Her POV

Did my prince just say that? Did he just say that he loved me? I spun around, my hair flying around my face, my brain full of disbelief. "What did you just say to me?" I whispered, almost fearing his answer.

I've always wanted to hear that said, but it's so scary. I don't know if he means it, if he was just saying it to make me happy, to put my mind to rest. Could I tell him that I love him back?

He looked into my eyes, his stormy-grey eyes boring into mine, and once again I could feel him, looking into my soul. How can he make me feel this way? Make my heart beat faster, make me want to kiss him? It's not fair!

"I love you" he whispered back to me as he reached out to touch my hair. "You're so beautiful," he murmured, "I want to be with you forever, to protect you, and to never leave you. I will always be yours Hermione."

My insides were melting, my heart aching for my prince. I could see it in his eyes, he really meant it, my prince loved me. "I love you too, Draco" I told him, and smiled into his eyes.

It was true, my prince loved me, and I loved him too. I don't care what people think anymore.

His POV

"I love you too, Draco" she told me as she smiled at me, emotions filling her eyes. After I had poured my heart out for her, she had done the same for me.

I could tell she had waited for me; she didn't want to be first. I can understand that though, it was so hard for me to tell her.

"I love you Draco with all of my heart. I have loved you since I first saw you; I always want to be yours." She continued to whisper to me as she leaned closer to me. I could feel her breath on my cheek, "Never leave me Draco, never ever leave me."

My stomach turned to jelly and my knees felt weak. I would never ever leave her, she is my princess and I love her so much. I told her that, and she smiled into my chest. It was strange; I loved the one person that I never thought I would. I loved the girl that I teased, tormented and hurt because of the reasons I now love her.

I held her tight to me like that for ages. It felt like time stood still, all I wanted was my princess, no one else. I want to love her, to help her, to protect her. Hermione is my princess, the love of my life, she will always be mine.

Here we go! Chapter 17…I hope you like! It took long enough to figure out how to upload it on to the site...hemhemcopyandpastehemehm...Just REVIEW and tell me….grins like Cheshire cat he he

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