A/N: Hi again! I'm here for the 2nd chapter! So without further ado, say hello to chapter 2! (Ooh, that rhymed!)

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"Hey Harry" I greeted as Harry walked beside me

"I'm sorry we weren't in Potions class earlier" Harry pursed his lips "Professor McGonagall wanted to speak to us about Quidditch"

At the mention of Potions class, I frowned "It's alright really."

Harry must have noticed my expression "What happened?"

I shook my head "Nothing"

Harry gave a nervous chuckle "You are a horrible liar, Hermione"

I really didn't want to talk about it since I don't like the thought of Malfoy getting involved in my studies. I have to make sure he passes or it will be me and him as Potions partners forever.

And forever is a long time

"Well, Professor Slughorn decided to make Malfoy my new Potions partner" I bit my lip "And you're, sadly, stuck with Zabini"

Harry's eyes widened "You're partners with whom?"

"Look, don't make me say his name again" I sighed stopping on my tracks as I reached the Fat Lady.

"Password?" The fat lady asked with her sing-song voice

"Abstinence" I answered

The Fat Lady raised a brow in approval. The passage to the Gryffindor common room appeared. With a nod towards the Fat Lady, Harry and I entered.

Dean and Seamus played chess next to the fireplace. As they heard us, they welcomed the both of us with a smile

"Hey there, Harry" Seamus saluted "Hermione"

I smiled back at Seamus while Harry was too busy staring at Ginny who was on the red couch reading her Charms book.

I saw Harry flush when Ginny smiled at him

"Have you guys seen Ron?" I asked making sure everyone had heard

"I saw him enter the boys' dorm" Dean answered

I went up the staircase which leads to the boys' dormitory. I pulled the door open

"Ron, you won't guess what happened in Potions class, I-"I stopped midway when I saw Lavender and Ron sitting on Ron's four poster bed. They were snogging and Ron's hands held Lavender's waist. He looked up when he saw me come in

"Hermione!" He yelped "What are you-"

I felt a stabbing pain on my chest. I was going to say I'm sorry but no words came out

Lavender stared at me, her hand still gripping Ron's red hair

At last, I had the urge to speak "I-I'm sorry. I should have-"

I heard my voice tremble and that's when I knew I couldn't speak anymore

I quickly turned away and ran downstairs and out of the common room. I felt Harry's gaze on me but I'm glad he knew better than to follow me. My eyes started to sting and I felt the urge to cry

I didn't know where to go. So, I ran and ran until I couldn't anymore

I sat down on the grass and leaned on a huge rock. That's only the time I realized I was in the Stone Circle. I was alone and the soft breeze of the wind blew as if trying to comfort me. It didn't work

I buried my face on my hands and felt my cheeks moist and wet. I wasn't aware that tears crawled down my face.

I wasn't sure why I was crying

I guess seeing Lavender and Ron snogging on Ron's bed just made my stomach lurch. I liked Ron but I don't blame him for me crying. He doesn't know I like him. I know I should tell him how much I like him but I can't. I really can't

Not when he's with Lavender. It would just ruin everything

"Granger?" A familiar voice asked from behind me "What are you doing here?"

I quickly wiped my tears with the back of my hand then I looked up

A boy with platinum blonde hair and sharp grey eyes looked at me.

The last person I would want to see me cry. No, he won't even make that list. I don't want him seeing me cry at all

It was Draco Malfoy

I looked away and turned my focus on the palms of my hand

"Are you crying?" Malfoy asked, his tone louder than usual

I shook my head "Go away, Malfoy."

He still stood there, staring at me

"Go away, Malfoy" I repeated louder

"Isn't this entertaining" Malfoy grinned "I didn't know you had feelings"

I ignored him

"What is this about? Have you lost your Potions book? Or maybe you forgot to prep yourself?" Malfoy mocked "Because you look absolutely terrifying, Granger"

"Why don't you mock somebody else? I'm currently not feeling well right now" I answered still glaring at my moist palms

He walked around me while humming a lovely tune. Then when he had enough, he stopped in front of me

I looked up at him. His sharp grey eyes stared intently at me. His lips thin and pink like it always had been. The gaze he held made me uncomfortable but still I glared at those grey eyes that seemed to stare right into your soul. For a moment, I saw it gleam

"Ah yes!" Malfoy clasped his hands together "It's about Weasley, isn't it?"

"It is not!" I answered back instantly

"And I guess he must have done something that…" Malfoy placed a finger on his chest "broke your heart?"

I hugged my knees tighter. I pursed my lips together stopping myself from saying anything stupid

"It involves a girl" Malfoy tapped his jaw "doesn't it?"

The way Malfoy said those words felt like daggers that punctured my chest. His reminder of what happened made me angry and it hadn't happen for a long time now. I immediately stood up. He was still a few inches taller than me but I held that deadly gaze

"I know you, Granger" Malfoy moved closer leaving a few inches from my face to his

"No, you don't" I growled "You know nothing!"

"I know how girls like you are" Malfoy said slowly making sure I understand every word he had said "You know everything but you lack the knowledge of reality. You get so caught up in magic and potions and school that you forget about everything reality stands for."

Right there, I wanted to punch him. But, I held it knowing it would just get me in trouble

And I couldn't risk that

"You're sensitive and you get hurt easily" Malfoy spoke with that same confidence he always had "You're weak in the eyes of life, Granger. You're smart but vulnerable"

I wanted him to stop but my throat burned and I couldn't speak. I know what he is saying is the truth but I couldn't accept it. I don't want to hear these words from Draco Malfoy.

"And somehow, you fall for the wrong person" Malfoy grinned "Isn't that right?"

I couldn't help myself. Anger swept through me. I pushed Malfoy as hard as I could but all it did was make him walk back a few steps behind

"Easy there" Malfoy held up his hands in surrender

"I don't want to hear these words from you, Malfoy. You do not understand me. I'm a mudblood remember?" I hissed

Malfoy leaned on a huge rock with that grin still plastered on his face

"Go, Malfoy!" I yelled at him "Just please"

Malfoy shifted his head to the side. Then, he walked towards me. He held my chin with his hand like he was examining my face closely.

Before I was even aware, he brushed his lips on my cheek giving out a small peck. Then, he released his hand from my chin

I froze there unsure of what just happened

"You're just a worthless mudblood, Granger" He said just loud enough for me to hear

Then, he walked away leaving his kiss on my cheek

I stood there frozen for minutes

What just happened?

A/N: You reached the end of Chapter 2! Stay tuned for Chapter 3 coming out this week! Oh and make sure to drop off some reviews. Thanks !

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