As It Was *Complete*

46. Bloodsucking, Gold-Digging Succubus?

The following morning, Astra opened her eyes to see Draco sitting up in the bed, playing with her hair. She blushed and smiled, remembering last night with him. It was pretty perfect.

"Morning," he smiled, bending down to kiss her head.

"Morning," she said, taking a quick peek to make sure she was wearing something (she was - her bra and underwear) and sat up. "I am sorry for practically jumping you," she giggled.

"Never be sorry for that," he smirked. "That was....incredible." He kissed her again, on the lips this time.

"What time is it?" She asked.

"Five to seven," Draco said, checking his watch. A watch Astra noticed was a very expensive muggle brand. A Rolex she thought it was called.

"We better get ready for breakfast. I have a few friends to chat with." She smiled.

"They will be excited to see you," Draco laughed. "I was going to say I had no clean clothes here, but it looks like the house elves have been," he pointed to the chair in the corner.

When Astra pulled Draco into the room, she pulled off his jumper and shirt, throwing them haphazardly around the room as she went. She even remembered seeing a sock hanging off her candlestick on her dresser. But now both their uniforms were neatly cleaned, pressed, and folded and sitting on her ottoman for them.

"It's creepy that they were in here while we slept." Draco shuddered.

"And that they knew we were in my trunk, to begin with." She bit her lip. "Do you think I will have to go back to the dorm now? I kind of love my little apartment."

"I dunno," Draco shrugged. "But I love your apartment too. I love the privacy and that I was able to stay here with you last night." He ran his finger along her arm.

"I guess I will keep tight-lipped until McGonagall says something. Now... we need to get dressed."

Draco groaned. "No! Give me five more minutes. Ten tops."

"Ok," she shrugged and stood out of the bed, letting the sheet fall off her body. Draco's eyes practically bulged out of their sockets. "I was going to ask you to join me in the shower. But if you want to sleep, so be it."

Feeling bold, she pulled off her bra and threw it at him as she walked out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. She turned on the shower before she was spun around, and Draco lifted her, wrapping her legs around him and holding her against the wall.

By the time they left her room, they were both smiling from ear to ear. Draco took her hand as they headed down from the first floor to the Great Hall.

Astra watched Draco as they walked. She expected to see some colour on his cheeks from embarrassment, but she got nothing. Actually, he looked very proud as he swung her hand in his back and forth at their side.

Every so often, he would look her way and wink at her or lift her hand up to his lips to kiss it. Twice, he actually mouthed 'I love you' as they went. It still gave her goosebumps when he said it. And mouthing it back to him made her giggle.

Funny, when they entered the Great Hall, there were a few people from various parts of the hall that looked their way, but even this didn't annoy Draco. He wrapped his arm around her, and they headed off for the Slytherin table where their four friends were all looking pretty miserable.

Maddi sat at one side with Pansy and the boys sitting at the other. They all had their heads in their hands, no one looking up when they approached

Pansy sighed as they approached. "Anyone heard from Draco this morning?"