Chapter 13

A/N: Thanks so much for all the reviews. They are slacking from when I first posted the story, and I know the story's excitement is dying, but I do have a bigger plot along the way, so keep reading!!! Thanks to:

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Draco awoke Saturday morning feeling very cramped. The couch really wasn't all that comfortable to sleep on. After that, the first thing he noticed was that Hermione wasn't there. He slowly stood up, stretched, then went out to find her.

He wandered into the "kitchen". No Hermione. Then he went into the bedroom and he saw her. She was wearing a pair of sweatpants and a tanktop. She was running in place, her ponytail swishing as she did so.

"What the devil are you doing?" he asked smiling.

"I'm exercising," she answered.

"...Why?" he asked slowly.

"Being in this little place for a week has made me lazy. Plus, last night we had a huge, fatty dinner. The body stores fat unless you burn it off," she explained. Then she laid on the floor and began doing sit-ups.

"The body can't store what it doesn't have!" he said incrediculously. "There's not an ounce of fat on your body!"

"There is," she said, rolling her eyes. "Besides, I always exercise."

Draco shrugged. What's the use? he thought.

"Did you eat any breakfast yet?" he asked.

"Yeah, I had a granola bar," she answered.

Whatever that is, he thought. He went to the kitchen and helped himself to the bacon, eggs, and toast that was there. He sat there, thinking to himself.

Today was the last day in the room. Tomorrow morning, they'd have to go back to regular life. Normal classes, homework, dormitories, friends...He wondered if anything would change between them. Hermione hadn't liked the idea of telling her friends that she and Draco were getting along.

Draco felt his heart sink. Nothing would be the same. They'd barely ever talk to each other and then eventually, she'd tell him it wasn't worth holding onto a little crush for a week. They'd break up before things even got started. He leaned back and sighed.

Hermione came in, fresh out of the shower with a pair of gray drawstring pants and a light pink tanktop. She had on smoky gray eyeliner, black mascara, and peach lip gloss.

"Why so glum?" she asked cheerfully, sitting on his lap and wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Just thinking," he said.

"'Bout what?" she inquired.

"Today's the last day," he pointed out. She nodded.

"Yeah. It'll be different not always being alone." Draco let out a long breath.

"Do you think we'll be together very long?" he asked bluntly. Hermione was surprised.

"I know it will be hard. But I'm willing to try if you are," she told him. This brightened him up a bit.

"Me, too," he agreed. "Well," he said, standing up, "I'm off to the shower."

After he left the room, she began thinking about what she just promised. Could she stick with her decision? She wanted to, more than anything. But she risked losing Harry and Ron. Maybe, just maybe, they would be understanding. She hoped so. Oh, how she hoped so.

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Way too soon, it was time for their last dinner alone together in the room. Hermione had to admit, she'd miss this room that had started out a prison and turned into a shield; her shield from the real world. The meal was quiet; both were depressed about having to leave.

They decided to watch another movie. Draco wanted to see "A Walk to Remember". Hermione thought it would depress them more, but then, maybe it would inspire them to stick it out. Halfway through the movie when it started getting sad, Hermione began to sob. This story was so sad. Draco held her through it, but he couldn't help but think: what if it had been them? He was glad it wasn't.

That night, they decided to share a bed, innocently; just to be close to each other. Hermione felt so much comfort, she fell asleep quickly. Draco laid there a minute, just watching her, before he, too, fell asleep.

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Hermione awoke Sunday morning and immediately let out a groan, realizing what day it was. It was over. She was excited to see Harry and Ron again, but she would miss not being with Draco all the time. Beside her, Draco stirred. She kissed him on the cheek.

"Rise and shine," she greeted. He grumbled, not being a morning person. Finally they got out of bed, showered, dressed, and began packing. She noticed his troubled expressions.

"Don't worry. I promise, we will be together. I love you," she reminded him, giving him a hug.

Soon, all their stuff was packed. They sat together on the couch for the last few minutes in the room. Dumbledore came around noon.

"Well, that wasn't so bad, was it?" he chuckled. Hermione smiled weakly.

"I thought not. You are free to go," he said, then he left the room. Draco and Hermione followed, carrying their things.

"I'm going to go unpack my things. I'll see you later," she promised. He kissed her, then left to unpack his own things.

Harry and Ron were waiting in the Gryffindor common room. She ran to them, hugging them.

"I missed you both so much!"

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A/N: Ok, so they're a couple now. I know some people think it moved too fast, but I can't take forever with their getting together. There is a much bigger plot. Please just be patient, and I hope you keep reading. Please read and review. I wait between updates to get reviews, so I never post more than one chapter at a time. I have the next three written and they move the bigger plot along, so please review so I can update more!!!!

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