A new chapter, I might have to up the rating.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Harry potter.
That evening Hermione got dressed in her midnight black dress again, this time though she wore the necklace Draco had given her. He wouldn't tell her where and when he got it, He really is a man of mystery She mused. Draco was taking her to a restaurant at the other end of the Strip, it also specialized in sea food. Hermione stood in front of the mirror and for once, she liked the reflection. Her hair was braided and tied to one side and she wore light make up. She smiled, and the reflection seemed to smile back more.
A light knock on the door made her jump, she self consciously straightened down her already straight dress, picked up her beaded bag (in which concealed her wand, spare make up and just in case, a book) and made her way over to the door. Opening it carefully she saw Draco stood before her, a bunch of white and red roses in his hands. He wore a fitted suit, this time with a green tie (Still has Slytherin colours Hermione thought) his hair was carefully slicked back, and looked immaculate. He took in her dress and the necklace then smiled.
"For you" he said, holding out the flowers. Hermione took them, and carefully placed them in the bathroom sink with some water.
"You look as stunning as usual" Draco said from behind her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and gently kissed her neck. Hermione flushed, and turned round in his grasp, so that they were nose to nose. He kissed her lightly on the cheek then led her out of the room. They walked through the lobby and out to the front of the hotel.
"I ordered us a taxi" Draco said "seeing as you won't be able to walk far in those shoes"
Hermione was stunned, "you managed to order a taxi?" she said.
"I'm not completely useless" he said, watching the road.
Once they were in the taxi and cruising down the Strip, Hermione turned to Draco "Do you have any Muggle money?" she asked.
Draco shook his head, looking worried. "Maybe we could just stun him at the other end" he whispered.
Hermione laughed "Don't worry, I have a few dollars"
The seafood restaurant was easy to make out. It had a giant lobster over the door, and painted clams lining the walls. Hermione handed the driver the correct money, and got out. Draco seemed to be having trouble with the door, so she went round to his side and opened it for him. Flushing, he muttered his thanks and looked up at the building in front of them.
"I guess this is the place" he smirked.
They got a table over by the lobster tank, and Draco picked up the cocktail menu.
"Sex on the beach" he muttered, looking up at Hermione "Is that really - "
"No! " Hermione cut him off, laughing. "It's a drink!"
Draco flushed, " of course, I knew that" he said, quickly placing the cocktail menu down and picking up the "specials today" menu.
"I think I'll have lobster with oysters" Hermione said, scanning through the menu. She looked up to see Draco staring at her.
"What?" she said.
"What are.. Oysters?" He asked
"Haven't you tried them?" Hermione asked, shocked. She thought the Malfoy's would have oysters all the time.
"No, are they nice?"
"Yes, they are seen as a delicacy" She said lightly.
"May I take your order, Sir, Madam?" A waiter said, pulling out a notebook and pen.
Hermione looked at Draco, who motioned for her to go first, then turned to the waiter "I'll have the lobster with Oysters, and a red wine please"
The waiter jotted down her order then turned to Draco "And you sir?"
"Um, ok, I'll have the Oysters, the Crab and Sex on the beach please"
Hermione had to bite back a laugh, and Draco flushed again. "I meant the drink…." He said, avoiding Hermione's eye contact.
"Of course Sir" said the waiter before walking of to the kitchen.
Half an hour later, the waiter was back with two large platters. He placed one before Hermione and the other before Draco.
"Bon appetite" he said cheerfully, before lifting the lids and retreating.
Draco looked at his plate, there was 10 large oyster's sat in the middle of some crushed ice. He picked one up and looked at Hermione,
"What do I do ?"
"Tip your head back and swallow it" She said, looking amused. Oysters were a difficult item to eat.
Draco took a last look at his oyster, tipped his head back and put the oyster into his mouth. He made a face, and spat the oyster back out. It fell with a small thud onto the floor.
"That is disgusting" He said, taking a large swig of drink to get rid of the taste.
Hermione burst out laughing, she picked up her own oyster, tilted her head back and swallowed it whole.
"Simple," she said, grinning at the face Draco was making.
"I think I'll skip these" he said, pushing them away. He grabbed a smaller platter nearby and pulled it forward. On a dressing of lettuce leaves was a whole crab.
"Um, Hermione?" He said, not taking his eyes of the crab before him.
She looked up from her Oysters "Yes?"
"Where's the meat?" He asked, looking confused.
"You need to open the crab," she said, pointing at a sharp knife to his left. "The meat's inside"
Looking cautious, he picked up the knife and stabbed the crab. The knife slipped of the shell and pierced the table instead. He looked up at Hermione, who was smirking at him.
"Give it here," she laughed.
She took the crab and expertly cut it open, revealing the meat inside, she then handed it back to Draco.
The evening was going well, Draco was on his 6th "Sex on the beach" and was swaying a bit in his seat. "I don't want to leave this place" he said,
Hermione felt the same, they were moving on to New York tomorrow. But she had enjoyed seeing the lights out of her window every night, and waking up to the Sun shining into her room every morning.
She downed the last of her wine, and got up. "Come on," she said, "Let's go for a walk"
Draco stood, still swaying slightly. They made their way out of the restaurant and walked down the Strip looking at the different shops, casino's and Hotels. Draco put his arm around Hermione's and was grinning like a moron at her.
"Hermione, " He started, "You know I love you, don't you?"
Hermione flushed, and didn't reply for a while.
"Hermionnneeee" Draco whined, Stumbling over his own feet.
"You don't even know me" She said, her voice low.
He turned to look at her, " I've known you for 7 years"
"I think you need to get to bed" She said, pulling him out of the way of a group of tourists.
"With you?" He grinned.
She flushed more, a small smile played on her lips.
Sorry had an urge to write this chapter, I needed some humor in this story. J