A/N: Oh my gosh! A huge, gigantic, monstrous, colossal apology to all of you! I know it has been forever since I have updated and I left ya'll with that cliffy for so long. I will totally understand if you all hate me! But...I just finished with our school musical on Sunday and all last week I had practice from 6 to 10 every night...so I have been extremely busy. BUT...I am still soooo soooo soooo sorry! AND thank you all so much...61 reviews ...I'm soooo excited, but it would be awesome if I could get even more....wink wink!

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Whoo! That took a long time! Now, on with the chapter!

Chapter 13

Temptations

Emotions flooded her as her visitor removed his hands and turned her to face him. Her worst fears were confirmed in that masculine jaw, that beautiful hair, that gorgeous body.

"What are you doing here Malfoy?"

"Malfoy is it? It didn't use to be Malfoy." He whispered.

"That was along time ago...now I would prefer it if you leave my room."

"I came here for a reason."

"And that would be?"

He pulled her tightly against his muscular chest. "I want you to go to the Dance with me."

"We ended this last year...remember?"

"Oh...I remember Hermione, but you see there was no we to it...it was all you."

"You...you betrayed me!"

"God damn it Hermione! You know I had no choice...they fucking forced this on me and you know it!" He rolled up his sleeve revealing a black tattoo.

She cowered in shame and doubt.

"I...I..."

"I know there was another reason Hermione...I know it!"

She raised her head confidently trying to keep her eyes from giving anything away.

"Damn it, I can't be mad at you...I still love you Hermione..."

He pulled her close and covered her mouth with his. He ran his tongue across her lip begging for entrance. Her knees buckled and she gave in...Gods! she had forgotten how good he was at this!

She gathered her senses and pulled away sharply.

"Draco...I CAN'T! I'd be betraying too many people if I did this..."

"Like who...your precious Potter?"

"No... my boyfriend, Kyle."

"You can't be serious with him..."

"Well, I am"

He stomped his foot forcefully... "Damn it! Did THIS..." he gestured his hand between her and himself, "mean nothing to you? Hermione I never thought I was capable of love until I found you... I need to know...why you broke up with me. And don't tell me it was the dark mark... did you ever even love me at all?"

"I...I...I did...at one time, but things are different now Draco. I have moved on."

"Why did you break up with me?"

Her mind raced for an answer. "Did you honestly ever think it could last between us...we come from two different worlds, it never would have worked..."

"I was willing to try...I've never known you to deny a challenge."

"Give me another chance."

"No."

"Has your boyfriend even asked you to the dance...?"

"That's besides the point..."

"Hermione, I'm begging...Me! Draco Malfoy...begging! Just give me a chance!"

"I CAN'T!" She broke down into sobs and slumped to the floor.

He gathered her up into his arms and rocked her slowly.

"I'll always be waiting for you." He cooed softly. "I'll always be here, if ever and whenever you need me."

She continued to sob until she fell into a soft sleep.

He laid her gently on the couch and covered her with a blanket. "I'll have you back Mione. I will...You're the only one I'll ever love, and I'm not giving up without a fight."

He left her common room and slipped back into the shadows.

"Mione! Mione! Wake up!" Kyle gently shook his girlfriend.

She began to rouse, "Baby, are you okay? You look like you had a rough night..."

The previous night came flooding back to her in a haze. "Oh..." she groaned, "um, yah.... rough night."

"Well no need to worry" He began, "because I have brought my beautiful girlfriend breakfast in bed...or in this case, the couch."

'There is my perfect man...Draco could never come close! Although, he did say many sweet things last night...no...Kyle is perfect for me.' She looked deep into his shocking eyes and in that moment she decided... 'Yes....I really do love Kyle!' and although she truly did and small part of her couldn't help but wonder if she still had feelings for a certain someone else as well.

"Baby, I was wondering if you would do me the honor of being my date for the dance."

She knew the answer, without a doubt, without hesitation, and without consideration.

"I'd love to."

"And I love you my princess." he affirmed.

"I love you as well my prince charming."

And they sealed the deal with a passionate kiss.

Hermione's thoughts whirled.

'Now that... is love.'

Well... I hope that was okay....was it worth the wait? I hope so! Well... is ONE of Hermione's secrets now out in the open...a relationship with Draco that she kept secret from her closest friends...what else did she keep from them? I guess you'll have to wait and find out! The Halloween Ball probably won't be the next chapter...because I need a chapter to set everything up, but it should be the one after that! Since our musical is over...I should update more frequently!

And also...I'm looking to start another story... probably a Draco/Hermione or another Sirius/Hermione...are there any suggestions or requests or anything???

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Brittany