Disclaimer: I'd just make this short – I DON'T OWN HARRY POTTER…period Also, I got the concept of this story from the Korean movie "He was cool"…
A/N: As I've told some of you, I'd be posting this chapter sooner than the previous one… and I'm really really sorry if I haven't kept with my promise… I just finished one of my projects in school and got into a fight with my parents that's why?(Grrr… sometimes parents don't get us, don't they??)…. Anyhoo, Though I only got two reviewers for this chapter (Special thanks to timamiYippie and LoveDirt for the reviews for last chapter), I'm still okay with it since I'm really excited to post this chapter… I think, this is somewhat a life-altering moment for both of them particularly on their relationship with each other… and of course, as I've said, I got the concept of this story from a movie so there are scenes in this chapter that was adapted from that movie but not verbatim. Also, I need betas, so pls do pm me… R&Rplease
Note: If you don't know yet by now, the dialogues with double quotes are the ones they speak out while the ones with single quotes are their thoughts…kay???
Recap: Draco cleared it out with Pansy. As new Heads of Hogwarts, Draco and Hermione would share a dormitory… even a bathroom which led to their mishap. The next day, Ginny asks Hermione's help about some girl problems which can only be solved by a potion with a rare ingredient. Hermione and Ginny then went to the Potions room to get it. Draco lost an important object and thought that he left it on the Potions room. Both girls were about to leave when Draco opened the door and knocked them over…
It was bad enough that she could get a bruise or broken bones from tripping but the worst part is that she won't. This is because right in front of her is a familiar figure, wearing the same shocked face as hers, standing still as if his foot is bounded on the floor. Her whole body slammed into his causing them to fall back down to the floor. And before they could even react, her lips slammed into his and everything went silent.
The two spectators were too shocked that they didn't speak or move but just stare with wide eyes and mouths open.
Upon realizing what is happening, both rivals' eyes grow wider and screamed in unison, "AAAHHH!!!" causing their tongues to touch each other. They gasped and again,
CHAPTER 3: Mutual (One-sided) Agreement
"AAAHHH!!!"
It seems like the world suddenly stop revolving around the sun. Animals started talking to humans. Snape is tap dancing with Hagrid. And, Voldemort surrenders to the Ministry. In short, the impossible becomes possible because the two of the greatest rivals of wizarding history are currently in the most unlikely situation. They are KISSing, though not willingly. But still, no one had predicted, not even the greatest seer, that Draco and Hermione would have their lips clashed together.
After realizing that screaming won't really do any good, they try to remove themselves from each other.
Hermione goes to Ginny's side and tries to fix herself up. "I tried to catch you by your elbow but you fell so fast. I wasn't able to… I'm sorry Mione…" Ginny tried to appease.
"It's okay. I'm also sorry for the bottle but we need to go now." The other girl nodded as both of them make their way outside the room.
"And where do you think you're going?" the slytherin blond asked as he tries to fix himself up while blocking the doorway.
"Why is it any of your business, Malfoy?" Hermione spitted out.
"Well… one, you broke in to the Potions room after curfew hours; two..."
"Then how can you explain yourself for being here?" Hermione retorted.
"TWO! You obviously stole something from Professor Snape's potion ingredients", Draco stressed out while eyeing wilily the spilled venom and lifting his eyebrows, "and… three, ."
"I did not steal… wait? What? You… you… you, bigheaded fool! You think I purposely did that! Not in your wildest dreams! Not even when Voldemort would kill himself for that!"
"Hmpff… Then, I have to make you realize the repercussions of your ghastly actions Ms. Granger." He smirked.
Ginny then makes her presence known and steps forward, "Just cut to the chase Malfoy. What is it that you want?"
"Actually, you…"
"NO! Ginny, we don't have to do anything for Malfoy. We don't owe him anything."
"If that's what you think of it… I wonder? What would the Headmaster think of this, his appointed Head girl breaking in after curfew hours and stealing something from a professor? Hmm…" He calmly pointed out while attempting to be thinking of something.
Hermione went silent. Being the Head girl is one of her greatest and proudest achievements. She has worked hard to get this position and will do everything to perform her job well. Surely, if the Headmaster finds out about this, she would lose her title or even get expelled.
'Oh no! This can't be! How could he be so…" she fumed to herself as she tries to contain her tears from falling.
Sensing her friend's inner distress, Ginny goes to her side and comforts her. "I'm so sorry Mione. This is all my fault." she sincerely whispered.
Ginny turns her angry face to Malfoy and says, "Would you please tell us already you're unreasonable condition so that we could go back to our dorms?!?!"
"Hey Draco, I've found it. You're right; it's under your desk." Goyle exclaimed as he proudly flaunts the lost item that Draco had been worrying all night. Ginny then rolled her eyes for the sudden disruption while soothing a still distress Hermione.
Draco immediately grabs his precious item, as if trying to protect it from the eyes and hands of undeserving people. He is very protective of it that it seems like his whole existence is dependent on it.
'Goyle isn't completely useless after all', he smiled mentally as he secures the item on his pocket.
"Well… Malfoy… we don't have all night!?!?" Ginny stated as she impatiently taps her left foot on the marble floor.
"Little impatient aren't we? Well, YOU are free to go now. For the mudblood, I'll tell you your condition after these two lovebirds are gone."
"Ugh! Love birds? Not in a gazillion years!" Ginny snorted while Goyle slyly smiled and winked at her. "And I'm not leaving Hermione with you, ferret!"
"No, it's okay Ginny." Hermione thought that it'd be better if her friend could get away from what Malfoy is scheming. Actually, she's relieved that Malfoy didn't ask Ginny for anything in return. "Don't worry, I could handle myself. I'll hex him before he could get to me. And besides, he'll get me alone eventually since we're sharing the same dormitory." She said confidently as she rolled her eyes at those last words but deep inside she was worried sick of what Malfoy might ask from her.
"Are you sure Mione? I don't trust him!" Malfoy snickered at her.
"Yes, I'm sure. Thanks for your concern, Gins. But go back to your dorm and please bring with you Harry's cloak, okay?" Then they smiled and hugged each other. Ginny then went her way outside the room after crafting another stern look towards Malfoy. Goyle followed after her.
"So… what now??" she asked after an awkward silence.
With his hands smoothing his chin, He examines her from head to toe. This made Hermione feel uncomfortable and slightly anxious about what Draco is planning to do with her.
"Malfoy! We can't stay here for long. If Mrs. Norris and Filch see us here, we could…"
"Dress up nicely and always fix yourself up." He interrupted as he budges his way off the Potions room while Hermione was offended and somewhat confused with his statement.
"Whu… What?! How dare you insult my fashion sense?! If I may tell you, my fashion preferences are just fine. I don't think I would need any advice from you. And besides, I'm not like any of those girls who cover themselves up with make-up and skimpy clothes. I prefer…"
Standing just outside the doorway, Draco turns his face into hers and cuts her short again, "No, I didn't tell you to wear make-up. I just want you to make yourself look nice like that bushy hair of yours. Do you even use a comb?" He then snorted.
"Why… you… Ugh! And why would it be any of your business?!?! Huh!"
"Because I just said so." He said coolly. "Or maybe… I should just go directly to the Headmaster right now and report something."
"No, no, no, please… I'll do it." She begged not really understanding what she has agreed upon.
"Wait, what?" she barely mumbled but Draco didn't hear it because he was already off the room.
'Oh, the condition. Wait, that's it? He wants me to look nice in exchange of him shutting his mouth. I don't believe it. Maybe he's scheming on something because I know for a fact that he wouldn't care less if I got expelled. Hell, he would rejoice if that happens. But what is it…' she pondered to herself.
She then went outside the room on her way to the Heads' common room as she thinks of reasons for Malfoy's strange condition. When she was about to turn to a corner to where her dorm is situated, she notices Malfoy hiding in the edge of the wall furtively peeping at something on the corner that Hermione was about to turn to. She then thought that maybe it would be best for her to do the same and go to Malfoy's side.
'Maybe it's Mrs. Norris or Filch?' she thought to herself as she slowly makes her way to Malfoy's side. As she reaches the edge to where Malfoy is, she tilts her head to see what the slytherin boy is hiding from. She was right. It is Mrs. Norris circling around the corridor waiting for her unlucky victim. Hermione abruptly hid her head when she met the cat's eyes and wasn't aware that she is clinging into the strong arms of the person beside her.
"Don't you ever touch me, Granger!" he perilously whispered.
"Oh I'm sorry. I think she saw me." She whispered back not thinking that she actually apologized to Malfoy after he had offended her.
"Just stay still and keep quiet. Sooner or later, she'll be turning her way to the other corner."
"Oh, of course, who else would know all about these sneaking stints but none other than the Slytherin God?! Hah!" she mocked.
"So you finally admit that I'm a god… Ha! Don't be a hypocrite, Granger. I know that you and your two boyfriends have your own shares of dirty hands in your pocket." He smirked as she rolled her eyes to end their argument not because she forfeits but so as not to cause being notice.
After a few minutes, the vigilant cat has finally gone her way. Hermione hurriedly moves, even overtaking Malfoy, in front of the familiar portrait, just in case the cat comes back, and quickly mutters, "Granger's a bitch!"
She didn't comprehend what she just said until she heard the snigger from her back as the portrait door closes.
"Ugh! I can't wait 'til next month. I'm going to get back at you, you ferret!"
"That's getting old Granger… Haha", He continued laughing as both of them went their way to their respective rooms and slammed their doors.
After the long day that she has gone through, Hermione decided to sleep it off immediately and have completely forgotten about her recent ordeal with Malfoy and the question she anxiously wants to ask. On the other hand, the other occupant of the dormitory hasn't forgotten about it completely. In fact, it still clings to him like the venom of a treacherous snake. 'That kiss' he thought to himself as he softly touches his lips. He wasn't sure but he felt something familiar when their lips met, though it can't really be considered a kiss.
While resting calmly on his bed, He suddenly remembered the lost item which was the reason for him coming to the Potions room and eventually led to that fateful moment. He hoisted the item from his pocket and let it hang freely from his hand on top of his head. He smiled at the beautiful silver necklace and examined it studiously, though he had known every bits of it. It was made with a sterling silver of small chains which features a shiny little shell in the middle. (A/N: Go to my profile to see the link to the image of the necklace where this item was inspired from) Draco had charmed it so that a name of a girl would be engraved in it and to keep it shiny.
It is very simple which is exactly why Draco loves it. It reminds him of her, how simple she is and how simple would life be if she was still here. He felt lonely again, as always, whenever he thinks of her. It just reminds him of how he almost had anything but not everything… or maybe that one thing.
He gives it one last look then kissed the engraved name, "I miss you Mimi." After a few seconds of listening to the soft music coming from the shell, He drifts into a deep slumber and goes back to his familiar dream.
"Draco" someone cried out.
"Hi Draco, Happy Birthday!" he was presented with a beautiful old witch holding a small blue box.
Draco snorted with what the old lady is giving him for a present.
'Doesn't she have any shame for herself? Who would give me such a petty gift after all those gifts that were given to me? I won't accept this', he thought to himself.
"I don't like it! It's too small. Malfoys only have big toys!" exclaimed the little Malfoy.
"Oh sweetie… but what's inside is much better than any gift! It was hand-made by my little sunshine. She's right over there." He turns his face around to see a swarm of kids playing along with a bunch of stupid entertainers.
"I still don't like it. It's small and ugly!" He then shoves the small box and run towards the inside of the manor.
"Hmm… poor kid… He grew up having material things to sustain everything but never knowing how it is to love and be loved" She then walk towards where the small box was dodged and picked it up as a house elf suddenly came into view, probably to clean up the mess. "Please, could you kindly keep this and give it to him when he needs it?"
"Yes, Missus. Me will give it to Master Draco." The elf warily answered.
"Thank you."
Hermione wakes up from the strong beams of light coming from the high windows of her room. 'I must have left the curtains ajar last night' she thought to herself as she groggily got up and went to greet the welcoming warmth of the morning sun. 'Aaah… What a good day it is?'
She then went to the bathroom and locked the door to prevent a repeat of the mishap that she had with the Head Boy and to answer the early call of nature. Unwillingly, her mind drifted to the awkward accident they've had in this room in their first morning.
'Woohh… Thank Merlin I didn't take a shower first. Malfoy would surely make fun of me when he sees me with my clothes off.' She shuddered.
'Speaking of showers, that's weird. Why do I hear soft splatters of water from the shower room? Hmm… No, it can't be. The bathroom door is clearly open when I entered. Surely he will lock it if he's going to…' But before she could finish her thoughts and even move from her awkward posture, the thing that she thought she had avoided happened. The shower door suddenly opened and revealed the slytherin blond covered with a towel.
'Woohh… Good thing he has his towel on or I don't… wait? Oh Merlin, what am I doing?' But before she could save herself from embarrassment, Draco already turned his face towards her and spotted her awkward situation.
"Well, well, well… What an interesting position you got there, Ms. Granger? I hope I didn't interrupt something. Just carry on." He smirk the widest he ever had while drying his hair with a small towel.
"You… you arse!" she fumed as she tries to cover herself with the nearest curtain while putting on her undergarments. "Why didn't you lock the door when you use the bathroom?!?! Arghh… Then I should have not used the bathroom in the first place."
"Ha! Then what? I wouldn't want to miss the fun of seeing your face right now. You've got to admit, that was hilarious?!" He then went into fits of laughter.
"Grrr… Accio towel!" She cried followed by the towel fleeing out revealing Draco only in his boxers.
"Ha! Who's the laughing matter now, ferret!" It is now her turn to suppress her laughter but surprisingly, Draco's smirk gets even wider.
"So you like seeing me only with my boxers on… just like last time?" Her eyes went wide because she didn't expect him to bring it out. "Maybe, you'd even like it more when you touch me" He muttered as he wiggled his eyebrows and took a step towards her.
She gulped and suddenly stopped from her tracks, not knowing what to do but just raise her wand towards him. "I swear Malfoy that if you even take another step towards me, I would hex you into oblivion." Her threats were futile because he still kept on getting near her.
"AAAHHH!!!" She hastily run back to her room and closed the door.
'Ugh! That little ferret. He's going to be the death of me.'
"AAAHHH!!!" She jumped from the sudden bang from her door.
"Hey Granger! Don't forget our agreement or I won't hesitate to pay the old man a visit." Draco shouted from the bathroom.
'Wow, not Mudblood anymore? That's a new thing. Wait, what agreement? Oh… the agreement. Ye…'
"Yes! I didn't forget about it, okay ferret!"
"Hey, don't call me ferret anymore."
"Malfoy then?!"
"Whatever, just don't call me with that worthless animal. It's sickening."
"Kay, whatever you say Malfoy."
A lovelier Hermione is on her way out from her room to eat breakfast with her best friends but she suddenly smells the aroma of her favorite bread, cinnamon swirl. She turns her face towards the source of the delectable smell and was met with a variety of pastries and desserts crammed in the center table.
'Hmmm… who brought all of this?' She was about to grab a swirl when she notices a figure sitting across the couch reading a copy of the Daily Prophet while sipping on a hot coffee.
'Ugh, Nevermind. The spoiled brat might have demanded the house elves to bring all of this here. I won't patronize his unjust actions. Besides, I'd rather eat dirt than have breakfast with this ferret.'
She then stomped her way to the portrait door.
"And where do you think you're going? You know very well that ignoring food is very unladylike. Haven't I told you about our agreement?"
"Ugh! What is it with you?!?! And besides, I'd rather starve myself to death than eat breakfast here with you, ferret!"
"Hey, didn't I tell you not to call me with that name?!?! Regardless, you'll still going to be eating breakfast here each day until the end of the year. Do I make myself clear?!"
"Wha… How dare you command me like I'm some kind of a slave of yours?! No way! I know you forced the house elves to bring these pastries in here because your sorry ass is too darn lazy to go to the Great Hall. Hmpff!"
"Does that mouth of yours ever shut up? Huh! Well, I think that your cute little elves would be more upset if you didn't even take a single bite of the food that they've had especially prepared for us."
"What are…"
"And I didn't force them to do this. In fact, they're even more excited to prepare a special meal for the Great Gryffindor Princess whose best friends with the Oh-so-wonderful Scarhead. Huh! McGonagall suggested that we could have our breakfast meals in here to somehow make up from all those late night patrols that we're going to have. So I take the initiative to ask the aid of the elves, which they gladly accepted!"
Hermione bit her lip and just went silent. She was ashamed that she had accused Malfoy of something terrible. She didn't like prejudiced people but now, she felt like she has eaten her words.
"Um… sorry…" She barely whispered as she took a seat on the opposite side of the couch while nibbling on a cinnamon swirl.
"Hmppff! Well, at least you haven't completely forgotten about our agreement."
"What???"
"Well, your hair. It looks nice that way." He then turns back to his previous ritual followed by an awkward silence.
Hermione couldn't deny that she was somehow affected by Draco's simple compliment proven by the red stains in her cheeks and a small tug inside her stomach. She couldn't help it because it was the first time that he had said something positive to her, even more towards her physical appearance. Hell, even her two best friends didn't even know that she's a girl.
'It's just a simple comment. Maybe he's trying to lure me. Maybe because he's just pleased that I was following through with the agreement and he thought that I'm under his control. Well, I don't think so.'
"Hey Granger!" She was disrupted from her current trance.
"What?!"
"Classes will start in a few minutes, we should probably head off."
"Oh, didn't know you care."
"Hey, don't play that attitude with me. Like McGonagall said, we should act civil to each other and aren't you forgetting our agreement?"
"Hey, I only agree with the part of me looking more… uhm… neat."
"Hah!"Draco laughed at her discomfort. "Well, it's implied to the agreement that you'll act nicely towards me. I wouldn't care if you'll act otherwise towards other people especially with Pothead and Weasley."
"Ugh you're hopeless! That's not fair! You should have said it and I must agree to it!"
"And now I'm saying it and now it's part of the agreement. End of argument!"
"Oh you…" but she was cut short by Malfoy grabbing her hands and pulling her outside the portrait door.
"Oww… Let go of me, Malfoy! You can't just force me like that. I'm not your slave!" She fumed as she soothes her wrist.
Having no response from Malfoy, she abruptly flipped her head towards the opposite direction and move her way to her next class.
'Ugh, why is he following me?!?! I know we both have Potions for the next class but does he need to be in close proximity. I'm quite sure that he'd rather head off since he's much faster than me. Hmpff! He's definitely on to something.'
And the day went by like that up until dinner time. When she's alone walking to her next class, she would see Malfoy just following behind her and suddenly left off when she finally enters the class room. And though she knows that Malfoy is just close behind her when it comes to academics, she knows that he is not a frequent visitor of the library so it's quite intriguing that she sees him there throughout the day(or maybe only when she's there). Hermione became really suspicious and worried about Draco's actions.
"Aaahh… the lemoned chicken was really good. Maybe, they should include it always for dinner. Or maybe for every mealtime." Hermione rolled her eyes at her best friend's childishness.
"Ron, you're always saying that to every new meals being served. Nothing really differs." Hermione and her other best friend laughed at that.
"Ha ha. That's so funny Harry. Maybe you should try out for…"
"Hey Hermione!" a bronze-haired tall guy greeted her with more enthusiasm as needed which makes the other two boys feel a little bit protecting towards their only girl friend.
"Oh Edward! What's up?" Hermione greeted.
"Not much… uhm… actually, I am having problems with my arithmancy homework and its due tomorrow. I was hoping that you…"
"Oh sure, Meet me up in the library at seven. I just go get my things and you should do the same, okay?"
"Wow, thanks!"
"Okay, so the letters A, J and S are equivalent to the number 1 so you could assign it to those…"
Hermione went on and on with her lecture and surprisingly the Hufflepuff boy gets it quite easily.
'Does he really need tutoring for this subject? Or maybe I'm just a good teacher… Hmm.' she smiled to herself.
After a few minutes of teaching, they were suddenly drowned into laughter forgetting about the unfinished homework. She realized that Edward has a natural sense of humor, even infusing jokes in between her serious lectures. In actuality, Hermione doesn't really like it when people interrupts when she's in the middle of explaining something but she thought that it's hard to get mad to Edward's natural charm.
Their small bliss was suddenly disrupted by loud stomps coming towards them.
"Where have you been? I've been waiting for you in the common room?!" Draco screamed out.
"Oh sorry, I am just helping Edward with his assignment. And, why am I explaining to you. Who are you to ask of my whereabouts? Huh?!?!"
"Well, in case you haven't notice Ms. Head Girl, you have duties to fulfill for the rest of the year."
"Oh, I almost forgot. Sorry Edward, I couldn't help you out with the remaining items since I have to deal with my patrolling schedule."
"It's okay Mione. I think I could handle it already. You're a good teacher." Hermione can't help but blush at the compliment which didn't really do much help for Draco's current aura, which he can't explain why.
"Maybe we could tutor me some other day? Maybe tomorrow?"
"NO!" Draco answered for her.
"And who are you to answer for her? Let her decide for herself."
"Well clearly, this thing that you're doing is affecting her duties as Head girl. And as HEAD BOY, I would have to ensure that this won't happen again!"
"Well, if you want Edward we could do it during break hours whenever you're free?"
"Oh, I'm definitely free. Tomorrow then?"
"Okay that's enough! We had responsibilities that need to be attended first!"
"Sure Edward! See you tomorrow!" She was about to get her things but it was abruptly grabbed by Draco and she was suddenly pulled towards the library's exit.
"Ugh! Get off me, Malfoy!" She fumed but Malfoy didn't respond. Instead, he head his way off to accomplish their task for the night. The entire patrol was dominated with silence, similar to their first one.
"Oh Thank God" Hermione rejoices as she is standing now in front of the Head's portrait door. "Malfoy, aren't you going to say the password so we could finally settle down."
"Well, you're the one who's complaining, why don't you say the password yourself?!?!"
She was slightly startled with his irate tone simply because he had been silent the whole time, not even yelling out those students that they've caught lurking around beyond curfew hours.
"Ugh! Fine! Granger's a bitch!" Hermione hurriedly went in not seeing the smirk growing in Draco's face upon hearing the password coming from Hermione herself.
When the portrait door was finally closed and Draco was about to settle into his room, Hermione's bubble burst and her anxiety towards Draco's unusual actions get the best out of her.
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! I'm not conceited but I'm pretty sure that you've been following me the whole day for reasons that I don't know why. And you disrupted my tutoring hour with Edward even though I still have ten minutes before our patrolling schedule. And…"
"Oh, so now, it's my fault! I'm quite sure that if I didn't come over to remind you, you wouldn't remember your duties because you were too busy flirting with your boy toy."
"How dare you accuse me of such licentious acts? I have done nothing of those things?!?!"
"Oh Edward, you're so funny! Eddie, you're so great! Hi hi hi." He tried to stifle a girly chuckle while exaggerating Hermione's interaction with Edward earlier. "Why don't you just marry each other?"
"I did not do such thing! And be… No, wait a minute! You were there, aren't you? You were there the whole time! You were stalking me, you fool! Whatever, you're scheming on Malfoy, I swear…"
"I'm not stalking you. I'm just making sure you're not doing any treachery acts, which is apparently evident in the library. Well, I hope you're not forgetting about our agreement, Granger. One more slip and I'd go directly to the old man."
"What slip? Treachery acts? Towards whom? Would you please cut to the chase Malfoy? And clearly I've been doing my best to comply with our agreement!"
"No, clearly, you're not doing the job because you've been cheating with that dim-witted Hufflepuff!"
"What are you saying Malfoy?! I didn't cheat on anyone, I'm not even…"
"You can't just taint me and run away! You should be responsible for your actions!"
"What in the Merlin's name are you saying, Malfoy!"
"Tsk tsk… I thought you've already understand when you agreed with my condition. I mean, you didn't ask anything so I thought… Guess you're not the smarty pants I've known after all."
"Could you please elaborate, Malfoy!"
"To refresh your memory, I pledged that I wouldn't bring your secret to the old man in exchange of you agreeing to my terms, am I right?" She carefully nodded.
"And those include you looking more appropriate and acting nicely towards me, right?" She again nodded hesitantly not really knowing where this is going and if she really would want to know.
"Well, you don't expect those to be my main condition. That wouldn't be fair seeing that I'm keeping a much heavier part of the bargain. I mean, I could get expelled also for keeping your secret. They'll consider me an accomplice."
'Ugh! I should have asked the first time. I know it's too good to be true that that's his only condition'
"Well, what is it that you really want me to agree on?"
"Technically, you've already acquiesced so the only thing you could do is fulfill it."
"It seems I don't have much of a choice, don't I?" She rolled her eyes as she gets impatient and slightly anxious. "Well..."
"You should look appropriate because we, Malfoys, don't associate with unattractive people. You should act nicely towards me because we'll be seeing each other a lot for the whole school year." She rolled her eyes again at Draco's recital of his conditions. 'So it's all about this. Us being Heads of Hogwarts and thus being together all the time so I should be nice and pleasant to him always! Ugh! He's just concerned about his image?! That's it?! Huh! How juvenile?!'
"AND… You should not flirt with any other guys especially with that little puppy dog of yours or else, I'm going to kill them!"
"Why?! It isn't any of your concerns! Don't worry Malfoy, you're image of being associated with a Mudblood wouldn't be ruined any further because I'm not going to be a desperate, self-absorbed slut nor am I planning to be one. Happy?!"
"No, that's not what I meant! You'll do all of these things because from now on, I'm your BOYFRIEND!"
"Oh Shut… wait… wha… how… are you… you ca... no wa… Huh?!" She shakes her head trying to clear her mind and ears thinking that she must have heard it wrong.
"Boyfriend? Who?!"
"ME"
A/N: Well… REVIEW pls…Wooohoo, finally! I think this is my longest chapter so far… I really love the end part of this chapter. I hope that you could envision the scene the way I do… The way I envision it, they look so cute arguing with each other esp. Mione's reaction when she finds out… Haha, she looks hilarious in my mental image of her… She was really dumbfounded… Well, in the next chapter, you'll see how they go about with their relationship in the early stages… the next chapter would be entitled: "Goes Public"… well the title speaks for itself… I'm halfway done with it and all I can say is that they are still both stubborn but gradually, one of them is going into deep…. So if you want me to post it earlier REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW. Thanks Guys!!