Natty123: Thank you. I wasn't exactly aiming for "cute", but I must admit, that chapter was pretty sweet.

Daniela Cassandra: Thank you. I know, I love the Draco/Hermione pairing!

Samantha Cameron: Thanks. I thought that chapter was actually kinda cheesy, but people seemed to like it, so oh well.

Jadecowan: I kno, everyone was like "finally!" but I thought it was better if I stalled it.

Angelofmusic45: Thanks. More kissing, huh? Trust me, no story is a good story without it -) No offense to anybody out there that disagrees or doesn't have that.

Curlyq2713: Another person who's saying 'finally!'. Heh. I thought it was more realistic if it took a long time. I'm not sure whether Draco will become a death eater yet. Hmm…

Anonymous: Well, I can't tell you the answers to your questions because that would be unfair to every other reader, but, I will say that you will find out soon enough. And, thanx for letting me know about your date, I guess… It was amusing and interesting to read about it tho!

Lady-Delphinea: I can't tell you the answers, but I will update soon. Last time, I got attacked by several people because I had writer's block and it took me a long time to update. I'm serious. It was my friends that read my story. In school, they started firing questions at me, and I just couldn't get away! Shivers I'm not going through that again, so I better update.

Orlilover16: I'm glad you liked it. So many people said that they loved that chapter, but I actually thought the lines were really cheesy. I guess people like the fact that they got together.

Lazy: Wow. Everyone is glad that they kissed and that Draco confessed his love. I'll update; don't worry. I'm afraid that if I don't, I'll get mobbed again just like my friends mobbed me when I got writer's block and didn't update.

TomFeltonsGirl1818: Well, all you wrote was "love love love!" so I can't really respond to that. But, yeah, it is love, I guess. At least for Draco… But, wait! What about Hermione? Dun, dun, dun.

Cyndell: Well, I'm glad you like it, and I hope I can fulfill your request… Okay, that sounded really lame, but that's okay.

Hannah-901: Thanks. Almost in tears! That bad, huh. Sniffle It shocked myself. Ahh… The power of words…

A/N: To those that asked if Hermione loves Draco, I just want you to remember that this is a DMHG story. Now what do you think? She's bound to warm up to him. Okay, I'll shut up before I give away too much.

Chapter 14…


Hermione tugged loosely at Draco's hair, never wanting to let go. God, he is such a good kisser, even if he is prat. Draco's tongue slowly invaded her mouth. He felt Hermione relax in his grip as their tongues danced.

Slowly, they eased apart, needing air. Hermione blushed and stared down at her feet. Draco grabbed her hand, forcing her to look into his eyes. "Hermione, please say something," Draco begged. Hermione sighed and looked down before answering.

"What can I say? Draco, you've been a menace to me and my friends since our first year. And suddenly, your telling me that you love me and… What the hell am I supposed to say to you?"

Draco sighed and bit his lower lip. Hermione could barely handle it. My God, he's so cute like that! After a while, he finally said, "Hermione, you have to decide now. I'm just asking that you please, please, give me a chance. I was a jerk then, okay? Please," Draco pleaded. Hermione couldn't stand how his gray eyes could change colors. Before, they were a deep blue, and now they were suddenly a bright, piercing silver.

"Draco, I… God, why does this have to be so hard? I'll give you a chance, but only because I want this to work out as much as you do," Hermione agreed. Draco looked up, his eyes turning blue again. Hermione almost melted in his gaze.

"Really?" he asked in disbelief, his eyes widening. Hermione grinned slightly and lightly cuffed him in the shoulder.

"Don't get too surprised and happy, or I might change my mind," she joked. Draco leaned forwards and kissed her. Hermione loved how his lips were warm and soft. She instantly closed her eyes, wanting the moment to last. She shoved her hands into his hair and began to play with it, twirling it around her fingers. When they stopped for air, he grinned at her and said,

"I guess you like my hair, huh?" Hermione giggled and kissed his cheek. God, why do her kisses have to be so… addicting?

"Draco, I really should go to bed. I'm tired, it's late, and we have classes tomorrow," she said, getting up and walking to her room backwards so she could still look at him while talking. Draco pretended to pout. He stared at her with his deep blue eyes, causing Hermione to whine slightly.

"That's not fair! Why do your eyes have to change colors at the right moment?" she complained. "Besides Draco, I really have to go to sleep. I'm tired. Please."

"Can you sleep with me? Please? We don't have to… you know, do anything… I just want you next to me," Draco begged. Hermione found it hard to resist his soothing, calm voice. She fought against his charm. "Please…"

"Draco, this is a little too sudden. I mean, we just got together today," Hermione said. Still, she found herself walking towards him. What am I doing? This is wrong! It's too soon. But… I trust him, right? He wouldn't do anything… Draco grinned, knowing that his charm was working. His blue eyes flashed once, which was just enough to do the trick. Hermione stopped resisting and agreed to sleep next to him.

"But no funny stuff, Draco. I mean it," Hermione warned. Draco nodded. I'm not going to do anything. I couldn't… It would hurt her too much.

"Of course not, Hermione. After all, we just got together. You'd dump me right away if I tried it," Draco reminded her. Hermione shrugged. Yeah? Well, maybe all you want from me is a good shag. You wouldn't care if I dumped you, as long as you got what you wanted… But you sounded so sincere when you told me that you loved me…

Hermione entered Draco's bathroom. After magically summoning her toothbrush, she brushed her teeth and sighed. She glanced into the mirror before heading back out. Draco was leaning against the wall, waiting for her. The minute she opened the door, his eyes fluttered open and lit up. He led her onto his bed and tossed the covers over her gently. "Sleep well," he whispered, crawling in next to her.

Hermione slept with her head against Draco's chest. She could feel his firm muscles on his chest. Finally. Quidditch has its rewards!

Draco snuggled close to Hermione. He could smell her hair. "Strawberry shampoo," he muttered sleepily. Hermione twitched in his arms. "Good night…" He bent over to check if she was asleep. Her eyes were closed, and she was breathing steadily. "I love you…" he murmured.

Hermione opened her eyes the minute Draco was asleep. She could feel the goosebumps on her arms. He said it again. When he thought I was sleeping, he still said it. He said, 'I love you.'