Chapter 7

Hermione twisted and turned in her bed. She angrily threw the covers off of her, feeling hot. What was wrong with him? He was fine at first. She hated to admit it, but ... he was doing great with Aria. Then he suddenly goes back to his old stupid prat self. She groaned frustratedly. Because of him, she hasn't slept a wink. And why did he have to kiss her?

Her fingers automatically touched her lips, still feeling a tingling sensation there. Even though she didn't want it, it was a kiss that probably has left her the most breathless. Even though he was forceful, he was still really good at it. She has felt more in that kiss more than any of Harry's or her previous boyfriends' kisses. That was also the first time Malfoy has kissed her. Even when he was...she couldn't think about that. She didn't want to think about that night, but even then he's lips never touched hers. 'I'm not going to let anything come in between the three of us' She heard him say over and over again in her head. "There can't be a three of us" she sighed

A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. 'Oh no it's him!' she thought frantically. She didn't want to see him now...but maybe she straighten him out. The earlier he has it in his head the better... maybe he's come to apologize. The knock came again. She's going to have to face him soon enough, so why not just get it over with. "Come in" she called out. Disappointment washed over her as Madame Pomfrey came in. "Madame Pomfrey what are you doing here?"

"Well the potion is finally available. We can heal that ankle of yours now."

Hermione brightened a little. "Really? Oh thank God"

"Here you go child. Drink up." The nurse ordered as she handed her the potion. Hermione coughed as the taste reached her throat. She felt a tingling sensation on her ankle, ans she stood up, stumbling a bit. She walked back and forth, getting used to the feeling. "This is great, it's like normal again."

Hermione put on her school uniform, and used her wand to dry her hair. She grabbed her bag as she headed out. She froze as she saw Malfoy leaning over the couch, putting his books in his bag.

"Hey" Hermione said awkwardly. "Madame Pomfrey came by."

"Yeah I heard." He replied, not looking at her.

"She picked up Aria. She also gave me a healing potion. I can walk now."

"I can see that" Malfoy said giving her a weak smile.

Hermione saw that he was more pale than usual, and he was shaking a bit. She cringed as he let out a loud cough. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. It's just a cough. It's no big deal."

"Okay..." She said and decided to leave him. She walked out the portrait, the stopped, feeling her conscious pull her back. He said he was fine. She sighed...but he didn't look fine. She turned around, walking back through the portrait. She saw him sitting on the couch, his head in his hands, breathing heavily. He was not fine at all. "Malfoy..." She called out softly.

He looked up at her in surprise. "Granger...shouldn't you go to class?"

She didn't say anything and just walked over to him, putting her hand in his forehead. "You're really hot." She stated, pulling her hand away.

Malfoy still managed to give her a small smirk. "I already knew that."

Hermione rolled her eyes, trying not to smile. She grabbed his hand pulling him up. "Come on, you should really rest."

"You should really go to class."

"It's fine, I'm still quite ahead." She said as she pulled him into his room. "Think of this as a thank you." She looked up at him and smiled. "Thank you for taking care of me and Aria."

Malfoy smiled. "It was nothing."

"Now go change into pajamas. You can't rest well in robes. I'll just go see Madame Pomfrey for a healing potion."

"Yes Ma'am." He said walking into the bathroom.

Hermione entered Malfoy's room, holding a bag of food, a bowl, and a magical vile that will fill up whenever Malfoy needs to take it. She saw him lying on the bed, his arm slung over his eyes, willing for the throbbing in his head to disappear. She put the stuff she was holding on the nightstand. "I though I told you to put on pajamas." She huffed

"I am wearing pajamas." He mumble

"Pajamas usually include a shirt."

"Not for me. I'm more comfortable without one. Hey I wore pants for you! I usually just sleep in boxers."

She sighed "Fine" She shouldn't argue with him, besides, he was at least wearing pant.

She grabbed the medicine and handed it to him. He drank it in one swig, making a face. "Bleh. People are already sick enough. Why make us suffer more with such a vile taste."

"Stop being a whiner and deal with it." She said as she headed for the door.

Malfoy sat up. "Hey, where are you going? You said you would take care of me."

"Relax. I'm just going to change into something more comfortable." She saw him wave her away and drop his head back onto the pillow. She walked into their adjoined bathroom, opening her closet. She changed into sweatpants, and a tank top. She put her hair up in a ponytail, and leaned against the counter. Why was she even taking care of him? He's probably going to be a more selfish prat. He seems really sick though. But he was such an arse last night. But he did take care of her and Aria. He seems really weak right now too. She groaned 'Why did I have to have a conscious' Besides if a Slytherin can step up like that, well so can a Gryffindor.

Hermione pushed herself off the counter, and headed back into the room. When she came back, he was already fast asleep, probably because of the medicine. She noticed that he was still breathing heavily, and he was sweating. She grabbed the bowl, and filled it with water. She grabbed one of her face towels, and soaked it in the water. She wrung it out, making sure it didn't drip.

She lightly dabbed his forehead. He moaned, turning his head away from her. She noticed him tense up. "Sshh" She whispered. "Sshh it's okay" She hummed, and softly started singing the lullaby she usually sang to Aria, as she continued to wipe his face. She smiled as she watche the creases on his forehead disappear, and his muscles relax, and continued to sing.

"Hermione" Malfoy breathed, and she froze.