21. "Forget the books"

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The moonlight filtered through the high windows of Hogwarts, casting long shadows on the stone floors as Aria and Draco exited the library

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The moonlight filtered through the high windows of Hogwarts, casting long shadows on the stone floors as Aria and Draco exited the library.

It was late-much later than they intended, but between finishing up their assignments and the lighthearted teasing, time had flown by.

They strolled through the quiet hallways, laughing softly at their shared jokes. "You're lucky you're good at Potions," Aria teased, nudging him playfully.

"I'd have been stuck there all night without your help.”

Draco smirked, running a hand through his blonde hair. "Well, someone has to carry you through Potions class, don't they? Can't have you blowing up cauldrons."

Aria rolled her eyes, but a smile tugged at her lips. "One time, Draco. That was one time."

Their laughter echoed in the empty corridor, but it quickly died down when they heard the unmistakable sound of Mr. Filch's gruff voice.

"If I catch any students out of bed at this hour, it's detention for a week!”

Their eyes widened in panic as the sound of footsteps grew closer. Aria's heart raced, and she glanced around for a hiding spot.

"We're dead if he catches us," she whispered. Draco scanned the hallway, but before he could say anything, Aria spotted a door to what looked like an abandoned classroom.

Without hesitation, she grabbed his hand, pulled him towards it, and pushed the door open. They slipped inside, and Aria quietly closed the door behind them.

Her back pressed against the door, she exhaled, trying to calm her racing heart.

She kept her ear against the wood, listening carefully as Filch's footsteps passed by, growing fainter and fainter.

"I think we're in the clear," she whispered, turning to face Draco. But when she met his gaze, she froze.

He was staring at her, his eyes dark and intense, flickering between her eyes and her lips.

His usual playful smirk was gone, replaced by something deeper, something that made her pulse quicken.

There was a heat in his gaze she hadn't seen before, and her breath caught in her throat.

Before either of them realised it, they were leaning in, their faces just inches apart.

Time seemed to slow as their lips brushed against each other for the first time.

The soft kiss quickly turned into something more- something heated and desperate, as though they had both been holding back for too long.

Draco's arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer as she pressed herself into him, her hands finding their way to the back of his neck.

The kiss deepened, growing more passionate with each passing second.

His fingers tightened on her waist as their lips moved in sync, the heat between them intensifying.

Aria's mind was spinning, but all she could focus on was him-the feel of his hands, the warmth of his body, the way his lips claimed hers.

She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, and she was sure he could feel it too.

When they finally broke apart, both of them were panting, their foreheads resting against each other's as they tried to catch their breath.

The room was filled with the sound of their ragged breathing, and for a moment, neither of them said a word.

Draco was the first to move, his lips curving into a sly grin as he leaned in again, ready to capture her lips once more.

But before he could, Aria's eyes widened in realisation. "My books!" she gasped, pulling away slightly.

"I left my books in the library." Draco's grip on her waist tightened, and he leaned down to whisper in her ear, his voice low and husky.

"Forget the books, Aria. I want you now, and I know you want me too.”

His words sent a shiver down her spine, and she felt her resolve crumble.

With a soft moan, she pulled him back in, their lips crashing together in a heated kiss.

Draco didn't hesitate. He lifted her by the waist, effortlessly placing her on the edge of the nearby table, positioning himself between her legs.

Her fingers tangled in his hair as their kiss grew more intense, and she could feel the desire building between them.

His hands roamed her sides, pulling her closer as if the distance between them wasn't enough.

Her own lips moved from his mouth to his jaw, trailing soft, teasing kisses along his skin until her lips reached Adam's apple.

She kissed the spot gently, and Draco let out a deep groan, his hands tightening on her waist as he leaned into her touch.

The sound sent a thrill through her, and she repeated the motion, enjoying the way he responded to her.

"Aria," he whispered, his voice rough with need, "you're driving me insane.”

She pulled back just enough to meet his gaze, her lips swollen from their kisses, and her breath heavy.

"Good," she whispered back, her eyes twinkling mischievously. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them thick and electric.

Then, with a smirk, Draco leaned in again, capturing her lips in another searing kiss, his hands exploring her body as if he couldn't get enough.

The heat of the moment overwhelmed them both, and the world outside that abandoned classroom faded away.

All that mattered was this -this moment, this connection, this undeniable pull between them.

As their kiss deepened once more, Aria knew that whatever this was between them, it was far from just a fake relationship.

Something real, something powerful, had sparked between them, and there was no going back now.

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