As much as Hermione tried to give Draco and Lyra time together, as her relationship with Draco blossomed, she found herself at their place nearly every day.
The evenings were spent having dinner, watching a movie or playing a board game, and reading to Lyra before bed.
In the quiet of the night, with the little girl sound asleep and a silencing charm placed around Draco's room, the two adults talked and explored each other's bodies.
It seemed as if there wasn't anything that Draco didn't know about her and she felt the same about him.
She still made sure she was gone by the time Lyra woke up each morning, not wanting to confuse the little girl as to why she stayed the night in her fathers bed.
"I've been meaning to ask you," Draco said one night as they laid in bed, his fingers making tiny circles on her bare back. "Lyra requested a sleepover for her birthday. Would you be willing to help me out with that? She invited five schoolmates and while Emma's slept over before, I've never had to entertain that many little girls at once."
Hermione chuckled as she looked at him. "I'd love to. Is that next weekend?"
Draco let out a small sigh of relief. "Thank you. And, yes. I was thinking that sometime this week I'll go to Augusta and get everything I need for the party."
"Would you like some company? I can take some off and go with you; make a day trip out of it."
Draco kissed the top of her head. "That works for me. Plus, I'll need you there to help me pick out a puppy."
Hermione sat up quickly in surprise and stared at him with an open mouth. "You're actually going to get to her one? Oh my gods, she's going to be so ecstatic!"
Draco chuckled and pulled her down on top of him. "I hope so. I also need to ask for another favor from you."
"Do I get to host a puppy at my house until her birthday?" she asked hopefully.
"If you wouldn't mind?" he asked as his hands started roaming up and down her back.
She gave him a kiss. "I don't mind at all."
"Good. Now that that's settled." He flipped her on her back and hovered over her. "I think I need to thank you properly."
Hermione threaded her fingers in his hair as he trailed kisses down her neck, along her collar bone before stopping at her breast, giving them each a nip and lick before moving down her stomach.
He glanced up at her before he moved down her body like he normally did. "I'd like to try something new, if you're up for it?" he asked.
Hermione nodded. "Sure. What do you want to do?"
Draco sat up and pulled her into an upright position. "Turn around and sit up on your knees then hold onto the headboard."
Hermione nodded and did as he asked. She waited to see what he was going to do and was surprised when his hand came between her legs from behind, stroking her lightly.
"Spread a bit more, love," he said as he dropped kisses along her shoulder.
When Hermione complied, he stopped stroking her and she nearly whimpered at the loss of friction when his head was between her legs, facing up towards her.
When she looked down and saw his eyes she was about to ask what he was doing, when she felt his tongue on her.
"Oh my gods," she said, her grip tightening on the headboard. "Draco, if you keep—" he licked her again and pressed more firmly on her clit. She let out a soft moan, "—doing that I won't be able to hold myself up for much longer."
His hands cupped her buttocks as he continued to lick and suck on her sensitive bud.
Her legs began to shake as she became closer to climax.
"Draco, please…" she rasped.
His eyes opened and met hers from between her legs. "Sit on my face, love. I want you to."
"You… you want me to? But, how will you—" he licked her again and her whole body shuddered, "—how will you breathe?"
"Trust me." He kissed the inside of her thigh. "I won't suffocate. And if I do, then I will die a happy man."
Hermine huffed out a shaky laugh as he returned to his tongue to her sex. His hands on her buttocks helped him deepen his tongue and apply more pressure to her already sensitive clit.
Her knees gave in as she climaxed. She sat fully on Draco face while he licked and suckled as she rocked against him.
She moaned, loudly, and was grateful Draco was diligent in putting up the silencing charm every night.
She rolled off of him, still worried he couldn't breath, and he gave her the most satisfied grin she'd ever seen.
"That was amazing," he said as he licked his lips.
Hermione covered her face with her hands as she laughed nervously. "I can't believe I sat on you."
Draco pulled her hands away. "Yes, you did. And if I have my way, you'll do it many more times."
Hermione glanced down at Draco's large erection. "And what about you?" she asked as she reached for him. She pumped him slowly and he closed his eyes as he hissed in satisfaction.
"Would you like me to suck you off?" she whispered silkily. "Or would you rather fuck me?"
He opened his eyes and saw they were blown wide with lust.
"On your hands and knees, love," he said.
He slammed into her as soon as she was in position and she gasped at the sudden contact. He put a hand on her back as he gently pushed her down on the mattress so that her chest was down and her arse was up as he continued to pump in and out of her.
She reached between her legs and rubbed her clit, feeling another orgasm build. When it crested and spilled over, he came along with her before falling on top of her.
He kissed her back lazily as they caught their breath.
"I should head home," she said sleepily.
Draco rolled off of her and brought her close. "Stay. I'll set an alarm so you're awake before she is."
Hermione simply nodded as she drifted off to sleep.
Later that week, Hermione apparated to Draco's house once he texted her that he was taking Lyra to school. When he returned, they drove to Augusta together where they shopped for supplies for Lyra's princess themed sleepover then had lunch before heading over to the Humane Society.
"I looked on the website before coming here," Draco said as he loosely held her hand while they walked up the path to the center. "There's a few cute dogs that I think Lyra would love, but there's one I especially have my eye on. I just hope she's still here."
When they walked in, they were greeted by a worker who showed them around. Hermione found herself gravitating toward the cat area and made cooing noises at the kittens before they went to see the dogs.
There were so many varieties and species, but Draco seemed zeroed in on one in particular.
The paper on the door said her name was Belle and she was a 2-year old Maltese-mix who was good with kids and already potty trained.
"Oh she's adorable!" Hermione knelt down to see the white, furry dog properly. Belle, who was currently jumping up and down with excitement, tried to lick Hermione's fingers through the cage.
"Can we meet with this one?" Draco asked the worker and they were soon led to a nearby meet-n-greet room.
They brought in Belle and she ran straight over to Draco, wagging her tail and sniffing him before going over to Hermione and doing the same.
"She's precious," Hermione cooed as she sat on the floor. The little dog climbed into her lap and licked her face. "And she has the same energy as Lyra," she said with a laugh.
Draco joined her on the floor and the two of them played with the dog and gave her lots of love.
It didn't take long for Draco to agree to adopt her.
"I'm going to go up front and fill out the paperwork for her. I'll come get you both when I'm done."
Hermione nodded as she played tug-o-war with Belle with one of the rope toys in the room.
By the time Draco returned, Hermione was still on the floor, but with Belle asleep in her lap.
"I think we tired her out," she said as she looked down at the dog while stroking her back softly. "Did you get everything set up?"
"I did. We'll need to stop by the pet store and get some more things but they gave us a leash to use until we get a better one. I, uh, also got something else."
From behind his back, he held out a small, gray kitten.
Hermione gasped softly. "You're getting her a kitten too?"
Draco smiled and shook his head as he knelt down in front of her. "No. I got this little guy for you. That is, if you want him?"
Hermione covered her mouth as she gasped again and reached out to hold the kitten.
He purred softly against her and didn't seem to mind that there was also a dog on her lap.
"He's precious," she said as she nuzzled his head. "Does he have a name?"
"The paper on his cage said Berlioz, but you can always rename him."
Hermione scratched the kitten under his chin. "Aww, like the kitten from Aristocats. I think that fits him perfectly." She looked up at him and smiled. "Thank you. I had been meaning to get another cat, I just never got around to it."
"I know," he said, holding out his hand for the kitten so she could scoop up the dog. "That's why I got him for you."
"You spoil me," she said as she leaned forward to kiss him quickly. "Thank you."
Belle had woken up and was trying to sniff Berlioz while she wiggled around in Hermione's arms. Draco pulled out the leash from his pocket and slipped it over the dog's head before she set her on the floor.
"Well, looks like we have quite a few things to get at the pet store," Hermione said as they walked back to his car.
Draco smiled at her as they got in. "It's all worth it."
They walked out of the pet store an hour later with pet carriers, food dishes, food, toys, and treats for both pets. They made name-tags at the kiosk and put them on newly purchased collars before they slipped them on each pet. Draco picked out a yellow collar and a gold princess crown tag for Belle, and Hermione chose a red collar with a fish-shaped tag for Berlioz.
The ride back to Bar Harbor was filled with excited dog yips and soft meows, but overall, both animals did well with the trip.
Draco stopped at Hermione's place to help unload all the stuff and get both the dog and cat set up before he had to head out to get Lyra.
"Why don't you come over tomorrow before Lyra gets out of school with Belle, so she's there before she gets home," he suggested.
Hermione nodded as she smiled. "Sounds good. I can't wait to see her face when she sees her."
Draco smiled back before planting a kiss on her lips. "Me too. Thank you for coming with me."
She rested her hands behind his neck and played with the hairs on the nape of his neck. "Any time. And thank you, again, for picking out Berlioz for me. He's adorable and I think will fit in perfectly. I just hope Shakespeare doesn't think he's a snack."
Draco laughed and kissed her once more.
When he was gone, Hermione went back inside to snuggle and play with her little kitten and she knew, without a doubt, that she was in completely, and undeniably in love with Draco Malfoy.
A/N: Hope you all enjoyed this fun/cute chapter, but most importantly... Lyra's finally getting her dog!
See you all next Sunday! xoxoHufflepuffMommy