What's A Girl To Do?
Chapter Ten
The hot water beat down on their skin, as they stood underneath the spray. Showers with Draco had become one of her favourite things. But as much as Hermione loved being here, she knew she had to be at work soon, so it would have to end soon.
"We will have to get out soon," she said, as she cuddled up next to him.
Draco just tightened his arms around her, "Not yet."
"I have no idea how long we have been in here, and we both have to work today…"
"It's okay, I have put a charm on the shower, it will let us know when we have to get out."
"What sort of charm?"
"Like an alarm, believe me you will know when it's time to get out."
And ten minutes later she did, the water went ice cold. Hermione let out a shriek and jumped out of the shower, grabbing her robe and wrapped it around her, as Draco turned off the shower.
"That was bloody cold…"
"Well that is the purpose of the charm, certainly gets you out…"
The bathroom door slamming open interrupted him.
"Are you alright Hermione?" It was Ron, with his wand out in front, not noticing Draco right away, and then he did. "What the hell are you doing in here? He didn't hurt you?"
"No Ron…"
"The why did you shriek like that?"
"Because the water turned icy, what are you doing here anyway?" Wondering what Ron was doing at her flat at seven thirty in the morning.
"I brought your bag, you left it at Mums' last night. What's he doing here?" Pointing at Draco, "And why the hell is he wet? And Merlin ferret, could you put some bloody pants on or grab a towel."
"Well Weasley, surely a genius like yourself could figure out that if I am wet, and in the bathroom, there is a mighty good chance that I just had a shower." He said, as he went and grabbed a towel, wrapping it around his waist.
"Draco, please…"
"Yeah, well that's pretty obvious, but what I'd like to know is why you are having one at Hermiones' flat and why Hermione is having one as well. Care to explain?" He asked turning to Hermione.
"Draco is my…" Hermione searched for the right word, none seemed appropriate. "We're together, have been for a few days, I was going to tell you and Harry today at lunch, but you beat me to it."
"Uh. This is a bit of a shock, I'll see you later, with Harry," and he disappeared out the door, as quickly as he came.
"You do realise that it is now two Weasleys who have seen me naked?" Draco teased coming to stand next to her, putting his arm around her.
"I didn't want to tell him like this," she said, feeling a bit sick.
"Love, this is Weasley, you could have told him anyway possible and he would have taken it badly," Draco soothed.
"I know, but it wasn't the nicest way to find out that your ex-girlfriend, is dating your worst enemy."
"I'm Weasley' worst enemy? I'm honoured," he said, puffing his chest out. "That can go on my tombstone, herein lies Draco Malfoy, loved by many, hated by more, Weasley' worst enemy."
"Well I don't hate you," Hermione said, as she relaxed in his arms.
"But do you love me?" He asked, the playful tone gone from his voice.
"I think there is a good chance that I do."
"Well, I am very lovable," he said, recovering.
While she waited for the boys at Lavender's Cottage, Hermione remember what Draco said to her as he dropped her at work today. He went with her, so 'all the men in the office, would know that she was spoken for', like they wouldn't tell after the kiss he gave her, but it was what he whispered in her ear, as they parted that she was remembering fondly.
I love you too…How long she had dreamed of him saying those three words, or four words to her, it didn't compare even in her widest daydreams. It was a million times better.
So it was this private smile that Harry found her, Ron was running late as per usual.
"Hey Hermione," he greeted as he gave her a kiss on cheek.
Hi Harry," wondering to herself if Ron had gone around and told him.
"So, you and Malfoy?" Harry didn't beat around the bush, straight to the point as he sat down.
"Me and Draco."
"How long?"
"Since Monday night," Hermione could practically see the gears turning over.
"Blimey, that's only like two days pretty much, you're not moving to fast? I don't want you to get hurt."
"I'm not going to get hurt Harry, we've both wanted this for a long time, so it doesn't seem like it's too soon," putting her hand over his, "But thanks for your concern."
"Alright, but make sure if that he knows if he hurts you in anyway, there will be consequences."
"Will do," she said with a smile, "So where's Ron? Not like him to be late for lunch."
"I told him to give us a few minutes, before Mr-Hothead came to lunch," Harry answered chuckling.
"Appreciate that…"
"Are you finished, I'm bloody starving!" Speak of the devil, Hermione was relieved to see that he didn't look mad, or gave any outward signs of being upset with her.
"Yes Ron, we are finished."
"Thank you Merlin, god you two can gab."
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