M&M's: Malfoy's and Mudbloods
Chapter Twelve: Hey 'Mione
Thoughts/Lyrics
Later that night Hermione and Andrew returned to his penthouse apartment with all the necessary ingredients for the following nights feast.
"So five people for dinner correct?" Hermione reconfirmed as Andrew nodded, "Alright, what time do you want dinner to be served?" She asked, plopping down on a stool.
"Around seven if that fits in with your schedule."
Hermione nodded, "I'll be back around three tomorrow, will someone be home to let me in?"
"I'll be here."
"Great," she smiled as she hopped off the seat, "I'll see you tomorrow around 3." She began to walk to the door.
"Wait, Hermione" Andrew came up beside her, "It's late, let me take you home."
She nodded gently, "I'd like that." Andrew smiled as he grabbed her coat and led Hermione to the elevator.
Andrew watched as Hermione entered her apartment, waving goodbye before disappearing from view. He slowly pulled out of the parking lot, and stopped when he saw the lights of her apartment turn on. He watched her sillouet move gracefully from room to room before dissapearing from sight.
I saw you standing by your window
You had the lights down low
I wanted to get your attention
So I could let you know
He smiled to himself as he drove back to his apartment, thoughts of Hermione filling his head, she was radiant, and there was something about her that just drew him to her. He couldn't explain what it was, all he knew is that he wanted her more than anyone before.
That I want to be your one and only
And I want you to be my amor
From what she had told him the night before, she had been burned real bad in her last relationship and apparently wasn't ready for love again. He knew that getting through to her wasn't going to be easy, and that if all she wanted from him was friendship, it would suffice for him... for now at least.
I don't want just a little bity piece girl
I want it all
The next morning Andrew woke up and immediately began to pick up around his apartment. He called Tom and asked him to pick up a floral centerpiece for the table and a small white lily and pink rose bouquet for Hermione.
Hey Mione, are you ready for a love everlasting
Hey Mione, are you ready for a love that will see you through
At around 2:30 Andrew was standing in front of his huge closet, a towel wrapped around his waist, wondering what to wear. The doorbell rang, figuring it was Tom he went to open the door without bothering to grab a robe.
Hermione stood there and couldn't help but stare at Andrew's marvelously sculptured chest, and his well defined abs. The sight of his navy blue towel barely clinging to his hips fanned the fire of lust within her. There was no denying it, Andrew was a devastatingly handsome man and she couldn't deny the physical attraction she had towards him.
Feeling bold, she made eye contact with him, and smiled slyly, "Looking good Andrew." She put a hand on his chest and gently pushed him aside, the beat of his heart pounding beneath her palm. She sauntered in, "I'll be in the kitchen if you want me."
Andrew watched her walk away, her hips swaying back and forth, driving his hormones wild, he shook his head as she disappeared into the kitchen, "Time for another shower… a cold shower." He mumbled as he headed back to his room.
Fifteen minutes later he emerged wearing khaki pants and a black dress shirt, he headed to the kitchen where he heard Hermione humming to a song he remembered hearing on their date. He found her on a stool, struggling to reach the bag of flour on the top shelf. He rushed forward as he saw her start to fall, catching her in his arms.
Her eyes, that had widened in fear softened as she realized Andrew had saved her. "Thank you." She whispered, their faces were so close Andrew could practically taste her minty fresh breath as it tickled his lips.
"Anytime" he murmured back, unconsciously inching closer. His eyes drifted closed as did hers, inching closer still, and then it happened, her lips touched his, tenderly and sweetly.
The kiss was slow and devastating, Andrew knew exactly how to move his lips over hers. She clutched the fabric of his shirt tightly as he proceeded to deepen the kiss.
Just as Hermione was about to give in to her lust, the doorbell rang, pulling the two out of their hormone driven state. Hermione realized what she had almost done, quickly removed herself from Andrew's embrace, retreating to the sink, stared at the dirty dishes, rather then face him.
Andrew sighed and ran a hand through his hair, he grabbed the flour for her, then left to answer the door.
Hermione breathed out a sigh of relief, she had just kissed Andrew, and it meant more to her then she was willing to let on. She turned back to where he had been standing and put a hand to her head, What are you thinking Hermione? Are you trying to confuse the poor man, you already told him you weren't interested and then you come over and act like some hormone driven teenager. She shook her head to clear her thoughts and tried to focus on preparing dinner.
Andrew answered the door, Tom stood before him with the center piece and a small cluster of flowers for Hermione. Andrew took the flowers and told Tom to put the centerpiece on the table, Andrew took the flowers to his room, he couldn't give them to her know, not after what had just happened in the kitchen. What did happen? He wondered to himself, She fell I caught her, then we kissed. He smiled and touched his lips, still feeling the softness of her mouth on his, She kissed me back, and man can she kiss, if it wasn't for Tom coming, who knows what could have happened there on the kitchen floor. She's not someone I'm going to easily forget. He frowned for a moment, I know she's not looking for a relationship, maybe I scared her, damn it Andrew! You're so dense sometimes… I'll have to talk to her later.
After dinner was complete, Andrew and his clients were retiring to the den for brandy and business talk. Hermione pulled Tom aside, "I'm going home now, tell Andrew I said goodbye."
Tom nodded, "Dinner was delicious by the way."
"Thanks" she smiled as she started to leave. She tried to sneak by the den, she thought she had made it too, until she heard Andrew excusing himself.
He caught up with her in the foyer, "Hermione wait," he reached out and grabbed her hand, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been as forward as I was."
She turned to face him, "It's not completely your fault, don't worry about it, but don't let it happen again. I already told you I'm not interested."
Andrew nodded in understanding, "My clients loved your cooking," he smiled as she blushed, "Will you still consider cooking for me?"
Hermione slowly nodded, in truth she had fun cooking the elaborate meals in Andrew's huge kitchen. "Sure, when's the next dinner?"
"Four days from now, Friday."
"Alright, I'll see you Thursday at seven to go grocery shopping." She opened the door, "Good night Andrew."
"Night Hermione, and sweet dreams."
Later that night as Hermione was falling asleep, dream she would, or rather remember, a glimpse of her past, a memory of a life she lived long long ago.
"Harmonia darling," Harmonia's mother Juno entered the room, "I hope you're ready, the Minister and his Family are about to arrive." Jane hurried her 20 year old daughter along.
"I don't see why I need to be there, you and daddy are just going over a treaty. I've never needed to be present for other dignitaries, why are they so important?"
"Because they are the only ones not in alliance with the Order, and they are thinking of joining so we need to be on our best behavior, got it?" Jane glared at her daughter who simply cracked a sly grin,
"Of course mommy dearest." she replied as she followed her mother out to the main sitting room.
Harmonia stood there next to her mother, wishing she was anywhere but here. All of her friends were on the out ice-skating, one of her favorite pastime, but she was stuck at home, meeting some stupid family from a small and insignificant province.
She barely paid attention when her father entered the room with the Malloy's, "Jane, Harmonia, this is his Lordship Lucian Malloy, Lady Nelissa, and their son Lord Darien."
Harmonia turned to face the front when her mother poked her in the ribs. She wasn't prepared for the sight before her. Completely ignoring the Minister and his wife, she zoned in on the handsome God of a man before her. Just then he lifted his eyes to meet hers, sapphire met amber and everything else in the room disappeared. Harmonia could feel her heart skip a beat as her breath caught in her throat.
He stopped before her and bowed, "Lady Harmonia, it is an honor to meet you." he reached out and kissed her hand gently, a bold move in the presence of Mikhail Grant, the highest ranking official of the Order.
"I do believe the pleasure is mine." She managed to respond somewhat dreamily, "And please call me Harmonia."
The coughing of their parents brought the two out of their daze. "Harmonia honey, why don't you show Darien around the headquarters, these treaties do not require your attention." Juno suggested to her daughter, knowing that she was smitten with the young Lord Malloy.
The treaty that was spoken of was one of peace between the Muggle and Magical worlds. It would be the first of it's kind ever drafted. The Malloy's were a powerful and old Wizarding family that held a lot of sway within it's form of government. The Grants where a political family going just about as far back as the Malloy's. There had been several witches and wizards born into the Grant family despite them being of a muggle nature.
Harmonia nodded then turned to Darien, "Would you like a tour Lord Malloy?"
"I would." he smiled as he offered her his arm, which she gladly took, "But call me Darien," his heart fluttered as she smiled in return, "I hear that this region is home to the most beautiful gardens in the world." He snuck a glance at her, "Definitely the most beautiful women." He whispered under his breath.
Darien watched as the beautiful young woman next to him blushed a charming shade of pink. He was pleasantly surprised when the he realized how beautiful the muggle-born truly was. He had heard from others that the women of lesser blood were as beautiful as the mud that filled their veins.
The woman who walked beside him was definitely the most beautiful he had ever seen in any part of the world. Her auburn hair was streaked with strands of gold, red and earthy brown. Her eyes sparkled like flawless jewels of amber, framed by luscious long lashes. Her skin was slightly tanned, smooth, so smooth that he wanted to reach out and touch her.
She turned to face him, "What is the wizarding world like?"
He smiled at her, "It's hard to describe, one must really visit to appreciate it. Perhaps one day you could honor our world with your presence."
"I'd really like that."
Hermione shot out of bed, "What the hell was that!"
Well there you go people, another chapter as promised! The characters associated with Harry Potter are in no way mine. Neither is the song which is originally entitled, 'Hey Mama' and is by Los Mocosos. I'm sorry that I won't be able to individually reply to the reviews like I usually do, but my computer time is limited and I am lazy... being a beach bum makes you not want to do anything productive... I am getting a kick ass tan though! I can't believe that I'm almost at 100 reviews! I never thought I'd get anywhere near the hundred mark! So thanks guys! I'd just like to say an extra thank you to those who reviewed the last chapter: lildbabyangel510, xOonethousandtearsshedxO, Watch out for Yellow Moon, mysticpammy, m0v1aNg3l, BrownxEyedxGirl, Aria DeLoncray, and WannaBArtist.
For those of you who are wondering, yes this is still and will always be a Draco/Hermione fic... he just needs to suffer without her for awhile before he comes to his senses :) But then again, if you guys start to like the idea of her being with Andrew, who knows where my muse will lead ;) I also added a bit of their past lives together... I'm sure you can figure out who's who... not like it's complicated! If you see any mistakes or have any questions, don't hesitate to let me know! Anywho, love you all and continue to review!
One Love,
NelStar7
July 12, 2006
