Connections and Bubble Baths
Hermione's POV
I sat properly upright and reached out my hand...
Looking up into his silver-blue eyes I sensed he was genuine. Is this really Malfoy? For a second I actually thought he was decent, but he couldn't be, could he?
He held fast to my hand and pulled me up, using his other hand to support my back. I stared incredulously at him. Malfoy then bent down and picked my books up and proffered his other arm gesturing me to hold on. I realised my mouth was hanging wide open and I quickly shut it. Inside I was still thinking 'what the heck?' I frowned slightly and wasn't sure what to do.
Draco's POV
I don't know why I helped her up. It's just not like me. And, I called her Hermione. At that split second I thought it was out of order of me to call her a Mudblood. What's happening to me?
And then what did I go and do? I picked her books up for her, that's what! They weigh a bloody ton too, if I hadn't have been has muscular as strong as I was then I don't think I could have managed them all. Then I thought, hey, I've already done this much, why not just finish it? So I offered my arm for her to take as we went to our Common Room to dump our bags before dinner.
I could see her frown slightly but she took my arm all the same. I felt slightly uncomfortable too, I had just realised that she's a girl. Not just some friend of Potter's that eats text-books on a regular basis. Her arm was warm and soft; I looked at her face and saw she was staring straight ahead. Perhaps she'd just had the same revelation I did?
Wait! Let me rephrase that. Perhaps she'd just realised I'm a guy. This isn't quite the same revelation I just had if you know what I mean and- God, stop rambling! You're a Malfoy, you're a Malfoy, and you're a Malfoy...
Phew. Hermione (gah! I said it again!) looked up into my face and gave an uncertain smile as we ascended to the portrait. Her chocolate brown eyes looked deep into mine and I felt a strange connection-like a small electric shock! We gasped at the same time and jumped apart. I started to apologize profusely, though for what I'm not sure, whilst she was gabbling her sorrys too.
Hermione's POV
Was this some kind of joke? I still can't believe it, and by the looks of Malfoy's face neither could he. He turned and smiled at me, his gorgeous eyes searching mine, I felt a sort of…connection? Whatever it was it made us both jump and spring apart. I gave him a weak smile and went into my bedroom. I threw my books on my bed and sighed.
He scurried off into his room, looking as though he had just done something wrong. I collapsed on my own bed and decided perhaps I wasn't as hungry as I thought. I need to clear my head. I shook my head as if I was hoping that would help. No avail. Perhaps a good long soak and some chocolate?
Yes, that'll make me feel better, and take my mind of Draco-er, er-I mean Malfoy. I gathered my Herbal Essences (thank God for muggle shampoo, I don't think my hair could survive without it) and slipped into the bathroom.
Draco's POV
I needed something to clear my head; my thoughts were tumbling through my mind in an inconsistent fashion. I should, I should…what should I do?
I thumped down on my bed trying to get her out of my head. I don't understand what just happened! All I did was help her up, then she turned to look at me and bam! I'm all out of sorts. Cursing myself I stroked my silky green bed throw. A bath. That's what I need. When in doubt wash your hair. That's what I think I'd tell someone else to do in my situation…wouldn't I?
ARRGH! I'm talking nonsense! But it's the best idea I've got. I trudged to the bath with my Herbal Essences and fluffy bath towel.
Hermione'sPOV
This bath is better than I could have imagined. The Prefect Bathrooms was amazing, but this, this is just so wonderful. I've almost forgotten about-well…I could barely see through all the perfumed haze, frothy bubbles everywhere. All colours of the rainbow too!
I plunged under the water and then rose back up flicking my hair off my face. Sighing I was about to say 'That's better' when I could have sworn I heard someone gasp. I looked round wildly, water flicking everywhere, my hair whipping my face. I couldn't see anyone so I figured I was hearing things.
I concentrated on my bath, when heard the door click. Now, I know I didn't make that one up. I gathered my towel round me and stepped out the bath. Walking softly across the soaked tiles I peered round the door. I was met by a bashful Draco.
Was he watching me take a bath!
Note from Author: I am so sorry for the delay! I won't make excuses cause I know that'll, erm, cause heavy objects to fly my way. This is shorter than I wanted, but I'm afraid I need to watch Doctor Who for a second time…I just hope The Wire in my TV don't eat me!
And, yes, they use the same shampoo-I luff that stuff! It indeed saves my hair which without it is unruly and rebellious.
Oh, and by the way, I would be grateful if…you didn't flame. I would much like a fluffy review, please?
I guess I could heat my currently cold (stupid cooker!) chocolate with a flame…hmmm. (Stupid cooker! -kicks cooker- ouch...my foot...in paaain)
I'm rambling now, sorry! But. Yeah.
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