Hermione was disrobed within seconds. Draco being ultra needy tonight, had been rather messy with his work. Hermione could hardly feel any skills he used to apply. But it makes it real, makes it more couple-ly. It just feels more right than his normal calculated actions. Draco was so anxious and Hermione could not help but giggle at that.
"What's so funny," Draco asked, panting rather heavily.
"You."
"Huh?"
"Just get on with what you are doing before." Hermione pushed Draco's head back down and he complied with her request. Things were heating up really fast now.
A knock came from the door.
"Hermione, are you asleep? Can I come in?" came the unmistakable sound of a sobbing Ginny.
"Draco, stop." Hermione whispered.
"Just ignore her."
"She's my friend."
"But I am your love."
"Draco Malfoy." Hermione whispered sternly.
"Okay Okay."
Draco left by the adjoining bathroom and Hermione quickly dressed and let Ginny in.
"What's wrong?" Hermione lifted Ginny's tear-stained face to meet her eyes.
"Harry…Harry… I saw Harry in Lavender's bed." Ginny broke down and sank heavily to the ground.
"Oh, my poor friend." Hermione sat down beside her and embraced her needy friend, whispering comforting words as she rubbed her back.
At this point of time, Draco came in with a cup of hot chocolate and a blanket. He offered the cup to Ginny. Hermione noticed gratefully that he had put on a shirt. Ginny lifted her head to see the owner of the outstretched hand, only to be momentarily surprised by Draco.
"Drink up and sleep on it. You can worry about this in the morning. Take a day off with Hermione or something. Get over the shock first before doing anything."
Ginny stared at Draco, wide-eyed and stunned. Then she relaxed and took the cup of chocolate.
"Thanks." Hermione replied for Ginny. She too, was shocked at how sympathetic Draco was to her friend.
At that precise moment, Blaise chose to enter common, preparing to call for Draco. He caught sight of Draco standing at the open door of Hermione's room, a blanket in his hands and a finger placed on his lips, signaling for Blaise to shut the hell up. Blaise mounted the stairs and stood adjacent to Draco, taking in the sight before him. Ginny Weasley seated on the floor, with Hermione by her side, nursing a cup of hot drink. Looks rather like a typical "ditched-friend-of-the-family-coming-over-for-a-visit", Draco being the husband, Hermione the wife and Ginny the ditched friend. Leaving the blanket with Hermione, Draco pushed Blaise out of the room and shut the door gently behind them.
"Did I miss out on something?" Blaise questioned once they entered Draco's room.
"Ginny saw Harry on Lavender's bed."
"Ho-ho…A-class gossip man."
"Shut up Blaise. Not so loud."
"What the hell? Are you in love with the Weasley or something?"
"Fuck it man."
"Then it must be the Gryffindor princess."
"So, why did you come here?"
"Don't try to change the subject."
"What?"
"Don't act stupid too."
"What do you want, Blaise?"
"I want to know if you have fallen in love with the Gryffindor princess."
"Maybe."
"You know I was after her."
"Sorry mate."
"Never mind. I guess we could always share."
"You're sick."
"Geez man. I was just kidding. You can have her, I am after someone else now."
After Blaise left, Draco went to check on the girls. Before he could knock on the door, Hermione opened it and stepped out.
"How is she?"
"She just fell asleep. She decided to take a day off tomorrow to calm herself down."
"I see. You taking the day off with her?"
"She said that there is no need for that. She could manage on her own."
"I'm bushed, let's go sleep." Draco tugged Hermione in the direction of his room.
"I'm too tired Draco, I can't do it tonight."
"I promise you no funny business. We are just going to sleep."
"Really?"
"You want to try for yourself?"
Draco kept his promise that night. They did not have any funny business. They only slept together, hand in hand.