Hermione's POV

I wish that the ground below me would open up and swallow me, to at least avoid the attention I was getting, not by the on lookers; but by Lavender and Ron. Why didn't I think of placing a disillusionment spell before I eavesdropped? Way to go Hermione, and you were called the brightest witch of your generation. I looked towards Ron and Lavender, it was clear on Lavender that she was not amused while Ron had a poker face on. It still wasn't clear to me how Ron could of changed. He wasn't one to hide his emotions well let alone produce an emotionless reaction. I even thought that he would probably be having a fit and be the first one to say something, like he used to do when we were in Hogwarts, but no instead it was Lavender who started the conversation. Quite plastic as ever I might add.

Lavender offered her hand to help me up, and because of the on lookers who were still eyeing us, I took it."Oh Hermione what are you doing here? Shopping as well?" She asked then continued. "Or stalking?" She chuckled as if she was saying a random joke. I couldn't help but feel my blood boil, and regretting taking up Ginny's offer to go shopping. I should of just stayed home and stayed contented with my clothes; than running into an annoying Lavender Brown.

"Lav-lav just drop it." Ron said. Plastered on his face was a person whose lips straightened and didn't like the joke that Lavender commented towards me.

Lavender raised both of her hands up stating that she surrendered but knowing her she wouldn't just stop there. "Won-Won I was just kidding! Don't be so uptight. Knowing Hermione she has better things to do than that. And besides you guys are friends. Past is past letting bygones be bygones right Hermione?" Funny how she had to emphasize her words when saying friends wanting to see some reaction from me but I didn't want to give her the satisfaction. I also noticed that Lavender said this by means of widening her eyes and looking straight at me with her fake smile painted on her face.

I knew that this was her way of telling me to agree and go along with what she's saying.

"Yes Lavender it was a long time...But it felt as if it was only yes--"

"Hermione don't start." Ron said interrupting what I was going to say.

But I didn't listen to Ron and so I continued, " It only felt like yesterday when we were all back in Hogwarts as students, we were all together studying side by side, always seeing each other in the common room or Great Hall. The place where each students had their secret crushes and flings. I remember when I had a crush and was denying myself I was in love with an imbecile. Those were the days of being an adolescent right? Haha oh I am sorry if I am rambling on. I think I should get going." I placed a fake smile the best I could and said my good byes, leaving the two looking dumbfounded.

I quickly got out of the store and walked further away to wherever, just as long as it was far away from Ron and Lavender. As I saw that I gotten far enough I slowed down to catch my breath. I felt so suffocated and having all these mixed up emotions, seeing Ron and Lavender together was one thing, but confronting them in that kind of situation was too intense for me. Please tears don't betray me now. We don't want Ginny to see us look like a mess.

I promise myself that I will get over these feelings.

I will.

But when?

I looked at my wrist watch and saw that it was 12pm maybe Ginny was already in the food court waiting for me. After 15 minutes of walking and getting off the escalator I reached my destination. I searched around for a familiar red head but alas I didn't see Ginny.

I guess she still isn't done choosing her gifts for Teddy and Andromeda.

As I was looking around suddenly I heard and felt flashes from a camera. I didn't know what was happening, because it felt continuous with that annoying clicking sound, coming from the camera being so emphasized in my ears. And within minutes I felt pain surging through my head again, the same pain I felt that day when I was in Ron's apartment. I thought the Doctor did something to lessen the side effects of this blasted potion.

I couldn't take it anymore I clutched my head and closed my eyes, I was mentally seething, that once this is over I am going to make my Doctor's unharmed eye meet my fist to match the black eye on his other eye. Then out of no where a scene flashed before my eyes, I was walking ahead and holding hands with someone I couldn't determine who because his face was blurred. I was laughing while I felt the person with me was groaning about something. I was leading the person I was with to a photo booth. Then the scene changed in which we were posing, and what shocked me was that on the last pose, I turn my head laughing next to the guy sitting next to me; and before I knew it he kissed me. I can't explain it but in that moment I felt so happy.

The flashbacks that my mind gave me ended, but the pain was becoming less bearable. I couldn't help the tears I was holding back earlier flow from my eyes, from the pain I was feeling. Then I felt all my strength vanishing, even my knees were becoming weak, making me want to fall on the floor. I was waiting for the impact but was stunned that something was supporting me.

I felt strong arms embracing me and keeping me upright. My face was facing his chest, and I could feel and hear his heart beating so fast from his muscular and strong chest, providing warmth and safety he was radiating which was so relaxing. But for some reason I felt a surge of electricity coarse through my skin with this person's touch. And in some weird way, my headache was lessening and becoming bearable.

I couldn't help but feel my cheeks turn red knowing someone was hugging me.

No erase. I need to calm down.

This is no time to getting cozy. Despite his helping attitude I have no clue what this person's intentions could be, for all I know he might be a pervert.

When I finally felt better and calm I was determined to look up on whoever this guy was who helped me so I could properly say thank you, and if he was a pervert for his junior to meet my knee. I mean come on it's kind of embarrassing to be hugged by a complete stranger in front of so many on lookers.

As I raised my head, I couldn't help but gasp, I completely take back what I said on thanking the person.

What I meant to say was that my fist was already acquainted with his face and would probably satisfy me if I punched him again. That is if he provokes me.

Which he excels in.

So to introduce the person right in front of me stood the familiar blonde with his deep blue-gray eyes, with a smug smirk plastered on his face, staring at me so intensely...

The one and only Draco Malfoy.

A/N: Hello everyone littlekaoruangel here sorry if I am taking a while to update I have been so busy with taking care of my mom. Even though I want to update continuously I am having a hard time concentrating because of my situation. I hope you guys will understand if I update super slow, just until my mom gets better, till then it might take me a while. So I am sorry in advance.

Man who here is starting to hate Lavender? Coz I know I am hahaha. So now finally a Draco and Hermione moment who here felt giddy when that happened? I know I did! I know it's such a slow pace but soon everything will fall to place. I promise.

Thank you to my beta rainsrabble..