A/N: don't own anything
The lyrics at the beginning are from 'Your Hope' by The Calling
I know it's another sickeningly short one but I kind of like it anyway. And there are kisses in it that has to count for something right?
As always reviews are answered at the end and thanks to all who did take the time to review they're much appreciated.
Chapter Six – Your Hope
When your hope is lost
When your hope is fading...
What would you do if you had
Just one little pill in your hand
That changed around all you could be
That helped you forget what you're seen
If all you ever wanted, was to let go...
(There are so many things that we just don't know about)
When your hope is lost and you can't take it
Now you're come too far, to let them break it
You think it would be all right
To live someone else's life
Trust what you already have
Cause once you fall in, you can't turn back
If all you ever wanted, was to let go...
(I think we all know what it's like to feel alone)
When your hope is lost and you can't take it
Now you're come too far, to let them break it
You've got to throw those thoughts away
Before you make a big mistake
You've lost control, been thrown off track
But now it's time, to take it back, take it back
You have to want to
You have to want to...
When your hope is lost and you can't take it
Now you're come too far, to let them break it
When your hope is lost
When your hope is fading
When your hope is lost...
"Stupid stupid fucking idiot!"
His cursing of his behaviour getting steadily worse as he searched place after place for any sign of her, he scared an old lady half to death when she thought he was bitching at her and proceeded to slap him around the head with her shopping bag, which at that time contained tins of cat food.
"Oh but of course, it's not like it could have been bananas or something oh not it had to be tins..."
Still grumbling he was running his hand over the rapidly swelling bump on the side of his head when he saw her.
Looking as terrifying as she did beautiful she was balancing on the edge of a building higher than his line of vision and his heart leapt; she wouldn't would she? Her blood-red hair whipped out before her in the wind and stood out harshly against the speedily darkening sky and her eyes flashed with every blink she made.
It seemed to Draco like an eternity before the rackety old lift finally creaked to a stop at the top floor. Slipping out of the doors before they had even finished opening he threw himself at the last set of stairs, slamming in to the railing as he jumped up the stairs two at a time.
"Ginny, don't!"
His rapid approach startled her and she slipped, her booted foot sliding off the ledge and dropping her down into thin air. Her mouth formed a perfect O of surprise but she didn't have time for a scream as she plummeted down.
"No!"
Draco's hand just barely grasped hers and even then he nearly let go as she slammed hard into the slippery wall of the building, her free hand scrabbling against the bricks as her foot kicked at the window trying to get a grip.
Lying back panting after he'd pulled her up Draco glanced up just in time to see a furious face and a long slender hand heading for his face.
SMACK
He sat there and stared at her, stunned as she glared at him her legs underneath her as she leaned on one arm and gasped for breath.
"What the hell was that for?!" He exploded, still slightly stunned as he lifted a hand to his stinging cheek where a vivid red handprint was emblazoned across his pale skin, rapidly fading into the angry red spots growing on both cheeks.
"Oh lets see how about the fact you scared the hell out of me not to mention practically throwing me off the roof!" Ginny snapped, her hair falling over her face in bright streaks, giving him the impression of a female warrior just out of battle.
SMACK
His thoughts were interrupted by her other hand slapping his other cheek and evening the pain out for him. If Draco could have blushed he would have as she returned to glaring at him, slowly sitting up.
"I thought you were going to jump."
Ginny snorted and got to her feet, glaring down at him as he watched her sheepishly.
"Over you, don't flatter yourself." She snarled, hands on her hips and for the first time he noticed she was not in the clothes she had left his apartment in.
She was now in skin-tight black leather pants that were tucked into high heeled leather boots from the knee down and a black leather bodice to just under her breasts, a white loose baggy blouse printed with large red flowers holding in her cleavage and flowing down her arms.
"Where did you get those clothes from?"
Ginny raised her chin defiantly as he slowly got to his feet and brushed his designer clothes down, eyeing the dust and water stains mournfully.
"My friend had a party earlier, I was invited but I had to have a costume... not that it's any of your business anyway."
Draco knew he had pissed her off royally and he had no idea how to get back into her good books.
'You called her a whore are you really surprised she's pissed?'
Shoving that annoying voice at the back of his head down he was struck back an amazing idea that might, just might, work. Whipping out his wand he gave it a little flick and muttered a few words that Ginny, busy cursing and wiping dirt off her pants, didn't catch.
A dull roaring took over the chill night air and Ginny straightened up, her eyes darting around suspiciously. She nearly took Draco's arm off when she slammed her fist out to catch his hand just about to grab her shoulder, shaking off his surprise he took her hand and led her over to the edge of the roof where the roaring got louder.
"Hey, trust me."
His words soothed her and she was so busy staring at him she didn't notice he hadn't taken her over the edge until she felt something hard and smooth slam between her legs and her eyes snapped down.
She gave a gasp of delight at the sight of the huge gently thrumming motorbike between her thighs, it's highly polished chrome vibrating ever so slightly underneath her as she watched Draco kick-start the machine and they were off.
Not caring whether the Muggles below them could see them Ginny gladly wrapped her arms around Draco's waist to stay seated as he flew them up and up over the town glittering like a sea of fairy-lights below them.
Draco was finding it harder and harder to concentrate on steering the bike as he felt Ginny's thighs grip his waist reflexively and her hands tightened their grip on his abs with every swoop they made.
Eventually they descended back through the clouds and landed atop the lighthouse on the very edge of the city. Draco cut the engine on the bike by withdrawing his wand from the ignition and tucking it back into his pocket.
When he turned around Ginny was sitting on the roof of the lighthouse with her knees drawn up to her chin and her hair was once more bannering around her face in the wind. Silently he took a seat besides her and turned to look out over the sea, the stars glowing vividly in the sea of black velvet above them and mirrored in the slightly rippling water below them.
"It's beautiful."
He glanced sideways at her as she spoke, her voice soft and somehow filled with sadness as her eyes reflected the sparks of fire in the sky. Unconsciously he reached out a hand and tucked a strand of long ruby-red hair behind her small slightly pointed ear, his hand trailing down her back as she turned to look at him.
"It is."
Without thinking he scooted closer towards her, slinging his jacket around her shivering shoulders and moving her closer by the lapels of his jacket. Glancing up at him she could see her terrified-looking reflection in his darkened grey eyes and an incredible sense of calm comfort she hadn't felt in years swept over her leaving her slightly dizzied.
It took a second to sink in when his lips met hers and she jerked back slightly from shock leaving Draco very un-Malfoy-like as he blushed and pulled away looking utterly humiliated.
"I'm sorry, I didn't think..."
His apology was cut short when she reached her hand up, tangling her fingers in the silvery fine strands of hair at the name of his neck and pulled him back down towards her. This time he was shocked and his eyes snapped open to see her own flickering, her long lashes sweeping over her freckled cheeks and he fluttered his own eyes closed once more, revelling in the feel of her silky tongue caressing his.
Sensations were sweeping over Ginny as Draco explored the velvety interior of her mouth and her cheeks were steadily growing redder as she fought to breathe through her nose, eventually giving up and pulling away reluctantly.
She turned back to look out at the view and Draco watched as she sighed in pleasure at the cool night breeze tickling her heated skin and she threw off his jacket gratefully and lay back against the cold wet tiles of the roof.
"Ginny?"
She didn't open her eyes when he spoke and he didn't take his gaze off her relaxed form, her long legs were crossed at the ankle and her hands lay on top of each other neatly at her navel where her bodice met her trousers seamlessly.
"Mmm?"
He opened his mouth then closed it again, he didn't want to ruin their renewed friendship again so instead he dropped down next to her, mimicking her position and tilting back his head so he could see the stars swirling above them.
"Nothing."
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The journey back was as exhilarating as the trip there and there were no need for words that would have been snatched away by the wind anyway as they landed outside Draco's apartment. Climbing off the bike and rubbing her slightly numbed thighs Ginny suddenly felt nervous as she followed Draco inside and into the lift; would he expect her to sleep with him now?
Something of her worries must have shown on her face because he laughed out loud and took one of her trembling hands to lead her into his bedroom.
"There are shirts and stuff in the wardrobe and drawers for you to sleep in."
Shrugging off the jacket she had once more procured from him she unlaced her boots and tossed them to one side, watching him as he grabbed spare covers and pillows and dragged them over to the living room part and tossed them onto the sofa.
Ginny was stunned. She hadn't expected him to jump on her but she had expected him to try and seduce her at least a little. She shoved her thoughts to one side and wriggled out of the skin-tight trousers and bodice, stripping her blouse and tugging on a loose shirt of Draco's she had found screwed up in the bottom of his last drawer. The pale silvery-blue was only a shade or two darker grey-blue than his eyes and fit her snugly since it was a few years old so probably too small for him.
That night wrapped in Draco's covers surrounded by his scent and essence Ginny slept all night without a single nightmare, something she hadn't managed since her first year at Hogwarts.
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