Chapter 9 - Dating.. for Real

A few fun-fill hours later Hermione and Draco were back in their dorm, cuddling on a couch. Suddenly Draco whispered into her ear, "Hermione, i just realized I haven't asked this yet.. Will you be my girlfriend? For real?"

Hermione turned her face and kissed him straight on the lips and when they broke apart for breath a few seconds later she whispered back excitedly, "Yes! Of course, I'd love to."

Draco grinned and brought their lips together again, muttering, "Good" as they continued to snog.

They spent about an hour just snugging and kissing occasionally. Both had felt this was the best day of their lives, and they never wanted it to end. Too soon though, Hermione gasped and exclaimed, "I have to owl Harry!", and struggled to get out of her boyfriend's arms.

Draco scowled and held on tightly to her, "What do you have to tell Potter that's so bloody important that you have to leave my arms?"

Hermione wrinkled her nose, obviously annoyed at his language, "About us, of course! Before he finds out from someone else!", she stated still trying to wriggle out of Draco's grasp.

Draco sighed before looking at her mischievously, "Why is that important enough to want to leave my arms? Don't you love me enough to let Potter wait a few more hours?"

Hermine frowned at him, "Of course.. but he's my best friend and I just want to tell him I've moved on from the git that is Ronald Billus Weasley."

Draco sighed again, "Oh, all right. Just hurry back?"

Hermione grinned and gave him a peck on the lips, "I'll be back in a flash.", she said running up to write Harry.

Draco stared at her back, confused. Apparently 'back in a flash' was a muggle saying and Draco, being a Malfoy, wasn't aware of what such says meant.

A few minutes later Hermione happily skipped back from her room to the couch and Draco's arms. She had just sent the letter to Harry by owl. She remembered what it had said as she eased herself into Draco's arms.

Dear Harry,

I know this will come as a shock to you, but you need to understand that this was my choice and even Ginny was happy with it, I hope you will be too. Draco and me and now dating for real! I'm so happy to have moved on and past that git that used to be one of my best friends. Did I tell you what he did to me in the Three Broomsticks a few months ago? Well, if I didn't, he insulted me and has continued to do so every time we see him and that horrid witch Lavender Brown. Harry, is he been acting horrible to you too? Or is just me? Please write me back as soon as you can.

Love your best friend,

Hermione Jean Granger

P.S. Even if you aren't happy, could you at least try to be nice to Draco for me? Thanks.

Draco was still looking confused, and Hermione giggled as she caught the look on his face, "Something wrong?", she asked innocently.

Draco wrinkled his nose in total confusion, "What does 'back in a flash' mean?", he asked, trying not to sound like a idiot.

Hermione giggled louder, "I basically means be right back. It's a muggle saying."

"Oh", Draco said, embarrassed, "Well, know I know why I didn't know it.. I wasn't really interested in anything muggle or muggle like.. Until you, that is."

Hermione blushed and leaned over to kiss him, "That's so sweet.."

Draco smirked as he kissed her back, "Well, I known for being nice to ladies."

Hermione rolled her eyes and slapped Draco's arm playfully, "Oh hush you, like you need your ego inflated for than it is. It'll take up the whole dorm soon."

Draco grinned and kissed her again, "You act like you don't love it."

Hermione smacked him lightly again, "I love you, not your ego.", she froze, realizing she had said the L word so early in their relationship.

Draco felt her tense up, "What's wrong Hermione?"

Hermione released her breath in relief, he hadn't noticed her slip up, "Nothing, Draco. I'm fine."

Draco looked at her, confused, for a moment, then shrugged, if she didn't want him to know, he wouldn't press. He didn't want to ruin the lovely day they were having. "Whatever you say, my love."

Hermione smiled up at him, love and adoration so clearly shown in her brown eyes as she leaned in to kiss him once more, siting up and grabbing his hand, "Time to go eat dinner, love."

Draco smiled and allowed her to lead him. It really was the perfect day. He'd got the girl of his dreams and they had snuggled and snogged the day away. Nothing could have been better.

Neither of them knew that a huge fight would break out in a few short weeks on a day they would never forget for the rest of their lives.