In the Passenger Seat
Summary: The final battle is over and the school term has begun. Dumbledore is still alive. To everyone's surprise, a few Slytherins have returned, including Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the plot.
Chapter Two: A New Addition
I woke to a dull white ceiling. I was in the hospital wing. Just great. I looked over to the door to see a mass of sleek, brown hair bob up and down out of the wing.
"Blaise, mate, what the hell happened? I go to the common room to find you bleeding and passed out!"
"Who was that?"
"What?"
"The girl who ran out of here when I woke up."
"Oh, her. That was just Granger. She was with me when I was doing my rounds. She has come in every hour since we got you here."
"Why and how long have I been here?"
"I don't know. You've been here for a day. It's dinner time now."
Blaise jumped out of bed and ran to the Great Hall. Draco was right behind him.
"What are you doing Blaise?"
"I won't let Pothead and the Weasel beat me. They can beat me up, but they'll never win."
They walked into the Hall together. Blaise waved at Potter and Weasley but noticed Granger was not there. He and Draco sat down.
"Well, if this isn't bloody awkward then I don't know what is."
"How about waking up stark naked outside in the middle of our old Care for Magical Creatures class?"
"Thanks Draco, real nice."
Soon dinner was over and Blaise had noticed, once again, that Granger hadn't turned up.
"Where do you think she is?'
"Who?"
"Granger, Draco, where is she?"
"Making out with a book? How the hell should I know, or care for a matter of fact."
"I'm going to the library; meet you in your common room later?"
"Yeah Blaise, the password's 'Mythical'. See you later."
With that Blaise ran to the library. He got there but he couldn't see her. 'The Restricted Section, she might be in there.'
And she was.
"Granger."
She jumped at the sound of my voice.
"Bla – Zabini, what are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same thing. Why did you visit me so much when I was in the hospital wing?"
"I, um, felt guilty."
"About what, Potter and Weasley? I've had worse."
"Oh, um, I'm really sor –"
"Don't apologise for them. You're above them."
She had stood up and we were so close I could smell her subtle perfume invade my senses. Her eyes were like honey, just beautiful. I wanted to get lost in them for ever.
Kiss her!
"I should go," I said.
'That was close', I thought, and ran out of the library. She was just beautiful in every way.
The first day of classes came with a shock.
"What do you mean 'I'm not in Divination'?"
"She's a crackpot Draco, so I'm doing Ancient Runes. Join if you want."
"God no. I wanted a relaxation subject, not torture."
"Well I better go," I said as I grabbed a bagel, "enjoy Professor Trelawny."
On the way I bumped into someone.
"Oh gosh, I'm sorry."
It was Hermione, I mean Granger with her bodyguards.
"Watch where you're going Zabini."
"Ron, don't be rude."
I picked up her books for her.
"Thank you Blaise, what do you have next?"
"Er, Ancient Runes."
"Perfect, so do I, you can walk me to class. Bye Harry, Ron."
With that she took my arm and dragged me to Ancient Runes. Thank god Draco wasn't there.
"Those gits annoy me sometimes."
"Well, why do you hang out with them?"
"Who else will I hang out with?"
"What about me and Draco?"
Oh shit! I did not just say that. Friggin' word diarrhea. I take it back. Too late.
"Really? Thanks, you don't think Draco would mind?"
Yes
"No, he'd love it."
"Really?"
No
"Yes."
"Cool, what about tonight in the heads common room?"
Or in your bedroom, minus Draco?
"Ok"
What have I gotten myself into?
A/N: Hey guys, it's been awhile but I'm back. I wanted to put lyrics at the end of this song, so if you guys have any suggestions just put it in your review.
Now for a preview of the next chapter:
"She thinks you want her there, so you'll be nice."
"Oh my god Blaise, I'm going to straggle you and then throw your useless, lieless body in the lake."
"Now, now Draco, don't be like that."
Til next time, I wish you guys well: )