Okay, I'm evil, sadistic, and horrible. I haven't updated, or thanked reviewers in a long time. I feel terrible, but seeing as I'm home sick today, that might tie in. Anyway, here is chapter 17. I'm also updating my other story, When Your World Falls Apart too, so check it out!
Chapter 17
Giggles
Draco's POV
I had stepped out of the shower and was dripping everywhere. I had just picked up a towel when the door opened. Granger yanked it shut again, face red and a quick 'Sorry!'. I was red. I didn't know what she had seen. I toweled off and pulled on a pair of pants. When I opened the door, she was sitting in front of the fire, red as a Weasley. When she saw me, shirtless, she started rambling.
"I'm sorry, Malfoy. I didn't know you were in there. It was an accident, and the door wasn't locked so I just opened it and you were standing there…." She blushed again. I decided to take advantage of the situation.
"Well, Granger, if you wanted me so bad, you could have said something." She turned redder, if that was possible, and glared at me.
"I don't want you Malfoy, I wanted a shower." She stood carefully and limped into the bathroom, clearly saying a locking spell on the door. I shook my head and went upstairs. She didn't want me. At least, that's what she had said. Everyone wanted me. I know I sound like a cocky bastard, but it is very true. I have the looks and the money. Not to mention, I was good in bed. At least, that's what Blaise, a few random Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws had told me. I only 'dated' my year. Though Cho Chang had been an exception. After Diggory died she had needed something and someone, and I was available. Oh well. I hadn't dated any Gryffindors though. Apparently they have something against dashingly handsome Slytherins, namely me. Though the two giggly ones, Lilac and Periwinkle giggled every time I walked by. I know I'm the Slytherin Prince. I'm quite proud of the title, actually. But Granger didn't want me. It bothered me. Subconsciously, I knew I wanted her, but I would never admit that. The little voice in my head decided to speak up. She's hot. I told it to shut up. It would work, too. If not for your Father. I had to agree. Damn him and the Dark Lord. Then it hit me. What the hell was I thinking? I pulled on clean silk boxers and sat on my bed. I knew sleep wouldn't come, but I could always go bother Granger….
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Hermione's POV
The entire time I showered, I was alternating between fuming and blushing. Damn Malfoy and his cocky self and dead sexy body. Then I started cursing my own brain for thinking the last bit. He was not sexy! I hated him. He is a miserable, stuck-up, no good sexy prat. I half-yelled in anguish. Even my brain was against me. I got out of the shower and toweled off and pulled on a robe. I ran a brush through my hair, cursing Malfoy and whoever cursed me with each stroke. Pulling my hair up and into a ponytail, I left the bathroom. The common room wasn't empty, for once. Pucey and Cho were sitting on a couch, snogging. I felt myself go red and headed for the stairs as quietly as I could. Of course, just then, a branch hit the window, causing Crookshanks to yowl and run across the room, tripping me. I fell with a thump. Pucey let out a "What the fu*k?" and fell onto the floor. I sat up just as Malfoy ran down our staircase. Pucey stood up, obviously a little shaken.
"Granger? Where the hell did you come from?" I opened my mouth, but Malfoy beat me to it.
"Bathroom." He gave me a tiny knowing smile, then crossed the room and helped me to my feet. Crookshanks then decided to wrap himself around Malfoy's ankles, sending us both back to the ground. Pucey and Cho started laughing and Malfoy half-blushed.
"Must…breathe." I managed to choke out and Malfoy pushed himself up onto his kness, which were on either side of my hips. Cho started laughing harder at the look that crossed his face. I did the same and he jumped up, his red face rivaling Ron's. that made Cho and I laugh harder. The guys looked at us, then each other. The looks on their faces brought fresh giggles to Cho and I. A few minutes later, my laughter subsided enough to let me sit up. Tears were running down my face. Malfoy was sitting on the couch, next to Pucey, a slightly uncomfortable look on his face. I looked over at Cho and we cracked up again. Finally, I stopped laughing, my stomach hurting and moved to stand. Malfoy glared at me.
"Are you done?" I nodded, unable to talk yet. "Alright." He helped me up, but I was wobbly and almost collapsed.
"I'm" *giggle* "Sorry." Malfoy gave me a look, then scooped me up and headed for the stairs and I giggled again.
"Goodnight, Pucey, Chang. I'll leave you two to your business." Cho stopped laughing, an 'Oh-Sh*t' look on her face. I started laughing again, half-crying into Malfoy's bare chest. He dropped me on my bed and sank into a chair, laughing. The sound surprised me, and I stopped, but it was contagious, and I started laughing again. Finally, we had both subsided to random giggles. I looked over to see Malfoy with tears streaming down his face.
"You are a klutz, Granger."
"I know, but this time, it was Crookshanks fault."
"What were Pucey and Change doing anyway? When we left you started laughing harder. Why?"
"Because" I giggled. "They were snogging on the couch when I walked in." his jaw dropped, and we both started laughing again. Finally, he spoke.
"You aren't serious."
"Dead serious." I was trying to catch my breath. A smirk spread across his face.
"Whoa, go Pucey." I rolled my eyes. Guys. He stood up. "Night, Granger." I gave him a smile.
"Night, Malfoy." He left and I turned my light off and giggled myself to sleep.
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Draco's POV
I had surprised myself again. I had accidentally let my guard down around Granger, but I hadn't felt vulnerable. And I had laughed. Laughter was not encouraged in my house. My father's voice echoed through my head. 'Never show your emotions, boy. Emotions are a sign of weakness.' I glared at the dark. Father was pushing me harder now. I had spent most of the summer learning new dark curses. I had attended dozens of Death Eater meetings. Seen more torturing sessions and rapes, many of them in the dungeons of the manor, than I cared to think about. Spent some time down there myself. 'Improving my stamina' as father so kindly put it. Hanging from a wall builds stamina. Bullshit. I had made the most of it though, doing pull-ups, curl-ups, generally making me stronger. Various spells I had been doing lately reflected that. Charms was getting increasingly easier, and Granger was remarkably easy to carry. And she fit in my arms quite nicely. I cursed my brain and it's rogue thoughts. I rolled over and attempted to drift off the sleep, mind whirling.
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There! Chapter 17! I'm all proud of myself. Now, here is a very lengthy thank you list.
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