Chapter Five

Draco's heart hammered wildly against his chest.

For the first time in his life, he felt broken and vulnerable. Hermione Granger had made him see who he really was: dirt and scum. He'd never felt regret for anything and now it was coming down on him like a ton.

He believed her when she told him that he's the only one that has laid a hand on her and unfortunately he also believed that she meant the fact that she hated him. He'd turned the girl he loved against him. He abruptly stopped thinking for a second.

Loved? That's too much. Not love, I couldn't possibly love her.

He wasn't sure about anything anymore except that Hermione was with Weasley and there was nothing he could do about it.

But maybe….

If there's the slightest chance Hermione might forgive him, he'll do anything. Even if it means watching her with Weasley.

Regaining her trust wasn't going to be easy, but it was worth trying. About the "her with the weasel" part, Im not so sure he thought.

He didn't think he could deal with the fact of Hermione being in someone else's arm, or worse…in someone else's bed. The thoughtstruck Draco like lighting. He wanted to be the first and the only one to make love to Hermione. How on earth was he going to achieve all this? You better start thinking fast, Draco…

Hermione slammed her bedroom door and threw herself on her bed. The tears were streaming down wildly down her cheeks. How could she like such a monster. How could she'd ever feel anything for him. Hermione cried harder at this thought. No matter how much the bastard hurt her, a part of her would still want him. Hermione closed her eyes and forced herself to go into a dreamless sleep.

"Hermione, wait up" yelled Hannah from behind.

Hermione turned and waited for Hannah to catch up with her.

"How have you been?" asked Hermione.

"Oh, just fine. Actually I've been looking for you everywhere"

"Oh?"

"Well, yesterday Blaise Zabini approached me" said Hannah.

Hermione looked at her curiosly and braced herself for what was coming next.

"He asked about the next Nymph Galaxy meeting. I told him the "secret" girls said it would be next Friday and to tell Malfoy"

"YOU DID WHAT!" yelled Hermione, outraged.

"Take it easy. I've got it all figured out. I mean, Zabini and Seamus don't know who the girls are. I heard about what happened outside the dance from Ginny. Even though Harry, Ron and Malfoy know who we are, they've agreed to go, but there's obviously a catch"

Hermione's cheeks were crimson and she found it hard to breathe.

"Obviously you cant dance for Malfoy anymore"

Hermione felt a stab at this. She knew it was coming, but she wasn't going to deny that no matter what happened last night, she still wanted to.

"So Lavender agreed to switch with you since she cant dance for Ron anymore. So, are you in?"

Hermione closed her eyes "Fine" she said through gritted teeth and turned to leave.

"Thanks, 'Mione." said Hannah happily.

Hermione entered the Great Hall and sat next to Parvati. Lavender looked up from her plate and gave Hermione an evil smile "So, you heard?"

Hermione glared but kept herself in control "Yes. I'm going to go through it"

She could feel Lavender's anger and jealousy, but Hermione wasn't going to allow her to make her suffer.

"Well, dancing for Malfoy wont be so bad. I mean, the guy's gorgeous and probably by the end of the night he'll be so entranced by me that he'll just beg me to stay with him".

Hermione's hand tightened around her fork but she said in the nicest voice as possible "Then you'll have a great time and so will I because Ron won't get enough of me".

Hermione was shocked at her words and apparently Lavender noticed because she smirked and said "We'll see"

"Are you guys going on Friday?" asked Seamus.

He, Harry and Ron were sitting in the Gryffindor common room doing homework. "Of course" said Harry, glancing knowingly at Ron.

"I cant wait. I haven't seen "my girl" in ages!" said Seamus, beaming a smile.

"Neither have we" said Ron, winking at Harry, being as obvious as possible. Seamus, however, was oblivious to all of this. "Do you guys think the girls…well, that they'll…you know, take it further with us?"

" I certainly hope se" said Ron, imagining all the things he and Hermione could do.

"What's up, Draco. You look troubled" said Blaise.

He'd noticed that Draco was awfully quiet during the whole day and with a far off look. "Nothing. Just thinking"

"About Friday?" said Blaise, grinning.

"Among other things"

"Well, don't worry about it. Its going to be just as great as the other times, probably better"

Draco stared at him Could he confide in Blaise and tell him what was really troubling him? Perhaps not yet. It was too soon. "Yeah, I hope it is"

A/N: Here's another chapter. I promised you guys 6 chapters this month and you will get them, meaning multiple chapters in one day! Please review and thanks.