Wow, chapter 10 already? I can't believe it, seems like I just started. So, I can feel the tone of this fic change, it almost feels like my writing has improved, which I don't think is true. But I have been listening to music while writing lately, which really helps keep me focused and write better. Well I don't think you guys can complain about the amount of action in this chapter. I told you guys it was coming….well enjoy, by the way, the abandoned tower probably does not exist, I just needed a place for them to run into each other. And yes its awfully fluffy, I blame the ferrets…XD

Don't own anything….*tear*

Draco woke slowly, a smile alighted his features as he remembered the dream he'd had last night. He'd been kissing Hermione and holding her, she had seemed so real in his dream. Gradually his smile got bigger as he recalled it hadn't been a dream, they had really kissed. He couldn't recall what had caused him to, it was like he wasn't in control of his actions, but he was glad he did, he'd never felt this happy. Getting up and getting dressed, he thought about how he couldn't wait to see her.

In her room, Hermione awoke the same time as Draco, a similar smile on her lips as she remembered their honeyed kisses last night. He had been so gentle with her, so unlike his usual self that she found it easy to admit to herself that falling in love with him wouldn't be such a bad thing. But even as she thought about that, she realized that she would have to see him again today, and even though she had loved it, it had been her first kiss. Giggling, she buried her face in her pillow, until she decided she needed to forget about that and get dressed.

The common room was silent until the creak of doors opening disturbed the serene peacefulness. The disturbers of the quiet both looked up at the sound, right into each others eyes. As Hermione's chocolate eyes met Draco's grey, she felt her face turn bright red with a blush.

"Good morning Hermione…" Draco said, calling her by her first name out loud for the first time, though he'd always thought of her as such, "Sleep well?"

Hermione blushed even more at the use of her first name, "Good morning, D-Draco," she responded, hesitating a little bit on his name.

Draco felt a thrill of pleasure at the sound of his name on her lips, as he slowly made his way over to her. Putting a finger under her chin, he raised her face to his, "Have I told you that you're adorable when you blush", then pressed a quick kiss to her upturned lips.

Hermione sighed and leaned against him for a moment, before gasping a straitening up, "We're gonna be late to class!"

Chuckling, Draco watched her hurriedly gather her books and make her way to the portrait, "Some things never change, you're still a goody-goody."

Turning, her hands on her hips, she asked, "Well are you coming or not?"

"Yea, yea, stop your nagging," he grumbled good-naturedly, moseying towards the portrait.

After they were standing outside the tower, Hermione turned to Draco and asked, "Well I have Charms, so I'll see you later, k?"

Draco smiled at her, "Of course."

The day seemed to drag on for Hermione, who was for once not paying attention in class. Harry noticed this, and for the fifth time nudged her. Startled out of her daydream state, Hermione frowned at Harry.

"What's wrong with you, pay attention!" he hissed, pointing to the front of the classroom where Professor Binns was droning on and on about something absolutely boring.

Yawning, Hermione raised her hand, "Y-yes Ms. Granger?" The ghost of a professor asked, startled at being interrupted.

"I'm not feeling so good, is it ok if I go to the infirmary?" Hermione asked.

"Sure, I'll have Ronald and Harry, write you notes for the rest of the class," Professor Binns told her.

Hermione gathered her books and whispered to her two best friends, "I'll talk to you guys later."

As she made her way out of the classroom, she missed the equally stunned and jealous looks on their faces, as they realized that the goody-goody Hermione Granger was skipping class.

Making her way down the halls, Hermione tried to think of a good place to sit and think, when she remembered the abandoned tower on the east side of the castle. Climbing up the stairs, she tried to avoid making noise as much as possible. Reaching the top, she stood on the edge, savoring the free feeling being up so high gave her. A sound made her jump, just as a pair of strong arms wrapped around her and a soft voice whispered in her ear.

"Be careful, darling, we don't want you to fall," Draco whispered in her ear.

Turning Hermione gazed up at him, "How'd you find me?"

"I didn't, I had no idea you were up here. I come up here when I skip class, because it's a good place to sit and relax. Which is what I was doing, until a certain beautiful witch, almost tumbles over the edge, causing me to interrupt my relaxing and save her. Sometimes it's such a bother being good," he scolded her gently.

"Well I guess it's a good thing I have such a handsome wizard looking out for me, isn't it?" Hermione asked mischievously, her hand caressing his cheek, and then slowly wrapping its way around his neck. Pulling gently, she drew his head down to hers and kissed him. It was different from their other kisses; it was more tender and sweet, almost chaste. Pulling away, Draco tucked her head under his chin and held her, as he asked, "So, your being up here must mean you skipped class too? I'm surprised."

Leaning a bit out of his embrace to glance up at him, she asked, "And what exactly is that supposed to mean?"

"It means, my dear, that you have a reputation for being a stickler for rules. I'm just surprised that you skipped class and wound up here of all places."

"Oh," she replied, snuggling closer, "well I couldn't concentrate anyway, so I figured what's the point in staying in class."

"Interesting…." Draco drawled the signature smirk on his face.

Hermione blushed and remained silent, which only made Draco's smirk get bigger, as he knew by her silence what had caused her lack of concentration.

"Well just so you know," he whispered softly to her, pressing a kiss on her forehead, "I'm glad I'm the reason you can't concentrate."

Pretending to be outraged, Hermione exclaimed, before starting to walk down the stairs, "Who said it was you? For all you know it could've been the fairies. I hear they enjoy tormenting us poor mortals."

He just laughed, grabbing her hand and pulling her down to sit next to him. And that's is how they stayed, at least until the growls of their stomachs alerted them that it was time for dinner.

REVIEW! I hope you liked it, and please if you have something rude to say about it that is not constructive criticism, please PM me. And I know that Draco is OOC, but honestly underneath all his meanness, how do you know there isn't a secret nice, sensitive, and sweet guy, that got buried a long time ago and just wants to be uncovered by Hermione? Thank you and stay tuned for chapter 11!