The Way You Make Me Feel

Chapter 2

I can't believe she came, he thought incredulously. He sat up a bit straighter as her admired her long chestnut locks flowing freely down her back. Oh no. She's seen me! He thought sadly, seeing the expression on her face. Here she comes.

"Er...hello Malfoy," Hermione spat. "What kind of sick joke is this?"

"It's not a joke Hermione," Draco said, much more calmly than he felt.

"I'm serious Malfoy," Hermione loomed over him threateningly. "This is not funny."

"Just give me an hour to prove to you my intentions are harmless," Draco said, coming as close to begging as a Malfoy can.

"Fine. One hour," Hermione agreed, checking her watch.

Draco was pleased and it showed. "Follow me."

"Whatever," Hermione said, following Draco out the door. She was very suspicious of Malfoy's intentions. However Hermione did recall his sudden...niceness to her in recent months. Odd. Hermione thought. Quite odd.

Draco was very excited that Hermione had accepted his request. He knew he was going out on a limb to even ask her, and was immensely relieved when she agreed. Draco was having trouble keeping his cool around the girl he had fancied for a while now.

I Feel Your Fever
from Miles around

"Hey! I've got an idea!" Draco said excitedly. Hermione was a bit unnerved at the sight of a real smile on Draco Malfoy, but it somehow suited him.

"And what might that be?" Hermione inquired impatiently.

"Hop on," Draco said, motioning to his Firebolt 1000.

"No way Malfoy. I don't even let Harry and Ron take me flying," Hermione protested.

"First of all, my name is Draco. Second, just trust me."

Hermione looked into Draco's grey eyes. She was quite surprised to find herself saying, "Fine Draco." She couldn't imagine what on earth had possessed her, but something in his eyes told her that it was alright.

"Ready for your aerial tour of Hogsmeade?" Draco asked as they positioned themselves on the broom.

"I hope so," Hermione replied nervously, wrapping her arms around his muscular body.

Draco kicked off the ground, and Hermione grabbed Draco a little tighter. Soon, she began to trust him and picked her head up from where it had been buried in his back. Hermione admired Hogsmeade in a whole new way, talking and laughing with Draco in a way she had never imagined possible.

I'll Pick You up in My Car
And We'll Paint the Town

Hermione couldn't remember ever enjoying flying before. Yet here she was, sitting curled up behind Draco Malfoy, having the time of her life. As for Draco, he couldn't believe he was here with Hermione, having such a grand time. After awhile, Hermione paused to glance at her watch.

"Merlin!" she exclaimed. "It's almost 4:00!"

"Wow!" Draco said. "We've been up here for almost three hours."

"We'd better get back," Hermione said unhappily. Draco reluctantly flew towards the entrance to Hogsmeade and touched down gently. He stepped off and held out his arm to Hermione. She accepted, but didn't release his arm after she dismounted. They began to walk towards Hogwarts, chattering about nothing. As Hogwarts appeared, though, they grew quiet, glancing up at each other periodically. When they reached the large doors of Hogwarts, they faced each other.

"I'm really glad I came," Hermione commented quietly.

"I'm glad you came too," Draco replied. Hermione looked up and was immediately lost in his eyes. The next thing they knew, their lips were together, sharing a passionate kiss. Just as quickly as it occurred, Hermione pulled back and ran in the door.

Just Kiss Me Baby
And Tell Me Twice
That You're The One for Me

Draco leaned against the door, happy because of the kiss, but sad because he realized how hard these feelings for Hermione were going to be for him to contain.