You Found Me

Chapter Twenty

Draco's POV
***that weekend***

Draco was so excited that he didn’t know what to do with himself. He was also really nervous, hoping Hermione would like what he’d planned. Blaise and Pansy had just left with the children and he was now waiting on Hermione who had insisted she didn’t know what to pack. He’d said pack for the sun.

When she finally came downstairs, he smiled. “Ready?” He shrunk her bag and put it in his pocket. Holding out his arm to her, waited until she took it and apparated them away, making sure to cover her eyes. “Now I want you to guess where we are. I’ll give you a hint. Ginny said it’s somewhere you always wanted to visit, but never had the opportunity to.”

Hermione’s POV

Hermione sighed as she came down the stairs “Alright, I think I have everything I need.” When he gave the hint she blinked confused before trying to take a peek but he had her eyes well covered “Hawaii?”

Draco’s POV 

Draco moved his hand upon hearing her answer. “Welcome to Hawaii love.” They had their own cottage and private beach. This was one of the homes his family owned that rarely got used so he’d hired a cleaning crew to make sure everything was ready when they arrived. “I don’t know when the last time I was here was, but is there anything specific you want to do?”

Hermione's POV

When Draco removed his hands and allowed her to see Hermione was in instant awe.
They were standing on a travertine stone decking which went out over a cliff looking out over the ocean. A rose gold  waist high fence going around the edges. To her right she could see a staircase, made with the same travertine stone and rose gold railing, that spiralled down to the private beach below them which was enclosed by beautiful cliffs. Literally the only access to the beach was from the water or the staircase. The sand looked like white crystals from up on the deck and the ocean was the bluest she had ever seen.
"Draco, this is beautiful," she said, turning to see the house. 

Compared to the manor this would be a cottage, but compared to Bill and Fleur's cottage this was a Villa. The walls were made of a deep blue granite with pink granite accents, the front door was made of cherry wood and the roof was slate tiling. The house went wonderfully with the decking they were currently standing on.
Hermione was falling in love with the house and deck the longer she stood there. From where they stood she could also see that there was a balcony from the main bedroom that also looked out on the ocean.

Draco’s POV

Draco watched her reaction. At her appreciation, he smiled. “You sure are.” He blinked quickly and realizing what she’d said, he blushed. “I mean yes it is. I only remember coming here once, but I remember how much I loved it. Of all the manors Lucius bought, this may actually be my second favorite of all the properties.” He smiled as he held out his hand to her. “Shall we?” 

When they walked inside, there was a lot of natural light and the walls were done in beige while the furnishings were all black, gray or deep blue. He loved it. “I think a tour is in order and then maybe we can go for a swim.” He smiled as he led her through the home. They passed the kitchen first which was full of new stainless steel appliances. Then came the living room which was spacious and cozy. The sofa and chairs were arranged around the fireplace. As they walked farther back, there was an office and then 3 bedrooms. One had been his parents, one his and the other was empty. He now had ideas for it though and had had his parents room completely changed. His father and he had different ideas of what was comfortable. “Now I will leave it up to you which room you want to sleep in.” It was obvious who the previous occupants of each had been.

He waited for her to make her choice so they could change and go to the beach.

Hermione's POV

While they walked through the house Hermione couldn't help but smile shyly. She had heard him call her beautiful instead of the house but let it drop when he quickly changed to the house. The whole place was stunning and pristine. It felt like Draco’s home, not the manor she once visited. “Second favorite? Don’t tell me your house was bought by Lucius too? With all the muggle appliances and fittings and that big cinema room?”