DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter in any way, shape or form. I only
made up the plot for this story. I'm a college student...all my money goes
toward school...leaving me flat-broke!
First and foremost I want to thank all you reviewers!! You guys are awesome!! Special thanks to those who come back time-and-time again!! Keep it up you guys!! ~*~surfngurl~*~
~*~Chapter Six~*~
~*~Hermione POV~*~
It was now Saturday afternoon and Becca and I had been out all day trying to find the perfect thing to wear. It was September and going to school in South Carolina (A/N: sorry guys...no offense to other schools...but I go to college in SC myself) definitely had its benefits...it was still warm outside. We finally found a plain and simple yet dressy sun dress that was a light blue color. I knew the color would match Draco's eyes perfectly. On the drive back to the college, Becca was telling me all about her plans for my makeover. We decided on light make-up and a lot of glitter. We would leave my hair down, but we were gonna go back and wash it and put curlers in it to add some bounce to it.
We walked up to my dorm room and let the makeover process begin. I was so nervous and my face had become very flush, not to mention my sweaty palms. I have no idea why I was so nervous. I mean, I've gone on dates with guys before but Draco seems so different. He's such a gentleman and he listens to me. My mind began to drift as I thought about being his girlfriend.
"Hermione! Snap out of it! I know you can't get him off your mind right now...but you have got to calm down. Go shower and I'll run to my room to get *the supplies*. Oh, and use this." She handed me two bottles from Bath-and-Body Works. One was body wash and the other was shampoo; both of them vanilla scented. (A/N: I don't think they make shampoo...but work with me)
After 3 grueling hours, I was finally ready. My hair was pulled up in a few simple silver butterfly clips and the curls hung loosely down my back. My eyes had a light blue tint to them and my cheeks were sparkling, literally. I had simple hoop earrings, a simple silver necklace with a heart pendant and matching bracelet on. Becca took a step back as if she was surveying her work...which most of it was.
"I must say we made a vast improvement...not that you needed much improving anyway."
"Becca, thank you so much! This means so much to me that you would take time out to help me. Ohmygosh! What time is it?"
"Umm...its 5:30...so you have 15min to calm down and keep breathing."
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. I looked at Becca in surprise. I nodded for her to go ahead and open the door and I stood back anxiously waiting. She slowly opened the door...and there was my prince charming. Draco looked so wonderful! He had on a deep blue button up shirt with the top buttons undone revealing his neck line. Around his neck he had the most interesting necklace on with a dragon pendant. The ruby eye of the dragon sparkled in the light. He also had on simple khaki pants and finished it off with his usual cloak. I looked back up to his face, only to notice that he was looking me up and down. I blushed under his gaze. He must have noticed me blushing and he quickly looked away, trying to find anything else in the room to look at.
"Well...I'll just be going now and leave you two alone. Don't stay out too late!" Becca spoke in a motherly tone as she left the room. And suddenly I was left alone...with Draco. He had turned towards the door, watching Becca leave. He was the first to speak.
"Wow! There really aren't enough words for what I see in front of me right now." I looked up to meet his gaze. I don't know why I doubted what he said, but I did. I wasn't sure if I could trust him or not. There was so much that I didn't know about him. He closed the gap between us to stand in front of me. He brushed his hand over my cheek, "I meant it, you know." I leaned in to his touch and smiled. "Shall we go, my fair Juliet." He held out his arm to me and linked it in mine.
"Yes we shall. Thank you Draco."
~*~Draco POV~*~
I had to keep my emotions under control. I was walking with one of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen in my life. And I thought she was beautiful before, but tonight she looked radiant! I honestly didn't think it was possible, but she proved me wrong. I was hoping to get to know her better over diner. But I still wasn't sure how to answer any of her questions that I'm sure she would want to ask me about my life. I would try to be as honest as I could be without indulging my secret. I would tell her, but not now.
We arrived at the Macaroni Grille and the waiter took us to our table. We sat in silence overlooking the menus. We ordered our food and silence returned. I couldn't take it anymore.
"Okay, the silence is killing me. Tell me about yourself."
"Like what? What do you want to know?"
I lowered my voice, "Everything." She blushed at the comment.
"Okay...well...let's see. My birthday is September 19th. I'm 19 years old. (A/N: it's now mid Sept., so her birthday has already passed) My favorite color is blue. My favorite food is actually Italian...so good choice in restaurant. Umm...I'm kinda a bookworm. I pride myself in my school work. I enjoy reading and I like to write poetry. I listen to just about every kind of music. So...yeah...that's about all I can think of."
"Wow...that's a lot of info. So what type of poetry do you like to write?? Like do you have anything published or is it just for pleasure?"
"I write for pleasure. I don't really write about anything in particular. I just write what I feel. There are times that I feel like I just have to write to get away. It's my way of expressing my feelings. I keep them all in a journal."
"I'd like to read some of them sometime."
"Really?"
"Yes, I would. I've written some poetry in my day."
"So, Draco, tell me about yourself."
"Well...let's see...there's not much to tell actually." At least not now. "My birthday is October 25th. (A/N: if anyone knows his birthday...lemme know) My favorite colors are silver and green. I don't really have a favorite food. I enjoy listening to rock, alternative, grunge, punk...anything to help me clear my head. I like to write, as I told you. I also enjoy reading. And as yourself, I also pride myself in my school work. I was top in my graduating class."
"Wow! Where did you go to school?"
Oh boy, things were getting complicated now. "Oh...just a small private school in England."
"I've always wanted to go to England. I bet the countryside is beautiful."
"It is...you should come see my home some time."
"I would love to."
Our conversation was cut short by the waiter who arrived with our diner. And once again we were surrounded by silence. Both of us glancing up once in a while, only to lock our gazes then return to eating.
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Ok, I'm going to finish here. I'm having some writers block. But not to worry...I will try to update this weekend sometime...when I won't have so much school work on my mind. Remember to R/R ~*~surfngurl~*~
First and foremost I want to thank all you reviewers!! You guys are awesome!! Special thanks to those who come back time-and-time again!! Keep it up you guys!! ~*~surfngurl~*~
~*~Chapter Six~*~
~*~Hermione POV~*~
It was now Saturday afternoon and Becca and I had been out all day trying to find the perfect thing to wear. It was September and going to school in South Carolina (A/N: sorry guys...no offense to other schools...but I go to college in SC myself) definitely had its benefits...it was still warm outside. We finally found a plain and simple yet dressy sun dress that was a light blue color. I knew the color would match Draco's eyes perfectly. On the drive back to the college, Becca was telling me all about her plans for my makeover. We decided on light make-up and a lot of glitter. We would leave my hair down, but we were gonna go back and wash it and put curlers in it to add some bounce to it.
We walked up to my dorm room and let the makeover process begin. I was so nervous and my face had become very flush, not to mention my sweaty palms. I have no idea why I was so nervous. I mean, I've gone on dates with guys before but Draco seems so different. He's such a gentleman and he listens to me. My mind began to drift as I thought about being his girlfriend.
"Hermione! Snap out of it! I know you can't get him off your mind right now...but you have got to calm down. Go shower and I'll run to my room to get *the supplies*. Oh, and use this." She handed me two bottles from Bath-and-Body Works. One was body wash and the other was shampoo; both of them vanilla scented. (A/N: I don't think they make shampoo...but work with me)
After 3 grueling hours, I was finally ready. My hair was pulled up in a few simple silver butterfly clips and the curls hung loosely down my back. My eyes had a light blue tint to them and my cheeks were sparkling, literally. I had simple hoop earrings, a simple silver necklace with a heart pendant and matching bracelet on. Becca took a step back as if she was surveying her work...which most of it was.
"I must say we made a vast improvement...not that you needed much improving anyway."
"Becca, thank you so much! This means so much to me that you would take time out to help me. Ohmygosh! What time is it?"
"Umm...its 5:30...so you have 15min to calm down and keep breathing."
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. I looked at Becca in surprise. I nodded for her to go ahead and open the door and I stood back anxiously waiting. She slowly opened the door...and there was my prince charming. Draco looked so wonderful! He had on a deep blue button up shirt with the top buttons undone revealing his neck line. Around his neck he had the most interesting necklace on with a dragon pendant. The ruby eye of the dragon sparkled in the light. He also had on simple khaki pants and finished it off with his usual cloak. I looked back up to his face, only to notice that he was looking me up and down. I blushed under his gaze. He must have noticed me blushing and he quickly looked away, trying to find anything else in the room to look at.
"Well...I'll just be going now and leave you two alone. Don't stay out too late!" Becca spoke in a motherly tone as she left the room. And suddenly I was left alone...with Draco. He had turned towards the door, watching Becca leave. He was the first to speak.
"Wow! There really aren't enough words for what I see in front of me right now." I looked up to meet his gaze. I don't know why I doubted what he said, but I did. I wasn't sure if I could trust him or not. There was so much that I didn't know about him. He closed the gap between us to stand in front of me. He brushed his hand over my cheek, "I meant it, you know." I leaned in to his touch and smiled. "Shall we go, my fair Juliet." He held out his arm to me and linked it in mine.
"Yes we shall. Thank you Draco."
~*~Draco POV~*~
I had to keep my emotions under control. I was walking with one of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen in my life. And I thought she was beautiful before, but tonight she looked radiant! I honestly didn't think it was possible, but she proved me wrong. I was hoping to get to know her better over diner. But I still wasn't sure how to answer any of her questions that I'm sure she would want to ask me about my life. I would try to be as honest as I could be without indulging my secret. I would tell her, but not now.
We arrived at the Macaroni Grille and the waiter took us to our table. We sat in silence overlooking the menus. We ordered our food and silence returned. I couldn't take it anymore.
"Okay, the silence is killing me. Tell me about yourself."
"Like what? What do you want to know?"
I lowered my voice, "Everything." She blushed at the comment.
"Okay...well...let's see. My birthday is September 19th. I'm 19 years old. (A/N: it's now mid Sept., so her birthday has already passed) My favorite color is blue. My favorite food is actually Italian...so good choice in restaurant. Umm...I'm kinda a bookworm. I pride myself in my school work. I enjoy reading and I like to write poetry. I listen to just about every kind of music. So...yeah...that's about all I can think of."
"Wow...that's a lot of info. So what type of poetry do you like to write?? Like do you have anything published or is it just for pleasure?"
"I write for pleasure. I don't really write about anything in particular. I just write what I feel. There are times that I feel like I just have to write to get away. It's my way of expressing my feelings. I keep them all in a journal."
"I'd like to read some of them sometime."
"Really?"
"Yes, I would. I've written some poetry in my day."
"So, Draco, tell me about yourself."
"Well...let's see...there's not much to tell actually." At least not now. "My birthday is October 25th. (A/N: if anyone knows his birthday...lemme know) My favorite colors are silver and green. I don't really have a favorite food. I enjoy listening to rock, alternative, grunge, punk...anything to help me clear my head. I like to write, as I told you. I also enjoy reading. And as yourself, I also pride myself in my school work. I was top in my graduating class."
"Wow! Where did you go to school?"
Oh boy, things were getting complicated now. "Oh...just a small private school in England."
"I've always wanted to go to England. I bet the countryside is beautiful."
"It is...you should come see my home some time."
"I would love to."
Our conversation was cut short by the waiter who arrived with our diner. And once again we were surrounded by silence. Both of us glancing up once in a while, only to lock our gazes then return to eating.
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Ok, I'm going to finish here. I'm having some writers block. But not to worry...I will try to update this weekend sometime...when I won't have so much school work on my mind. Remember to R/R ~*~surfngurl~*~