AN: Okay, so I can explain why it's been almost a year since I last updated this. Well, maybe I can't. Sighs Well, if anyone actually reads this, I am deeply sorry for the extended delay. It should go quickly from here on out. Famous last words, right?

Cheers,

Allovara

'I can prove that it was not my fault, because . . . because I was with Malfoy'.

Ugh, I can't believe I fell asleep in the library again. Well, if I hurry, I can get to the tower and get changed in time to meet the boys for breakfast. If I'm lucky, they won't have even noticed.

Drat, this blasted staircase. I don't have time to wait for it to move back over to Gryffindor Tower. Now, I'm going to have to go up to the third floor to get over to the back stair. Maybe if I cut through here.

'Well, what have we here, a mudblood wandering in a restricted hallway. And all by herself too. What happened to Potty and Weasel? Off sharing a tender moment in the boys' loo'?

Oh no. Just what I needed. I don't have time for this. Even if – Wait a minute, is he in pajamas under his robe? Figures he'd sleep in silk. Wait, what do I care what he sleeps in? Wouldn't it be nice to sleep next to him in those, though? All that hard muscle under soft silk. Mmm… What? No! No daydreaming about the nasty ferret boy. Besides, I'm in a hurry. I can daydream when I get back to the dorm. No! No daydreaming, period. I have to get out of here now.

'Go away, Malfoy, I'm in a hurry'.

'Ah ah, Granger. I'm afraid I can't do that. You see I'm a prefect. And you're in a restricted area. I'm afraid I'm going to have to take points'.

What? Of all the nerve! Who does he think he's talking to?

'You forget that I'm a prefect as well, Malfoy. I can take equal points from you for being here yourself'.

He's staring at me. Why doesn't he say something? His eyes are almost hypnotic. Does he even blink? That grey colour, it's like molten steel, it's so harsh. He has beautiful eyes. I wonder what they'd look like if he ever smiled. Gorgeous, probably. But he doesn't smile. He just stares evilly.

'Ah, but you see, Granger, I retain the advantage in this situation'.

Was that a threat? Should I have my wand out? He doesn't have his out. I don't want to cause a duel. That would be bad. Maybe if I play along.

'Oh, really. Malfoy? How do you figure that'?

'Because, Granger',

He's moving toward me. Move back feet. Move back. Wait. That's a wall. I can't move back anymore. Sideways! That's it. Come on feet. Move.

Wait, arms. Big, muscular arms. Very male, muscular arms. I'm trapped. Wow he smells good.

No! No smelling Malfoy must think. Must get away. Must distract Malfoy so I can get away.

'B- Because what, Malfoy'?

'Because I can do this'.

Bloody hell! Malfoy's kissing me! Wow his lips are soft. Kiss good. Tongue? Huh? Oh! Tongue's good. Definitely good.

'Mmm'. . .

What? Kiss stopping. No. More.

Wait! Malfoy just kissed me! Agh! Get him off of me!

'What the hell'!

Wand. Get wand. Got it.

'Get away from me, Malfoy'.

Okay, he's backing up. What now? Come on brain. Door! Get out of this room!

Door's locked. This is not good…