Last time:

After what seemed like hours, they finally pulled apart and continued with the shopping. Hermione ended up with a new wardrobe, even though she protested and the dinner was great, she really was happy to finally be getting back to normal.

Now:

"We made first page in the prophet." Lucius smirked as Hermione sat down at the table

"Oh goody, what does it say?"

"Nothing much, but apparently your the next Mrs. Malfoy, I've kidnapped you, I've given you a potion to bring you back, you were never sick – I guess it just depends on which reporter you ask.

"Are you kidding me?" She asked with shock

"Nope, all there, four different articles."

"I cant believe this – do they just sit and wait for a headline?"

"I'm thinking it was a slow news day." Lucius chuckled

"I guess so."

"So how do you feel today?"

"Pretty good, my legs are sore, I don't think my muscles are as strong as they use to be."

"The healer said it would take a while, he suggested taking walks and getting physical exercise everyday until you are stronger."

Hermione nodded and took a sip of her juice.

"It really does feel good to be walking again, sitting, moving in general." she laughed

"Is there anything you cant do yet?"

Hermione blushed, but figured what the hell, he's seen me naked before, "I cant seem to wash my hair, my arms wont go up that far and they tire easily."

Lucius gulped, "I guess I can help you, nothing I haven't seen before." he replied trying to remain calm.

"So what do you want to do today?" Lucius asked

"I think I'd like to spend the day outside, I've been cooped up for so long I crave the sunlight. Besides, I look like Casper."

"Who's Casper?"

"The friendly ghost? Its a muggle thing I guess." she replied with a laugh

Lucius shrugged, "I'm going to get dressed, and I'll join you outside when I've finished, I want to show you the gardens."

Hermione nodded and continued to eat.

Twenty minutes later, Lucius found Hermione laying in the yard. He ran to her as fast as he could, figuring she had fallen or passed out.

"Are you alright, what happened?" he asked in a rushed voice

"Calm down, I'm fine, just enjoying the sunlight and the feeling of the grass."

"You scared the hell out of me." he said as he let out a deep breath. He held out his hand for her so they could walk.

Draco was looking out of the window, watching his father and Hermione walk and talk like they knew each other for ever. "Only my father could attract a girl twenty years younger." He said to himself as he walked away from the window laughing.

"Lucius, can I ask you a personal question?"

"Sure"

"What happened to Narcissa?"

"Ahh, the ex wife. She left me and Draco for another man. Just walked in one day and said she had found someone else."

"No warning, no clues?"

"Nothing, I didn't have a clue until that day, neither did Draco."

"Wow, thats harsh." she said while shaking her head.

"You could say that again, I was very lonely until you came around."

Hermione smiled but didn't reply, "So this is Malfoy Gardens, it's lovely." she said while looking around in awe.

"I spent many days out here just walking after Narcissa left. It's a peaceful place really. I even put in a pond to pass the time."

"let me guess, you have a pond full of fish?"

"Actually yes, the pond is full of them."

"Amazing, Lucius Malfoy has a pond, a garden and fish."

"You only live once." he said with a smirk

"Thats for sure, you never really respect life until its almost taken from you."

They continued to walk quietly for a few minutes until Lucius broke the silence.

"So I was wondering if you would join Draco and Myself for dinner tonight?"

"As long as you help me wash my hair, It's driving me nuts."

"Not a problem" he replied

They continued to walk the gardens for hours, enjoying each others company and conversation.

"The dinner reservations are in an hour, I suggest we go get that hair washed and get dressed to go out." Lucius suggested

"I can feel the clean hair now." she said in an almost dreamy voice.

They walked back into the manor and went upstairs to their still shared bedroom, "I was meaning to ask you if you wanted to have you own room."

"I'm fine sharing with you if you don't mind, I spent entirely to long in that hospital only getting visitors every couple days."

"You knew people were coming to see you?"

"Yes, but I was powerless to get their attention, it was weird to hear everything around you and not be able to put your opinion."

"I couldn't stand it, I would need some kind of control." Lucius said while shaking his head.

"Yeah, it wasn't pleasant. I'll meet you in the shower." she said as she walked out of the room.

Lucius stood there for a second wondering if he should keep his boxers on or not, "Better keep them on, don't want to scare her and get the crap beat out of me." he said to himself as he stripped out of everything except his boxers.

When he walked into the bathroom he temporarily froze, he half expected her to keep her under things on, but he wasn't going to complain.

"Are you ready for me to come in?" He asked

"Yeah, the water is nice and hot... very relaxing."

Lucius stepped into the shower still wearing his black boxers.

"Did you forget to take something off?" she asked with a raised eye brow.

"I wasn't sure it you would like me being in here completely nude." he answered honestly

"Well, I think we are both responsible adults... besides its not like I've never seen a naked guy before."

Hermione stepped under the water to get her hair wet while Lucius stripped down. He was trying his best not to gawk, but to actually think he was taking a shower with a beautiful young witch numbed his brain. He shook the thoughts from his mind as he poured a large amount of shampoo into his hand.

"Ready for your shampoo madam?" he asked with a grin

"Why thank you kind sir." she replied while turning her back to him. He walked up slowly, making sure certain parts weren't touching her and started to massage the spicy smelling shampoo into her wet hair.

"Mmmm. That feels good" she moaned

"Thank god she cant hear my thoughts" he thought to himself as he continued to lather up her hair.

Draco was walking by his fathers bathroom when he heard her moan, "Merlin, they didn't waste anytime." he said to himself and continued to get ready.

Lucius was practicing extreme self control, her moans were driving him nuts but he didn't want to mess anything up.

Hermione was smirking to herself, "I bet he's going crazy back there and great Merlin he's got a good body for his age, hell he's better them most guys my age." she thought to herself.

"Alright, your hair is fully lathered and ready to be rinsed."

"Thank you so much, that felt great."

She stepped back under the water and tilted her head back to get all the shampoo out of her hair. Lucius was struck dumb again as he watch the sheets of sudsy water slide down her body.

"Merlin help me control myself" he though to himself. She did a quick wash and rinsed her body.

"Alright Mr. Malfoy, the water is all yours."

She walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his waist as she couldn't quite get her arms high enough to go around his neck and kissed him. Lucius responded by wrapping his arms around her and kissing back.

"She's killing me" He thought to himself as her body pressed into his.

"I'm going to start getting dressed." she said as she pulled away.

"I'll be out in a few minutes." he replied

As she stepped out of the bathroom, Lucius turned the water on full cold. After he finished his frigid shower, he walked into the bedroom and was met with Hermione standing in a full length, blood red dress.

"Is this good for where were going?" she asked in a timid voice

"It's perfect." he said as he gawked at her.

Lucius dressed in a set of fine silk robes and tied his hair back with a black leather strap.

"I think we are ready." he said as he held his arm out for her.

"You look very hansom." she grinned as she accepted his arm and left to meet Draco.

They arrived at the restaurant and instantly caused a reaction. Hermione, Lucius and Draco ignored the whispering and continued to keep her arm in his.

"Ahh, Mr. Malfoy, Ms. Granger, Your table is ready. Follow me."

The three walked to a quiet table in the corner and sat down. Wine was already at the table waiting so the waiter went to work pouring three glasses.

"This place is beautiful." she said barely above a whisper.

"This is our favorite place." Draco answered

The three started a conversation, enjoying the atmosphere around them.

"So it's true, Your with a mud blood." a voice spoke next to them

Lucius turned to the voice ready to curse the rude person when his eyes fell upon the one person he hoped to never see again.

"Narcissa, what are you doing here?"