staring at my body…he's looking into my eyes. How come I never saw this side of Draco before? He's not a prick; he's sweet and kind. He kisses me so longingly, like he needs me. Why does he act like he needs me? Why does he care about me, a naïve girl who's never gone past first base with any other boy? I can't help but tell my self this is all a dream and I'm going to wake up with a roommate who hates me and still calls me mudblood. I pray this isn't a dream, though. This is real. Draco is real. Our love is real.
End POVs
Hermione walked over to the bathtub and put the plug in. It was a bathtub, why not take a bath too? She returned to Draco's side.
Hermione brushed her index finger along Draco's muscle projections along his chest and abdomen. Tracing his prominent lines. She then ran over some scars that were left from his broken ribs.
'I'm glad you are healed finally.' She said sincerely.
'Me too, I couldn't hold you very well with my broken ribs and collarbone.' He smiled, putting his arms around her bare waist.
Hermione returned the smile and then looked over at the tub, it was half full of warm water. She kissed Draco's cheek and walked over to the tub, and poured pink bubble bath into the warm running water. It immediately began to bubble up with pink.
Hermione looked back at Draco, then reached down and slowly pulled down her panties. She blushed, as she tossed them back with her other clothing items.
She turned away from Draco and moved into the bathtub. She then sat down in the tub, pink, sweet-smelling bubbles surrounding her.
She looked up at Draco, who was practically drooling.
She grinned and said,
'Your turn.'
He quickly pulled off his boxers, with no shame or embarrassment. No blush crossed his face, just an anxious, excited smile.
Hermione looked at his naked body and shuttered with sheer pleasure and excitement. She caught herself off guard, she didn't even mean to shutter, it happened naturally.
Draco stood tall, he was obviously not shy about his body.
'Like what you see?' He asked her arrogantly.
All she did was make a high-pitched squeal.
'It's not like you haven't felt it before.' He said laughing.
She giggled, remembering feeling him on accident in the dark, when her and Ron were still going out.
'Are you going to come in?' Hermione asked. 'Or are you just going to stand there like a trophy?'
'What would you like me to do? Watch me, or touch me?' He asked, hoping she would answer "touch me".
Hermione answered him by moving back in the tub and widening her legs, making room for him.
The bubbles filled the tub wholly, all Draco could see now was Hermione's shoulders and up, and her knees poking out of the water. He decided seeing this wasn't enough of he strided over to the tub and slid in, lying back up against her.
He could feel her voluptuous breasts against his upper back and her untainted womanhood against his lower back. He decided he'd never felt anything so great…until he gets into her of course, 'hopefully soon' he thought.
Hermione wrapped her arms around his chest, pulling him close. She smiled to herself, never feeling this close to another guy before…and she loved it.
He pulled her arms up, and kissed each one. She then kissed his cheek.
'I love you,' She whispered into his ear.
He grinned to himself and turned his head to face her to kiss her lips. She stared back at him and smiled, leaning in to receive his kiss whole-heartedly. As they kissed, Draco's hand slid up and down her thigh. She didn't even care. She was naked in a bathtub with Draco Malfoy, making out as he felt her up and she didn't care. What could this mean for pure little nose-always-in-a-book Hermione? Adventure with her archenemy.
Hermione then took a green bath sponge and squirt soap on it and began to rub Draco's chest and arms. He leaned back on her, placing his head in the crook of her neck, and closed his eyes. She smiled silently as Draco relaxed. His eyes quickly widened when he felt the sponge brush against his hardened member. He looked up at her intensely, thinking she made a much-appreciated mistake. But nope…she grinned mischievously right back at him.
'Did you do that on purpose?' He asked.
She just shrugged playfully.
He smirked.
'Naughty girl.' He murmured leaning back on her.
--
The following day seemed like an eternity for classes to get over…for Draco at least. He was impatiently waiting for 6 o'clock.
It was now dinner, he hurriedly cobbled up his food so he could quickly go to his room and throw some stuff into a bag so he wouldn't have to take time to pack for the night later.
Blaise was sitting next to the rapidly eating Draco and watched him curiously.
'Ehh…what's the hurry?' Blaise asked him.
Draco swallowed a large bite of potatoes and stared at Blaise for a few seconds.
'I, er, am really hungry.' He said, almost asking himself.
'What do you have going on tonight?' Blaise asked, taking a bite of vegetables.
'Umm…nothing. Head business.' Draco said quickly.
'Head eh? From who?' Blaise asked in a smirk.
'Idiot.' Draco said laughing.
'No really, who?'
'No one. Not that kind of head. Head student business.'
'Mmhm…that's why your chowing down your food like a child in Sudan seeing a hamburger for the first time.'
'What?!' Draco asked in shock. 'Did you just put starving child and hamburger in the same sentence??'
'Mmm yeah.' He said. 'What of it, fucker?'
'You're insane and that was horrible. Way to ruin my meal.' Draco pushed his plate aside. As he did, Professor Dumbledore walked by.
'Excuse me, Head Master?' Draco asked tapping the old, wise man.
'Yes, Mr. Malfoy?'
'Is it possible to send the left overs to children in Sudan?'
Blaise choked on his pumpkin juice and laughed.
'Umm…I suppose that would be fine. I'll have Professor Flitwick attend to that.' Dumbledore smiled and then walked away.
'What the fuck was that all about?' Blaise asked Draco incredulously.
'What do you mean? You go and talk about starving Sudan children…I can't eat my food, so why not send it off?'
'You've lost it.'
'What do you mean?'
'Something's up with you…I don't know what it is but I will figure it out.'
'Is that a threat?' Draco asked in a mock evil tone.
'No. It's a promise.'
'Ohh I'm scared.' Draco said in a chuckle.
'You wait, I'll figure it out.'
'There's nothing to figure out. And if it's considered crazy to send off uneaten food then I say 'Just Lose It'.' Draco replied as hegot up and walked out of the Great Hall.
--Six O'Clock—
'All set Mr. Malfoy? Miss Granger?' Professor McGonagall asked them.
'Yes.' Hermione replied.
'As set as I'll ever be.' Draco responded snidely.
'Here are directions, don't forget your wands, don't wander off, don't get lost please, and return in the morning as soon as possible.' She said sharply.
'Yes mam.' They both said in unison.
'Now go off, and I pray you find the Holly Berries quickly so you can retire to the cabin safely.'
The two nodded and left with their small bags of overnight items, directions and pails, prepared and scared to go into the Dark Forest. However, they were together so it can't be too scary can it?
'Draco?' Hermione asked, 'Come closer to me…I don't like this.'
Hermione and Draco were a few steps before entering the forest.
He stepped to her side, and grasped her hand tightly.
'It's fine. Dumbledore wouldn't send us into something we could get permanently damaged in.' He said. Then he mumbled some words that sounded like, 'Damned old bastard…needing special berries…'
'Draco, stop. Dumbledore is very wise and...and he's justeccentric. He's not a bastard.'
'Yeah…yeah…let's just hurry and find those goddamned berries so we can find that blessedcabin.' He said.
She couldn't see it, but she knew there was a huge grin on his perverted little beautiful face.
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