Rules

Morning came fast, and Hermione was awoken by a pair of chirping robins. As she fluttered her eyes open she saw green and silver colors all around the room. She smiled. She got up, wrapped the green satin sheet around her and began to dangle her petite feet over the edge. As she made her way out of the bed, Draco called out to her. "Hermione…" Hermione now realizing that she had woke him up, turned to him and said "I'm sorry I woke you."

"It's ok. Where are you going?"

"I'm going to catch a shower."

Draco yawned and said "You want to start now?"

"Um... Draco about that..." Hermione bit her lip. She continued. "You know that every good relationship has rules right?"

"Yeah, but not all relationships." There was a long short pause. Draco now looking more confused then ever continued. "What's with the sudden talk of rules?"

"Well, last night I wanted to talk to you, but you fell asleep before I even got a chance."

"Talk to me about what?, not rules I hope."

"Yes, it's about rules…"

"Rules are stupid, why do we have to talk about them?"

"Because I thought of one last night; and I wanted to bring it to your attention before I put it into effect."

Draco was speechless. How could have made up a rule in their relationship? Draco, now catching his breathe, said "What is this stupid rule?"

Hermione gave him a disgusted look and said "I know that you are not going to like this but here goes; No sex on weekdays."

Draco's mouth dropped open. "What do you mean, No sex on WEEKDAYS." He said furiously. There was a long pause. He continued "You must be joking?"

She stared at him. She knew he would over-react but not this much. She stared into his silver-gray eyes and said "I'm serious Draco. I am trying to teach you self-control."

"I have self-control."

"Yeah; around everyone but me."

Draco grinned and said "What do you expect? You're hot, you're gorgeous; did I say hot?"

"Yes you did." She smiled and continued "That's sweet of you; but we have to be serious about this. Do you have any rules in mind?"

"No. Why would I make up rules, I hardly follow them." Hermione walked over to him and gave apeck onthe cheek.

"How long do we have to keep this a secret?" Draco asked her

"Not long I hope. We have to tell someone sometime."

"How about we both tell one person?"

"Yes, ok. Wait, that's not fair. You have one very good friend and I have three. What am I to do?"

"Sweetie, don't stress out over this. How about we just forget the idea?"

"Draco," she said while taking a seat on the bed, "I know that you aren't going to give up that easily."

"Hermione… you know me to well. But I assure you Blaise can keep a secret."

"If you are positive, be my guest."

He kissed her forehead and looked at her. She got up and walked towards the bathroom door.

"Love, when does this rule come into effect?"

"Right now."

"But what about our little shower replay?"

She walked into the bathroom, but before closing the door, she turned around and said "The weekend."

Draco was so hurt. He felt that he was just slapped in his face. He walked towards the bathroom door. He turned the handle, and turned away. It was locked. He walked back over to his bed and took a seat. 'How could she make up such an insane rule?' Draco asked himself. Not knowing the answer he got up and headed for her bedroom. He knew that she wasn't in there, so he bombarded into the room, and walked towards her entrance to the bathroom. He opened the door; exactly when she was tighten the bath towel around her.

"We need to talk." He said before pulling her out of the bathroom.

Hermione began to pull back and said "Hey, I haven't even brush my teeth; or worst, comb my hair."

"Stop nagging Hermione, this is serious."

They took a seat on her bed and Hermione began first. "What's this about, Draco?"

"It's about this rule thing. I don't see how this is going to work. I mean, it's a great rule but, I just can't do it."

"What do you mean, you can't?"

"Love, believe me when I say this, I am not trying to confuse you or anything like that; but I am addicted to you. I've never felt like this about any other girl. I feel that If I can't be next to you, I'd just die."

Hermione was astonished. He was addicted to her. She was so glad, because she too, was addicted. She didn't want him to know her feelings so she tried to show no signs of weakness. She looked into his now truthful eyes, which felt like a portal to his soul, and gave up.

"Draco… I have something to tell you. I am addicted to you. That is the reason why I made up the rule. I too need to learn self-control."

"Hermione, this isn't going to work and you know it…"

"Stop thinking like that. We will make this work. We'll help each other in times of need. Not every need." She smiled. He didn't.

Draco, now knowing that he could notchange her mind, said "I have another rule. No homework on the weekends." Hermione's smile vanished. She became very angry and blurted out "That's not fair Draco; and you know it."

"Hermione, by the pace you are going, you won't have any homework by the weekend."

"But what if I get homework that is due on Monday?"

"Do it on Friday, like you usually do."

Hermione had to admit it, he knew her well. "Okay then. I accept the rule." She smiled and then continued, "Since we are done talking,can I go back to the bathroom?"

"Sure, I have to take a shower anyway." He smiled. They both headed towards the bathroom. Hermione was in front and Draco was in the back of her. She stopped and said "No funny business."

"Ok, none." Draco said.

When they got in the bathroom, Hermione positioned herself in front of the face-bowl and was about to begin brushing her teeth, but she was distracted by Draco's arse coming out of his boxers. He noticed her staring at him. He turned his head in her direction and said "I'm going to make this so damn hard for you, you'll wish that you never made up that rule."

She gave him a surprise look as he stepped inside the shower. Before he turned on the shower she said "Hon, do you want me to wait on you, or go straight to breakfast without you?"

"I would like it if you wait."

After she was done brushing her teeth she stormed out of the bathroom with a plan to get him back. He was finish showering in10 minutes. He walked out of the shower, wrapped the towel around his waist and headed towards the mirror. When he got there, he took out his wand and fixed his hair. After he was done, he walked out of the bathroom and into his room. To his amazement, his room was clean. Hermione's clothes were gone, his bed was made up, and his school clothes were spread out on the bed ready to be worn.

He smiled. He knew it was Hermione. He quickly threw off the towel, put on his clothes and headed for Hermione's room. Thinking that she was ready, he rushed into her room, only to find out that she wasn't.

Hermione was having a hard time fixing her hear the muggle way, so she took out her wand and fixed her hair. Her hair went into a neat bun, while leaving two strands to hang on both sides. She unwrapped the towel from around her and reached over for her school shirt. She put it on without buttoning it and reached for her school skirt. Her bedroom door flew open. It was Draco. He stood in the doorway admiring her body.

"Yes, may I help you?" Hermione asked while looking at him

"No,. I thought that you were done. I'll go."

"No, you can stay. I'll be just a minute.

He found Hermione putting on her skirt. She was wearing her blue bra and panty. 'Didn't she say that only her red, pink and blue ones have snaps?" he asked himself. After remembering what she said, he smiled.

"Why are you smiling?"

"I just thought of something. Don't worry about it; it's not important."

"It is important if it involves me."

"Who told you, that it involves you?"

"Just a hunch." She smiled.

She buttoned up her shirt and zipped up her skirt. As she was buttoning up her shirt, she felt a pair of eyes staring at her chest. She looked up and saw that Draco was indeed staring at her chest. She turned away from him and walked over to her closet. She opened it up and got out one of her many school robes. She closed her closet door and made her way towards Draco. As she was walking towards him, she stopped; put on her robe, and whispered in his ears, "Paybacks a bitch, isn't it?"

After saying that, she smiled and walked away. "You planned this?" he said while spinning around to face her. She stoppedand turned to face him.She then said "Of course I did. I know you can resist me."

Draco was astounded. He never knew how much similarities they had. He gave hera smirk, but was cut off by Hermione. She looked at him and said "Now, you didn't answer my questions?

"What question?

"Paybacks a bitch, isn't it?"

"I got to admit it. You played it off very well." There was a long pause. "And you are right, I can't resist you."

"And…" Hermione said while raising her eyebrow.

"And yes, paybacks a bitch." She smiled. He followed her out of her room and then said "'mione, before we go, answer me one question."

"What question?"

"On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate my performance last night?"

"Since I've had two previous encounters with you, I would say…. a 10."

"Whew. That was a close one."

What?"

"If I didn't get a 10, I would have been so angry."

"Why?"

"I've got an image to maintain, you know?"

"Oh, yeah. I forgot about that." She said while laughing.

"Why are you laughing?"

"It's not important. Don't worry about it."

He wanted her to stop laughing, so he kissed her passionately. Indeed she did stop. After minutes of enjoying each others lips together, she pushed him off and said "Let's go to breakfast."

"Okay. Let's go." Draco said. After saying that, they made their way down the spiral staircase, out of the common room and towards the Great Hall.

I would like to thank all of you who gave me tips. It was greatly appreciated.

I will continue A.S.A.P.