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Chapter 12

Hermione walked over the bridge on a cool morning. She was up before anyone had gotten out of bed, with the sun barley trying to peak over the mountains.

She could see her breath as walked steadily and slowly, filling the cold air with warmth. She wore a brown hat and a jacket to keep herself warm on her walk. She just needed to get out for a while…to clear her head with some fresh air.

She couldn't sleep; she hadn't been able to sleep for a long time. It just didn't seem like she needed it anymore. The dream had played in her head over and over again and she couldn't figure out the strange boy who would save her every time she was about to fall. She thought it ridiculous that she couldn't stop dreaming about it.

Hermione stopped and leaned against the bridge just looking at the water below her. She saw her reflection in the rippling water and thought of last night. Was Malfoy really the only thing that could save her? If it was true…she was in deep trouble. How did she know if he would even be willing to be around her if he knew what she was? She didn't know…it couldn't be anyone else could it.

Her vision became clouded with warm tears. She hated herself for crying, she felt so weak when she did, but she couldn't help it. She didn't know how to stop it anymore.

She looked down into the water again as a tear fell from her face into the river. It sent a ripple through the stream, as the water began to smooth out again she saw something else in the reflection. Was that a blonde haired boy was standing beside her? Hermione looked at it confused for a moment as she felt a hot breath on the back of her neck. She hurried and jumped away from him.

It was William.

He stood there looking as gorgeous as ever. The morning rays finally coming out and spreading over his shaggy blonde hair and gray sweats. His eyes a bright blue, looking at her pained and confused wondering why she stepped away from him.

Hermione was surprised to find that she missed him. She hadn't talked to him since there fight, trying to stay mad at him for accusing her of being weak and vulnerable…it made her angry because… because she knew he was right.

She looked at him stunned, both not saying anything for a while.

But then he finally spoke, "Did I scare you?" He asked with a handsome voice with a hint of teasing. Hermione found that out of all his perfect features her favorite part about him was his voice, it was calming to her and it helped her relax.

She sighed, "A little," she admitted with a pause, "What are you doing out here William?"

He looked into her eyes and said, "Truthfully…Following you,"

Hermione looked at him curiously.

"I needed to find you to talk to you," He said, "I can't seem to stay away from you for very long," He said the last part almost in a whisper with bitterness in his tone.

Hermione looked at him wonderingly, how come he couldn't get his mind off of her? Hermione knew he was one of the most wanted guys of Hogwarts, he could have any girl he wanted, but yet he always seemed to hang around her.

She didn't say anything, not knowing exactly what he wanted from her.

The sky was forming into dark clouds now the sky threatening to pour tears down to shower on the ground. The change in the atmosphere made Hermione shiver.

Williams face changed to longing, "Hermione…I came to apologize, I-I…" He said stuttering looking down at her.

Hermione started to smile for some reason. She thought it was cute how he was stuttering an apology when she should be for yelling at him the other day when he was only trying to help.

William noticed her smiling, he scowled at her, "Why are you smiling,"

Hermione just kept smiling.

William rolled his eyes, "Never mind," He said walking away from her.

But Hermione grabbed his arm and spun him around and threw her arms around his broad shoulders. The heat of his body being pressed against hers.

William immediately put his arms around her too. Wondering why she was allowing this, but he didn't mind, he could last like this forever and be happy for the rest of his life.

Hermione closed her eyes and said, "I'm sorry to,"

She felt his arms gather her closer as they stayed like that for a while.

Hermione suddenly felt anger coming onto her like a raging storm. It was so powerful she felt her heart cringe in pain. She grabbed her chest as William looked at her with concern grabbing her shoulders to hold her up. She finally figured out that the anger wasn't coming from William.

She opened her eyes to find Malfoy at the other side of the bridge. His face showing a glare that burned right through Hermione. But suddenly another emotion swept through Hermione…jealously.

William looked toward Hermione's direction. His eyes caught on Malfoy and they suddenly went cold. He despised Malfoy for ruining the moment and for how he had a hold over Hermione somehow.

Malfoy only stood there staring at them as his face pained, looking at only Hermione. Finally he started to walk back ward and started walking away.

Hermione felt the urge to run to him to call him back and explain. Although she didn't really know why he cared about her being with William…it was almost as if…he cared for her.

William saw the look of pain on Hermione face as she watched Malfoy go. If he could only get her to look at him like that…he would be the luckiest man alive. Why couldn't she see how I feel?

Hermione felt anger coming from William now as she looked at him finding that he was already looking at her. Fear spread across her face knowing how she was hurting him.

William saw the guilt on her face as he let out a sigh.

"Go talk to him…" William said almost in a whisper.

Hermione looked at him shocked, "What?" She said.

He looked at her darkly, "Granger don't make me say it again,"

Hermione was hurt. He had never called her Granger in such a long time.

"I-I" Hermione said not knowing what to do.

But William was already walking away from her in the opposite direction of Malfoy.

"William," She said pleadingly.

He stopped and turned around, "Its ok I'll catch up with you later," he said softly.

He looked at her one last time and strode away.

Hermione watched him walk away. She have him one last grateful look and ran toward Malfoy in the other direction. Running as fast as her strong skinny legs would let her. She knew she had to talk to him.

She ran and couldn't see Malfoy anywhere, She looked all along the grounds and he was no where to be found.

Hermione felt a heavy weight inside of her. He had to be somewhere close by, she thought. But he was no where to be seen.

The sky that had threatened to rain finally started to pour down in big drops. The sound of thunder made her run faster.

Hermione mentally slapped herself. Nice one Hermione.

She gave up knowing that he probably wouldn't show himself to her for a long time. Hermione felt tears coming up once again and ran faster to push the pain away.

Hogwarts got closer and closer as she came to the wooden door with two giant pillars stone pillars beside it. She chocked a sob as she stretched her arm out to reach the door knob as she suddenly felt a wave of hate come again with a strong arm grabbing her hand.

It was Malfoy standing behind one of the huge pillars waiting for Hermione to come. A loud thunder boomed as her eyes met his.

"Malfoy," Hermione gasped.

Malfoy gave her a glare, "I'm surprised that you would be willing to part William to come find me,"

Hermione looked at him as though he had slapped her on the face. She glared back, "Me and William are just friends Malfoy,"

Hermione saw a flicker of disbelief cross his face as his face returned to a scowl.

"Well you could have fooled me from how close you two were standing," He said snidely.

Hermione felt a pang of guilt sweep through her, "Don't tell me how I feel about someone Malfoy," she said darkly.

Malfoy didn't say anything looking away, the sound of rain filling the silence.

"At least someone cares about me enough to come ask me how I'm feeling," She added looking away also.

She felt Malfoy's eyes snap back onto her. She finally felt another emotion coming from him, guilt, but it quickly faded.

"Is that how people ask you how you're feeling? By throwing themselves on you?" Malfoy asked.

"It's not what you think!" Hermione said wanting him to understand.

He glared and looked away again.

"Why do you care anyway Malfoy," Hermione asked softly looking at his face carefully.

A flicker of fear came onto his face. His eyes snapped onto hers as he looked into her soft brown eyes, pleading for understanding.

"I…I don't care," He said finally.

"I think your lying Malfoy; tell me the truth, why do you care?" Hermione said glaring at him with a fierce gaze.

He stood silent for a moment. He took a deep breath and looked into her eyes.

"I care because I might love you," He said finally said it.

Hermione felt her self go cold as another boom of thunder sounded. She looked into his eyes and found that they were pleading with her to understand.

She couldn't say anything; she couldn't even tare her eyes away from his.

Malfoy suddenly did something unexpected. He stepped so close to her that she could feel his breath on hers as there eyes never left the others. Hermione's heart started to pound so loud she thought it could have been just as loud as the thunder. He stared at her eyes then down at her lips, then back up to her eyes. Hermione couldn't help but love being so close to him. She started to lean towards him and suddenly his stepped back. Hermione looked at him confused. Malfoy gave her an apologetic look. And before Hermione could say another word he swept past her through the door, leaving Hermione to stare into the rain.

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