This was Draco's and Hermione's sixth date. She decided that she would go to his flat when he offered, like he did the last few dates.
Hermione pulled on her thigh high stockings, connecting the latches from her garter belt. She wore the matching bra to the set and clipped the back together. She slipped into the black dress that clung to her in all the right places. If she bent over, the lace at the top of her thighs and straps to her garter belt would be put on display.
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She sat down at the table, Draco pushed in her chair and sat across from her. It was casual. She wore jeans and a nice top with heels. He wore black skinny jeans and a jumper. Catching up was one thing but meeting up for dinner was another.
"I'm thinking about steak? What about you?" He asked as he skimmed the menu.
"I am feeling like salmon." Hermione murmured. "With a glass of Chardonnay."
"I'll probably do a red." He chuckled and closed his menu. "You look beautiful." Draco spoke in a gentle tone.
She looked down, flushing. "Thank you. You're looking rather handsome yourself."
He grinned and reached across the table to hold her hand. "I am glad that you decided to do dinner with me tonight."
"Me too." She admitted and squeezed his fingers.
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Draco picked nice slacks and a button-down shirt that he tucked in. His sports coat was on the bed and he finished fixing his hair. He honestly couldn't believe that he had Hermione back in his life. He loved how easy it was to be with her and how easy it was to fall into a sort of… routine. He called her on his way home from work to just chat. There were a few times he'd come over for a movie with a bottle of wine or take away. But nothing like when he took Hermione out—he loved taking her out, showing her off. Maybe not as his girlfriend, but as someone he was dating.
He wasn't impatient nor was he pressing for more. Did he want to get laid? Yes. But this wasn't about getting laid. This was about being with Hermione.
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This time, Draco took Hermione to a place with a view. And it was gorgeous. He kept his eyes on hers, studying her for a moment. "Thanks for coming." He smiled shyly.
She shrugged, being brave and taking his hand across the table. "You don't need to thank me for coming on a date with you. I enjoy your company, Draco."
He laughed a bit, "I enjoy yours. But I was also kind of a prick and didn't end things—"
"That was college. It's not a problem." She shook her head at him, leaning over to peck his cheek. "I forgive you, remember?" Hermione asked, brows coming up.
Draco hummed and turned his head so her lips were mere centimeters apart. "I do. And I'm thankful for that." He looked from her eyes to her lips. He leaned in slightly and she met him in the middle for a gentle kiss.
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After putting on lipstick, she straightened up from leaning into the mirror and put more perfume on—the one he complimented on the third date. Hermione put on earrings and a necklace. She slipped into her heels and moved some things from her purse to her clutch, her stomach churning. She was so nervous.
Unnecessarily so.
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Draco hugged her close for a moment, "I love that perfume. It smells so nice." He smiled and looked down at her, leaning in for a gentle peck.
"Oh thank you. It's new." She smiled, returning the kiss.
He wanted to take her on a breakfast date this time and she absolutely adored that idea. He took her to a little French cafe. Draco looked like he had just woken up a few moments ago. She'd remember that sleepy face anywhere. Hermione wouldn't be able to forget it.
He pulled her chair to his side of the table and draped an arm around her as the two of them browsed the menu.
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Draco brushed his teeth and headed out the door, shrugging on the sports jacket. He chewed slightly at his thumb nail as he drove to her flat. His heart was racing. He was so nervous. Just like every other date they had been on. He rang the buzzer at her flat and bit down on his lip.
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"Draco! I don't think I can do this!" She laughed and shook her head as he dragged her inside and towards the biggest roller coaster.
"Oh c'mon darling! It'll be so much fun. I'll buy you cotton candy after and win you a stuffed animal!" Draco tried to convince Hermione, pouting as he took her to a rollercoaster that went from 0-100 in 7 seconds.
He held her hand through the ride and bought the picture at the end of it. It was a terrible photo. But he loved it.
And he won her that stuffed animal and bought her her cotton candy
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She jumped when she heard the buzzer and grabbed a scarf to use as a shawl. She gave herself a once over in the mirror before locking the door and heading down to Draco, smiling when she saw him. "Hii." Her stomach was full of butterflies still, they only got worse seeing his platinum locks and silver eyes.
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"A Thames River cruise?" Her brows came up, laughing a bit.
"Yeah! I think it will be fun! There's a small restaurant on the boat. And it's ours for the afternoon. Sooo." He smiled and kissed Hermione's forehead. "It'll be a grand time!" He laughed and helped her onto the boat.
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Draco looked Hermione up and down and took her hand, twirling. "Whoa, darling... you look absolutely stunning." He murmured and rested his hands on her waist, pulling her in for a kiss.
She kissed him back, her hands resting against his chest with a hum. "Thank you." She murmured and looked up at him, wiping the bit of lipstick that was left on his lips.
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"This is a good old fashioned pub crawl with my best girl." Draco announced and got up off her couch as she came out of her room.
"Oh?" She raised her brows and grabbed her bag, pulling on her boots.
"Yeah. Through a small town. It will be cool. I promise not to get drunk. And I'll take the best care of you!" He laughed and wrapped an arm around Hermione as the two walked to the lift. "Besides I need to show off my best girl." He nodded.
She flushed and laughed, turning to give him a kiss. "You're pretty good at this dating thing, Malfoy."
"You deserve the best." He shrugged.
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He had booked this date after she said yes to the first date, to make sure the reservation would go through. There was a small waitlist. But he got them the best table in the restaurant, the one with the view. Again.
The sexual tension was palpable throughout the meal, Draco was never not touching Hermione, his heated glances made her wet at the table. When food came, he settled in, making sure his legs were touching hers. The two shared the chocolate mousse for dessert, and Draco insisted on feeding Hermione every bite.
He settled the check and put his jacket over her shoulders and kept his hand on the small of her back as he led her out of the restaurant.
"Let's go down to the park, wander a bit." He murmured, not quite ready to end her time with him.
"These aren't the shoes for walking." She laughed a bit. "How about we… go back to yours?" Hermione asked, looking up at him.
Draco's brows came up, she had never offered to come over. He nodded, "Watch a film?" He asked, handing the ticket to the valet to bring his car around.
Hermione liked going to hers so often because it was her environment and she controlled it. "Yeah. Sounds good." She let Draco open the car door and help her in. He went around and rested his hand on her upper thigh, humming softly to the radio. She rested her hand over his and leaned her head back, smiling softly.