Kagome laid sprawled on the lush grass, gazing at the twinkling stars above them thoughtfully. Her head rested on Draco's shoulder, while his arms curled protectively around her waist as he too watched the stars in contentment. Her nightgown did nothing to prevent the cool wind from biting her skin, but the handsome wizard resting by her was definitely keeping her warm.

She smiled and closed her eyes, her heartbeat even in happiness, although she half expected it to be pumping erratically in the excitement of finally being with Draco again.

The chances of them actually meeting at the same school, for magic learning no less, was about one in one-million.

Yet, here they were.

Together.

"Hey Draco...?" She asked, shifting slightly to stay warm.

"Yes?" He replied, eyes closed.

"Where did you learn to fly a broomstick like that...?"

He chuckled, the sound reverberating through his chest, making the priestess smile.

"My father hired a professional Quidditch player who retired some years ago man named Ractum Beets to teach me."

"How old were you?"

"Five."

"Wow..." She gasped in surprise.

"Why do you ask..?" He asked, moving to look down at her face which was clouded with thought.

"Well, it's just...." She abruptly began laughed nervously, a pretty blush spreading across her cheeks "... I was just wondering since Shippou has been asking me if I could teach him how to ride one. However, I'm not very good flying myself..."

"..And you would like me to teach him then..?" He asked amused.

Her blush darkened as she rushed to speak,

"N-No! You don't have too! I mean---"

"All right."

Her face went blank.

"...Hunh?"

Draco grinned as his arm tightened around her in assurance.

"I'll teach him, Shippou."

"Really?!" She cried in excitement, hugging him close to her "Thank you so much Draco..!"

He returned the embrace, pulling her snugly against his chest. She was extremely warm and soft in his arms, a great contrast the cool weather around them. However, something was plaguing him.

"Kagome...."

"Hmm...?" She sounded, telling him she was listening.

"Why was that teacher hugging you at the banquet?"

He saw her face enflame even in the dark; he smirked but was driven to figure out either way.

"That was Kouga. For as long as I've known him he's had a crush on me.."

"How old is he anyways? He has to be at -least- double our age..!" He pointed out. Kagome's lips quirked upward.

"Draco... try thirty times our age.."

"That would make him over five hundred years old Kagome! I knew you were bad at math.. but not THAT bad.."

She frowned at him.

"Hey! I know I'm right! Kouga's a demon from the Japan's feudal era! Just like Sesshoumaru!"

"... And he likes you..?" He asked, his eyes disbelieving "He could be your great-great grandpa.. at LEAST!"

She laughed lightly and declared, "But he doesn't look like it does he? He only looks like he's in his twenties!"

"Okay then, so why was he so surprised to see you then?"

"Well... um... he hasn't seen me in a really long time, and was considerably excited. I think that's why anyways...." She grinned lopsidedly "Your never really sure when it comes to demons and their minds..!"

Draco shrugged, the disturbed feeling not leaving him at the thought. Apparently she seemed close to this 'Kouga.' That couldn't be to good for him.

Deciding to shift he topic elsewhere then possible competition, he questioned,

"So why were you hanging around the golden trio?"

"'Golden trio?'" She repeated confused, her brows furrowing together.

"Potter, Weasley, Granger..." He listed off. "Why were you hanging around with them?"

"Because they're my friends..?" She answered as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"How long have you known them?"

"It depends.. I've known the Weasleys' all my life, but I just met Hermione and Harry a few weeks ago at Diagon Alley."

"How?"

"I bumped in to them at the bookstore..." She answered, propped her head up on a elbow and giving him a suspicious stare. "What's with the twenty questions?"

He was slow to answer her as he stared off in to the darkness.

"Because we've been enemies since first year...."

"What..?" She gasped in shock, eyes round. "You guys are enemies?! Why?!"

He shrugged, not giving a pacific answer. Kagome's eyes lit up in sudden resolution and he felt apprehension build in his stomach.

Not good......

"If there's no reason, then I might as well get you guys to be friends..! I mean---"

"No."

"Why not?" She pouted, her great plans suddenly shoot down making her a little more then upset..

"Kagome, you should know why..." He sighed as if talking to a slow witted person "The Slytherin and Gryffindor houses have ALWAYS been rivals. You can't change that...!"

"Oh, that stupid rot!" She rolled he eyes "That's only everyone's stubborn pride keeping them from trying new things..! It's ridiculous!"

"Maybe to YOU!" He argued.

"MAYBE-- to anyone who is not turning their backs to it!" She retorted smartly.

He frowned, brushing a hand through his locks. They had somehow moved so they were sitting across from each other, no longer touching.

"It doesn't matter anyways.." He sighed

"And why not?!" The priestess asked with a heated glance, her temper taking over.

"You won't do it. I forbid you."

"You -FORBID- me?!" Kagome hissed, her eyes narrowing dangerously. Malfoy's nose turned up in the air haughtily.

"Yes. You are not to associate with them.. They are my enemies and if you have any feelings whatsoever for me, you will listen to what I have to say." He declared coldly.

Kagome didn't know how or why but her temper snapped as her nails dug painfully in to her palms, as they fisted at her sides. Her jaw clenched as she narrowed her eyes dangerously.

Draco knew he was in for it as soon as he saw the fury dancing in her electric blue eyes.

'Ah.. fuck.' He cursed right before she let him have it.

"Draco how DARE you use my own feelings against me!! I'm not some servant you order around and I am allowed to 'associate' with whomever I damn well wish! And when you feel like taking that stick out of you high and mighty, condescending ass, you know where to find me to apologize! Good BYE Draco MALFOY."

She spun on her heels and stalked away, leaving a mentally cursing Malfoy in her wake.

Bloody hell, what did he just get himself in to...?!

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Yes, yes, a shorter update! Gomen! Only five pages! *bows several times* I'm working on another story right now and I want to get it completed before spring break is over..! (no school! no school! do the disco! do the disco!) I just hoped you like this! (^_^) It was.. interesting to say the least. See at the beginning, my mother read it and thought I was writing a *ahem* love scene. How truly naive of her! I'm only 14.. !

Besides, I only write my lemons when no one is home! tsk tsk...! *grins* anyways.... arigatou for all the reviews! I'm always so happy reading them! Makes me fell all warm, fuzzy and loved inside! (.) Thank you again!

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