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Chapter 18

Draco and Aldon stayed in the infirmary until Hermione woke up. Draco wrapped his arms around Hermione and tried his best to hold his back tears.

"Don't you EVER do that again Hermione! Don't ever do that to me again," Draco commanded.

"Draco…" Hermione said as her ears drooped. She smiled and smoothed his hair. "You shouldn't be so worried, baka," Hermione said with a giggle.

"How could I not be worried?" Draco asked. He lifted his head to look her in the eyes. They stared at each other for a few moments before Draco was suddenly yanked backwards and fell to the ground.

"Are you feeling alright?" Aldon asked.

"Hai, Onii-sama!" Hermione said cheerfully. Aldon sat on the bed next to Hermione and wrapped his arms around her. Draco stood up and Aldon glared at him.

"What the hell was that?" Draco asked with a hint of hatred in his voice.

"What was what?" Aldon asked innocently.

"You know damn well what!" Draco yelled with clenched fists.

"I'm afraid I don't know what you are referring to, human," Aldon said coolly.

Draco grabbed Aldon's shirt. Draco yanked Aldon up and off the bed. He wanted to hit Aldon, but he never got the chance. He felt Hermione's arms around him. He felt Hermione against his back. He blushed and turned his head to see her.

"Please…please don't hurt Onii-sama," Hermione begged. She looked up at him with the most adorable and pitiful look he had ever seen. Her ears were drooping, her eyes were watery, and her lip was trembling slightly.

"Ok…I'm sorry," Draco said as he released Aldon.

"Thank you…" Hermione said as she released Draco. She wiped her eyes and looked up at Draco with her head tilted to the side. "But if you EVER do that again, I'll KILL you," Hermione said with a smile. She moved back to the bed and sat down. "Where's Pomfrey? I wanna get outta here," Hermione said as she stretched. She leaned back and sighed.

"Do you think that's a good idea?" Draco asked.

"Of course!" Hermione said with a grin.

"But…you were so hurt," Draco said sadly.

"I'll be fine, baka!" Hermione said with a wink. "But I do need one thing," Hermione said.

"Anything! What is it?" Draco asked enthusiastically.

"Your blood," Hermione said as she stood up.

"My…blood?" Draco asked with a sweat drop.

"Yeah! Blood is crucial to our kind. It's life. It has a healing effect. You do want me to get better, don't you?" Hermione asked innocently.

"Well…yeah…" Draco said.

"So…won't you let me drink your blood?" Hermione asked with the same innocence.

"Well…" Draco started.

"Please?" Hermione asked. Her eyes seemed to be three times as big now and they were sparkling. Her hands were lightly curled and right under her chin. She looked like a cute little kitten.

"Fine," Draco said. Hermione's eyes lit up and she jumped into his arms. She bit down and he felt the pain and then the pleasure. He relaxed and let her take what she needed.

Aldon was watching the scene silently. 'This is going to be more difficult than I thought,' Aldon thought.

Hermione gently pulled out her fangs and licked the wound. She smiled at Draco as he came back to reality. Pomfrey walked in a few moments later.

"I see you're feeling better," Pomfrey said to Hermione.

"Yes, much better," Hermione said. Pomfrey motioned for Hermione to sit on the bed. Pomfrey shooed Aldon and Draco away so she could properly check Hermione's injuries.

"You seem to be doing much better, but I would like to keep you here tonight to be sure," Pomfrey said when she finished.

"What? But I feel great!" Hermione said.

"And tomorrow you'll feel even better and you can leave," Pomfrey said.

"But-" Hermione started.

"No buts! You will stay here tonight and that is final!" Pomfrey interrupted. "Now, please get back in the bed," Pomfrey said. She helped Hermione get under the sheets and patted the bed with a conquering grin. She turned and left. She let Aldon and Draco go back in to see her.

"She's making me stay another night," Hermione pouted.

"I'll stay with you," Draco said.

"So will I," Aldon said with a glare directed at Draco.

"Don't you have class, Draco?" Hermione asked. Draco froze.

'Crap! I forgot!' Draco thought.

"You go, human. I will stay with my imouto," Aldon said. Draco glared at Aldon and felt his anger rise.

"Fine. But I'll be back. That's a promise!" Draco said with a grin directed at Hermione.

"Draco," Hermione said.

"Yes?" Draco asked.

"You're gonna be late," Hermione said. Draco instantly paled. He bolted out of the room towards his classroom. Hermione giggled.

"Imouto," Aldon said.

"Yes, Onii-sama?" Hermione asked.

"Do you love him?" Aldon asked.

"Love who?" Hermione asked.

"Draco," Aldon said blankly.

"What?" Hermione asked confusedly.

"Do you love Draco?" Aldon asked.

"I…" Hermione started. Her whole face turned bright red.

End of chapter 18! Hope ya like it! And I know it's short...and I left it in a cliffie...but please don't kill me! I promise I will update ASAP! So please R&R! Luv ya! =^^=