A/N: Here's chapter 4. For all of you who think this is going to be Hermione/Terence. The two characters you see are there for a reason. Anyway, hope you enjoy!

Chapter 4: Breakfast

I woke up and looked around the room. Luckily, the other girls were still sleeping so I was able to get ready without anyone bothering me. I showered quick, got dressed, and quickly created something to put in my hair. I grabbed the green and silver beads, four bobby pins, used magic to make the stick, and made four little hair pins.

Checking the time, it was almost six thirty and breakfast started at seven so I quickly put it two of the hair pins. Smiling at Daphne, I put the other two on her night stand with a note saying "I made a couple extra hair pins this morning and thought I'd give them to you because you were so nice to me yesterday. Thanks. ~Hermione".

"I'll bring you back some crumbs as soon as I can," I said to Milly as I walked out of the dorm and into the common room.

"You're up early," I heard, making me spin and look at the stairs to the boys dorms. "I thought you'd be sleeping in as long as you could."

"I did," I shrugged. "At Bell's, you were lucky to sleep past seven because of the babies."

"I see," Terence said walking up to me. "Want to go get some breakfast?"

"I was actually on my way there," I smiled. "But I'd much rather go with you."

Terence smiled at me, grabbed my hand and then let it go. I was confused, but he looked at me apologetically and I realized why he let go. Giggling, I grabbed his hand and smiled at him. We stood there smiling for a while before we left for breakfast.

"We'll probably be some of the first people in there because most people don't get out of bed until seven or seven thirty," Terence smiled at me. "Not that I mind. The people that are up at this hour are usually the gossipers."

"What do they gossip about," I asked. "I mean if you know."

"Mostly who's dating who, but really anything they hear," he shrugged. "Last year I was who they always targeted. How I flirted with every girl just because I was nice to them and how I had at least three girlfriends when I was just being a friend with a shoulder to cry on. I've never had a girlfriend and I don't think I ever will now because of the gossipers."

I tried to hide the depression that was now fighting to control me. People thought he flirted with every girl and I was nothing more than another girl. No matter how much I tried now, I would never know if we really liked me or was just being friendly, which was better than Bell's at least.

"You will," I said trying to smile. "You're a great guy! I mean you helped give me a home for a tiny little field mouse that could have been killed!"

"I guess," he said as he pushed the giant doors to the Great Hall open. "I forgot to tell you, mail usually comes in the morning so watch out for flying owls, packages and letters."

"Ok," I said taking a seat. "I'll try to remember that."

"You know, you're not like the other girls here," he smiled. "Usually, Slytherins are too into themselves, but you're talking to me and trying to keep a mouse safe. It's nice to finally meat someone who doesn't fit the norm."

"Thanks," I smiled, slightly confused. "Does the food just appear like- OH!"

I didn't even get to finish my question before the food just appeared, like it did last night. Terence was smiling at me, probably ready to tease me about what I almost asked, but he didn't say a word. All he did was smile at me for a couple moments before digging in.

"If you want, I'll walk you to your first class so you don't get lost," Terence said between bites of french toast lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. "That is if that's alright. I don't want to seem pushy."

"You're not be pushy," I smiled before tasting my pancake. "I don't know my way around yet, so it would be good to know where my first class is so I'm not late."

"If you want, I'll meet you outside all your classes and bring you to the next," He smiled. "For today that is. I don't care if I'm late because I've been late before and I know I will again. Plus, getting you to class on time on day one is more important."

I smiled and blushed. This was the first time in my life that anyone was actually caring about me more than them self! I could tell that this was the start of a beautiful friendship. Who knows, maybe this could turn into something more than just friendship.

"Higgs," I heard Draco say before he sat next to me.

"Malfoy," Terence said, before looking at me. "We can go as soon as you're finished eating."

"Go," Draco asked. "Go where?"

"Terence is walking me to class," I smiled. "All of the actually. He wants to make sure I know where my classes are and that I'm not late on my first day."

"Sure, that's all," Draco said under his breath.

"I'm finished," I said as I smiled as Terence, ignoring Draco's comment.

"Ladies first," He said standing up and offering me his hand.

I giggled and took his hand, using it to get out off the bench. Keeping ahold of my hand, Terence lead me out of the Great Hall as people were straggling in. I smiled as he walked down the hall until I realized we were on our way back to the Slytherin Dorms.

"I thought your mouse would want something to eat so I put a half bagel in a napkin and hid it in my robes. I know it's not the healthiest thing, but some food is better than none," Terence said handing me the bagel. "You can give it some now and save the rest for later when you forget to bring something back."

"Thanks," I smiled. "I bet Milly's hungry after almost getting killed last night. Give me just a minute so I can run in and feed her!"

"Unless Pansy's in there, you don't have to rush," Terence said. "I'll just be waiting in the common room."

I opened the wall, gave his hand a quick squeeze and ran up the stairs. When I got upstairs, Daphne was sitting on my bed. I tried to ignore that as I took off Milly's protective enchantments, gave her a couple tiny pieces of bagel and put the enchantments back on. Finally, I gave in.

"What," I asked her.

"You left the Great Hall last night with the boy you were sitting next to," She smiled. "And today when I walked into the common room to get some exercise before getting ready, I saw you two leaving together AND you guys were holding hands. What's up with that?"

"We're just friends," I said sitting next to her. "But he's really nice and cute and I wouldn't say no to being more than friends with him."

"So you like him," She smiled. "That's so cute! You to TOTALLY have to go out! I know we can't leave the castle until winter vacation, but you should see if you two can hang out!"

"Daphne, we just met last night! I hardly know the guy," I said loudly and blushing before quieting back down. "I mean give me a while to get to know him before you try to hook us up! I have to go, he's bringing me to class."

"HOW CUTE," She squealed. "You two are SO cute together!"

I rolled my eyes and walked downstairs, taking slow deep breaths to try and make the redness in my cheeks lighten. Knowing me, it would barely be lightened and Terence would ask why my face was so red, causing me to get even more red. Sometimes being me was so annoying!

A/N:I'm moving on Saturday (June 15th) to my beautiful new house, sadly without my sixteen year old kitty (we put him to sleep Friday because he was suffering, we think he had cancer). 4 reviews until I change when I update so keep on reviewing and my moving won't effect the updating!