Hey my loves! How are you this fine day? Lol, here's chapter twenty of Differences...

Chapter Twenty

Hermione's Point of View

"We need to go soon." He whispered into my neck, but he didn't seem to understand his own words. He continued to kiss my pulse and his grip on my waist stayed.

I laughed softly, "Since when do you show up on time to meetings, Mr. Malfoy?"

He smiled against my neck, "Since I started dating the Head Girl."

Laughing again, I loosened his hold on me and stood. He frowned up at me, but reluctantly followed my lead.

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"Attention, students! The Heads will be talking. Make sure to give all your attention to them."

Draco smirked over at me and motioned for me to go first.

"Okay, as Headmistress McGonagal stated at supper earlier, we'll be choosing the King and Queen of the Halloween Ball. That being said, we'll need to find two crowns suitable for this event. Does anyone want to volunteer for this duty?"

Ginny and Dean (who had been chosen to replace Ron) raised there hands with smiles.

"Alrighty then. Gin and Dean are in charge of the crowns." I said and Draco took note of that on the floating clipboard by his side.

"We also need to check the progress on the stuff we assigned you last week." Draco informed us. "Pansy," sneer, "and Blaise how are you two doing on the Bands?"

Pansy simply glared at us, making Blaise reply, "We've booked Late Night Reading, Falling in Reverse, and Cage the Elephant. All of which are rock bands."

Draco nodded and I looked confused.

"They're actually really good bands." He told me a sexy little smile, causing me to give him one in return.

"Can we hurry up?" Ginny asked playfully. "I have a boyfriend wanting for me right now!"

I shook her head, trying to clear it.

"Sorry for dazzling you, Granger." Draco whispered to me before talking to the attendants. "Alright, Ernie, did you find a proper stage?"

The rest of the meeting carried on in a similar fashion. Draco would distract me and I'd make him do all the talking.

At a quarter past nine, every piled out of the Great Hall. Draco intertwined our hands and we swung them lazily as we strolled to our dorm.

"I feel like I'm dreaming." Draco said quietly as we lay in my bed.

I looked up at him, confused, "What do you mean?"

"It seems like all this is too good and one day I'll wake up and it'll be hell again." His eyes looked far away, like they were in the past.

"Hell again?"

He nodded slowly, "I'll be at the manor watching my mother get abused and mistreated. I won't be here and I want have you. My mother will be telling me to run away, but I wouldn't. I'd stay back and try to protect her. And in the process I'll get beaten; only causing my mother to yell and scream. That's how it was before all of this, Granger. My life was hell."

I touched his cheek and looked into his stormy eyes.

"This isn't a dream, Malfoy." I whispered. "I'm here. You're safe and I'm here for you. I'll always be here for you."

He was out of my arms in an instant.

"Don't say that." He yelled at me. "Don't fucking say that!"

Tears threatened to fall as I stared at him, shocked at his sudden outburst.

"Don't ever say that again! You won't be with me when I need you most! You won't stay with me, because I'm a fucking screw up! I don't deserve love. Just leave me the fuck alone!" He screamed again.

He stalked out of the room and slammed the door shut on his way. I fell into a heap on the floor, not knowing I'd be crying for hours until I finally fell asleep.

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Draco's Point Of View

I'm a fucking idiot.

Those words were not meant to be said to Hermione! They're for my mother, not her! Ugh, I need to go back to her, but I have to cool down some more before that can happen.

The next morning, Hermione was curled up on the couch with a book in her hand.

I stood behind her and ran my fingers through her hair. She flinched and looked up at me.

We stared at each other, neither of us saying any words.

Finally, I spoke up.

"Granger, I so sorry. I didn't mean to say any of that. I was so caught up in my flashbacks of what happened to my mother that I just took it all out on you. None of that was meant for you. I'm so, so sorry, love." I finished and ran my hand nervously through my hair when she didn't answer.

"Granger, answer-"

She cut me off as her lips made contact with mine.

"Why do I keep getting sucked into you, Malfoy?" She asked warily with her lips resting against mine. "Why can't I let you go?"

I gave her a peck before saying, "It's because you can't resist this body of mine."

She giggled softly before pulling back.

"I have to get dressed."

"If you must." I sighed and led her to her room.

She gave me a smirk before stripping down to her underwear. She pulled a bra on and looked at me over her shoulder.

"Merlin, you're bloody beautiful, Granger." I groaned and watched as she pulled on her white button up. It clung to her marvelous. She then pulled on her short black skirt and gray sweater vest that had the Gryfinndor colors sewn into it. She gave me a wink before pulling on her cloak and black, lacy heels.

"Beautiful," I whispered against her cheek as I wrapped my arms around her waist.

She shrugged and scratched the back of her head, "My hair looks like I just got out of bed."

"It's called 'sex hair', my love." I chuckled and kissed her again. "And I think it suits you. It looks very rebel-like and well...very sexy."

"Mmhm," She hummed. "I'm hungry, Malfoy. Feed me!"

"I just called you bloody sexy and you say that you're hungry? I must be losing my charm." I place a hand on my chest in mock offense.

She then kissed me with so much force and passion, it almost knocked me down.

"But I haven't lost mine." She smirked at me and strutted out of the room. Her hips were swaying so perfectly and so gracefully, it made me want to jump her right then and there.

I quickly followed her out and clutched her hand possessively. She laughed and we made our way to breakfast.

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Hermione's Point Of View

"Gin," I yelled, "did you finish-! Oh, Blaise, did you and-! Draco, I NEED YOUR HELP, YOU BLOODY BASTARD!"

His magical laugh sounded as he came toward me.

"Calm down, love." He told me playfully. "You stress too much. Everyone is done. The Ball is going to be the best of the century and you are going to be the one to thank for all of it."

He gave me a peck and turned to everyone else.

"You can all go to your rooms and get some sleep. We're going to need it tomorrow. Be here by 11, tomorrow's Saturday and you deserve to sleep in. Thank you, everyone."

I sighed and wrapped myself around Draco, "You." kiss "Are." kiss "A." kiss "Fucking." kiss "Lifesaver." Kiss...long kiss.

Tomorrow was the Halloween Ball and I knew it was going to be a 'ball'.

Yes, I know I'm punny!

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