A/N: I think you'll enjoy this chapter. But here's a head's up....... its short.
Also, alot of you have been saying things about the grammar. I'm sorry, i noticed this too. The problem is i'm writing it in Notepad, which makes it difficult to catch the little things, and once i upload it, everything gets screwed up. Sorry for the inconvienence. Oh and if your going to have the audacity to correct my spelling, have the courtesy to indicate specifically which part your talking about.
Draco had retreated to his library, where he spent the rest of the day reading Thomas Hobbes. The library was his sanctuary, no one knew this room existed but him, and maybe the builders of the house. Hermione was some where, though Draco didnt really care where. He eventually heard soft foot steps above him, and figured Hermione was off to bed. Feeling spirited, Draco set his novel aside and headed up the stairs.
He took the stairs two at a time, anxious to reach the bedroom. He casually swung open the door and heard a yelp from the corner.
"You could've knocked." Hermione chided. She was barely dressed trying to cover herself with a tee shirt.
Draco turnedherway and smiled. "In my own home? I dont think so." Draco shook a finger in her direction. Walking to the other side of the room, he opened a dresser drawer. He got a glimpse of Hermione from the window. He saw her start to stare, and he chose that moment to peel of his tight black shirt.
Draco exposed a well toned back, his shoulders well etched, and his arms highly defined. Draco had spent many hours shirtless in the sun, getting the tan he thought his milky skin could never have. He heard a low gasp from Hermione and he turned slightly, just enough to see her cover her mouth and turn away, cheeks red and all. Smiling, satisfied with the job he was doing, draco undid the belt holding up his dark jeans. Hermione tried to busy herself with something in the corner, but Draco knew she'd be drawn to watch, and he was right.
Draco's jeans instantly loosened, exposing more tanned lines. Hermione couldnt help but stare, as much as she didnt want to. Draco grabbed a black pair of boxers from the dresser, and then sat in a chair to his right. He unfastened the laces on his boots, and tossed them to the side. He would glance up, occasionally, still smiling. Hermione disappeared into the bathroom, and Draco just sat there, taking all the time in the world to get those shoes off. Hermione reappeared as Draco took off the other sock. Standing up, he slid the jeans down his muscular legs, allowing them to pile around his ankles. Stepping out of the heap, he was left in his boxer briefs,
Hermione gaping, mouth opened slightly.
"Am i bothering you?" Draco asked, standing there, playing games with Hermione.
"Oh, no. I'm just trying to find my other bag of clothing." Hermione was quick to come up with an excuse as she opened the closet.
"Okay good." Draco pulled his boxers over his briefs, and closed the dresser. The two walked over to the bed, "That's my side." Draco seductively approached Hermione, and she quickly tried to avert her eyes. Draco was so close to Her thatshe feel his breath on her neck. He slipped past her, being sure to slide his bulky body against hers lightly. He felt her shudder and couldnt help but feel good about it.
"S-sorry, i'm used to sleeping on the left." Hermione rushed to the other side of the bed, and hesitated when pulling back the covers. Draco on the other hand climbed right in.
"You just going to stand there? I wont bite." Draco practically whispered this huskily. He flipped back the covers for her, and patted her side of the bed. She timidly climbed in, and faced her back to him. "Good night." Draco said placing a firm hand on her arm.
"Uh-hh good night." Hermione breathed just barely.
"Job well done Malfoy." Draco thought to himself. He knew he had unnerved her, exactly what he wanted to do. If he was going to be stuck with her for the rest of her life, he was going to have fun with it.
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Hermione didn't sleep at all that night. She couldnt stop thinking of Draco's behavior. She couldnt figure out if he was toying with her, or if he wanted something. Thoughts racked her brain, and when the clock indicated five, she finally roled out of bed, and prepared for her morning jog.
She took the same route as yesterday. Spending extra time just admiring her surroundings. Their property included a canal, that led to a well sized lake. Hermione strayed off the path and ran along the waters edge.
"What is he up to?" Hermione asked herself as she finally stopped for a break. She laid down on the grass, underneath a tall reaching willow. The fog coming off the canal was peaceful, and easily calmed Hermione.
She absolutely loved nature, and was in heaven when she was out here.
Hermione continued to think about Draco as she finished her jog and got home. Avoiding the kitchen, Hermione went straight upstairs to take a shower.
Draco had silenced the bathroom. He didnt know why, he assumed it was in anticipation that Hermione would walk in at just the right time. He enjoyed last night, he had never gotten under a girl's skin, as well as he did last night.
Draco closed his eyes, running his large hands through his blonde hair, letting the steam brush his face. He was so focused on his shower he never heard Hermione open the door.
"Oh My God." Hermione screamed covering her eyes and turning away.
"Oh, hello." Draco smiled at her, while instinctively covering up. He truly was embarassed, but was good at hiding it.
"What did you do? Silence the bathroom?" Hermione asked melodramatcially.
"Well yeah, i thought you were sleeping. I didnt want to wake you." Draco lied quickly returning to his shower, closing his eyes again "Look it's no big deal. We have to sleep together, eventually." Draco look at her through one, half opened eye. He saw her flinched and smiled triumphantly.
"Come tell me when your done." Hermione huffed angrily. She slammed the door as she walked out.
"Whatever." Draco returned to his shower, taking his time with the hot water.
A/N: I think this will be one of my favorite chapters. I hope all of you could picture the tention Draco was creating.
