Okay, so Cho is finally out of the picture and Draco and Hermione are together! And NO, this is NOT the end!

Chapter 20

'Wow…that was difficult.' Hermione grinned, then winced in pain.

Draco ran over to her, concern written all over his face. "Hermione, you're hurt! Are you okay?"

'Yeah, I'm fine.' Hermione looked up at him.

"Good," Draco said, relieved. "Anyway…where were we before we were interrupted?"

'I think about…here,' Hermione smiled and leaned forward, her lips meeting his.

Draco cupped her face in his hands, deepening the kiss. She tasted like chocolate, sweet, rich, and creamy. He closed his eyes, savoring the moment that, in his opinion could last forever and ever and ever…and though most people would say if they died when they were most happy, they wouldn't mind…Draco would, because he wouldn't ever be able to experience this again. The moment seemed to overtake him, and he was drowning in happiness and sweetness until he thought he would burst. Instead, he just kissed Hermione even more passionately.

Hermione couldn't believe it at first…that she was the one to make the first move. Until, of course, she felt his lips against hers. At that moment, she completely forgot about any doubts or disbeliefs she might have had before, and lost herself in Draco's embrace. He was warm and soft and unbelievably comfortable, and Hermione snuggled in closer.

Draco's tongue flicked the tip of Hermione's lips, and she opened them eagerly. Draco explored every nook and cranny, memorizing everything and wanting more.

Hermione felt sweet passion over take her, and she grabbed his shirt, when-

"Hermione? Are you there?" asked a voice.

"Well, you've got to go inside, she's not about to answer, Ron!" said Ginny's voice impatiently.

"Oh…right…I knew that," said Ron sheepishly.

Hermione's eyes widened. 'Oh, crap! If they come in here, and find us like this-'

"Well, then don't let them find us like this!" Draco whispered. "Go in your room, and I'll stay here. When, they come in, just act normal!"

Hermione bit her bottom lip and nodded. She tip-toed into her room, and had barely shut the door when she heard the portrait swing open. She pressed her ear against the door in order to hear.

"Malfoy," snarled Harry's voice.

"Potter," sneered Malfoy.

"Why is your hair so messed up?" asked Ginny.

"I just came back from a…date…with Cho," answered Draco snidely. "If you ever made out, you would know. But being the Weaselette, you wouldn't."

"If by make out, you mean shag, of course I wouldn't," said Ginny, annoyed.

"Cut the small talk," said Ron. "Where's Hermione?"

"Oh, your girlfriend Granger? She's back in there." Draco jerked his thumb in the direction of her door. "But I wouldn't see why you would wanted talk to her…seeing as she's not talking."

"She's not my girlfriend!" said Ron indignantly, and Hermione heard footsteps coming up towards her room.

Crap! she thought, and ran over to the mirror. My hair is messed up! She grabbed a brush and pulled it through her hair hurriedly.

"Hey Hermione!" said Ginny cheerfully from the doorway.

Hermione spun around and slammed the brush down on the table, and quickly stood in front of it. 'Hey you guys' she wrote, a smile forced on her face.

"Thought we would give some company, so you wouldn't have to spend so much unnecessary time with that idiot ferret," said Ron, sitting on her bed.

"God, I hate him," seethed Ginny. "SO annoying."

"Yeah," agreed Harry, picking at the carpet shag.

'Yeah, he is,' Hermione wrote. I guess this isn't exactly the best time to tell them, she thought miserably. But when will I? They'll never really get along…they've been enemies too long.

"So is there anything you want to do?" Ginny said, looking expectantly at Hermione.

Stay here with Draco…ALONE, Hermione thought irritably. Suddenly, she just wanted them to go away.

'Uh, nothing really,' Hermione shrugged. Maybe, if we just sit here doing nothing, they'll leave! She thought hopefully.

"How about we go…shopping?" asked Ginny, her eye lighting up.

"NO!" chorused Ron and Harry together, looking alarmed.

'Eh, I really don't really feel like it today…' Hermione shrugged.

"Why not?" pouted Ginny.

'I'm just not in the mood,' Hermione looked out the window, trying to appear uninterested.

For the next half hour, Hermione shot down every single suggestion that Harry, Ron, and Ginny made.

Continued in note format

On a piece of paper

Come ON, Hermione! You said no to every single on of our suggestions!

Yeah. What DO you want to do?

Nothing really…just want to be alone.

Hermione! That's what you've been doing for the last few WEEKS. We came here to give company, and have fun like we used to. Ever since you told Malfoy that you couldn't be friends with him, you haven't wanted to do ANYthing. I mean, he isn't that important!

Seriously. We just want to hang out.

Unless there's something else going on?

Uh…no…why would you think that?

Don't give us that crap. 'Why would we think that?' Seriously. Do you think we're idiots?

No! I just want to be alone!

Sure, whatever. But I-and all of us-think there's something up. NObody wants to be alone for weeks on end.

Is it something about Dylan?

Cuz you can tell us if there is. We're not going to be mad or anything.

No, it's not about Dylan! It's about me! I just want to-

Be alone, we KNOW.

I don't think that your boyfriend's suicide would make you be anti-social.

WHAT? He committed SUICIDE? Why didn't he tell me?

What the hell are you talking about? Of course Dylan committed suicide! That's why you're not talking!

Oh…right.

Sheesh, what is with you?

Another thing about 'Hermione Granger'.

What's THAT supposed to mean?

God, it's just that EVERYTHING'S about you! I mean, I've haven't heard you say anything for the benefit of others for so long I think you might just be really self-centered.

ExCUSE me?

You read it!

I am NOT self-centered!

Prove it!

This is ridiculous!

See, you can't!

You guys, I'm sure we can sort this out-

Yeah, maybe if SHE can stop being such a slug and actually DO something with her life!

I have a life!

Well, you sure don't ACT like it!

Well, have you ever thought about why you're not privy to every detail?

WHAT?

Just because I don't TELL you guys stuff doesn't mean it happens!

And you don't tell us this stuff because…?

I DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW! Okay? Maybe it could ruin a long friendship or something.

I think it already IS! Ever think about THAT? And why would you be going behind our backs and doing stuff that would endanger our friendship anyway?

Now that Ginny mentions it, that IS kinda weird…

KINDA? She's supposed to be our best friend, and us hers! If she's doing stuff that she KNOWS would ruin it, why would she do it?

I don't KNOW it would ruin it! It's just a possibility! I just know you wouldn't like it, that's all!

And WHY wouldn't we like it?

Just BECAUSE!

That's no reason!

Yes…it…IS!

You know what, forget it! Let's GO, you guys! I'm sick of Ms. Princess's little secrets!

Come on you guys. You're not gonna leave just because GINNY says so!

Actually, she has a point.

Yeah. How are we going to trust you?

You guys! Please don't go!

Sorry, Hermione.

Bye.

Bye and good riddance!

Outside in the Heads' common room

I just saw Potter and the Weasels leave, and damn, they looked MAD. What the hell went on in there?

Well, they called me self-centered and stuff because I didn't want to go out and do stuff, and I haven't for a while. The only reason why I didn't want to do stuff before because I was worried about you and Ch-I mean, stuff.

You were worried about that?

Did you expect me NOT to be?

No…remember, I didn't think you liked me.

Oh…right. But that's not the point! This secret is going to be harder to keep than I thought.

Then don't keep it a secret.

WHAT?

Well, I think it's about time our friends should know about our friendship…and we might as well tell them about our relationship too.

But shouldn't we just tell them about our friendship first, wait a while, then tell them about us being together later?

You forget something.

What?

Cho.

Crap.

Yeah. With her mouth, she's probably telling the whole school about it now. How would our friends feel if they heard it from some random kid in the hall? They'll never trust us again.

They already don't trust me now.

Huh?

Another one of the many things that were said in my bedroom.

You know that sounds wrong, right?

Just my luck to get a boyfriend with a dirty mind.

But a good one anyway.

I suppose…

Hey!

Just kidding around. So when should we tell them?

Tomorrow?

How about tonight?

Even I wasn't thinking about telling them that soon!

Well, if my friends aren't going to talk to me, I'm going to have a pretty miserable night. And I can't afford to lose anymore sleep…I've already lost a lot over Dylan.

Okay, I guess…by the way, when are you actually going to speak?

I don't know…it'll be five months by Christmas.

Wow. But that's only two weeks off!

Yeah, I know.

That's not exactly a memorable holiday.

Unless I make it one.

What are you suggesting?

Another hint of the dirtiness of the soul within you.

Hey, it's my job. You're too clean.

I am, am I?

Of course. I need to corrupt you.

Now THAT'S dirty.

I know.

What do you want for Christmas?

Why the sudden change of subject?

I just want to know.

Oh, okay. Hmmm…I don't know.

Nothing you REALLY want?

All I really want is YOU.

Awwwwwwwww. That's so sweet.

I try.

Well, I need to go to get something to eat…it's almost dinner.

I'll come. Good luck on telling them, by the way.

Thanks-I'll need it. Good luck to you too.

So? Where's my kiss?

What?

You haven't heard of a good luck kiss?

No…but I'll give you one.

That's ALL?

What do you mean 'that's all'? I gave you a kiss, didn't I?

A peck on the cheek does NOT qualify as a kiss!

Well, is THIS better?

Mmm…much.

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Well, I'm sorry I haven't updated lately…my school play is driving me crazy-it's this Saturday, even though it's pretty bad. We have really late rehearsals, as well as my schedule is getting even busier, so I haven't had much time to write. But I hoped you guys liked the chapter!

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Anonymous Reviews Column

Lady Kal el lover-I don't know how many more chapters. Probably at least two more than this…I have a surprise planned. Of course, then there's the sequel…or sequels…

Karen-Lol, sometimes it looks like I have typos too, but they're usually just part of how it's supposed to be. I dunno how Cho can like that stuff-I would just smash the glass over her head if she made ME drink it…but poor Draco's too polite for that. And yes, catfightslove.

Moi-Well, DUH, he was going to say Hermione! What kind of idiot do you think I am? It's not a Dramione fic for NOTHING!

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