Dark

Chapter 7

My breath trembled as he pulled me away from the offending sidewalk. My fingers slipped from Draco's and I stumbled backwards. In a split decision, I turned and ran down the road, away from Draco. I quickly weaved through the crowds, when I turned back I saw that Draco was keeping easy stride with me. His longer legs gave him a strong advantage over me, it would have been difficult for me to outrun him. I whimpered as a strong hand encircled my upper arm, bringing me to a grinding halt, preventing me from escaping. Adrenaline still rushing through my veins, My hand flew up, striking Draco's face, leaving an angry red mark in it's wake. Stormy gray eyes narrowed at me. I shrieked as warm hands landed on my waist, hoisting me up and over a strong shoulder. My tiny fists pounded into his back as he carried me back onto the sidewalk.

"Draco!"

I fisted his shirt between my hands.

"Let me down!"

A few seconds after my protests I was lifted from his shoulders and placed on the sidewalk, instinctively I moved back, but of course Draco moved with me. A gasp escaped my mouth as I was pushed against the brick wall.

"You hexed him" I accused breathily.

"Yeah" He answered casually.

"Well why?" I demanded.

"He got in the way" His light voice sounded.

In reply, I said nothing. What could I say?

"Let's go"

His hands reached for my arms but I flinched away, instead of fighting, he turned and began walking away.

The walk home was quiet, I'd glance at Draco every now and then, his hands clenched tightly at his sides, his jaw clenched as he kept his gaze solely in front of him. Soon we arrived at my house.

"I'll see you tomorrow, at nine"

He didn't even look at me. What was he angry at me for? He was the one who hexed Harrison. My eyes flickered to his wand nervously. I stepped away from him, but his hand came back and tightened around my wrist.

"Hermione"

I pivoted round just as Draco caught my hand. It shocked yet surprised me, when Draco placed a small kiss on my cheek, his feathery hair tickling my face.

“See you tomorrow”

I gave him a small nod before he released my hand and walked back across the street, apparating away.

Next Day

You’re going out with him? Even after what happened the first time?” Lavender spoke, astounded. I placed the phone on speaker, then set it on my bed.

“I don’t want to, but you should have seen Harrisons face!”

“All the reason not too, Mione”

I jumped slightly as there was a knock on my door.

“Sorry Lav, I got to go” She said good bye before I hung up the phone. “Come in Mum!” I called, standing from my bed and walking to the dresser. I heard the door open just as I pulled out one of my favorite tops. “Mum what do you….”

I turned, only to drop the article of clothing I was holding up. Draco stood with a smirk as he leaned against the wall, staring at me, I became increasingly aware that I was only in pajama shorts and a flimsy tank top, his vision grazed down my body before he spoke.

“I thought you’d wear something a little sexier” He winked, gesturing to the clothing I had just dropped. No words escaped me as I watched him stroll over to my bed. He lay back on his elbows, me standing in front of him. Draco’s gaze went around the room, taking in the scenery, before his steel gray connected with my chocolate brown.

“I….. How did you get in here?” I shook my head.

“Your Mum let me in”

I was going to have serious words with my Mother.

“So, I think you should wear a dress” Draco Continued.

“No”

Wearing a dress was the last thing I would do with Draco around. There was no telling where his wondering hands would end up by the end of the night. Draco laughed deeply at my blunt response. I turned away, grabbing my favorite skinny jeans and purple top. A gasp escaped my lips as I realized how close Draco had suddenly gotten, I pivoted, and he was close enough for our chests to touch. Draco smiled as his hand lifted.

His faux fur coat. I had hung his coat up on the outside of my wardrobe, but now, as I blinked back at him, he was slipping it on, his scent washing over me as he moved.

“I’m going to change” I informed him.

“You can change in here” He suggested cheekily.

I groaned as I pushed past him and going into my bathroom. I made sure the door was locked before I began stripping.

***

Once changed, I found Draco stood by my dresser.

“Draco”

Draco turned with a grin on his face, showing off his dimples. My mouth fell agape at what he held.

“I love these” He said cheekily, smirking at the blush his words and actions had produced. Quickly stumbling over to him, I snatched the garment out of his hands, stuffing them back into the drawer.

“What is wrong with you?!” I asked rhetorically.

“You look hot” He whispered in my ear.

My breath trembled at the feel of his slender arms wrapping around my waist from behind.  My eyes squeezed closed as his fingers brushed my hair to the side; Connecting to the skin just below my ear. He sucked lightly then moved up nibbling my ear lobe.

“D-Draco”

He pulled away, grabbing my hand and dragging me out of the room.