When the school week started, Jade found herself spending more time with Draco. She'd sit in the library, studying with him and talking about her family and his. She was worried about other people knowing that there was something going on between them and Draco sensed that, never trying to make her uncomfortable in front of other people. Sometimes they'd sit around, holding hands while talking to each other. Whenever someone would come by, they'd let go and act as if nothing was going on between them.

Jade was glad that she had someone to confide to about Draco. She'd speak to Hermione about him and answer really embarrassing questions. The least embarrassing one was if they had already kissed or not.

"No I haven't. Not yet." Jade said as they walked down the hallway.

"Well you both are really taking your time. He must be really patient." Hermione said as Jade smiled.

"It's strange to think about him sometimes. I never knew he had all of these good qualities about him. You'd think he's some abrasive prick that has absolutely nothing better to do but to bully people around but he's really not like that. He's a real gentleman." Jade said as they walked out of the main doors.

The weather was beautiful. The sun shined brilliantly and the early warm breeze of the wind made a few of the students who had spare time on their hands come out and enjoy the weather. Hermione and Jade who were finished with their work, stepped out as Harry, Ron and Ginny paid for their procrastination.

"But you have to admit, he was incredibly annoying when he kept disturbing our study sessions to persuade you to date him. Remember that?" Hermione asked as Jade nodded laughing. The two girls took their robes off and sat under a large oak tree, talking for a while.

"Jade, if I show you something, would you promise not to tell anyone?" Hermione asked. Jade lifted her head from the oak tree and furrowed her eyebrows at her friend. Hermione looked around to see if anyone was watching and took out her wand.

"Don't even scream." Hermione said.

"Hermione, what are you going to do?" Jade asked watching Hermione place the wand over her stomach. She whispered an incantation and the wand cast a blue light over her stomach. Jade's eyes widened and she gasped.

"Don't scream." Hermione said as Jade shook her head, still shocked. They sat there watching each other for a while and started to cry. Jade hugged Hermione tightly as they both cried and spoke to each other.

"Did you tell Ron?" Jade asked holding Hermione's hands.

"I have and he's already proposed. We're going to get married after school ends." Hermione said as Jade went into a fresh fit of tears of joy.

"Oh my goodness Jade, I cannot tell you how happy I am seeing my future now. I just have to pull my final months off to make it to the top of our class and I'm going to marry the man-"

"Granger." A voice said scaring the girls.

"Oh Merlin, don't do that Malfoy." Jade said looking around.

"What are you both doing here?" he asked suspiciously.

"Your business because…?" Hermione asked seeing him smirk.

"I'm Head Boy Granger. Speaking of the Head duties, McGonagall sent me to seek you out. I looked everywhere; especially the Gryffindor common room and they told me that you went to take a stroll outside with Jade." He said.

"Did she ask what it was about? Or are you just making an excuse to spend time with Jade? If you want to spend time with Jade, I'll always leave you two alone, you don't have to make up an excuse." Hermione said seeing him shake his head.

"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind but McGonagall is really looking for you." he said. Hermione turned to Jade and gave her a quick hug and kiss.

"I'll talk to you later love." She said getting up.

"Be careful! Love you." Jade said as Hermione blew a kiss and walked away. Jade smiled and looked at Draco who watched her, leaning against the tree.

"You know, if Granger was a boy, I think I'd have some serious competition." He said holding out a hand that Jade caught.

"Either way, you still have serious competition." She said trying to pull him to sit with her.

"Do I?" he asked squatting down.

"Sit with me." Jade said patting a spot next to her.

"Actually…" Draco said looking at the tree, bending his head back to look above him. "I've got something more romantic and private." He said getting up. He grabbed Jade's hand and pulled her up, pointing to the thick branches of the oak tree.

"Come on, I'll give you a boost." He said joining his hands together, bending down for her to step on.

"Are you insane Draco Malfoy? I'm not going to climb that tree. If I fall, I'll die." Jade said hearing him chuckle.

"I don't think I'll let you die." He said seeing her place her hands on her hips and purse her lips. "Please? I promise I won't let you fall." He said wrapping his arms around her waist. He kissed her ear and her neck, causing Jade to close her eyes and almost lapse into exhilaration.

"Will you get on top of that tree now?" he asked as she shook her head playfully.

"Very funny." He said picking her up from her waist. Jade let out a small scream and heard Draco tell her to get on top of the branch.

"Damn you! I hate you! I can't believe you're making me do this." Jade said getting a hold of the branch. Once she hung on from the branch, Draco helped her get on top of it.

"Now wait for me." He said.

"Okay." Jade said, holding the trunk dearly to her. She watched Draco take off his robe and cloak and throw it on to a branch He loosened his tie and effortlessly climbed the tree. He looked graceful while doing it.

"Give me your hand." He said from above her. Jade looked up to see him smiling at her, his hand outstretched. Jade bit her lip and took his hand, wobbling dangerously on the branch.

"You're not going to die." He said with a laugh.

"I won't die; I'll just be a vegetable." Jade said, slowly getting herself up. With one hand holding on to Draco and the other wrapped around the trunk of the tree, Jade felt much safer.

"Now be brave and place your foot on that branch." Draco said.

"Oh Mummy." Jade said placing her foot on another branch.

"Now transfer your other foot there." Draco instructed. Jade didn't want to be separated from the trunk.

"Oh man." Jade said, holding on to Draco's hand tightly. She carefully shifted her other foot to another branch and swung her free hand into another branch, clutching it tightly.

"Now I want you to do the same thing again over there. Don't worry, I'm here aren't I?" Draco asked. Jade looked at him and glared.

"If we ever get out of here alive, I swear I'll hurt you." Jade said seeing him smile thoughtfully at her.

"As long as you get out alive, you won't hurt me…now do it." Draco said gesturing towards the other branch. Jade lifted her foot and placed it on the branch.

"Ready? I'm going to pull you up now." Draco said as Jade made sure her foot was secure.

"All right, on the count of three." She told Draco. "One…two…three!" Jade yelled, pulling herself up as Draco helped. He caught her by the waist and pulled her on to the branch that he sat on.

"See…that wasn't so bad." Draco said seeing her pull her skirt down that had ridden up.

"This is a first for me." Jade said, moving closer to Draco, wrapping her arms around his neck as he wrapped his hands around her waist.

"I used to climb this tree whenever I needed to think or when I had too much time on my hands. It's the first time I have some company up here." He said as Jade grinned at him, looking at him.

He smiled back and reached out to take the pin out of her hair. Her hair fell through his fingers and he ran his hands through them smiling at how it was better than he had dreamed of. Jade closed her eyes, feeling his breath on her forehead. He placed a warm kiss on her forehead, causing her to melt right into his arms. He brushed his lips down the bridge of her nose and stopped above her lips.

"You're beautiful." He crooned. Jade's heart made somersaults and almost died at the sound of it. He placed a small kiss over her lips. He kissed her again, this time with a little more pressure and a little more intensity. She tasted exactly as she had smelled like a sweet type of candy. He felt her move closer to him, pinning him against the trunk. She repositioned herself so she was easily sitting in front of him, tangling her legs with his as she kissed back fiercely. They had never felt so intoxicated in their lives. Jade pulled back, pressing her forehead against his, breathing heavily. She was clutching onto a fistful of his shirt, pausing for a moment, as they regained their breath. He leaned in and kissed her again feeling jolts of energy revitalizing his entire body. Jade broke off the kiss and muttered an 'ow.'

"Did I hurt you?" he asked touching her face.

"No, it's just…my bum's getting numb." Jade said.