Infinity [D.M x H.G]

10. In which Ron gets a shock

He turned swiftly, stilling as he watched her move uncomfortably in her sleep. It was evident that she was in pain but Draco wasn't sure of what to do. He wanted to help, wanted to comfort her but was afraid to be punched in the nose again. Walking quietly so she would not wake, he sidled in on the edge of the bed. She was still quivering and he noticed that her hands were curled into fists, taking shaky breaths.

"It's okay." he murmured. She was still breathing heavily and her arm reached out to grip tightly onto the bedsheet, instead Draco offered his hand wincing when she clutched it firmly. Moving closer, he gently began raking his fingers through her hair. A while later, her breathing became even once again and her eyes fluttered open and she peered up at him confusion, smiling briefly before sleep overpowered her. He continued his ministrations for a while, leaning down to press a gentle peck on her hairline before leaning back and settling against the headboard.

"Night Granger." he mumbled, voice thick with sleep, stifling a laugh when she grunted in her sleep. Pulling the blanket closer to himself, he shut his eyes. Hand still held in hers.

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Sunlight filtered in through the thin material of Hermione's bedroom curtains falling right on Draco's sleeping figure. He woke with a start as the light hit his face, shielding his eyes. When that had no effect whatsoever he groaned and got up, pulling up the blanket onto her and closing the curtains so they wouldn't bother Hermione.

He took a moment to look for her shower, hopping in for a quick wash, emerging rather quickly, shaking the water out from his sopping hair. Locating her kitchen, he set out to make breakfast. "Pancakes would be good! Besides it's a Saturday." he said said to himself, getting to work.

When he opened up the cabinets to look for flour and took it out to pour into the bowl, a smidge of it fell onto his nose. Not realising that his nose was now powder white, Draco carried on humming a tune under his breath.

Just as he had finished making the first of the pancakes, Hermione walked in rubbing her eyes. Still sleepy, she looked at Draco in her kitchen and her jaw dropped.
Dear Merlin! Why is he so good looking? And why is he not wearing a shirt?

Shaking her head to rid it of these thoughts, she decided to speak, "What are you doing?"

Draco looked up, "Good morning to you too Hermione!" he said smiling.

Hermione was taken aback, raising her eyebrows at him, she tried again, "Who are you and what have you done to Draco Malfoy?"

Draco gave her a scathing look, "Apologies for trying to be nice then."

"No but what are you doing here at," she looked at the watch on her wrist, "9:30 in the morning?"

Draco sighed, setting the plate of pancakes on the countertop. "Well I stayed the night because er, you were having a nightmare and I didn't want to leave you alone," he mumbled, "then I decided to cook you breakfast because I need practice at this whole boyfriend thing."

Hermione bit her lip, smiling. "Fake boyfriend," she corrected him, "and thank you for staying."

He smiled back, watching in confusion when she walked up to him. Out of habit, his hand slipped onto her waist, pulling her even closer.
"What are you doing Granger?" he asked

With a finger, she wiped the tip of his nose clean, looking him straight in the eye. "You had a bit of flour on here." she explained. Her eyes raked his face and then glanced down at his lips. Draco leaned forward, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear. They looked at each other, unmoving.

The door clicked open and in came Ron, looking first at the empty living room and then his gaze trailed to the kitchen where Draco was still holding Hermione by her waist.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL IS THE FERRET DOING HERE?!"'

A/N: hi!! Still updating this story, but I had a major writer's block so I took some time off. Again, loving leaving y'all on cliffhangers lol.

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