Official
"What if my happiness is you?" He asked. Hermione closed her eyes, she felt two tears slide out of hers and fall down her face.
"Then I'll do my best to make you happy." Hermione answered. Draco's eyes latched onto hers and he gave her an intense look. Hermione couldn't quite identify the emotion behind the look, but before she had time to, Draco had stood and pulled her up with him. His arms slid around her and his hands rested on her shoulder blades. Hermione snaked her arm around his neck and brought a hand to his face. Draco shifted his arms and brought Hermione closer to him. His eyes closed and his face lowered to Hermione's, his lips hovered over Hermione's briefly before he softly made contact. Hermione brought herself a little closer, and felt Draco slide one hand down to the small of her back.
When they drew apart they were both breathing heavily. "I don't…" Draco started.
"You do. You deserve to be happy." Hermione breathed out. Draco rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes.
"I didn't talk to you about what I intended to." He said a couple of minutes later and drew slightly away from Hermione. "I was going to ask you if you wanted to make this thing…official. If you want to be my girlfriend instead of my pen pal." He sucked in a deep breath and let it out slowly. "That was what I was going to ask before I got all emotional there…" He sighed.
"Are you asking me to go steady with you Draco Malfoy?" Hermione asked with a smile.
"I suppose I am." He grinned. "So will you? Go steady with me?" He asked. Hermione smiled hugely and nodded.
"Of course I will." She kissed him quickly. "I wanted to tell you something too. Can we sit down again?" She asked. Draco nodded and they both took their seats at the table. Draco kept Hermione's hand in his. "I was going to tell you about the feelings I was trying to sort through. You and I can't deny the fact that our history is a little shaky. But I asked myself if I could feel safe with you, and sleeping with your arms around me, I figured out that I do feel safe with you. I live for the times we are together. I'm really glad that you reached out to me and that we are getting to know about each other." She grinned at Draco. "My life was falling apart, and you saved me. I'm grateful for that." Draco brought her hand to him mouth and kissed it.
"It's my pleasure to save you." He grinned. He took a quick look at his watch. "I took your work week into consideration, and hired some spa assistants for the weekend. There is a wing of this house that was a spa, I had it revamped and it is ready to go. If you would like I can lead you there, I have a few calls I need to make. And then then I just might join you."
"That sounds great, you really do think of everything don't you?" Hermione laughed.
"I try." Draco stood and offered Hermione his hand, she took it and Draco helped her to her feet. They walked hand in hand through the villa to a wing that was very near the sea. There were two attendants waiting at the entrance "I'll come back in a bit. Ladies, please take good care of Hermione for me." He shot a grin at the attendants and squeezed Hermione's hand before walking back the way he came.
"Hello Miss Granger, I am Liz, and this is my sister Lucy. How can we help today?" Hermione noticed that the sisters were almost identical, they both had long blonde hair that was braided down their backs, and their eyes were an unusual teal colour. They were both very pretty.
"Well…I'm kind of in need of a manicure and pedicure. I'd love a massage at some point." The two ladies nodded and took one of Hermione's hands each, leading her farther into the spa. By the end of the day Hermione felt like a different person. Her hands and feet were soft, the nails painted a dusky golden colour. Liz had convinced her to get a haircut and style, and Lucy had done her make-up. She liked Liz and Lucy. Draco had sent word that he wouldn't be able to make it to the spa, but would see Hermione at dinner. So swaddled in a soft robe and looking like a new woman Hermione perused the immense guest closet at the villa to find an outfit for dinner. Liz and Lucy had led her to the closet and helped her find the perfect thing.
It was a casual summer dress that had spaghetti straps, it was tight around her bust and ribs then loosened up and flared out. It had a bold floral pattern, large red flowers splayed over a cream background. She paired it with some coral flip flops, and made her way back to the main part of the house, where Draco was waiting for her. He let out a whistle when he saw her, and she grinned widely.
"I should keep Liz and Lucy on tap." Hermione joked. "They are very talented." Draco took her hand as she reached him, he spun her around once appreciating Hermione from every angle.
"You do look exceptional this evening." Draco smiled. "Sorry I didn't make it back today. I'm trying to settle a deal and it is far more complicated than I expected." Hermione shook her head.
"It's okay. Today was just what I needed after the week I've had. Thank you Draco." Draco splayed his hand over Hermione's back and pulled her slowly to him capturing her in a light kiss.
"You don't need to thank me, I haven't done anything. Would you care for some dinner?" He asked gesturing towards the balcony doors that were standing open. There was a table set up on the balcony, with a dinner spread over it. Draco led Hermione out to the balcony and Hermione gasped. Beyond the balcony the sea was glittering beautifully, like billions of perfect diamonds reflecting the light. The sky was turning colours as the sun was setting, it was a brilliant purple as Hermione gazed out on the horizon.
"Every time I think you can't show me anything more amazing, you do." Hermione breathed out.
"It's worth it to see the look on your face." Draco smiled. "I'm afraid I'm running out of wonders though. Shall we eat?" Hermione nodded and sat facing Draco. They ate quietly, Hermione still captivated by the view. The meal was delicious and by the end of it Hermione was stuffed. "Would you like to go for a walk by the water with me?" Draco asked. Hermione nodded and Hermione latched her hand with Draco's once they had descended from the balcony. They walked along the beach hand in hand, chatting about a book that they had both read. Draco led Hermione up to where there was some grass and conjured up a blanket for them to sit on. Draco sat down cross legged, and Hermione sat with her legs tucked under her. Draco reached out and tucked a loose strand of hair behind Hermione's ear.
"I know you said I don't need to thank you, but I feel like I do. This day has been perfect. I know I said it last time, but I don't know how you get any work done. All of these amazing places you can spend your time." Draco sighed and looked up at the sky for a couple of minutes.
"These places are beautiful, yes, but they don't hold such allure when you visit them alone." Draco said, his voice sounded kind of hollow. Hermione looked at him sadly. "But you are here, and that makes this place far more beautiful." His gaze softened as he looked at her, and he leant forward placing a hand on Hermione's cheek and pulling her softly towards him. Their kiss soon became very passionate, and Hermione found herself pulled on top of Draco, his hands running slowly over her body, while hers knotted into his hair. Draco was kissing down her neck, Hermione was kicking off her flip flops, Draco was slipping his thumbs under the straps of Hermione's dress. Hermione could only remember snippets; the kiss was so intense she could hardly think. "Should I stop? I have to soon if you don't want to…" He asked looking Hermione in the eye. She thought for a second before shaking her head.
"I don't want you to stop." She smiled and brought her mouth back to his.
Draco had conjured another blanket and some pillows, and Hermione was cuddled into his side, resting her head on his chest. "That was…you're amazing." Draco sighed.
"You're not bad yourself." Hermione grinned against Draco's skin. He chuckled, and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. His breathing evened out, and Hermione soon fell into a satisfied sleep herself.
AN: Well I like this chapter, I think I finally got the awkward out of their relationship! The response to the last chapter was great! I got a lot of follows and favorites, and a couple of reviews. Thanks guys! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Feel free to drop me a review to let me know how you are liking it! ;)