A/N: A nice shout out to all of my reviewers. You're what makes my world go 'round. Tehee.

A/N2: I'm so sorry that it's taking me forever to update. Last night, Halloween, it started to snow here in Colorado Springs, CO and it snowed all night long and this morning. We had a two hour delay and then right as I'm about to put my shoes on to get to school, my best friend Amber calls and says there's no school. I was like, 'you're bsing me!'. Turns out, she wasn't, which is why I'm here working on this chapter.

Disclaimer: "When you wish upon a star…"

The sun shone brightly, through the curtains and into their bedroom. Cher was the first to awake and looked over at CJ who was laying there next to her, naked and making a tiny snore. The events of last night came flying into her mind. Smiling to herself, she brushed away some of the hairs off of CJ's face and behind his ear. He didn't budge but rolled over onto his side of the bed, causing the sheets to move downward a bit more.

Cher laughed to herself as she pulled the sheets back over his body. Laying back on her side, she thought about Hermione and Draco. Sure things were going as planned with them, but would Hermione actually do anything without some help? Normally Hermione would be the one helping with things, but this time around it was Cher. Highly doubtful. She thought to herself. Hermione was one of those girls who didn't go for it and had always told Cher that, 'good things come to those who wait'. Well, Hermione has intriguing grades, great friends, a loving family and she's been waiting and now's her chance to go for it. It was time for her to come out into the open and find someone to be with forever.

Cher's mind then drifted to her relationship with CJ. They had been going out for a few years and now that she was 19 and CJ was 21, she was ready to settle down. She knew she wanted to be with him, otherwise she wouldn't have given it up to him and lived with him. Will he ever propose? Her thoughts kept punching her brain with such odd questions and Cher knew that CJ probably wasn't ready for marriage. He was still a kid on the inside and knowing who he was, he wouldn't be ready to 'grow up', so they say. His parents have bugged them about settling down, and so had hers. Yet she was waiting for him to make that choice; even though she didn't have much patience.

CJ had woken up while Cher's mind was throwing questions at her. He sat there in total awe and watched as she looked to the ceiling for the answer. Many times he had seen her do this and wondered what exactly she was thinking. And yes, he often thought she was thinking about their relationship and most of the time he was correct. He had thought about them getting married, but wasn't sure about both of them being ready. They had always used protection spells before making love but one day it was destined to backfire on them and what would happen then?

He loved Cher with all of his being but wanted to make sure this was right, and not just a game of lust or whatever the people these days call it. He repeatedly remembered what Cher had said to him when they first starting dating and they talked about sex, 'I'm saving myself for that special someone. And when I do find that special someone, I'll know.' It was about six months later that they both lost themselves to each other. He sat there pondering it all and got tired of it. He rolled over on his side, trying not to disturb his lover and put his hand on her stomach and rubbed a finger around her belly button.

Cher was soon out of her daze and looked over at him. He smiled at her and kissed her lightly on the nose. "Morning.' he said to her.

"Morning to you too." She snuggled up closer to him, just wanting to be nearer to his body and warmth. "Last night was rough."

"Yes, yes it was." he commented. "I don't like being out late, but you insisted." Moving onto his stomach, he thought about what she had said. "Did you mean that I was rough?"

"No, no! You…you were fantastic, as usual. But our late night stroll was rough. Rough meaning, cold and windy." He nodded in agreement.

"And you didn't listen to me when I told you to put on a jacket. In fact," he started, "I don't think you ever do listen to me when I comment on things." He rolled over onto his back and put his arms under his head.

"I do listen to you. I just choose to ignore it."

"Sure. That's what you want me to think!"

She growled at him and rolled on top of his body. "You know, I'm starting to think that you don't care about me." She pouted at him. He pulled her face down to his and gave her a passionate kiss, proving to her that he cared so much about her. After pulling away, she looked into his eyes and broke the silence. "Don't you ever brush your teeth? Don't make me go and get Hermione's parents!" With that she dashed out of the bed, still naked mind you, and into the bathroom. CJ followed behind her, enjoying his view but ran into the door once she was inside. Laughter could be heard from the other side of the door.

Think you're so cute don'tcha? He thought to himself. He started to pick at the door with a toothpick that he had found on the dresser. After getting it opened, he walked in slowly making sure he wasn't heard. He then muttered a spell and there was a snake on the floor. This is gonna be great! After seeing it go into the shower, he left quietly and waited.

Cher was in the shower washing off her body when she felt something around her feet. At first she thought it was CJ but as she looked down, it wasn't.

"AHHH!" Came the voice of the woman in the shower as she had just noticed the snake on her feet. She didn't move, hoping it would slither away. It was a reddish color and had a hint of purple in it. It's scales were a bit yellow and it didn't even hiss. He thinks he's so smart eh? She leaned down after turning off the water and picked up the snake. Just as I thought! But wait, this should backfire…ha ha ha! She then started to yell.

"CJ! CJ! Oh my God it's---ouch! Ahhhh CJ help me this thign is biting my---owww!" CJ was startled as he was waiting for her to come walking out of shower upset at him. He ran in there and pulled open the shower curtain to a smirking Cher. "Payback's a bitch ain't it?"

He got all angry and stormed out of the room. Cher didn't understand and thought he was angry with her. As she put a towel around herself, she left the bathroom saw him packing his bags. Oh no! What have I done?

"CJ?" He didn't even turn to face her. "CJ? What are you doing?" He was throwing his clothes into one of his suitcases. "Please don't leave. It was a harmless joke. CJ?" He had stopped packing his bags and sighed, but with an angry tone spoke.

"Come here." She slowly walked towards him and stood behind him afraid of what he'd do. HE suddenly turned around and lifted her up and threw her on the bed, meanwhile getting on top of her. "Payback's a bitch eh?" He tickled her and she started laughing and snorting.

"So, you're not leaving?" CJ looked down at her.

"It's was a joke Cher."

"Good."

"Exactly, which is why you can put my clothes back for me." She sat up and put her lips to his ear.

"In your dreams." She whispered. He smiled.

"No my dear. You're the only thing in my dreams that's worth dreamin' of!" She laughed as he tickled her again and as the lovemaking started once again.

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Dancing across the sky. Puffy clouds caught her as she fell. Down, down, down into arms filled with love. He caught her and she fell onto him and giggled against his neck. Something was said, but was not understood then he…

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

Hermione's head shot up and looked around. She looked downward and her eyes met Draco's.

"Um, how long have I been like this?"

He smirked, "Don't you mean, 'how long can I stay like this'?" Hermione gave him a dirty look that wiped the smirk off his face.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

"Coming!" she shouted. Approaching the door, a paper was flung under the door along with a bag. Hermione picked them up and made her way back to her bed. Sitting next to Draco, who was in fact laying down still, she opened the sealed envelope from Hogwarts. "It's from Harry."

Dear Hermione,

How's it going? Dumbledore said you were on some mission with Malfoy. Why didn't you tell us? Oh well, guess you weren't supposed to like I wasn't supposed to mail you a letter. Please don't report me because I'm enough trouble as it is.

Snape was being a total bastard last week, and I can hear you saying 'don't use foul language Harry Potter', so I talked back to him. Yes Hermione, I finally got the courage to tell 'that bat to go crawl in his cave'. I got a lot of points from our House taken and to top it all off, detention…with Pansy! I wanted to kill Snape because I hate that slut, and I think that's the one thing me and Malfoy have in common! Don't tell him I said that!

Ron's doing okay I guess. He's still, well, Ron. He seems to be acting odd around me lately. Like he's up to something though but I'll find out soon enough. Other than that, yeah. Speaking of the Weasley's, Gin's been asking for you. Tells me to say 'hi' and that she misses you. Also that you better not steal her…frog? Maybe you know what that is, I don't. I'm just passing it on.

Well, hope Malfoy keeps his hands to himself, unless you've already taken care of that. Don't think I'm stupid Hermione, that's Ron. Once again, don't tell him! I know there's something going on and you have my blessing, as they say. Just be careful, alright? I've got to go. See you soon!

Love,

Harry

Hermione laughed to herself as she finished the letter and rolled on to her back.

"You know," Draco said as he rolled over. "you could come back and lay on me." Hermione was busy re-reading the letter and replied,

"That's okay."

Draco was unsatisfied. "Fine then I will!" He rolled over and landed on top of her.

"Hey!" She yelled. He got up on his knees and started to tickle her sides. "That…stop!…that tickles!" He continued until she had tickled him and he had jumped. "Is someone else is ticklish to?"

"No." Draco said while pulling himself off of her. "I'm not…hey!" She had already jumped on him and paid him back. He squirmed all over the floor and ran behind a chair. "Can't get me now!"

The two ran around trying to catch the other until they grew tired. Sitting on Draco's bed Hermione handed him the letter that she had gotten from Harry. He read it over and looked over at her.

"So, are we something?" He caught her off guard and she gave him a confusion expression.

"What do you mean?"

Draco sighed. "What Potter wrote." She mouthed an 'oh' and sat down next to him. "Can there be an 'us'?" She looked him in the eye and laid back on the bed.

"I guess there has to be right? That's probably what Harry thinks." Draco was hurt. How could she be saying that? And after all that has happened?

"If you don't want…" Once again Draco was shut up by Hermione kissing him. He loved the way she slide her kisses in. At the precise moments and they were always good, even with morning breath, but he didn't care. He rubbed his thumb across her face and let go. She smiled at him and picked up the bag that came with the letter. Inside was the 'Newsday'.

"You open it." She growled while pushing herself on to him.

"Jezze, you really know how to turn me on." He said looking up at her as she waited for him to open the paper. "Okay, what do we have here…?" He stopped and stared at the paper causing Hermione to grab the paper from him.

"What's wrong with you---" she stopped talking. On the front of the page, was the picture of Draco and Hermione on the Empire State Building. "Oh my God." she exclaimed the picture was small, but was big to them.

Draco Malfoy, 17, and Hermione Granger, 17, may be new to the area, but they are not new to love. These two love birds were just spending time together and sharing the view while visiting. Both are touring here with two of their friends and having the time of their lives!

Hermione was stunned after reading it, not only to herself but Draco as well. She looked at him and he kissed her. "Now, there can be an 'us'." He said with a smile while kissing her nose.

"Yes, indeed. Now we need to get ready because I would like to go on a picnic and we have to meet up wit Cher and CJ for a baseball game." Draco opened his mouth but was shut by Hermione. "Don't ask what a baseball game is. I'll explain later."

A/N: wow, I finally finished! Took me all day sort of. LOL. PLEASE R&R!!!