What if this is just the beginning,
We're already wet, and we're gonna go swimming.
Hermione lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling, a smile playing across her pink lips, her thoughts filled with the vision of one man, Draco Malfoy. From time to time, she would reach her fingers up to her mouth, it was almost as though she could still feel where his lips had been, it was almost as though she could still taste him. She knew this was ridiculous to be pining away for him, when all that night in the garden meant to him was probably nothing. He even admitted that they shouldn't be doing it, they both had partners. But the chemistry between them was just undeniable, and they couldn't help but give into temptation. He was such a different man than the boy he used to be. Hermione had always expected him to turn out somewhat like his father, she was surprised at how warm and… friendly he seemed now. But, she mentally slapped herself; she shouldn't be having such thoughts when she was already in a very committed relationship. She couldn't remember how long she and Shane had been together for now. Too long. A voice in the back of her mind whispered to her. Shane really was a sweetheart, he had been there for her in a time where everything seemed lost, and she did not know if she would have been able to make it through everything without him. Of course, he didn't know the real details of what happened, he couldn't, he was muggle after all, but he had been a nice, strong shoulder to cry on, and that meant more to Hermione than anyone could possibly understand. Sure, she had constantly had the support of Harry and Ron, but they too had suffered their own losses and there is only a certain kind of support that can be given by Best Friends, but Shane's was different. But lately Hermione found she was thinking of him less and less, and began to wonder why she had gotten involved with him in the first place. It had been something that Ginny had set up.
"Come on Hermione, it's just one date, it's not like I'm going to force you to marry the guy or anything."
"I know Gin, it's just… I have never been very good at this whole dating thing."
"So it won't hurt to get some practice in then, will it?"
"I suppose not. But how do you know him. Are you sure he is not some kind of psycho killer or anything?"
Ginny laughed at her best friends antics. "He's a sweet guy. I told you, he goes to the same gym as me."
"I was just teasing."
"It's just one date, if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen."
But it did happen. From the moment she saw him, the way he smiled at her as if she was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen, she knew that this was the type of man she could see herself settling down with and starting a family. But that was before the war. That was before her parents had been killed at the hands of Voldermort. That was before she had met, what she hoped was the real Draco Malfoy.
She groaned as she rolled over in her bed. Why can't I get him out of my head? It was one stupid kiss, it didn't even mean anything, it was in the heat of the moment that is all. She attempted to rationalize in her mind. Well, obviously, it meant something; otherwise, you would not be obsessing over it... I am not obsessing... is this you not obsessing? Because, I hate to tell you, you are not doing a very good job at it.
"Oh God, I am obsessing." She mumbled out loud.
A knock on her bedroom door ended Hermione's bitter battle within her mind.
"Come in." she called.
The door opened slowly and Ginny ducked her head in. "Oh, I didn't wake you did I?" she asked as she saw Hermione still lying in bed.
"No, I've been awake for some time now, just couldn't be bothered getting up."
Ginny chuckled. "That's not like you at all." She teased.
"Oh, shut-up." Hermione said playfully as she threw a pillow at her best friend.
Ginny entered the room and sat down on the end of the bed.
"Is everything okay Gin?"
Ginny sighed dreamily. "Of course."
"Then what is it?"
"Well, I was speaking to Seamus last night, and well, I was wondering if you would be my Maid of Honor in the wedding?"
"Are you kidding?" Hermione asked in disbelief, "Of course I would love to be!"
Ginny gave a small squeal of excitement before she enveloped Hermione into a tight squeeze. "Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you."
Hermione laughed.
"So where did you get to last night? I don't recall you being back before I went out to dinner with Seamus."
Hermione felt her cheeks blush and she looked all around her room, her eyes resting on anything except her redheaded best friend. "I… uh…"
"Sounds juicy, spit it out. Did you and Shane spend some quality time? If you get my drift."
"Yes Ginny, I get your drift, but no we didn't… I haven't seen him in over a week, or really spoken to him for that matter. Ginny, I think it's going to be over soon." And as she said these words she didn't even feel a hint of sadness in it.
"Ohh, are you alright?"
Hermione looked at her and smiled. "Of course."
"Well, what happened then? A few weeks ago you guys were practically planning your lives together, now it might be over?"
"I've just had… things on my mind. I love Shane, he was the first man I think I was ever really in love with. But since I met…" she trailed off, not really wanting to even think where the sentence was going to lead her.
"Met who?" Ginny prodded, hanging onto her every word.
"No one." Hermione said quickly, too quickly.
And Ginny didn't miss it. "Since you met… Draco Malfoy?" she asked slyly.
All the blood raced to Hermione's cheeks and she spluttered. "N-no, what on earth makes you think that?"
"Oh, I don't know," Ginny said airily, "Perhaps because of the way you've been acting since you met him last week."
Hermione crumbled. "Oh, I don't know what to do Gin. This is so unlike me. Pining away after some man, while I'm in a relationship with another. What is wrong with me? Shane is such a great guy, he is perfect, what more could I ask for?"
"Draco Malfoy." Ginny suggested.
"Oh and why did I have to kiss him-"
"Wait, hold up, you did what?"
Hermione nodded guiltily. "Last night. We bumped into each other while I was on my walk. And we kissed."
Ginny looked at her dumbfounded for a moment before saying, "Well… how was it?"
Hermione looked at her in shock.
"What?" Ginny asked innocently.
She smiled dreamily. "It was… perfect." She whispered.
I am definitely in over my head.
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