Chapter 5
Hermione's cheeks were burning still and she was silent while she ate with Harry and Ron. Every now and then she would look at Draco while he was surrounded by his goons and slut... No, no Hermione... Pansy's nice... Hermione twitched slightly and picked up her fork again.
"What's wrong Hermione?" Ron asked slowly stretching his hand out to hers.
"Nothing." Hermione pulled her hand away and put it into her lap. Rom frowned and turned to talk to Harry about some Krum Bum guy.
Draco saw Granger glimpse at him slightly and he winked, she turned scarlett and played with her food more.
"Hey see you guys later I have to go and take care of my..." Draco tugged his robe and raised his eyebrows, "Head duties."
"Can I come?" Pansy fluttered her eyelashes even though she was planning on ripping into him later about the Hermione incident.
"No." Draco said immediatly glaring at her. She had left without a word this morning and she was going to pay.
"See ya later Drake!" Goyle and Crabbe muffled with food pouring out of their mouths. Draco waved and headed toward Hermione who was watching him carefully as he strutted her way.
"Head rounds?" Draco put out his hand for her and she looked at it cautiously.
"Ok..." Hermione didn't look at Draco's face fearing he would be smirking and planning something nasty.
"Let's go then!" Draco impatiently beckoned her to come.
"I thought you wanted me to take your rounds though?" Hermione looked at Harry and Ron who were so absorbed in their conversation they didn't even notice their enemy standing their. Their attention was substitued for everyone else's in the Great Hall.
"Just take my hand Granger." Draoc whispered.
Hermione stubbornly put her hand in his. The first thing she noticed was how soft it was against her scratchy skin. She was kind of embarrassed but no one would no.
They walked out together and passed Ron and Harry who finally noticed Draco walking with Hermone AND holding her hand...!
Ron gasped loudly and muttered under his breath, Harry just glowered at Draco.
"Where are we going?" Hermione asked suddenly aware that they were outside.
"No patience at all eh Muddy?" Draco sneered with a smile.
"Will you stop calling me that?" Hermione asked finally looking at Draco.
"Why?" Draco turned around to face her.
"Because it's rude and awful!" Hermione shrieked feeling as if someone were pushing on her chest stopping her from breathing normally.
Draco didn't answer he just stared at her surprised at her sudden outburst. Then he turned back and took her to an old tree on the edge of the lake.
"Why are we here?" Hermione questioned more to herself.
"Because I wanted to do this..." Draco murmured and then cupped Hermione's face and pulled her close to him placing his cold lips on her warm ones. Their mouths parted and the kiss deepened.