A/N: Keep those reviews coming! I'd really appreciate them. By the way, I am dedicating this Chapter to a dear friend of mine, Beba. –winkwinknudgenudge-

Chapter 8

DRACO'S POV

The mess they easily made was so difficult to undo. Draco brushed the walls as Cho mopped the floor. He would give her short glances whenever she wasn't looking and whenever she caught him, she would stick out her tongue then laugh. He didn't mind seeing Cho do this. Besides, she looked even more attractive when she would act child-like.

The place only became spotless after an hour of cleaning. Draco was exhausted.

"Who would have thought brushing walls can actually make you break a sweat". Then he saw Cho sit down on the floor again. He approached then sat down beside her.

"Hey, Cho"

"Yeah?" she turned to him. "God. She truly is beautiful"

"About what I said…"

"Which one?"

"About all the girls at Hogwarts telling me I'm adorable? That was a joke."

Cho bursted out laughing.

"Aww. Draco. I know it was a joke but you don't have to feel sorry about it. I know you were just playing around". She gave him another pat on the back.

"No. Cause you might think that I'm arrogant. That I'm the same Draco back at wizarding school. But I'm not." He lowered his head when he suddenly felt an arm wrap around his shoulders and a voice in his ear.

"I know Draco. I know". Draco felt a shiver up his spine as Cho whispered into his ear.

"Now Draco, I suggest that you go take a bath now before the ants feast on you and gobble you up. Okay?"

"Okay"

"Good. Towel's in the bathroom.", then she winked at him, stood up and walked back to her room.

CHO'S POV

Cho stayed in her room for a while and locked herself in because she wouldn't want Draco to see her all giddy. For the first time after a long time, she was smiling. And it wasn't just any smile because it was a real one. She missed the feeling of smiling and she was surprised because she still knew how to. What surprised her even more was the mere fact that the person who was making her smile was a person who made almost all the Hogwarts students disappointed. Of all people, it was The Draco Malfoy who had made her feel happiness again and she wanted to thank him for that.

She was lying on the floor. Looking back at the game they just had. Then she remembered when they were cleaning her place. She could feel Draco's eyes on her. She could tell that she was giving her glances. Somehow, this made her feel uneasy so just distracted herself through cleaning but there were times when she couldn't help it because she wanted to look at him, too.

"His eyes are the most beautiful things I have ever looked up. They're full of soul and his gaze is just so..so hypnotizing. I feel like I can stare at his eyes all day. The way his blonde hair falls down on his face makes him even more, dare I say it, attractive. When he caught me in his arms, I wanted us to stay that way for a longer time. His grip was so secure but it was so warm and comforting at the same time. Even if we were just playing around. Draco, why are you doing this to me? Why are you starting to make me feel something I can't explain?"

Cho kept on thinking about Draco when suddenly there was a slight knock on her door.

"Hold on a sec" then she stood up and opened the door. To her surprise, it was Draco. Her jaw dropped because it was the first time she had seen Draco that way.

"Oh.My.God"

He was covered only by a towel which was wrapped around his hips. His hair dropped to his face but not covering it completely. The water from his hair dripped down to his face, his neck then down to his exposed torso. Cho knew that her eyes were glued on Draco's upper body but she couldn't help it. Draco was thin but his arms were toned, his shoulders were broad, his chest well-built and his abs were well-defined. His body sort of looked like that of a swimmer. Cho didn't want to admit it to herself but she was turned on by what was standing in front of her.

"Must be because of the Quidditch. But that was too long ago. Unless he still played Quidditch after graduation. I have seen my other team mates with their upper bodies exposed but they don't come any closer to Draco."

After a few moments of silence, Cho finally got herself to speak.

"Wha—wha-what is it? Uhm. Draco?"

"I forgot to tell you that I didn't have any other clothes"

"Oh dear!" Cho said as she placed her hand on her head. "Thank goodness you reminded me. Follow me to the living room"

Cho got the bags which were still on the floor. She then sat on the couch patted the space beside her, gesturing Draco to sit beside her. As he came closer to her, Cho felt uneasy.

"Distract yourself Cho.Distract yourself. Do not look at him straight in the eye. You will avoid his gaze. Just look at the clothes you are about to give him. Ok? Ok."

But no matter how hard Cho distracted herself, she still couldn't help but give quick glances at Draco.

"See, I got you clothes from the mall earlier since I figured out that you probably don't have any because the first time I saw you, you were only carrying one paper bag and I think those clothes in the paper bag had already been used? Am I right?"

"Yes."

"Ok. So anyway, everything inside this bag is for you. I do hope they fit you well.", she said quickly. Cho couldn't take what she was seeing anymore so she just stood up and went straight to bathroom.

DRACO'S POV

Draco watched as Cho quickly walked to the bathroom.

"What did I do wrong? She couldn't be mad? If she's mad because I didn't have my own clothes, she didn't have to buy new ones. I may not have money but I can manage with two sets of clothing."

Draco felt guilty because for the past days, she had been dependent on Cho on almost everything. The food, the clothes she had just given him and most importantly the place. He was sharing with the electricity and the water supply but he couldn't afford to help her pay for the bills.

Draco stood up and walked back to his room. He closed the door then took out all the clothes Cho had given him. There were five pairs of boxers, 2 pairs of pants, 2 pairs of shorts, around 6 shirts, 2 pairs of pajamas and a new hoodie. In the bag was a better toothbrush, a comb, some powder and a cologne

"Cool. Finally I don't have to use hotel toothbrushes anymore. Thank you so much Cho on everything. I know I can't be dependent on Cho. She has no job but she still managed to give me all of this." Then he froze.

"That's it! I'll go get a job so I can help Cho financially. In that way, I can also repay her for the things she has been doing for me"

It was settled. Draco decided to starting looking for a job first thing in the morning. He put on one of the shirts Cho gave him and a pair of boxers and jumped into bed.

"It was a long day. Goodnight New York. Goodnight Cho Chang"

Then he fell asleep.