Ron was shocked, but pleased all the same. Draco was watching with his jaw hanging. He didn't expect this. And he didn't think it would drive like a knife through his heart. He could almost feel himself bleed.
Well he deserved it...
What? This shouldn't even be affecting him.
The kiss only lasted a few seconds, and Hermione pulled away. She grabbed Ron's hand and stormed out of the party.
Draco was left to stare after her. He knew he lost her.
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Hermione and Ron decided to apparate back to the house. Ron was didn't say one thing to her, and she knew he had a reason.
Hermione was really sad. Not only is Draco engaged, but she just made it clear as crystal to him that she hated him.
And she didn't! Oh no she didn't hate him!
But why was he so intent on hating her? Ever since he saw her...
Hermione winced at what she was thinking. If he belonged with Feridina, than so be it.
Hermione took out a batch of parchment and a quill and decided to write to Ginny.
Dear Ginny,
How are you? Tonight turned out to be a complete disaster. Your brother took me to the city and Draco was there. He's engaged. I should have expected it. But Ginny, I'm still in love with him. And it hurts because I can't go on like this. I can't! How can I live loving him when he's with her as a wife? Well I really have to forget about this. And I don't know how. And I made a mistake too! I kissed Ron. And your brother is a really nice guy, but I don't love him. Now he is going to get the wrong impression. Life just isn't fair sometimes.
So how is the pregnancy going ? (wink wink) . Have you named the baby yet?
I think you should name it Ella if it's a girl and William if it's a boy.
Write me back!
Much love,
Hermione.
Hermione looked at the letter in satisfaction and licked the envelope.
Hermione was startled to see Ron sitting in the living room.
Ron looked really sad for some reason.
Hermione stared at him.
"Ron what's wrong?" she said, a little embarassed to face him because of her impulsive kiss.
"That kiss meant nothing, did it?" said Ron, looking at her in the eyes.
Hermione stared at him.
She honestly didn't know.
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Draco was still glaring at the door as she left. How dare she!
Feridina was tugging on his arm.
"Drakie!" said Feridina persistently. "Why are you staring at the door?"
Draco glared at her too. He was in a very bad mood.
"No Dina! What is your problem? Why are you always on my case!" he said heatedly.
Feridina looked shocked.
"Draco I-" started Feridina.
But Draco was already storming off to the other side of the room.
Feridina frowned.
She knew why he was acting this way.
It was because of that lowly bitch, Hermione.
Feridina could not honestly see what he saw in her, but she knew it had to end..this ...obsession.
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Hermione awoke with a start this morning, only to find a letter from Ginny.
Dear Hermione,
I can't believe it! You know, the truth is I really expected you and him to get together after I left. Seems like nothing is going according to plan these days.
So how are you? Yeah, I can't believe how big my stomach got! Its sad.
I like the way you think. That's exactly what I'm going to name the baby, even Harry approved.
Harry sends his best wishes.
We love you Hermione, and write back soon.
Much love,
Ginny.
Hermione grinned broadly. Hermione never got the chance to name a baby.
Writing to Ginny and Harry, her two best friends, took all her troubles away.
Hermione hummed as she got up and dressed for work.
She wrapped herself around in a winter cloak and decided to depart for work.
SHe really didn't feel like waking up Ron. He'll figure out where she went.
Hermione opened the door and decided to apparate. It was a chilly day and she felt too stressed to walk.
Hermione apparated outside the coffee shop and spotted him AGAIN.
Hermione forgot all about what he said yesterday afternoon.
Her fists clench.
He dare comes and reminds me of all my problems!
Draco started toward her.
"Hello Granger," he said in a would be calm voice.
Hermione clenched her fists, but decided the best way was to act maturely, and like an adult.
"Good morning Malfoy," she answered smoothly.
Malfoy started stepping toward her, which made her nervous. She was being led away from the tea shop.
She was backing up.
Hermione slammed into something hard. She backed into a tree trunk.
Hermione was trapped.
Draco put on arm on either side of her.
"I know you didn't mean that Granger," said Malfoy dangerously.
"Didn't mean what?" said Hermione innocently.
Draco rolled his eyes.
"Don't play innocent Granger, it doesn't suit you," hissed Draco.
"Don't act like you care, it doesn't suit you either," she retorted.
She hit a nerve.
"I don't care," he said defiantly.
Hermione sneered.
"Then remind me why you cornered me on my way to work," she said sweetly.
"I wanted to talk to you," he said.
"Against a tree trunk?" Hermione raised an eyebrow.
"Can't risk being overheard," he smirked.
Hermione scowled.
"I said I'd wait for you," said Draco.
Hermione narrowed her eyes. "How romantic," she sneered.
For some strange reason Draco's cheek's flushed. Hermione felt confused.
"Do you like me?" whispered Draco. He needed to get to the bottom of this before it made him insane.
Hermione's eyes widened. "What?"
"You heard me," said Draco anxiously.
Hermione couldn't take this anymore.
"I have to go," said Hermione.
"You always escape everything," said Malfoy, sadly.
This time Hermione widened her eyes. "You surprise me, Malfoy," said Hermione. She meant it.
"You don't know the half of it," he muttered.
Hermione sighed. "Draco, I really need to get to work," started Hermione.
"Can I walk you?" said Draco.
Hermione tipped her head to one side and observed his face. He looked sincere.
"Are you okay?" she said.
"Yeah, I'm fine," said Draco. Actually he felt a little nauseous.
Actually the memory of Ron and Hermione kissing replayed over and over in his mind.
He longed to kiss her. But he knew she was engaged...
"Okay, you can," said Hermione, still staring at him.
Draco started walking side by side with her, his hands behind his back.
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Feridina watched the two from narrowed eyes.
He was in love with her and she knew it.
She wasn't going to let Hermione steal him. She'd kill her.
She was going to get a piece of her mind as soon as she stepped into that dratted tea shop.
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Hermione finally got to the front of the shop.
"See ya," said Hermione awkwardly.
Draco nodded at her and Hermione saw a hint of a wink. Hermione couldn't help blushing. She hoped Malfoy didn't notice. She shouldn't be thinking about this for anyone's fiancé!
Hermione got into the tea shop, her cheeks frosty.
SHe went to the back to hang her coat.
Hermione was going back to the front counter when a girl with sparking brown eyes and curly brown hair burst into the shop.
"How dare you!" she screeched to Hermione as soon as she seen her.
Hermione looked confused. "How dare me what?" she said blankly.
"Don't play stupid with me! You love Draco, admit it!"
Hermione looked appalled.
"Why would you possibly think that?" said Hermione.
"Because! I see the way you look at him! He's almost married, leave him alone!" she said furiously.
Hermione glared at her.
"Well in case you haven't noticed, he's been after me," she said coldly.
She couldn't help it. This girl was really getting on her nerves.
The girl roared and looked at if she was going to slap her.
Hermione was a second earlier. She pointed her wand at her.
"Don't even dare," she hissed, her wand pointing at her throat.
Feridina glared.
She left the shop in a fury. It was time to resort to Plan B.
As soon as Feridina left, the customers cheered.
Hermione blushed. Gossip was going to go around the whole damn town that Feridina was suspecting innocent Hermione Granger of trying to steal her fiancé.
Fiancé.
Ugh, that word gave her the shivers. It meant he belonged to someone else.
(A/n...how do ya like this chapter? the story's not over yet.)