Hermione's stomach plunged down death valley as she realized she had to sit with him. She gulped and took her seat, she decided that she would not listen to him but instead, she would let him sit beside her and then that way, he would be listening to her. She took a deep breath to calm herself and then she started reading the file. Soon enough, she was completely absorbed in the play and did not notice her Romeo walk through the door.
Draco stepped into the Muggle studies classroom and looked over the chatter of the classroom. He saw his usual partner and friend sit with another partner. He met Blaise's eyes and raised his eyebrows. Blaise grimaced and pointed to the back of the class. Draco glanced at the piece of parchment on the wall and strode over to it. His eyes scanned through the words and then sighed. 'Just my luck' Draco thought. He turned to see Granger in the middle of the classroom pouring over her script. He breathed in deeply and then slipped into the seat next to her keeping as much distance as possible between them. He threw his bag onto the floor and then proceeded to put his script on the table. His hand brushed across hers and his eyes widened at the sudden warmth that pulsed through his body. Draco watched as she suddenly stiffened and he cursed mentally. Her eyes snapped up to his with intensity that made him wonder if she could see straight to his soul. He cleared his throat and she averted his eyes. She hastily faced the front of the classroom but Draco was certain she was flushing pink. He noticed her shift just a slight bit towards her end of the bench and he smirked. uk their seats, the chatter dying out quickly. She smiled at them and then began, " I am glad you obeyed instructions now, since there is only 4 months left to Christmas, I would like us to begin the work of the play as soon as possible. So, for the next two weeks I would like you to work with your partners and get the job done. That's all. Please continue practicing!"
Hermione stared straight ahead and swallowed silently, cursing her luck. She sighed and turned to Malfoy and was stunned at the sight she saw. He looked to casual and so at ease. He was reading his script with his chin resting on his fist. His blond hair falling forward on hjs forehead and his eyes focused on the paper ahead of him. She realized that his eyelashes were long and dark, his nose slightly crooked and his lips pink. 'Looks hot doesn't he? Parvati was right!' she thought and then the next minute she berated herself for even thinking that way. She cleared her throat and he turned to look at her calmly fixing his eyes on her with one eyebrow raised.
"How are we going to do this?" she asked her voice full of doubt and worry eating holes into her stomach. He shrugged and said " We haven't got a choice have we?" She was shocked how could he be so calm and accepting towards her.
" Have you got a fever Malfoy?" the words were out before she could stop them. He smirked and shook his head, she tried again " Did someone hit you on the head?" he shook his head, his smirk growing wider and then she asked her real question, " Are you being nice to me?"
He shrugged and countered "Maybe I am, now why don't we meet up later tonight after reading the whole script and then try acting it out seeing as most of them have started already?" Hermione thought she was on a different planet where he could be nice, maybe someone abducted him and replaced him with someone so much nicer! Dare she say it, he was actually much better this way. She nodded and he confirmed their plans " so, 7 at the Room of Requirement?" She consented by just a nod and then went back to reading-more like trying to read. She kept being distracted by Malfoy tapping his foot indignantly against the floor and then by the chatter of the other students and the professor tending to them, commenting and praising their acting. When the bell rang, Hermione gathered her things and made for the door when she heard Malfoy say, " See you later tonight Granger, I hope you're ready." Hermione realized she may have just made the worst mistake of her life. She took a deep breath and left the room leaving smirking Malfoy to his own thoughts.