Saving You

Finally

Hermione was in the library trying to study but failing.

She could not get that stupid Draco Malfoy out of her head. I mean honestly! she thought to herself Draco freaking Malfoy! The boy who's bullied and teased you since you arrived at Hogwarts! Why is it that you feel this way for him? Especially after Ron....

Ron. Oh how she missed him. She missed the way he laughed. She missed his stupidity. But most of all, she missed his love.

Her eyes started to burn and a tear slipped down her cheek. She wiped it away swearing at herself for letting this happen.

The holidays were coming up and she and Ginny were going to go to the Burrow. She was not going to be like this in front of Ron, and especially if he brought someone back. Some new whore. 

Screw it. She decided to head back to the common room to talk to Ginny about all of this. 

"What's up 'Mione?" Ginny asked plopping down on the sofa next to her

"I need your help Gin."

"Sure."

"Well your brother told me that we needed a break..."

"That foul no good piece of shit. This is why he's a prick." Ginny spat looking enraged "He's probably screwing some no good blonde whore." she looked at Hermione who started to tear up "Oh shit 'Mione. I'm so sorry I didn-" 

"S'ok Ginny." Hermione sniffled and formed a small smile  "It's just we're going to see him at Christmas and what if...what if..." her voice trailed off and she broke into sobs.

People around the common room looked at them questioningly. Ginny stared back with a look of murder as she pulled her friend into a tight hug.

Once Hermione had stopped crying Ginny pulled her back to look at her "Hermione Granger you are the brightest witch of your age now why don't you get a damn grip on yourself!"

Hermione laughed "You're right. Besides, he wasn't that great of a kisser"

"That's because the only one he's practiced on is his pillow and that eel Lavender Brown."

Ginny and Hermione laughed together. Hermione felt quite better after talking to Ginny.

"So  Gin,"  she said changing the subject "How are you and Harry?

Ginny's smile turned into a frown "Well you know, Harry's Harry. I haven't heard from him in a little while so I only hope he's being loyal." she gave Hermione a small sad smile.

The two girls chatted for what seemed like ages, talking about everything from school to boys to the latest wizard trends. Before they knew it, it was already 11:30.

Ginny yawned and stood up "Night 'Mione I'm going to bed."

Hermione yawned as well and made up an excuse for why she wouldn't be following "I'll be right up Gin' I just have to finish a few essays."

Ginny bought her excuse easily enough. She bid Hermione goodnight and headed towards the dorms. 

Hermione stood up and brushed herself off. Glancing at the clock it was 11:45. Well she thought to herself as she headed out the portrait hole, there's no harm in being early.

As she climbed the steps to the tower she saw that he was already waiting for her.

He sat on the edge of the tower , back against a pillar, looking out at the night sky. He was wearing sweats and a tight shirt that made his muscles bulge. He looked sexy sitting there.

She looked down at her clothes. She still had her robes on so she felt overdressed compared to him. 

Draco turned his head in her direction as she got closer to him. He didn't smile. He didn't show any sign of the warm friendliness he had yesterday. Today, he was cold and distant.

Nevertheless, she sat herself down next to him. Her legs dangled over the edge. Hermione stared fiercely into his cold gray unwelcoming eyes.

Draco was the first to look away.

He cleared his throat and said "Pansy cheated on me. We're over."

Hermione's eyes widened.

"Oh Draco I-"she started but he cut her off.

"I don't even care. If I'm being totally honest I never really liked her all that much anyways. Someone else might catch my eye now." he laughed and then looked up at me, staring right into her eyes.

Hermione blushed furiously and didn't quite know what to say. Instead she let out a nervous giggle. She leaned in closer. She closed her eyes and inhaled.  She caught a whiff of his scent and she immediately liked it. He smelled like fresh laundry mixed with cologne. 

Hermione opened her eyes and caught him staring at her. She grinned at Draco.

"Caught you staring,"she said and inched forward.

Hermione's breath caught in her throat.

"Oh and what are you going to do about it Granger?" Draco breathed, their faces only inches apart.

His eyes were on her lips and she felt her heart accelerate.

Without thinking Hermione pulled him closer and kissed him.