Chapter Eight- Harsh
What the hell is wrong with me,was Hermione's last thought before she finally, after restless hours, fell asleep.
The next morning, Hermione avoided breakfast and lunch. In class, she sat at the very back and at a table where she couldn't see any part of Malfoy. Her embarrassment was too big. By 8 o'clock she was starving; she knew everyone was at dinner, but she wasn't going to risk seeing his face. She took the chance to sneak into the kitchens and get a snack. As she made her way back to her common room, she saw Hannah coming her way.
"You're coming tomorrow, right?" she asked.
"I'm not sure, Hannah. I mean. It was…fun…and all, but…"
"You can't miss it! Besides, Malfoy already agreed to go again, and we both know it's to see you!" she said.
Hermione blushed. It was so odd to her how lately she's been wanting to see him all the time, just catch a glimpse of him, but after last night…
"Alright then" she said.
"Ok! See you there" said Hannah and left.
Hermione stayed in the hallway. She was thinking of these last few days and how her life has changed so much. She was Head Girl with Draco Malfoy, she wore provocative clothes in front of Draco Malfoy, she kissed Draco Malfoy's cheek…she still disliked him, but the feeling of hatred towards him was slowly fading without her even realizing it. She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. She needed peace from all the stress this situation was causing her. She opened her eyes and found herself with a figure in front of her.
She closed them again when she recognized him. She was used to his scent already, his silver hair falling in front of his eyes, his eyes…
"Why did you do that, Granger?" he demanded.
She sighed, but refused to open her eyes "I'm sorry, I didn't-"
"You haven't answered my question" he said sternly.
She opened her eyes and glared at him "I don't know, ok? Maybe I was trying to be nice to you for once"
He smirked "By pressing your filthy mudblood lips to my clean cheek? You've got to be kidding me"
Hermione was astounded at how cruel and nasty he could be no matter what. For the first time in her life, she felt as if Draco Malfoy left her completely defeated and vulnerable. Her eyes watered and she basically felt like a spec of dust under his grasp.
"I'm sorry then that I did that to you and that I ruined your precious skin", and she walked to the common room, sobbing.
She entered it and made her way to the bathroom to take a long shower. Once under the warm water, she sobbed her heart out. She felt something and he treated her like the dirtiest creature on Earth. Hermione Granger was falling for her tormentor, for the one person who hated her and wanted her to suffer. Why? Why did her heart choose him? What did she do to deserve such misery? She was a great student, she was a loyal friend, and honestly, she wasn't ugly. Then why does he hate me so? It can't be just because I'm muggle-born, she thought as she stood under the shower.
Her sobbing grew louder and before she realized it, she heard the door slowly opening.
She contained her sobs and turned off the shower. "Who's there?" she asked frightened.
"It's me" said Draco.
Hermione froze and her cheeks began to redden. He heard her crying? This can't be happening! , she thought. She slowly turned her head around the curtain to see his standing against the door, staring at her. He took a deep breath and began to talk.
A/N: What do you think? I think I might post another chapter in a couple of days…kidding . I'll post a new one later today or tomorrow. I won't keep you waiting long, I promise. Please review! BTW, I have the 150 reviews I've never had before! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for reading my story and for reviewing it. Next chapter I'll thank you all by names (I would've done it sooner, but there are so many, it's not easy!)