Chapter 32:

Draco walked into the living room to find Hermione sitting on the couch, upset.

"What is it love?" he asked her tenderly, cursing Ron silently for hurting her so.

"Nothing of big matter." said Hermione, giving him a weak smile.

Draco kissed her on her lips tenderly as an idea hit his mind.

"I know what will cheer you up." he said, walking towards the DVD player, once he got there, he summoned a CD from his room and inserted it into the player.

The CD was melodies of oldie songs. It was his mother's favorite CD, and there was one song on the record that he felt like he must sing to Hermione.

Draco and his mother sang a lot during his childhood. He loved music, and his mother had taught him about oldie muggle music, obviously behind his father's back, as his father would have never accepted this.

Draco came toward Hermione, and told her not to worry about anything. He then played the song he was looking for, and started singing to her tenderly.

I love you so much
Can't count all the ways
I'd die for you girl
And all they can say is
"He's not your kind"

He sat next to her on the couch, and looked into her eyes deeply, once he noticed a hint of happiness in her eyes, he continued.

They never get tired
Of puttin' me down
And I never know
When I come around
What I'm gonna find
Don't let them make up your mind

She looked into his eyes, a little confused. She couldn't understand how he figured she was upset over his unacceptance, he just smiled at her, and continued singing.

Don't you know
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Please, come take my hand

Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Soon you'll need a man

He took her hand in his, and lead her to their own little dance floor, brining her body closer to his, and swaying with her.

I've been misunderstood
For all of my life
But what they're sayin',
Girl, just cuts like a knife
"The boy's no good"


This time, Draco's eyes revealed a hint of pain. He remembered how he had to act as someone else, and now that he's himself, nobody believes him.

Well, I finally found
What I've been looking for
But if they get the chance,
They'll end it for sure
Sure they would
Baby, I've done all I could

He kissed her temple at the end of this verse, whispering that he loved her, for the third time that day. He told her it was her choice now, either she accepted him, or she didn't.

It's up to you
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Soon you'll need a man

He ended the song, and looked into her eyes deeply. She had tears running down her cheeks freely, making his emotions go weaker.

"Don't cry over Weasel's words, he's not worth it." said Draco, kissing her eyes once again.

"But how do you know about it?" she asked, still confused.

"I came back with the sushi when you were in mid conversation, and since I didn't want to disturb you, I just waited outside." answered Draco, hoping she wouldn't get upset.

"I hope you didn't get upset by his words." said Hermione, stroking his arm with her fingers. They were still dancing, to the melody of "When A Man Loves A Woman."

"I am used to it, my love. I just hope it doesn't disturb you too much." replied Draco.

"I'll get over it." said Hermione, kissing his cheek tenderly.

"Are you tired? Do you want to go to sleep?" asked Draco, seeing it was night time already.

"Yes, I am a bit tired." answered Hermione.

"Then go on, you need your rest." said Draco, motioning for her to go to her bedroom.

"Aren't you coming?" Hermione asked, blushing.

"I'll just go change and come back in a minute." said Draco, thrilled about the invite.

"Ok, I'll wait for you." said Hermione and headed to her room, to change into her PJ's.

Draco hurried into his room and changed into his favorite pj pants. He walked back into Hermione's room when all of a sudden he remembered he didn't have any rubbers.

"Damn." he cursed inwardly. He quickly changed back to his cloths and ran out of the house to the nearest grocery store.

Hermione was laying in her bed waiting for Draco.

'What's taking him so long?' she thought to herself.

Draco though he beat world record for the fastest grocery purchase ever. He ran back towards the house and into his room to change back into his PJ's.

When he walked into Hermione's room, he noticed she was already fast asleep.

'I guess I wasn't fast enough.' he thought to himself. 'She needs her rest, whatever it is, it can wait for tomorrow.' his brain added, and Draco agreed.

He curled up next to her, and fell fast asleep to the beat of her heart against his.