A/N: Hi! I'm sorry, I know it's been ages but I have been really busy lately. Thanks to all the reviewers for showing their support.

Here's the new chapter. I had a lot of fun writing it, specially certain important scene (hint hint haha). I liked the result and I hope you do too.

Enjoy!

Chapter 8: Quidditch

As Draco laid on his bed after a long night of detention with Filch, he thought of the encounter he had had with Hermione Granger. He still couldn't believe it. It was as if he'd forgotten everything that had happened in the past and was talking to a stranger, except he felt comfortable around her. And the best part was, that she did the same. She talked to me and was nice. She smiled and laughed in that way that makes the hair in the back of my neck stand. My heart beat faster as we walked together towards the castle. And as much as I hate thinking like a pathetic in love teenager, I can't help it. The words just fit.

Could it be? Could it be that she's not disgusted and annoyed by the fact that I like her. Is not that I'm not a great catch but I'm not her favorite person in the world and with reason. I had expected her, at least to ignore me or hate me even more, but it's the opposite.

She's nicer...

It looks like the ball's back in my court...

Hermione woke up in a much better mood than the day before and her friends noticed. She walked around humming some happy song and she couldn't stop smiling. Ron and Harry wee confused. She had been in a weird mood. At least today she was happy...

They entered the Great Hall together and Hermione sat down a the Gryffindor table and started talking to Ginny and Lavender. She looked around the room and found what she was looking for. The platinum blond Slytherin sitting carelessly next to his best friend reading a book. She watched him carefully, studying him and as he lifted his head from the book to take a sip from his pumpkin

juice he caught the brunette's eyes. They held each other's gaze for minutes. They didn't feel uncomfortable. It was as if everyone else disappeared and there was just the two of them. Zabini was saying something to Draco which made him turn away and nod but he quickly looked back, finding Hermione's eyes right where he had left them.

Hermione smiled at him slowly and he returned it. But then Hermione was drawn from him by Ron, who was tucking at her cloak, trying to get her to lend him their Potions homework.

She quickly got her homework out without uttering a word, which surprised her bests friends but they kept quiet. When she finally gave Ron her homework, she looked towards the Slytherin table but he was gone. She couldn't help being disappointed but her good mood didn't change. She kept eating and talking with her friends about the quidditch match.

Hermione granger quickly made her way towards the tribunes with Luna and Neville. She was excited and scared at the same time. She was excited, not only because she liked watching quidditch but she loved watching Draco fly. She realized that the previous afternoon. On the other hand she was scared because she knew how problematic this games could be and she didn't want anything bad to happen. She still supported her house but she didn't want the match to end up as it usually did: with a fight. She didn't want her friends or Draco to get hurt. She pushed this thoughts aside to enjoy the game.

The Gryffindor team got out and the red and gold tribune roared loudly. Six figures kicked the ground and flew high up in the sky while Harry stayed on the ground next to Madam Hooch. Then, the Slytherin team got out on the field and the green and silver crowd stood up and cheered. Hermione quickly found the blond tall boy she was looking for. She smiled to herself but didn't make a sound.

The captain of The Slytherin Team stood in front of Harry glaring at him and the other players shot up the sky. Draco flew around the field several times looking for certain person. He found her sitting next to the Longbottom boy in the first row. He smirked as he flew right in front of her, getting booed by the other Gryffindors.

Madam Hooch blew the whistle and the game started. He needed to concentrate. He needed to win this game. Not only for the usual reason: To prove he's better than Potter but to impress Hermione. He frantically looked for the snitch. He looked over at Potter to see if he had something but he looked as desperate as he was. Draco searched for Hermione at the tribunes and realized she was looking at him and his stomach turned around.

Then he felt something incredibly strong hit his arm, knocking him off his broom. He quickly reached for it but it slipped from his hand. He felt his body falling and then everything turned black.

Hermione got up from her seat and leaned over the hedge of the tribune. She saw him falling. She started running downstairs, followed by the stares the Gryffindors. But she didn't care what they thought. She was panicking. She hadn't actually seen him hit the ground but she knew he was hurt and it was her fault. He was looking at her and he'd missed the bludger.

She ran across the field until she met the group of players that were surrounding Draco. She made her way through all the people until she could see him. He was lying there, on his side. She was gasping for air, her mind felt numb. She felt a hand grab her arm and pull her away from him but she didn't do anything to stop it. She wasn't strong enough.

When he woke up, he felt his entire body ache. He stared at the ceiling without recognizing where he was. The sky was dark outside and there was nobody around. A door opened and he saw Madam Pomfrey approach him. Then, it all came back to him. The game, Hermione, the bludger... He blinked several times trying to push away the pain but it wasn't working.

"Good to have you back, Mr. Malfoy" said Madam Pomfrey standing next to him."I didn't think you'd wake up so soon"

"What time is it?" said Draco softer than he had meant. Now he realized how weak he felt.

"It's ten o'clock" It isn't early! The match started at ten A M!! I've been out for twelve hours!

"Ok, now the facts. You broke two ribs, one wrist one arm and one ankle. All on your left side, of course. You landed on it. Seeing as there are do many fractures you'll be staying here a couple of nights."

Draco kept silent. There wasn't anything to say worth the effort.

"Now, I need you to drink this potion and go back to sleep." She handed him a thick dark purple potion. He drank it as fast as he could and laid back down.

He felt exhausted. He had slept so much but he could barely keep his eyes opened. His hole body was going numb. He could feel the tiredness take over him.

Hermione sat at her bed looking at the clock. She has been like this for twelve hours, barely moving at all. She was worried. She wanted to see him, desperately.

I have to go see him. I need to! I want to make sure he's OK...

The clock pointed know 10:30pm and she couldn't take it anymore. She quickly got up and went downstairs to the common room. Everyone else was having dinner so she was alone in the Gryffindor Tower. She ran to the boys room and opened Harry's trunk. She searched at the bottom and found it: the invisibility cloak. She put it on and ran out of the tower. Once outside she had to be more careful not to be seen. She quickly made her way towards the hospital wing.

As she was in front of the door she saw that someone was opening it. It was Madam Pomfrey. She was probably going to the Great Hall to have some dinner. Hermione managed to slip through the door before she closed it.

The long room in the hospital wing was dimly lit by the soft moonlight that made it's way through the large windows. Only one bed on the whole room was occupied. She slowly walked towards him. As she reached his bed, she saw him peacefully asleep. She sat down next to him at the edge of his bed and stared at him for a while.

Draco slowly woke up not even opening his eyes. He realized is body wasn't hurting that much anymore. Then he felt something caress his head. He opened his eyes and stared at the brunette girl that was sitting next to him. She looked a little scared but there was a hint of relieve at the same time.

"Hermione? What are you doing here?" said Draco softly, looking around making sure they were alone.

"I just needed to make sure you're Ok. That was a huge fall." she answered, a little ashamed.

"Yeah you're right. You're lucky I'm still alive." said Draco teasingly.

Hermione laughed and lightly slapped his arm.

"Ouch!"

"I'm sorry!" she said with a little gasp. "I should get going now, it's getting really late"

She stood up but Draco grabbed her hand,

"No, please just stay a little bit longer!"

Hermione looked at him and saw the desperation in his eyes. There wasn't a hint of the cruelty and hate she would have seen months ago. She sat back down not letting go of his hand. They looked into each others eyes without saying a word. Draco lifted his hand and softly caressed Hermione's cheek. She blushed a little and looked down.

Draco smiled softly. A girl had never reacted to him that way. He found her adorable but exciting at the same time. That's the thing about Hermione. She always amazes me. She's brave enough to battle any Death Eater, but there's also this part of her that's shy and sensible. She's unique.

Draco stood up and brought his face closer to Hermione's. He rested his forehead against hers and then gave her a soft kiss. Hermione felt something grow in hes chest as Draco deepened the kiss and she responded. His lips felt soft and nice against hers and she felt like she was floating in the air. Draco moved his hands down to her waist drawing her closer to him as she wrapped her arms around his neck and played with his hair. She had never felt something like this before but she didn't want it to stop.

Draco softly pulled away and stared into her eyes. All of a sudden he was scared of her reaction.

Hermione smiled at him letting him relax. He laid back down bringing her with him. She rested her head on his chest and Draco wrapped his arms around her, never wanting to let go.

A/N:

Well, what do you think?

I think a did a good job with the kiss scene. I wanted to wait a little bit longer but seeing as I don't have much time to update, I decided to go for it.

Please let me know what you think and what you would like to read next.

I hope to be back with a next chapter soon!

Thanks a lot for reading!