Hello everyone! I'm so sorry that this chapter took so long to get out. I was planing on updating right before Christmas but so much came up. This isn't my best chapter, but it's something for you all, for the holidays. I hope you enjoy! R&R!!!!

Happy Holidays also!!

They sat down on a log and Hermione began telling Draco everything. She told him everything from her mother and fathers relationship with Voldemort to her being a pureblood and everything in between. Draco just sat there with his mouth open. Once again, Hermione left him speechless for a second time is his life.

"So your Mum and Dad were good friends with my mum and Lucius?"

"Yes, and to think, all these years your father was hating his best friends and their daughter. What a pity."

"He was an asshole. He would kill them too if it would have pleased his master."

Hermione shivered, thinking that she didn't need one, she didn't bring her cloak. Draco noticed her shake a little and took off his cloak and wrapped it around her.

"No, Draco. I couldn't possibly take it, you'll freeze!!"

"Its alright. Im fine. Really. I have enough clothes on. You're only wearing a skirt and a thin shirt that is probably doing nothing to warm you up, so take it."

"alright. Thanks."

"So how are you doing? Have you told anyone else?"

"I've been better, and no. I haven't told anyone else. Only you. You are the only person I trust."

Draco felt something inside of him he once felt, but hadn't in a long time. The last time he felt this way, he was kissing the beautiful girl in front of him. Someone actually trusted him. He really couldn't believe it. He thought that no one would ever trust him. Christmas was only in a few days and Draco didn't know what to get Hermione. Was she going to get him something too? He knew that he wanted to tell Hermione about his feelings. He couldn't possibly keep it in anymore. But did she like him the way he liked her? He wasn't scared of anything, but Draco was terrified of rejection. He never has felt or been rejected. Yes, Draco Malfoy was afraid of rejection. He didn't want to admit it, but it was very true, then I hit him, he knew exactly what to give Hermione for Christmas, and he would just have to live with what she says.

"Mione, I think we should head back. I don't want your parents to worry and kill me for not having you home. Do they even know you are out of the house?"

"…What did you just call me?"

"Err, Sorry. I didn't know that you didn't like being called Mione."

"No, I do. Its just, it sounded so different when Ron and……..Potter would call me that." she spit Potters name out like venom, one that could kill you instantly.
"Oh, alright. Well do you mind if I call you Mione?"

"No, not at all, Drakie!"

"Oh, no you don't! Don't ever call me that, EVER!!"

"But I personally like that name, Drakie."

"Don't call me that again, or you will feel my wrath!"

"alright, Im sorry….DRAKIE!"

"Oh, now you've done it!!!!!"

He scooted closer to her on the log and started to tickle her. What Draco didn't know was that Hermione was very ticklish.

In between fits of giggles, Hermione happened to yell at Draco.

"D….r……..aco!! Pl………ea…….see s-s-s…top!!"

"NEVER!!! I told you that you would feel my wrath! Now you pay!" He meant for this to come out mean, but instead it came out like a joke. He couldn't be mean around Hermione anymore. It just wouldn't work.

For the first time in her life, Hermione heard Draco laugh. Not his dumb fake one, but a warm-hearted one.

"I ….. I …. I surr….enderrrr! Ahhh!!"

"OK,OK!" he stopped tickling her but didn't take his hands off her, which she didn't seem to mind nor care. He then bent his head down and closed the space in between himself and Hermione. Then he softly placed his lips on Hermione's. he got that feeling again. But this time, instead of ignoring it and trying to push it away, he welcomed it.

After what seemed like an eternity of kissing, Hermione broke their embrace and sat in silence, not that uncomfortable silence, but the kind when you don't have to speak and it feels like you've just had the best conversation ever. Draco was the one to brake this silnce.

"Mione?"

"Mhmm?"

"I think we should be heading back. Its getting late and its not good to be out late in this cold weather."

"Alright."

Draco was first to get up. He held his hand out for Hermione and she gratefully too it. Unlike the other time in the beginning of the year in Physical Education. They walked back to Hermione's Manor holding hands. This was a special day in Hermione's books. When they reached Mulligan Manor, Draco stopped in front of the entrance and faced Hermione.

"Thank you."

"what ever for?"

"For.. Well for being here for me when I need someone and for being an amazing person. You've been here for me and im so glad that have a best friend like you."

Draco felt his checks being to burn, which felt good because his face was so cold from being outside. Draco knew that he was blushing and turned his head to the side so she wouldn't see him in his current "state", but she was much too quick for him. ( Aww! Draco Malfoy blushes, reads, and does his homework! What else can this wonder boy do? Oh yeah! He's an amazing kisser and he makes girls drool and swoon over him J!)Hermione then got on her tippy toes and planted a kiss on his now red cheek. He turned and looked right into her eyes. He felt that every time she would look into his eyes, see could see right into him, into his soul.

"Well, Thanks." Hermione gave him one last look as he turned around and went to leave. She shut the door and leant against it. Today was so on and off for her. She greatly enjoyed that kiss that her and Draco shared only moments ago. She really missed him. Though, its only been about 2 weeks since they last seen each other, it felt like a year. Hermione stood there thinking about Draco and something hit her. 'Draco got here from Flooing from his Manor to mine. How is he going to get home without a fireplace? Walk? No way.'

She turned around and opened the front door to see Draco with his arm raised about to know on the door.

"Hi again!" Draco let out a laugh.

"Sorry, I totally forgot that you needed to use the fireplace."

"So did I!"

Hermione and Draco walked to the fireplace the was only a few feet from the front entrance. When they reached the fireplace, Hermione faced Draco and gave him a hug.

"Oh, what are you doing for Christmas?"

"Probably staying at the Manor, you?"

"I don't know. Maybe we can meet up somewhere for a little bit."

"Maybe. I'll see you later then. Have a good night."

"You too. Bye Draco."

"Bye Mione."

Draco stepped into the fireplace and took some floo powder.

"MALFOY MANOR!"

And with a green flash, he was gone.

Hermione went up the stairs and into her room. She then laid down and her bed falling fast asleep. Her dreams were of herself and Draco back on their walk, kissing. Oh how she wanted to be with Draco. But he didn't like her like that, or did he?

"Draco, did you have fun?"

"Hello mum. Yes I did. But you will never believe this."

"What is it dear?"

"Hermione isn't really a Granger, neither are her parents."

"What do you mean?"

"Her name is Hermione Ann Mulligan and her parents are Brittany Lynn and James Peter Mulligan."

Narcissa's face went pale and she looked a little peaky.

"Yes, Mum. Your best friends."

"Oh my God!"

Draco took a seat next to his mum and told her all that he knew about Hermione's family. She was in shock.

"Well, Draco. We must have them over for Christmas! Ask Hermione what they are doing and please let her parents know that Cissy wants them to come. They will know what she is talking about. Oh, Draco. Im so happy. I've missed them so much. Brittany was my best friend. As was James. They just left us one day when they were hiding in this very manor. After that day, we didn't hear from them or knew where they were."

"How about I go and Owl Hermione right now and let her know?"

"Alright dear. Let me know what she and her parents say."

"Okay."

Draco left the parlor and went up to his room. He then went and retrieved his owl from his library. On his desk, he pulled out a piece of parchment and quill.

Hermione,

I hope it is all right if I told my mother about your family. She wishes for you and your family to come to Malfoy Manor for Christmas. She also wants you to tell your mum that Cissy misses her. I don't know what that means, but she said that your mum would understand. Please send me an answer as soon as you can. I'll have Ajax wait for your reply.

Love,
Draco

Draco re-read his letter a few times contemplating whether or not to keep the love Draco or just sign his name. Getting fed up, he folded the letter and tied it to Ajax's leg and told him to go to Hermione Mulligan. Draco watched as Ajax flew off into the sky.

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