A/N: Heh, sorry for the delay on the last chapter, my WONDERFUL –cough:)- Beta doesn't like me to post chapters without her approval, as I said before. SO I had to delete it so she could be satisfied. Brat :) Only kidding of course
Well, here's the next chappie! Oh and MANY thanks to Aphrodite-Rose. See review section :D
Chapter 5: Advice from an Old Friend
Draco noticed Hermione run out of the hall crying, and decided to follow her.
Hermione, sobbing hysterically, ran to a familiar place: the old girls bathroom.
She locked herself in a stall and began to cry even more, as a strange white figure appeared in front of her. Her tears ceased for a moment as she strained her eyes to get a better look.
"What seems to be the matter? I remember seeing you in here, long ago...but then again, no one ever comes to visit me," she said wistfully in her high-pitched voice, adding a small, exaggerated sigh.
Hermione wiped her eyes a bit and looked up at Myrtle who was grinning awkwardly.
"Now, what seems to be the matter?" Myrtle repeated.
Hermione took a deep breath, and began to pour her soul out.
"Oh Myrtle, it's terrible! You see, erm, my long time good friend thinks of me as more then a friend! And he wanted me to be his girlfriend and of course I can't say no, or else he'll be heart broken and I don't want that!" Hermione said altogether. "And as if that's not enough, I think I may be feeling something for someone I never so much as imagined!" she said, sobbing louder.
"Well seeing as I'm dead, I wouldn't know much about feelings anymore," Myrtle said with a small sob, "but I advise you to follow your heart, and do what you think is right."
Hermione sighed, and attempted a weak smile. "Thanks Myrtle. I needed that. You know, you've really been quite a help. If I tell any of my other friends this, they would surely kill me on the spot," Hermione sighed, wiping her face of tears once more.
Draco now stood at the entrance of the abandoned bathroom, quite shocked at what he was hearing.
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Hermione felt a bit more calm, and headed to the library. She selected her favorite table, toward the back, and dropped into a chair. It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and she would've liked to be outside with the other students, but was in no mood for it. So instead, she stood up and began looking through a few books. Just then, Seamus entered the large room, and looked around. He spotted Hermione and quickly went over to her.
"Hermione! I've been looking all over for you! Are you alright?" Seamus asked her.
Hermione smiled a small smile at him. "Yes, everything's fine, I'm just a bit stressed, that's all."
"Alright then, I was beginning to get worried...if ferret boy bothers you, let me know right away, you hear?" Seamus said.
Hermione smiled weakly, "You're too sweet."
And with that, Seamus leaned in and placed his lips on hers. The kiss was short, yet loving, unlike Draco's, which had been long, passionate, and hungry.
'Why am I comparing?' Hermione thought as she pulled away.
And then the answer hit her.
Because she didn't feel the same spark she did with Draco.
Realizing this made Hermione feel even guiltier, and she immediately ran out of the library, causing Seamus to wonder how terrible of a kisser he must be.
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Hermione ran to the comfort of her room and immediately began sobbing into her pillow. If she was trying to do the right thing, then why was she feeling so torn up inside?
After a few moments, the door opened a crack and Ginny popped her head in.
"Hermione?" she said cautiously.
"G-go a-a-way," Hermione stuttered through tears.
Ginny closed the door behind her and took a seat on Hermione's bed.
"Aw, 'Mione, what is it? Every time I see you you're crying," Ginny said.
Hermione just returned the comment with a louder sob.
"Is it Seamus? What's going on? You can tell me, I'm your best friend," Ginny said soothingly.
Hermione let out a shaky sigh and sat up a bit. She told Ginny the entire story.
"Wow, 'Mione. Possible feelings for the prat?" Ginny said in awe.
This only got another loud sob from Hermione, as she put nodded and put her face in her hands."E-every t-time I'm w-with S-Seamus, I d-don't f-feel like I f-felt with Malfoy, e-even if it was j-just one k-kiss," she stuttered through tears.
"Aw, 'Mione, it was sweet of you to get with Seamus and all, but if you're this unhappy, then maybe you'd better--," Ginny began to say.
"Break it off?! A-and have h-him n-never t-talk to me again?" Hermione said, sitting up even more.
Ginny embraced her friend in a hug. Hermione felt much more relieved that at least one of her best friends could understand. One down, two to go.
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Draco heard uncontrollable sobbing coming from Hermione's room, and slowly opened the door just enough to stick his head in. Hermione's eyes were red and puffy, as if she had been crying for a while, and Ginny was comforting her.
"I f-felt s-something I n-never did b-before with him. And I k-know it's n-not r-right!" he heard her say.
"Hermione, we can't all control how we feel...no matter how strange the situation," Ginny said.
Draco carefully closed the door and headed for his own room. Was he really tormenting her that much? Was he really a heartless prat?
'Don't let her get to you, Malfoy, you know better than that,' he thought to himself.
But did he really?
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A little after Ginny had left, Hermione decided to take a cool shower. She had had a long morning, and was just about ready for lunch. She sat cross-legged on a sofa nearest to the fireplace, indulged in one of her books. Reading always calmed her down, and that's what she needed.
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Draco pulled on a white dress shirt, leaving the buttons undone. He stepped out into the common room and saw Hermione comfortably settled on a couch, and quite focused on her book.'Merlin, she looks sexy when she's reading,' he thought to himself. He cleared his throat slightly, causing her to look up.
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Hermione looked away from her book up at Draco, who was cross-armed and leaning against the doorway of his bedroom quite casually.
"Why hello, Granger," he drawled seductively.
'I'm not falling for this again,' she thought, trying to focus on the pages before her.
Draco strode over to Hermione and closed her book, causing her to stare in anger. Before she could speak, he put a finger to her lips, immediately silencing her.
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A/N: CLIFFIE D Okay so, I hope you liked that chappy, and the whole scene with Myrtle Now, some thanks to my reviewers...
Camille: -smack- :D
Aphrodite-Rose: Alright first of all, I LOVE YOUR PENNAME. I have an obsession with Greek mythology (due to the fact that in 5th grade, our last year in school together, Camille and two other of my best friends did a Greek mythology play) and I've ALWAYS loved that name..Heh Anyway, glad you love it! Yeah, I'm trying to keep them not OOC as possible, and the pace is set slow for a reason (you'll find out later -). Thanks A LOT for the advice though, I went ahead and joined a group...I won't worry so much about reviews though, cause I've got better conflicts (that word rawks xD) planned for each coming chappy.
MJ432: Gracias! Yeah, like I said above, I'm trying to keep them not too OOC. Lmao, I love Draco too. He's shmeckshay D And Harry may be Mister Hero and whatnot, BUT HES A PANSY AND DRACOS SHEXAY XD Alright I'm done now. Oh and don't worry, you'll get your D/Hr soon enough if you catch my drift -
sw33tdohtee: Yeah, you can have Seamus Draco's going to be taken soon though, so I suggest backing away before Hermione eats you. :D
Hpequalsgreatlit: Wow, I'm flattered :D Thanks a lot!! I have an urge to write a lot lately, so you can expect chappys up soon And I've got it all planned out kinda, in a weak outline, so the only way I won't write is if I don't have time.
That's it for now! Until then, reviews make me happy Oh and I promise I'll try to have longer chapters...if you want