Hey readers! Here is the new chapter :) enjoy!
Chapter 7
Today was the day. The Halloween Dance was finally here and all of Hogwarts was buzzing. Even Hermione had to admit that she was getting butterflies in her stomach. She couldn't believe that today was the day she was going with Draco Malfoy to the dance. It was almost too much for her to take in. A year ago she would have never expected to be anywhere remotely near Malfoy. Now she was going to the dance with him... and she actually almost found herself wanting to. She was getting in way over her head. She had to remind herself all of the time that it was fake and that it wasn't real. But on the inside everything felt real. The hugs, the kisses, the gazing, everything that Hermione did didn't seem to be pretend for her anymore. Frankly, it was just plain scaring her.
The girls in the dormitories were excitedly getting ready helping each other with hair and makeup. The bath rooms and the dorms were packed with girls running in either direction. The girl's tower was in no other words, chaos.
Hermione and Ginny managed to keep their distance getting ready with a handy mirror that Hermione had conjured. They were sitting comfortably on their beds putting on their makeup.
"What do you think of this color?" Ginny asked Hermione.
Hermione glanced up from her mirror analyzing the lipstick.
She finally shook her head, "To bright, do you have a softer color?"
Ginny frowned then her eyes widened, "No but I think I know someone who does, be right back!" With that Ginny was off on a mission.
Hermione smiled after until she was out of sight. Her heart started to beat rapidly finally realizing that she was growing nervous. Hermione looked into the mirror hardly recognizing herself. She had done a soft curled up due leaving a few strands of her dark brown hair down to compliment her face. Her makeup was soft and natural; her usual cherry colored lips were covered up with very pale rose pink that matched her dress. Her eyes were accentuated with a soft gold eye shadow that covered her whole eye lid up to her brow to fill the spot where her mask would be. Her eyes then moved over to glance at the clock, it was almost time. She had better put her dress on if she didn't want to be late.
Suddenly Ginny bounce back onto her bed, "Found it! What do you think?"
Hermione smiled, "It's perfect, well done Gin."
Gin smiled pleased with herself.
"Hey can you help me with this dress?" Hermione said untangling it from the hanger.
"Sure," Ginny said not giving it much thought.
Once Hermione was in the dress she turned her back to Ginny. Ginny finally got up from the bed and looked at the back of her dress with big eyes.
"Sorry I know it looks complicated but it's not too hard to figure out, it's mostly like a corset thing-" Hermione said but stopped from Ginny's expression.
"What is it?" Hermione said worriedly, "Did something get on it? Is it ripped?"
Ginny shook her head no, "Hermione this dress looks amazing on you; I mean it was pretty on the hanger but it's gorgeous now that it's on you. Where on earth did you get it?"
Hermione wished that Ginny hadn't asked. It was just going to make Ginny think that Malfoy was more in love with her than he really was. Which granted it was what they were trying to do in the first place but Hermione suddenly felt bad for deceiving Ginny.
"Um," Hermione said, "I can't remember the name of the place," Hermione said lying.
"You got this from Beautify Burks? Do you know how nice these dresses are?" Ginny said excitedly looking at the tag Hermione forgot to remove, but suddenly Ginny's eyes narrowed at me, "Hermione how much did you spend on this dress?"
Hermione's heart dropped into her stomach. She mentally groaned inside. She didn't want Gin to find out. So much for that hope.
"Not much," Hermione said hoping that Ginny would drop it but Ginny was a Weasely after all.
Ginny raised her eye brows not buying her lie.
"Hermione Jean Granger I'm going to find out eventually," Ginny said, "Please?" She said batting her eyes ridiculously.
Hermione smiled and rolled her eyes, "Ok fine... To be honest I didn't."
Ginny's eyes furrowed, "Didn't what?"
"I didn't buy the dress Malfoy bought it for me," Hermione said fast feeling like she was ripping off a band aid.
Ginny froze looking at Hermione like she had grown two heads. She just stood there for a moment not even making a sound. Hermione was beginning to wonder if anyone had ever rendered Ginny Weasely speechless.
"Oh. My. Goodness." Ginny said finally dropping the string stepping away from the dress, "Hermione, do you know how much this dress was?"
"Yes I know it was a lot but Malfoy wanted me to, I know I shouldn't have let him, he practically dragged me into the store," Hermione said not wanting her to get the wrong idea.
Suddenly a big grin crept on Ginny's face, "Well he has certainly convinced me."
Hermione's eyes furrowed, "Convinced you of what?"
"That he really likes you!" Ginny said stepping toward her again grabbing Hermione's shoulders and turned her so she was facing the mirror, "No guy spends that much money on a girl he isn't emotionally invested in." She said as she started to work on the top part of her dress.
Hermione's heart ached inside at her words. Could it be true? Could Malfoy's feelings be real for her? He didn't have to buy her the dress after all. She could have found another cheaper suitable one. But Hermione suddenly stopped herself.
Don't forget that this is fake. You mean nothing to him. And he means nothing to you Hermione told herself.
"Ok all done!" Ginny said looking at Hermione beaming, "We are ready to break some hearts!"
Hermione laughed, "Let's go before I change my mind, the boys should be waiting for us."
"Ah don't forget to put your mask on!" Ginny said, "What's the point of a masquerade if they know who you are," She said with a wink.
"Ginny you know for a fact just because you wear a mask doesn't mean they can't tell who you are," Hermione said with a smile.
"Let me have my fun!" Ginny said shushing Hermione.
They left the room to find that most of the common room was empty. Hermione and Ginny talked and laughed as they made their way to the Great Hall. As they grew closer Hermione could hear music and lots of laugh's shouts and cat calls. Hermione's heart pounded louder and louder as they reached the corner.
As soon as they rounded the corner Hermione had to catch her breath. The Great Hall was decorated like she had just stepped back in time to a Victorian mansion. There were candles everywhere lighting the room giving it a romantic feel. Large white marble statues of every house were spread along the walls and stair cases. The band was at the top of the stair case at the far end of the room giving them center stage. Students no longer looked like students anymore as they all wore there dresses and tux's.
Hermione's eyes then went in search of Malfoy. She wondered if she would ever find him in this crowd but suddenly she saw him. It was as if she was seeing a pillar of light in the middle of darkness. His platinum blond hair and strong jaw line gave him away as she stared at his face. He was dressed in a black tux with a soft pink tie that looked so much like Hermione's dress it must have been made out of the same fabric. He was wearing a velvet black mask that made his dark stormy eyes become even more mysterious. He looked good before but now she couldn't even deny that he was going to be the one that every girl would want. Hermione's heart melted just looking at him. She couldn't believe that she was his date. Her heart was racing.
Suddenly Malfoy's eyes met hers. For a moment he was frozen. She instantly stopped breathing.
Malfoy couldn't believe how beautiful she was. Her hair was pinned up showing of her strong check bones. Her eyes shimmering with a gold tint. The dress showing off her every curve. He couldn't tare his eyes away from her. He was glad that she was all his for the night, other guys would surely be trying to win her. He would make sure that none of them would even be competition. His heart was racing.
Malfoy finally made his way over to Hermione as her heart pounded so loud she thought it would burst from her chest.
"Hermione I see Harry," Ginny said as she saw Malfoy coming toward her, "I'll come find you after a couple of songs, have fun," She said with a wink.
"Alright, make good choices," Hermione said winking back.
She then faced the direction Malfoy was coming. He finally was standing in front of her.
"Hermione Granger," Malfoy said in a cool seductive voice, "You look beautiful tonight."
Hermione's cheeks grew warm, "You clean up pretty good yourself."
He grew close as his arms snaked around her waist making Hermione shiver.
"I have to be the most envied man here," He said softly.
"Have I ever told you you are a suck up," Hermione said with a sweet smile.
Malfoy gave her a rare smile, "Is it working?"
Hermione looked up her eyes glowing, "A little."
The music around them changed to a slow song as couples started to pair up together on the dance floor.
"May I have the first dance?" Malfoy said stepping away from her offering his arm.
Hermione felt her stomach fill with butterflies, "Yes you may."
She took his arm as he led her out onto the dance floor as they took their place in the line dance. He stood there across from Hermione with an entrancing stare that made it hard for Hermione to breathe. The music started to play as they bowed to their partners gracefully. They then took a step in so Malfoy and Hermione were face to face then traded places and stepped back into the line. They waited for the other half of the couples to do the same, Hermione and Draco keeping their eyes locked on each other's with a fire. They then put their hands up toward each other and walked in a circle making sure there hands were as close as they could be without touching.
As the dance went on Hermione couldn't help but feel like a princess with the way that whenever she looked away from Malfoy, he would still be looking at her when she would glance back. She tarred her eyes away from him as they switched partners. She looked away from Malfoy to her temporary dance partner.
"Hello Hermione," A handsome voice said as he smiled. Hermione knew that smile.
"Blaise?" Hermione said surprised.
"You look gorgeous tonight Hermione," He said as he twirled her around pulling her back close.
Hermione smiled politely, "Thank you."
"You have to promise me that you will save me at least one dance," He said charmingly.
"I will if Malfoy says it's alright," Hermione said nodding.
Blaise eyes turned cold, "So now he gets to choose who you dance with?"
Hermione went to defense, "He is my date Blaise,"
"And you have to do everything he says because he's your date?" Blaise said shaking his head, "Come on one dance, Please?"
Hermione sighed loudly, "Alright, one dance," She said with a smile.
"Can't wait," He said letting go of her hand as they finally rotated back to their dance partners.
Hermione wasn't expecting the coldness that was spread on Malfoy's face when she returned to into his arms.
"Of course he would be hitting on you already," Malfoy said with malice spread on his face as he looked away from Hermione to Blaise.
Hermione couldn't help but smile.
"Oh you think this is funny?" Malfoy said.
"I think you're over reacting, Blaise is just a friend," Hermione stated.
"I think you're underestimating Blaise's feelings for you." He bit back.
Hermione was shocked at his coldness.
"Why? Do you know something I don't?" She questioned.
Malfoy let out a puff of air, "Never mind forget it," He said.
Hermione bit the bullet, "I told him I would dance with him."
Malfoy's eyes went even colder, "Do you want to?"
Hermione paused taken a back from his question. Suddenly Malfoy dipped Hermione gracefully as he then pulled her back up even closer. Hermione took a deep breath as his delicious cologne filled her lungs making her want to be this close all night.
"He can have one dance," He said, he then whispered into her ear, "But just remember when we leave tonight, your mine" He said seductively.
His words sent a shiver down Hermione's spine as she felt excitement flow through her.
They separated again into the lines they began with in the dance and then gracefully, bowed to each other.
The dancers clapped as the song ended.
''I'm impressed Malfoy, who knew you could dance so well?" Hermione said with a smile.
"Well I am more than just good looks," He said with a smirk.
"Come on lets go get a drink." Hermione said rolling her eyes playfully while taking his hand.
Malfoy didn't object as he let her lead him to the tables. He knew deep inside he would follow her anywhere.
Hermione awed at the table as she saw how many delectable items were there. All of it looked delicious. The table was decorated with a gold table cloth with large tassels hanging at the bottom. Hermione looked for the goblets as she spotted someone she did not want to see.
It was Lavender and Ron.
Lavender looked gorgeous of course. Her purple dress and blond hair seemed to be a perfect fit for her. Hermione tensed. Should she walk away before they saw her? Part of her wanted to do just that. But another part of her wanted Ron to see her with Malfoy and in this beautiful dress.
Hermione couldn't help but noticed that Ron looked extremely uncomfortable. He and Lavender weren't even remotely close to each other. Lavender was talking with her friends as Ron leaned against the wall watching them in a daze.
"What are you waiting for, go show off," Malfoy said whispering in her ear.
Hermione smiled, "I'm not sure I want to at the moment they look miserable."
"Of course they are, he's not over you," He said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"I would rather not get in the middle of it," Hermione said gracefully taking the goblet offered her.
"Hermione?" Ron's voice called.
Hermione's stomach dropped, so much for not getting in the middle of it.
Malfoy smirked at Hermione knowingly.
"Told ya," Malfoy said as he took a sip of his drink.
Hermione put on a fake smile, and turned around.
"Hey Ron," She said trying to be cheerful.
"You look amazing," Ron said observing her, "I almost didn't recognize you."
"Thank you," Hermione said with a smile, "Malfoy helped me pick the dress."
Malfoy took this as his cue to cut in, sliding his hands around her waist.
"And you look gorgeous," He said as he gave her a sweet kiss on her temple, "Don't you think Weasel?" He asked.
"Yeah... yeah she does," Ron said not taking his eyes off of Hermione.
Hermione was starting to feel uncomfortable, "So where is Lavender?" Hermione asked.
But as if she was listening Lavender came to Ron's side. Lavender's eyes widened as she saw Hermione.
"Hermione is that you?" She said in awe.
Hermione wanted nothing more than to leave but she had to stick this out.
"The one and only," Hermione said with a smile. She looked over at Ron as he looked at Lavender with irritation.
Lavender said nothing only looking at Hermione with a dazed expression.
"You better close your mouth Lavender before flies fly into it," Malfoy said coldly, shocking both Hermione and Lavender.
Lavender closed her mouth instantly her eyes narrowing.
"Come on Ron let's go dance," Lavender said taking Ron's hand leading him away from them.
Ron had no choice but to leave, "I'll catch up with you later," He called over his shoulder to Hermione.
Hermione smiled until he looked away, then her face went emotionless. She was starting to wonder what she was feeling toward Ron. She couldn't pin point what it was but he no longer seemed to have the same effect on her as before. It was as if their relationship was a far off distant dream. She didn't get butterflies or wish that things could be the same as before. It seemed like it was just all in the past. Every time she saw the couple it was just a painful reminder that she had made a mistake. She wondered if she really did even want him to want her back.
"Hey," Malfoy said noticing Hermione's face, "Forget Weasel and his slut."
He stepped toward Hermione so that he was face to face with her. Hermione instantly froze as her eyes locked on his behind his mask. Her breathing became heavy.
"Would you join me for another dance," He said as he brushed her hair behind her ear.
Hermione smiled sweetly, "I would love to Malfoy."
He gave her a rare smile and led her out onto the dance floor. The dance floor was more crowded than before as they weaved their way through the students. She could feel their stars as her and Malfoy walked between them. Hermione knew that they were probably the main gossip of the dance. They all believed that they were a serious couple. You could see it on their faces as Hermione felt her checks grew warm.
"Wait here for a sec," Malfoy said as he kissed her forehead and went up to the band.
Hermione's eyes furrowed as she watched him talk to a tall dark haired man. Her view was then blocked by the crowd as Hermione wondered what on earth Malfoy was doing.
A few moments later she saw him return as the fast music suddenly was cut off.
"What did you do?" Hermione asked her eyes confused.
He simply stepped close to her and entwined one of his hands with hers and the other slid around her waist bringing her so close that their bodies were pressed together.
"You'll see," He said as a new song came on.
Hermione's eyes widened. It was a slow modern muggle song. It was hard to believe that Malfoy knew this song. Any muggle song period for that matter.
"How did you do that?" Hermione said surprised.
Malfoy smirked, "I do what Malfoy's do. I bribed him."
Hermione's eyes bulged out, "Malfoy! You can't just go around bribing people to get what you want."
He looked down at her, "Don't be so judgy I did this for you," He leaned down closer to her and spoke softer, "So just enjoy it."
Hermione couldn't deny that she did love muggle music and what was done was done. So she said nothing rolling her eyes at him, a small smile playing on her lips.
"That's what I thought," He said as he started to step backward as he led Hermione to follow him.
Hermione felt like she was in a dream as she waited for the lyrics of the song to play. As soon as the first couple of words came out Hermione froze inside. She knew this song; it had been her favorite song since she could remember. Hermione tried to absorb the sight without tripping over her own dress. Her stomach instantly flipped as she realized that this song was meant for her.
Most girls wish that they had your eyes
and boys secretly fantasize
Who me? I am just mesmerized by
You're every word and movement.
He twirled Hermione around and brought her back into his arms.
You are, as close as a girl can be to ideal,
Somehow you disagree,
The whole world see's perfection but
All you see is room for more improvement.
Hermione's heart beat fast as she never tore her eyes away from his as they continued to dance. Hermione was entranced by his gaze as they moved smoothly through the dance steps. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Silly girl, pretty girl.
Do you not see?
What a spell your sweet love has,
cast on me and girl I pray
It never will this trance be broken.
I melt in your mouth when you talk to me,
I want to kiss you so slow, so sweet,
You are a book that I want to read
And Braille cover to cover.
Girl your so deep inside, your my DNA.
You're how tall I am your how much I weigh,
You're the reason that someone had to pend,
The phase 'to know her is to love her'
and I love her.
Silly girl, pretty girl.
Do you not see?
What a spell your sweet love has,
cast on me and girl I pray
It never will this trance be broken.
Everything you do is from some movie scene,
Every pose your strike is from some magazine.
And I want to turn your pages.
Silly girl, pretty girl do you not see?
What a spell your sweet love has cast on me,
And girl I pray it never will this trance be broken.
Oh, girl I pray, it never will this trance be broken.
The song faded as Hermione realized that her head was now resting on Malfoy's shoulder. The bridge of her nose was resting against Malfoy's soft neck and she was perfectly comfortable. She lifted her head slowly to meet his eyes.
"I didn't know you knew muggle songs," Hermione said in a daze.
Malfoy looked her like she was crazy, "I don't know muggle songs," He said repulsed, but Hermione raise her eyes brows at him as he rolled his eyes and sighed, "But Ginny however helped me figure out which songs you liked. I just got the final say."
Hermione couldn't believe that Malfoy had gone to all that work just for her. If this was pretending he was getting, very, very, very, good at it.
Hermione acted on impulse as she slowly brought her lips to his and pressed against them. She felt the surprise on his lips for a moment but he quickly gave into her kiss and responded bringing his hands up to cup her face. Hermione felt her heart beat speed up as she finally realized that she wanted Malfoy. Really and truly wanted him. But she knew that in her heart that this feeling wouldn't last forever.
She pulled away as she opened her eyes still close enough to hear him breathing. Hermione was surprised to see the look that was now on his gorgeous face, caring.
"Hermione Jean Granger," He said his voice softer than before, "I like you, heck I probably more than like you. Ever since that night at detention I have wanted you. I've wanted you more than anything in my life. You're the only thing that has felt real to me these past few months and I want you to be mine... and only mine," He took a deep breath looking straight into Hermione's eyes, "Will you be my girlfriend?"
Hermione stood there speechless. She had no idea what had overcome Malfoy to do this right now. She didn't think he would ask like this. She just thought one day he would just say we are going to tell everyone that we are boyfriend and girlfriend now, but she was totally off her guard for this. She wanted to believe it was real.
Malfoy couldn't believe what had just come out of his mouth so genuinely. If only she knew that he secretly meant every single word he said. Honestly and whole heartedly he liked her more than he had ever liked anyone. He didn't even want to think about the 'L' word. He wished that he could lift this weight off of his shoulders and just tell her that it was all true. That she was all that he wanted no matter what his parents wanted him to do. But deep down inside he knew that she did not love him, she was only with him to get back with Weasel.
Hermione was just about to respond when she heard a shriek.
"WHAT?!" The voice screamed like a banshee.
Hermione's head flipped to the distressed voice, her heart sank.
It was Pansy.
"What did you just ask her?" Pansy asked this time more softly. She looked like she could break at any moment.
Everyone around them stopped dancing and starred wide eyed at Pansy's reaction.
Malfoy got suddenly angry, of course Pansy would be here to ruin this moment. Hell, she would be there the rest of his life ruining every moment and he hated her for it. He didn't want anything to do with her.
"Don't do this Pansy," Malfoy drawled trying to suppress her anger.
She raised her eye brows, "You are the one who just asked a freaking Mudblood to be your girlfriend. Don't tell me what to do."
Hermione flinched as soon as she heard the word mudblood. That was the second time this week that she had been called that. She tried to pretend that it didn't hurt but it did. It cut her heart in half like a knife every time. She didn't want to be subject to pansy's insults any longer.
"Malfoy I think I'm going to get some fresh air," Hermione whispered as she looked up into his eyes. Big mistake.
His eyes were tender and she could tell that the last thing he wanted her to do was leave but Hermione wasn't going to be subjected to this any longer. No one was going to see her cry, especially Malfoy.
Without another word Hermione left the dance floor making her way through the starring people.
Malfoy called out to her, "Hermione wait!" He said following her, but Pansy's voice cut him off.
"Malfoy she doesn't belong with you and you are a fool if you think this changes anything," Pansy said coldly, "I hate it too but it's just the way our lives as purebloods are. If I can't get out of it then neither can you."
Malfoy glared at her fiercely, "Leave me and Hermione the hell alone. I don't have to do what you tell me to do. Not yet."
Pansy glared murderously at him as he quickly turned around to go find Hermione. Leaving Pansy to again be the joke of the dance.
Malfoy caught sight of Hermione and almost broke into a run trying to keep up with her.
"Hermione wait," Malfoy called.
She didn't stop for him but Malfoy caught up with her easily. Thank heavens the dress made it hard for her to move fast.
"Hermione, hey hey," Malfoy said as he pulled her arm gently to face him.
Her weak eyes met his.
"Are you alright?" He asked her.
Hermione nodded, "Yes I'm fine." She said as she looked back in the direction they had just come from.
"I'm sorry I didn't think she would..." But his words were stolen from him.
"Malfoy," Hermione asked her eyes not leaving is, "What on earth is going on between you and Pansy?"
Malfoy stood aback. Did she actually think that he had feelings for Pansy? That had to be the stupidest thing Hermione had ever thought.
"What? No, no it's not like that Hermione." He said trying to convince her, "I don't have any feelings for her."
Hermione looked at him ridiculously, "Well something tells me she sure has feelings for you," She said angrily, "And she won't leave it alone. So tell me what is going on?"
Malfoy's face faltered as Hermione observed him, he was hiding something's.
"Look I'll tell you, but can we get out of here first?" Malfoy said stepping toward her putting his hand up to her face caringly, "Ok? I promise I'll explain."
Hermione looked at Malfoy's facial expression. He seemed to be telling the truth, his distressed face gave her comfort that he cared about what she thought.
"Ok yeah let's get out of here," She said nodding.
Malfoy slid his hand into Hermione's as he turned to lead her through the crowd.
Hermione and Malfoy stayed silent as he led her out of the ball room. Her head was spinning and she was tired from all the weird looks she was getting from unknown students. All she wanted to do was break into a run and just leave everyone for a moment. But the only thing that kept her feet solidly on the ground was the fact that her hand was intertwined with Malfoy's.
He led her down the Hall as the music and voices faded into the background becoming almost extinct. He then switched paths and opened a door to the outside balcony.
Hermione had to catch her breath. The balcony had been decorated in a way that Hermione had never seen. The railings were covered with small white lights that wrapped around every pillar leaving no corner darkened. In the middle of the balcony was a large fountain that had lights glowing from the bottom of the water. Flowers from red rose petals and candles floated in the water setting the romantic mood.
"Wow," Hermione said automatically forgetting that she was supposed to be angry for a moment, "It's beautiful."
Malfoy couldn't help but stare at her. She was the one that was beautiful.
Hermione turned back to Malfoy and found herself closer to him than she had thought.
He closed in the gap instantly with a sweet seducticting kiss that caught Hermione off guard. He molded his soft big lips with hers as he wrapped his hands around her waist brining her closer to him. For a moment, just for a moment, Malfoy wished that she didn't have the dress on. That he could feel the soft skin on her back and massage it as he kissed her.
Hermione's anger was completely gone as she kissed him back with longing. She had never felt this desire for anyone, Ron included. She was completely out of control when it came to Malfoy. She was thinking things she wouldn't have thought in a million years. She wanted to be completely alone with him.
But suddenly Malfoy pulled away from her. Hermione caught the same look in his eyes that was surely showing in hers. Lust.
Malfoy was shocked to see that Hermione was wanting more just as much as he was.
"Malfoy... the answer is yes." She said without thinking.
His eye brows furrowed, "Yes to what?"
"I'll be your girlfriend," She said.
Malfoy's expression was unreadable for a moment but then his face broke out into a smile. Not just the small rare one that Hermione would occasionally get out of him. It was a real genuine smile, the kind that give you those smile wrinkles around your eyes. It made Hermione catch her breath for a moment. He was as handsome as she had ever seen him.
He kissed her on the forehead. Malfoy didn't know why he was so happy she said yes. He had known all along that she would. But this was feeling to real for him, what was going to happen when reality set in and they were no longer together? He shoved that thought out of his mind. He didn't even want to think about that right now. All he was going to do now was savior this moment.
"But you need to explain what's going on with Pansy, I'm serious," Hermione said stubbornly. She wasn't going to let this one go.
Malfoy sighed running his hands through his hair. He didn't want to tell her. Heck she just said she would be his girlfriend; he didn't want to lose her already. But she was getting to suspicious. He would have to tell her... eventually.
"It's nothing Hermione," He said groaning.
Hermione folded her arms looking at him expectantly, "That in there wasn't nothing."
He looked at her softly, "Look Hermione we've had a lot of history. Our families are close and we've always had to be together. I don't have any feelings for her. She's just scared that I'm interested in someone else because she still has feelings for me. That's why she lashed out at you, she's hurt. That's all it is."
Hermione looked at him critically. He was hiding something, she could tell. Yet she believed what he said. His eyes were pleading with her to understand.
"Are you sure that's all it is?" Hermione said her eyes narrowing.
Malfoy hated lying to her but if she found out the truth he didn't know what she would do, "Yes I'm sure."
"Alright, I believe you." Hermione lied. She could tell he was lying, but she didn't want the night to be ruined. She would find out eventually, even if she had to get to the bottom of this herself.
Malfoy covered up his relief with a smirk, "You know, you're kinda cute when your jealous."
Hermione's eye brows lifted, "Excuse me? who said I was jealous?"
Malfoy laughed, "Oh come on, you were worried I liked her. I could see it on your face."
Hermione secretly knew that was true, but she would never EVER admit that to him.
"Me jealous of her? Please, there would have to be something she has that I want. And that's not the case," She stated.
He stepped in closer to her, "You have a point there. You have the one thing she wants."
"Oh? and what's that?" Hermione asked smirking.
"My heart," Malfoy said without thinking.
The smirk on Hermione's face instantly faded. Malfoy's face seemed to grow in his own surprise. She couldn't tell reality from fake anymore. This was all getting to real, but on the other hand it was too painful knowing that why he might be saying were all lies. But why would he lie when they were alone? why would he even care?
Malfoy mentally slapped himself; he was giving to much away. She was catching on to his game that this wasn't fake to him anymore. Soon she would find out, but he couldn't help himself. Secretly a part of him wanted her to find out, and that she would feel the same way. But he wouldn't do that until he was sure that she had the same feelings for him.
Before Hermione could even respond she heard a voice calling to her.
"Hermione?" Ginny's voice suddenly rang through the balcony, "Hermione is that you? I've been looking all over for you! Come back inside I want you and Malfoy to dance with us."
Hermione smiled at the sight of her and waved to her, "Ok were coming!"
Ginny smiled mischievously as she winked knowingly at her as she went back inside.
"We better go, if Ginny doesn't have her way who knows what will happen," Hermione said with a small smile.
Malfoy nodded stepping in closer to her for one last kiss.
His lips softly brushed hers for a moment as his scent filled her lungs with a sweet aroma.
He pulled away just far enough so their lips were no longer touching as Hermione opened her eyes to find he was still very close.
"After you," He whispered on her lips.
Hermione had to regain her breath as he intertwined his hand with hers.
And with that, they both walked back to the dance hand in hand.
A/N: Well what did you think? :) Please review if you liked it! I love getting feedback. The next chapter will continue with the dance!