I Love You Chapter 2: Bittersweet Memory

Draco really wanted to see Hermione. But hadn't the slightest idea of where she could have gone.

I will never ever admit to this again, but I have been crying ever since she left in her rage. Why couldn't I commit to her?! I love her, I just can't seem to say those three little words to her and I have no idea why! Every where I turn I hear those words pouring out of peoples mouths, but they cannot come out of mine at least not in front of Hermione anyway.

Draco wondered and wondered of where she could have gone. Finally a thought crossed his mind. Maybe she was still in the Manor; maybe she never left the Manor in the first place. Maybe when she was outside, she apparated back into the house and into her one and only getaway place—the library.

Hermione loved the Manor's library. In her eyes the library was like a dream of floating on clouds, lots and lots of fluffy, nice, white clouds. It was her own little dream world when in that library. The walls were filled from floor to ceiling with tons and tons of books. There were so many that all the books had to be down sized, so they would all fit on the wall, instead of using extra bookshelves not on the wall.

Draco stood there for one moment thinking about Hermione and how she was, yet again. He finally returned from his trance and started to run as fast as his long legs would take him. He had no idea why he was running, instead of just apparating there. But as he was running a sweet memory crossed his mind.

They were both lying in bed. Draco's eyes fluttered open. He turned his head to look at Hermione, she was sleeping peacefully. Then he looked at the clock and saw that it was five fifteen in the morning. He thought he would start off Hermione's birthday watching the sun rise. After that they would spend the day together and do whatever Hermione wanted to do.

Draco gently shook Hermione awake. Hermione's eyes blinked a few times before she finally opened them. She greeted her lover with a kiss on the lips.

"Happy birthday, sweetie!" Draco said gently and this time he was the one who gave Hermione the kiss.

"Mmm, what time is it?" Hermione slurred.

"It's 5:15 in the morning."

"WHAT?! I wanted to sleep in today!!" Hermione exclaimed, seeming more awake than she was just a few seconds ago.

"Okay, okay honey, but can you please just hear me out? I figured that we can go onto the rooftop and watch the sun rise. And after that we can do whatever you like," Draco suggested.

"Alright sweetie! I like the plan for the day! Okay lead me away to the roof!" Hermione said with joy as she looked into her lover's gray eyes.

"Okay, but I need you to close your eyes and NO peeking," Draco said with a mischievous grin.

"Alright, but why?" Hermione needed to know everything, she hated surprises.

"You'll see. Don't worry I think you will like this surprise."

Draco muttered a spell under his breath and—

"You can open your eyes now honey."

Hermione opened her eyes and was instantly in awe. The roof was not the ordinary roof. It was now covered in sand. There was a big towel for them to sit on.

"Oh! Draco! This is absolutely amazing! Thank you!"

"Anything for you, sweetie."

"Is… that the ocean I hear in the background?"

"Uh yeah, sorry, I would have made an illusion, but I didn't think that was a good idea."

"Draco! That's okay! This is great! I wouldn't have wanted anything different."

Draco smiled, he was happy that she was enjoying the first surprise of her birthday. The best is yet to come… the best is yet to come!

Draco now realized that this sweet memory was just from today. He stopped running and collapsed. He was going to take her out to dinner and at dinner he was going to propose. It was going to be a nice romantic evening all alone without any interruptions. He had a nice speech planned out too.

Why?! I cannot believe this happened! Why did I have to be an arse to the woman I love? Yes I said it, I love her! I always have! My dumb-arse couldn't say it back. I hate this! I wanted this to be the best birthday she's ever had. Where is she? I need to find her and make this right.

A.N—well there's the second chapter I hope that you guys like it! I know this is short! They'll get longer! Reviews are very much appreciated!