Down on the Farm
Chapter 15: Avoidance and Denial
Day 16: Sunday
Is it a bad thing that I'm glad Harry's gone? Hermione asked herself the next morning.
That depends; are you glad because now you and Draco can get together, or are you glad because he makes you uncomfortable? Her voice answered.
(Voice 1)
Because he made you uncomfortable? Then yes, it's a bad thing, (Voice 2)
Ugh! Hermione crawled out of bed and went downstairs without even getting changed.
When she entered the kitchen she saw Draco sitting at the table glaring at her over a cup of coffee. Just his look almost made her almost throw up, and she had no doubt that if she had had anything in her stomach she would have. She opened a cabinet, grabbed a package of Double Stuffed Oreos, and snagged a spoon out of the drawer. She then got a carton of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream out of the freezer and went back up to her room.
As she lie down she thought, If you can't beat 'em, avoid 'em. And that's what she planned to do. Forever.
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Draco awoke at 6 o' clock in the morning and lay awake thinking. After an hour he decided that he could never again come within two feet of her. That way he wouldn't be able to kiss her. Once his plan of action had been decided, he went downstairs and made himself some coffee. He didn't drink any of it. He just started at it; thinking.
Why do I like her so much? He asked himself.
I think it's the fact that you like her at all that's throwing you off, his smartass of a voice answered.
Well, yeah, why? (Voice 1)
Why not? (Voice 2)
She's annoying, she nags, she hates me-, (Voice 1)
She's pretty, beautiful even, smart, has a good sense of humor, need I go on? (Voice 2)
Still, she doesn't trust me, (Voice 1)
Do you trust her? (Voice 2)
No, but-, (Voice 1)
No buts, she's smart. If you don't trust her she knows. And if you don't trust her she'll never trust you, (Voice 2)
I can't trust her, I can't afford to trust her, (Voice 1)
Why not? (Voice 2)
You don't need to know, (Voice 1)
But I want to, (Voice 2)
Fine, what if she turns on me? Tells someone that I don't follow the Dark Lord. Then that person tells someone and then eventually the Dark Lord knows and my family's dead. How would that be? (Voice 1)
Not good. But wouldn't you have a better chance of no one finding out if you're together with her? (Voice 2)
No, because if we start dating she'll tell her friends so that they won't be mad at her. If we aren't she won't tell anyone, (Voice 1)
Twisted logic, but logic all the same, (Voice 2)
Thank you for actually agreeing with me, (Voice 1)
Whoever said I agreed? I don't, but I can see your twisted logic, (Voice 2)
Then what do you think I should do? (Voice 1)
I think you should talk to her, and then kiss her again; I mean that was some kiss, (Voice 2)
Yeah it wa-, Wait! Stop tricking me! And what if she doesn't want to talk to me? (Voice 1)
The door opened and Hermione walked in. The glare that Draco had had from his thoughts didn't leave his face. He looked at her; her hair was a mess and she was wearing her pajamas. She was beautiful to him.
No! Stop! These thoughts will get you no where! He told himself.
Except maybe with her, his voice answered.
Merlin, do you ever shut up? (Voice 1)
Not usually, (Voice 2) so, you gonna go after her?
Hell no, (Voice 1)
Draco dumped out his lukewarm, untouched coffee, and went to check his email. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Blaise had sent him an email.
Draco, Damn you god yourself inside a deep hole. Hmm… have you talked to her? Find out if she's willing to go against her friends. I can see you shaking your head, so if you don't want to do that you could just ignore her. And it. Ignoring it isn't the ideal solution, but it might work. Also there's someone in my life, but not who you'd expect. Hope it gets better.
-B
Okay he could ignore it or confront it. He chose the former and moved onto the next issue. Blaise had someone in his and life and wouldn't tell him who. It was either Pansy or a guy because those are the only people he wouldn't expect. Could Blaise be bi? It would make some sense, but Draco didn't have time to look into it.
He stood up and went to watch some TV.
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Hermione lay in bed for a while before deciding to take a bath. She grabbed a towel and her bath stuff then went to the bathroom. She filled the tub, dropped herself into it, and let the hot water surround her. Heaven.
Two hours later she got out and pulled on some sweats. She decided to go get online, she needed to talk to someone. Just her luck, no one was on. Oh wait, Andi just got on.
SourSkittlex101: hey
TroubleWithLove: hey
SourSkittlex101: nice sn
TroubleWithLove: thx but its 2 tru
SourSkittlex101: spill
TroubleWithLove: (Hermione quickly told the whole story)
SourSkittlex101: that sux
TroubleWithLove: tell me bout it
SourSkittlex101: was it a good kiss
TroubleWithLove: incredible, but so wat?
SourSkittlex101: well kiss him again
TroubleWithLove: uh, option B?
SourSkittlex101: there isn't one
TroubleWithLove: couldn't I just ignore it and him?
SourSkittlex: you could but it would eat u from the inside out for the rest of ur life
TroubleWithLove: I think I can live with that
SourSkittlex101: Hermione!
TroubleWithLove: what? I can't confront him!
SourSkittlex101: you can and you will
TroubleWithLove: no I won't
SourSkittlex101: well you should
TroubleWithLove: should and can are 2 ttly different things
SourSkittlex101: fine
TroubleWithLove: so wat
SourSkittlex101: nm, u?
SourSkittelx101: sry that was dumb
TroubleWithLove: nbd it's a habit
SourSkittlex101: yeah
Tap, tap, tap, an owl was at the window.
TroubleWithLove: gg
SourSkittlex101: bye
Hermione signed off and went to get the letter. Pig again meant Ron again.
Dear Hermione,
I know I should be mad at you, but Ginny explained to me why you kept it a secret. I'll forgive you if next time you just tell me. Also I have huge news. I have to tell you something. I'm bisexual. I know it's big news, but I had to tell you. It might shock you, but you have to understand because Harry won't. I haven't told him and you better not either. I'm also seeing someone, a guy. I don't think you know him so I won't name any names, but I just wanted you to know. Please understand Hermione.
Love,
Ron
Hermione was a bit shocked, but Ron being bisexual wasn't really that much of a surprise. She quickly wrote back.
Dear Ron,
I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I'm glad you understand. I understand too. Don't worry I won't desert you, but I do think you should tell Harry. I know you don't want to, but you need to confront the problem. Also who is this guy? He must be cool if you like him. I also might know him, but if you don't want to tell me I understand. Study.
Love,
Hermione
She was such a hypocrite. "Confront the problem?" She couldn't even confront her own problems. But maybe now she would. Or not.
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Hermione decided she didn't want lunch. She already consumed so many calories and sugar in cookies and ice cream that she felt sick. She decided to lie down and take a nap. Maybe that would make her feel better.
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When Draco went down for lunch he was surprised to see that Hermione wasn't there. He wondered where she was, but just ate his sandwich instead. He quickly finished eating and put his dishes in the dishwasher. He wondered upstairs looking for something to do when he saw that Hermione's door was open. He glanced in.
He was shocked at how he felt about what he saw. What he saw was Hermione, fast asleep. No big deal right? He was shocked that he felt like he had seen an angel. It must be wrong to like someone this much right? But when has that ever stopped me before? I gotta clear my head.
He decided to go shoot some hoops. It was the only thing to take his mind off of what he was feeling.
His shot was off. He was thinking too much and he shot maybe 25. Which sucked; even for him. He was so pissed off at himself that he started to get mad. This – of course – made him shoot even worse. He glanced at his watch; 5:30. He'd better head in and shower before dinner.
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After his shower, Draco threw on a blue tank top and black shorts. He then walked past Hermione's room to see that she was still asleep. He opened the door and said, "Hey Granger, wake up for dinner." He then turned and walked down the stairs and into the kitchen.
Dinner? Wow, I slept forever, Hermione thought as she got up and pulled her hair into a high ponytail. She felt so much better though, but not quite like she could conquer the world. Or her problems. She quickly ran down the stairs for dinner.
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After eating Hermione decided to bake brownies. Draco almost asked if he could help, but then remembered that they weren't friends anymore. So instead he went up to his room to work on his homework. Once the brownies were done Hermione went upstairs to her bedroom and started studying. She was shocked that she hadn't started yet, but hey, nobody's perfect. Not even Hermione Granger.
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A/N: I think this is the longest fight-ish thing they've had all story, lol. Thanks to everyone who reviewed! Your reviews make me update!
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