Sorry that this is a day late. I didn't have access to my computer yesterday.
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Chapter Twelve
Hermione was again silent. Trying to process the words she just heard. "I must admit that you have taken me by surprise, Mr. Malfoy. And I do not know what to say." 'Holy Shit! He wants to be friends!? Why the hell does he want that? What should I do? How should I react?'
Lucius gave Hermione another kind smile. "Miss Granger, I do believe that this is the first time I have seen you at a loss of words. I do not wish to impose upon you. If you do not wish to see me, I will understand. Simple say the word and I will no longer force my presents upon you." 'Please, don't say you want me to leave you be. For I fear that it will hurt me more than I know. Though I am not certain as to why.'
"It isn't that I don't want to see you, Mr. Malfoy." Hermione responded slowly. "I am simply confused and quite possibly in shock. I'm am not against us getting to know each other. I suppose I just don't know how we would do it. We still run in very different circles. And have only run into each other by complete chance."
"Mayhap we could set aside a time once a week to meet here for coffee. It is a neutral area that we both know and I believe feel comfortable in."
Hermione nodded, "I think that is a doable suggestion, Mr. Malfoy."
"Please," Lucius said with a soothing voice. "Call me Lucius."