RAGE

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“Well ladies.” Hermione said, hanging up the cloth. “I’m done and I am going to bed. We all need to be up at a decent hour in the morning.”

“Good luck.” Luna said as she walked past.

Hermione smiled but kept going.

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When she got to Draco’s bedroom she found it occupied. Blaise and Pansy were sitting on Pansy’s bed playing exploding snap. Both looked bored and kept stealing longing glances at each other all the while. Draco was also lying on his bed, his hands folded on his stomach. Hermione took a deep breath and walked in. Since she and Draco weren’t alone to talk, she would have a shower.

Draco looked up immediately. She smiled, which he returned. It was a bit forced but she couldn’t tell why. Maybe he was having doubts about what happened in the library. Maybe, he was still thinking about it. Maybe he was just annoyed that Blaise and Pansy were in the room. Hermione forced the bad thoughts down. Her heart was already pounding.

His hair was damp. He had obviously had just had a shower. Images flashed through her mind and she blushed and looked away from him. If he was a skilled Legimens she would be in trouble. And embarrassed. She didn’t think so sexually about even Viktor who was her first and her only until, perhaps, now.

“Does anyone need the bathroom before I have a shower?” Hermione asked quietly, untying her hair.

“No, I’m good thanks.” Blaise said.

“I’m good.” Pansy replied just as quietly.

Draco shook his head.

She high-tailed it to the bathroom and closed the door, leaning against it. Why did he have to be so handsome? And why was it only now that she could see it so much, that she could barely string a sentence together? She sighed and turned the water on.

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When she hopped out of the shower she noticed that the room seemed to be quite steamy. She dried herself and wiped the mirror. Her reflection seemed to look a little better tonight. She didn’t look as tired and the bruises were beginning to heal nicely.

She cast a cleaning spell on her clothes and then transfigured them into pyjamas. She again decided to let her hair air dry and combed it carefully. When she opened the door with a pounding heart she found that Pansy and Blaise we’re sitting in front of the fire, their backs to her. They were just talking, sitting side by side.

She barely got to look for Draco before she felt his body pressed against her back. He pulled her hair away from her shoulder and bent his head down to kiss her neck lightly. He then licked and sucked on her earlobe.

“I don’t just want you for tonight.” He whispered huskily.

Hermione melted into his arms. Never before had she felt like this. She wanted more too. She was sure of it now.

“I want to make us work.” He whispered.

His hands travelled up her stomach. His fingers delicately traced the underside of her breasts without actually touching them.

“Shall we talk tonight?” He asked, quietly.

She didn’t think she could speak so she nodded. He kissed her cheek and then pulled away from her quickly, leaving her feeling alone and cool. She took a deep breath in and went to her bed. Blaise and Pansy looked up briefly.

She nodded to them and climbed under her covers. She heard Draco do the same and she closed her eyes, barely able to hold back her smile. He felt the same way as she did. She knew that every time she saw him now, she wouldn’t think of him as she did before.

“We’re going to have a cup of tea before bed.” Blaise stated to them, getting up. “Do you guys want to join us?”

Hermione was shocked and would have said yes had she not wanted to be alone with Draco so much.

“I’m pretty tired.” Draco said first. “But thanks, Blaise.”

Hermione nodded in agreement.

“I’ll take a raincheck. Thanks anyway.” She said, pulling the covers up.

He shrugged his shoulders and he lead Pansy out of the room. Pansy looked back for a split second but then quickly followed Blaise. Hermione tried to breathe. She was finally alone with Draco again.

Before she knew it, Draco was climbing on top of her. He straddled her at the hips and leaned down, kissing her fiercely. His hips rocked against hers and they both moaned at the sensation. Her heart pounded wildly and she felt completely and utterly giddy. She thought her heart was going to burst, she felt so happy.

“So much for talking…” Hermione panted when they broke for air.

He smirked at her.

“Would you like to talk?” He asked, his voice already deeper.

She smiled and let out a short laugh. Well, it was more a giggle.

“Not at the moment.” She said, biting her lip. “But considering we don’t have much time alone, I think we should, before we get carried away.”

His smirk turned positively wicked. He leaned down again and kissed her. This time going slower and with more self control. Hermione felt herself get wetter each time he teased her with his tongue.

“I think I want to get carried away…” He whispered, sucking at her neck.

She closed her eyes. She did too, truly she did. But Blaise and Pansy could come back any minute. She grew wetter at the thought of them being caught. Now that was a bit kinky.

“So do I… but we can’t now.” She said. “We won’t be alone for much longer.”

He groaned and straightened. He looked to be thinking. Hermione could barely concentrate. All she could think about was how his groin was almost against hers and how the quilt between them was such a hindrance at the moment. He looked back down at her and smirked.

“I have an idea.”

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A/N - Again, sorry it's been so long. My humblest apologies. Hopefully will have a new chapter up by Christmas as a little pressie to my dear readers.

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