Hey guys =) I'm sorry for not updating my anime stories, a little thing called senior year stole my attention I'll be posting newer stories because I have to rethink my plots for my old ones =)))

I got this idea from a person I chatted with in Omegle, we were taking turns writing to make one big story and I this idea popped into my head based on a scene we were doing =)

Chapter 1: Dark Corridors and Head Duties

While everyone else in the Slytherin dormitory was asleep, Draco Malfoy lay on his bed staring at the ceiling wondering why in Merlin's name was he not able to doze off into a sound sleep. He raked his hand through his hair and glanced at the clock. "twelve midnight" he mumbled, he's been awake for 3 hours. With one last huff he pulled himself up and snuck out of bed. "Bloody hell." He cursed as he fumbled in the dark, looking for the door, tripping in the process. After what felt like a bloody eternity Draco was finally out of the Dorm and was in the common room clad in only a shirt and jeans, a far cry from his usual slacks and dress shirt ensemble. Draco plopped down on one of the couches but soon found himself walking to the door and into the dark hallway.

Not wanting to risk getting caught by any professors and ghosts, he decided to walk in the dark than to use his wand for light. It wasn't completely dark anyway, the stone walls were lined with torches that illuminated the hallway with a warm glow. "Not enough light." He mumbled. "Wait til father hears about THIS."

Her heels made clacking noises as she made her way through the long corridor. Glancing at her clipboard she mouthed the word check. Hermione had just finished her rounds and was ready to go head back to the Gryffindor tower when she heard a familiar voice mumbling to no one in particular.

"Draco? Is that you?" Hermione called out.

The blonde haired boy emerged from the dark hallway. "What are you doing here, Granger?" he drawled coolly, not looking at her. "I'm doing my rounds." She motioned to her clipboard. Draco looked at her and waved her off "Ah, you're the head girl for your house, I must've forgotten. I don't really pay attention to whatever is going on in your house." He stated in a tone that sounded as if he was telling Hermione that she should have already known that.

Hermione's eyes narrowed. "Yes, Malfoy because YOUR house is oh-so great that is has earned your undivided attention, much so, that you don't know what is going on in other houses. So tell me, are you painfully loyal or just ignorant?" she smiled when Draco's usually pale face turned a shade of red at her remark. With his gray eyes reflecting the moonlight and his pale skin, Draco looked like a beast. A very handsome beast, she added. Her smile disappeared. Did she just call Draco Malfoy a handsome beast? Hermione shuddered.

"Is there something wrong with my face, Granger?" Draco asked sharply. "You seem to be staring at it." He pointed out while quirking up a brow, making him look even more dangerously attractive, with his messy blonde hair and striking gray eyes that shone in the moonlight.

"Uh-Uhm No. There's nothing wrong with your face." She stuttered as she shook her head, mentally whacking herself for stuttering. SHE does NOT stutter. Hermione had to think of a comeback, she refused to be like everybody else who was mesmerized by the Slytherin boy.

"Although, I'm not so keen on your outfit." She remarked thoughtfully. "It's rather un-Malfoy-ish, don't you think?" she made a hand gesture indicating his outfit of choice.

Draco scoffed. "I just got out of bed, Granger. I don't see why I have to dress up when I was thinking no one would see me out here?" he said quickly. Hermione giggled and he felt himself smile at the sound. She had quite a pretty laugh. But of course being Draco, he squashed the feeling and began to walk away. "See you then, Granger. " he stated, not really wanting to start an argument with the Gryffindor girl who had the ability to chatter uncontrollably for hours on end.

The gifted girl watched as Draco began to walk away and before she knew it, she had called after him, earning an annoyed glance from the boy. "Are you headed back to the dorms?" she asked, biting her lip. Draco sighed. He was about to leave when, she had called after him. That in itself was odd. Usually Granger wanted nothing to do with him but now she was stalling him. With an annoyed look he answered her "No, Granger. Why?" Hermione took a deep breath. "I was hoping I could walk with you back up." As she said it, she was looking at her shoes that have somehow become more interesting. She looked up to see his reaction steeling herself for a killer glare. Her eyes darted to his face and she was surprised to see him look thoughtful.

He studied the girl before him before spinning around and walking away leaving Hermione. However, after a few strides, he looked back at her and jerked his head to the direction he was going "I'm headed that way. You can come if you want." he said with a smirk. Hermione glared at him but didn't tell him off. Rolling her eyes, she ran off to catch up with him. "That was low, Malfoy." She said darkly. Ok, maybe she couldn't resist not telling him off.

Draco rolled his eyes at the comment as they turned to a random corridor silently if not for Hermione's heels clacking about. "You shouldn't be surprised, Granger. Don't I always treat you that way?" He asked, looking straight ahead. Hermione looked at him. "Well, you have a point there, Malfoy." She said thoughtfully and inwardly thinking that she's finally lost her marbles. She was going to go on a full on rant when Draco popped her bubble. "Besides, shouldn't I be questioning YOUR actions? After all it's not like you to want to walk with me, Granger. I reckon you'd rather walk hand in hand with a Dementor than walk with me."

Hermione stayed silent after that, not trusting her brain at the moment. It seemed to be acting up and getting her rather, fuzzy. "Sooo. How are you?" she asked awkwardly, this was proving harder than she thought.

Draco stopped walking abruptly and looked at her straight in the eyes. "Watch it, Granger." He smirked. "You're beginning to sound like you care." Hermione turned a shade of pink. "I- I was just—

Smirking at her, Draco waved her off. "Take a breather, Granger. Don't get too worked up." He smiled a rare smile that made Hermione's heart feel like a Hippogriff taking flight. Her eyes met his and for a second she thought she was about to kiss him. She would have to if not for him breaking the stare. Thankful that she was able to avoid a rather complicated situation she sighed in relief and looked around, she hadn't been paying attention to where they were going, not even noticing that they had taken a few staircases down. The two students were now in the courtyard.

Draco took a look at the empty courtyard. The moon gave the courtyard a cold and bluish colour. He liked it better this way, it was more soothing. He inhaled and closed his eyes. He felt Hermione's sharp intake of breath, He figured she hadn't realized that he had led her to the courtyard. An image of her appeared out of nowhere and instead of squashing it, like he always did, he stared at it. He stared at her eyes. The eyes that have haunted him since their 4th year of Hogwarts, he opened his eyes and looked at Hermione. She looked as if she wanted to tell him something but was holding it back.

The image of her back in the corridor flashed before him. She looked like she had wanted him to kiss her and he almost did. But he had his restraints. You don't just go snogging your arch enemy's best friend like that. What if Harry snogged one of HIS friends. He cocked his head to the side when an image of Harry snogging Goyle appeared.

Shuddering at the thought he turned around and started walking back with Hermione following suit. They climbed a staircase and were greeted with comments from the paintings. "What's a purebred doing with HER?" one painting called out. "Oh hush you! I think they make a pretty couple." Said a lady. "Do you think they're friends know about this? I've seen enough spats from both parties to know that they aren't on the best of terms." Malfoy glared at them while Hermione turned red.

"Draco?" Hermione called after a few staircases. Thankful for the distraction, Draco snapped his eyes to meet her gaze with a questioning one. "I uh.. Nevermind." She mumbled. Draco raised his eyebrow. "You're not telling me something, Granger." He looked at her intently. She pretended to yawn to avoid answering his question. He leaned in. "Granger, what is it?"

Hermione blushed and could only hope that it wasn't noticeable in the dark. "N-Nothing! Malfoy, buzz off!" she muttered as she looked away, her cheeks flaming. Malfoy smirked. "It's late, Granger. Potter and Weasley are probably worried about you."

Hermione shook her head. "Honestly, Malfoy. I'm not a baby. I can stay up as late as I want!" she huffed and looked away to hide her yawn. Draco laughed at her effort to look awake. "Go back to your dorm, Granger." Hermione glared at him. "No I will not!"

He jerked his head towards the painting of the fat lady. "You don't have an option." He waved. "Goodnight, Granger." With that he turned and started walking away.

Hermione was dumbfounded. "I have got to start paying more attention to things when I'm with him." She muttered as she looked at his retreating form. She was about to turn around to enter the Common Room when she heard her name. Her head snapped to look at Draco who had turned around. "Yes?" she asked. "I'll see you, tomorrow night." Draco smirked "You're smart enough to know where." And with that, he descended the staircase.

Hermione had her eyes on him until he was out of sight. "I'll be there." She muttered and turned to open the painting. "Oooh, what have we got here?" the fat lady exclaimed excitedly. Hermione blushed. "Oh you! It's none of your business!" she muttered the password and the fat lady frowned as her portrait opened. "Sounds like a date, deary." She said.

The bushy haired girl ignored the painting and closed the door. "It's a "not a date" date, you bumbling idiot." She stated in annoyance as she made her way to her dorm.

"I heard that!" The fat lady yelled. "My, My, this will be interesting." She said to herself.

DONE =) did you like it? I hope you did. Tell meeeee what you think=) Please review, I'd like to know what you thought of my story. I'll be updating quicker since I start school quite late and I basically have the plot down so I know what I'm writing hahaha gone is the girl who changes the plot as she goes (well not gone but well subdued) Thanks for READING =3

I-Hime, out!