I woke up the next morning, completely drained of any energy and extremely hungry, in bed. It wasn't my own, however. In fact, I wasn't in my room at all.

I was in a room that had been decorated in green and black, with silver trim. It had Quidditch stuff in the corners and posters on the walls. There was also a trophy case which held quite a few awards and ribbons.

I heard the shower stop from inside the bathroom. Draco opened the door and was standing there, towel around his waist, half naked in front of me. I couldn't help it. I was gawking at his muscles and his six pack.

Quidditch will do a lot for you, I thought as Draco dried his hair.

I found myself thinking that he looked better with his hair loose and not slicked back like he normally wore it. He bent over to pick up a pair of boxers and jeans and I couldn't resist thinking that he had the cutest butt I had ever seen…Then I shook my head to rid it of these thoughts. This was Draco Bloody Malfoy! My enemy since day one! (We were born in the same hospital, same room same day. He's only an hour older, but still about a head taller!)

He turned to me and smiled. "How long have you been up?"

I shrugged weakly. "Not long. I got up when I heard the shower stop. Why?"

"No reason. You had me bloody scared, Riley…"

"I-I did? Why?" I said, shocked that Draco could be scared for any one but himself. What caused this total turn-around in his attitude?

"I thought that I had lost one of my best friends! You practically bled to death in my arms last night! I honestly thought you were dead! You were so cold and no matter what I did, you wouldn't warm up!" Then he muttered, "I really care for you, Ri…" as an after thought.

I gaped. This was a side to Draco Malfoy that one rarely witnessed.

"That's sweet. Thank you…But how did you know where I was?"

"I heard you leave your room, and I followed you. Why did you pass out?"

"I hadn't eaten all day…" My stomach rumbled right on cue. I managed a weak smile.

"The house elves always have extra food in the kitchen…"

"Draco?"

"Yeah?" He turned to me and my heart raced, and I had no idea why.

"Well, you know how we constantly fought-"

"We were kids back then. Now, we are, uh, mature young adults!" he said proudly.

"It was last year, Drake," I said, smiling at him as he rummaged around in his drawer. Then we both realized that I had called him something that I hadn't since that one summer when we were six. "Draco," I quietly corrected myself.

He smiled and looked at me. "We grew up since then. Hll! We grew up since yesterday morning!"

I giggled. "Yeah…sorry about that.

"And sorry I didn't help you up and welcome you to my manor with open arms. Does saving your a make up for it?"

He sat beside me on the bed and looked me in the eye. My stomach did a flip flop and felt like little butterflies were in it. It was an odd sensation.

"Yes. And, by the way, you know you're still wearing a towel?"

"Yeah, I know. I just thought that you might enjoy a longer look at my body, seeing as how you were ogling at me when I came out of the shower…" Draco smirked.

I thought you looked better soaking wet and half naked! I thought, a pink blush creeping up my cheeks.

"I'm going to get a shower while you change, okay?"

Draco nodded.

"You should stop gelling your hair. It looks good like that."

I pushed the covers away and carefully stood up. I felt a little dizzy from the lack of food in my stomach as I walked toward his bathroom door.

"What are you doing?" he said.

"Taking a shower. Frankly, I don't feel like walking around this place in my PJ's, so, if you don't mind, I'll shower here."

"Good plan. Then you'll only have to walk back to your room naked!" Draco said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Can't I borrow clothes?" I whined.

"Yeah, here." Draco threw me a t-shirt and a pair of jeans.

"I'll give them back after I get changed in my room. Thanks, Draco."

He smiled and nodded before standing up and walking to his wardrobe.

I dragged myself to the edge of the tub and turned on the taps.

I stood up and another wave of dizziness hit me. My knees gave away and I fell backwards into the full size mirror on the wall, and fell to the floor.

"Riley!" I heard Draco scream, pounding on the door and trying the handle. "RILEY!"

I tried to open my eyes, but the pain was so intense that I caused me to scream in agony. I could feel my own blood running down my arms and face.

Breathing got harder. I was gasping for air, but none came. I blacked out…