Fire and Ice

Chapter Nine

Ginny's feet carried her over the lush grounds of Hogwarts, her steps a rhythmic beat of truth. Her determination was growing by the second, as more desires pulsed through her veins. It was clear now to her what she truly wanted, what she truly longed for, and all it consisted of was Draco. In the moment that there eyes had met in the heads common room, she knew she wouldn't be able to sleep if she didn't find him and reveal her secret. It wasn't a matter of whether or not he returned her love, all that mattered was that she expressed her inner feelings.

The wind had picked up since Ginny had begun her search, and was now whipping at her hair viciously, tangling her mass of fiery curls. Pushing aside a stray strand of hair, Ginny slowed down, her eyes scanning the earth for any sign of Draco. Finally, much to her relief she spotted what she was looking for, a speck of platinum glistening near the lake. A smile crossed her lips, as she stood still observing him intently. He seemed to be focused on something, concentrating with everything in him. Ginny crossed her arms over her chest slowly, tilting her head to the side, as her eyes continued to mingle on his figure.

Soon Ginny realized she was staring, and shook herself of her dreamy state. Taking a deep breath, she relaxed her pulsing nerves, as her feet slowly carried her forward. This was it, the moment she had been contemplating over the past hour, it was now or never.

"Draco …" Ginny said, her voice raw with emotion

The blonde glanced back, his gaze mingling with hers for a moment before, he turned his attention back towards the lake. "What do you want Gin?" he asked, his back turned to her.

Ginny gulped visibly, "I-I came to-"

"Applogize?"

Ginny nodded, "Yes, I'm very-"

"Safe it weaslette," Ginny cringed as he spoke her pet name. "There's no point in wasting your breath …"

A frown pulled at Ginny's features. "I wouldn't be wasting my breath if I really meant it!"

"But, you don't actually mean it so … just-"

"How do you know that?" Ginny demanded, a harsh tone apparent in her voice.

Draco turned around, fire dancing in his eyes. "What does it matter anyway? Nothing can come of what we are …"

Ginny walked closer towards him, sitting down beside him in the grass. "And what are we?"

"Associates, apparently" Draco replied, his voice sheer anger

Ginny sighed, "Draco-"

"No, don't. It's what you think we are, isn't it? Why go back on your word?" He cut her off harshly

"Draco, I didn't know what to do! It was the only conclusion I could come up with!" Ginny snapped

"You should have never gotten caught, then we never would have had this problem!" he snarled, turning to face her finally. "You shouldn't have stayed. I knew something bad was going to happen …"

"But, I chose to. You did say I could do what I wanted … didn't you?" Ginny shot back, a red brow raised skeptically

Draco remained silent.

"Look I don't care what the bloody trio thinks! If I did, do you think I would be here right now?" she demanded coldly

A smile pulled at the corner of his lips but, Draco didn't dare let it take over his stone cold features.

"I-I just …" Ginny gulped, this was it, she had to say it now. "I just can't help these feelings for you anymore … I thought I would be able to control them, burry them down somehow but, it's bloody impossible!"

Draco's eyes were set on her now, gazing at her intently.

"I know now how I truly feel about you, I lov-"

Suddenly Draco's lips were on her own, kissing them raw. Ginny's eyes went wide, shocked by his sudden change of emotion but, gradually eased back to normal size. Her arms slid around his neck slowly, pulling her body closer towards his. Draco smirked against her lips, yanking her towards him suddenly, causing the two to fall back against the earth. As there bodies touch, a spark ignited between them and Ginny hummed pleasurably. Then as the kiss began to intensify, Draco surprisingly pulled away.

"I know what you mean Gin, I feel the same way … that's why-"

Ginny smiled, and claimed his lips once more, those words 'I feel the same way' were all she needed to satisfy her need of conversation but, not her inner desires. Draco was shocked at how clingy Ginny was being, how demanding, and how very sexy she looked. Her wind blown hair was spread out beneath her head, and her cheeks were a rosy shade of pink. He wasn't to sure he was going to be able to contain himself much longer if she kept this up.

Her arms snaked their way around his neck once more, urging his lips to take hers over completely, and she felt the beginnings of his desire pressing into her thigh. Slowly, Draco's fingers skated up and down Ginny's side, causing her to shiver helplessly. His touches were so gentle but, meant so much. Each caress of his hand made Ginny's heart ache with feeling, her passionate longing growing enormously. Just as she felt her body begin to give in to his intense display of affection, he pulled away.

"Gin …" he breathed. "Meet me in my dorm in 15 minutes, ok?" his eyes narrowed trying to make out her figures, as his senses were hazy with emotion.

Ginny frowned, her features wrinkling with confusion but, she nodded all the same. Draco smirked before, easing himself from her body, and leaping up. Leaving her with a seductive wink, he sprinted off towards the castle. Ginny lay amongst the grass, biting her lip numb.

What had she gotten herself into? She knew what Draco expected, she knew all to well, and she wanted to give it to him … but, she wasn't sure she was all to ready. Obstacles began piling in her already whirling thoughts. He was after all known as the Slytherin Sex God, which meant he was experienced in this sort of thing, while Ginny was not.

Slowly easing herself up onto her elbows, Ginny pushed aside a fiery curl which had been dangling in her eye, and let out a sigh. As her mind pondered the previous moments, a wave of relief washed over her. She had said it, or well … almost said it. But, all the same Draco knew what she meant, and that was all that mattered. A small smile curled upon her lips, and she glanced up at the heavens with thankfulness in her eyes.

Now all that was left was to battle the raging fire inside her. The passion was causing her heart to soar, and she continued contemplating what to do. Then it hit her, she had to meet him because, in fact she still was his slave and a slave must follow there masters orders. Worry flashed in her eyes but, she hoisted herself up from the earth and with her nerves racing, she headed towards Draco's room.

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Draco paced the length of his room, happiness fled through his body but, the stress was weighing down his shoulders heavily. He loved Ginny, and he was now able to admit that it was her that he wanted. But, just the fact that he was the one going to take away her innocence made his stomach squirm. In this act he was winning her over, no more stubborn acts when he kissed her, no more fighting his longing desires. His head spun, was he dreaming? Had he actually fallen in love with Ginny Weasley, the girl he once despised with passion?

Then through his mass of thoughts, he heard the door creak open slowly. Almost instantly his gaze flickered towards the door.

"Ummm hi Draco …" Ginny whispered, her eyes were cast down at the floor, and she appeared to be extremely nervous as she was biting her bottom lip viciously.

A smirk curled on his lips, as his eyes swooped over her body hungrily. Ginny's eyes grew rapidly, goose bumps popping up on her arms, as nervousness took over.

"Hey Gin …" he cooed, his voice sounding stunningly seductive; Ginny fought the urge to run up, and kiss him passionately.

Ginny gulped, her throat becoming suddenly dry. 'What do I say now …?' She thought hysterically. 'I-I don't know what to say! Come on Gin talk, say something!'

"I missed you …" Draco said his voice surprisingly close by.

Ginny felt his hands coiling around her waist, his fingers slipping beneath the hem of her shirt. She bit her lip, 'How am I supposed to talk when he's being such a tease!' Ginny's thoughts whirled, round and round spinning increasingly fast. His breath beat down on her neck, passing through wisps of her fiery hair, as he continued driving her senses wild.

"Draco …" Ginny breathed, her eyes fluttering closed, as his hands cradled her hips gently.

"Hmm?" he mumbled, as he dropped a sweet kiss to her freckle coated neck.

"I was barely … even gone 15 minutes …" she whispered, as he drugged her more with his intoxicating caresses.

"I know but, I still missed you … or rather this …"

Then in one swift motion, Draco had pinned Ginny against the wall, kissing her passionately. Ginny wasn't surprised, in fact she was very grateful for what he was doing because, if he hadn't Ginny was sure she was going to go mad. Jumping up slightly, she wrapped her legs firmly around his waist, while keeping her balance by coiling her arms around his neck; all the time she kept there lips connected, as if she was breathing him in.

Draco moved backwards, stumbling towards the bed, until finally his legs hit the edge, causing his knees to buckle under from all the weight. The two toppled over, Ginny small frame smothering Draco's well built one. Draco grinned, and almost instantly his hands flew to Ginny's blouse, hurriedly unfastening each button. Ginny hummed pleasurably as he tossed the loose item of clothing to the floor, dropping sweet kisses up and down her neck.

Eager for more, Ginny's hands slithered up between the heating bodies, and eased Draco's button up wide open. Draco smirked in satisfaction as Ginny's gaze set upon his firm six pack and widened with each second that past.

"Satisfied?" Draco questioned bluntly

Ginny looked up, gazing into his eyes, looking extremely embarrassed. Draco only chuckled and pulled her lips down to his in a fiery kiss.

Minutes passed, as each item of clothing was tossed carelessly to the floor, until finally both passionate lovers lay bare before the other. Ginny had never felt so complete in her life as Draco slowly slid inside of her, a small gasp escaped her lips, and Draco looked her in the eye filled with concern.

"Gin," he breathed, his breaths languid and fast paced. "Are you alright"

Ginny bit her lip, squeezing her eyes shut tightly, and nodded slightly.

Draco continued easing himself within; slowly and cautiously afraid he would hurt her. But, soon enough Ginny was meeting his every thrust, edging him on, begging him for more. She cried out his name, as he thrust forward, kissing her lips raw with emotion. Gradually his thrusts lessened to nothing more than intoxicating caresses, and knee weakening kisses. His hand rested on her knee as he kissed her neck gently, biting lightly noticing how much it pleasured her.

"Draco …" she murmured, her eyes fluttering closed as the passion overheated her body.

Draco grinned, and slid his hand from her knee, gliding it up her thigh. Her heart pounded viciously inside her chest, and she her back arched. Draco continued to tease her, until finally Ginny had enough and roughly pulled him to her again, kissing him filled with lust. Eventually, both lovers were fighting exhaustion, and Draco fell limp against her body. Ginny smiled delightfully, and ran her hands through his hair lovingly.

"God I love you …" Ginny whispered

Draco looked up, his eyes lit up. "Say that again …"

Ginny frowned, "Say what?"

Draco sighed, "What you just said, the thing about-"

"I love you" Ginny answered, a sweet smile playing across his lips.

Draco grinned, "I love you to" he replied, rolling from her sweat slicked body, and lying beside her. "Merlin does that feel good …" he noted out loud.

Ginny laughed outright, "Well you weren't to bad yourself"

Draco smirked, "I wasn't talking about that but, if we must. You were pretty amazing too Gin" he commented

A tint of rouge sprung up into Ginny's cheeks.

"What I meant was, it felt good to finally admit that" he stated, his eyes slowly closing.

"What?"

"That I love you. I mean blimey, it took seven years to finally admit it but, now that I have I feel amazing." Ginny stared at Draco bewildered beyond belief.

"You-you've loved me all this time?" she asked shocked

Draco nodded.

"But, why-why did you treat me so horridly?"

"Because, I was jealous" he stated nonchalantly

"Jealous? Of what?" Ginny snorted. "You have money, to fulfill anything you could possibly ever want! You have girls drooling at just your bloody appearance! You-"

"But, not love or compassion as you do" Draco said, cutting her off mid sentence. "You have a family who loves and cares for you. A family, who has shown you compassion throughout the years, and taught you how to be kind and gentle, I never had that. My father despised me because of my different views, and he showed his hatred very vividly …"

Ginny frowned, a hint of concern glistening in her eyes.

"You've shown me that … you saved my life Ginny, when I didn't deserve to be saved. You showed me that you cared for me even the slightest bit when I was hurt, it meant the world to me. I never knew I could love someone as much as I love you" he turned on his side, his eyes gazing into her own.

Ginny's eyes welled with tears; each droplet captured every emotion raging within her at that very moment.

"Draco … I-I love you to … so so much" she whispered, turning to face him, and scooting close to him desperately longing his touch. Slowly he wrapped his arms around her, smiling before gently kissing the top of her head.

The couple lay like that for what seemed like an eternity, until finally slept claimed the two, whisking them away to a land of endless possibilities, and no obstacles whatsoever.

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A/N: Woah. Ok this chapter was certainly a toughy, I spent forever deciding what to do. But, now finally it's over and done with. I hope you like! Review!