Hi everyone… I'll try to keep this going, and post as often as possible… but with my spring break drawing to a close… it may be a little bit harder.  Of course, writing this is a lot more fun than doing homework, I can tell you that!  Let me know what you think

luv you all   =)

~venus-child~

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Morning Breaks

     Hermione awoke gently to the warmth of the morning sun filtering in through the window and playing across the bed.  Draco still had his arms wrapped around her, and she decided, in her mind, that it was the best feeling in the world.  She turned towards him, being careful not to wake him, and smiled as she took in his beauty.  The sun was playing across his features, making him seem more like an angel than a mischievous 17 year old.  She leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on his lips.  His eyes opened slowly, and she could tell that it took a moment before he fully realized where he was.  When his bright silver eyes finally met hers, she felt a pleasant warmth run through her body.  She recalled the events of last night with a smile upon her face, and reveled in the new pleasurable soreness of her body.

     Neither of them said anything for a while, they didn't need to.  They were perfectly happy to lie in each others arms as the sunshine filtering through Hermione's window grew ever slowly brighter. 

     Draco finally broke the silence, whispering to Hermione, "I guess I should go before the rest of the school is up and about… wouldn't want anyone to see Draco Malfoy leaving the Head Girl's private chambers, right?  They may assume things…" he added with a grin.

     Hermione softly laughed, and watched him as he climbed out of her bed and began to gather his clothes that were still strewn out on the floor.  She climbed out of bed and picked up her towel from the side of the bed, and wrapped it around herself once more.  She laughed inwardly at her own display of modesty, "He's already seen you naked, Hermione." She told herself.

     Before he exited her room, he crossed the room and pulled her close to him once more.  He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her body to press against his, and placed a gentle, passionate kiss on her lips.  She melted into the warm heat of his body, and savored his touch.  His eyes were shining down on her when they pulled apart.  As he turned to leave, Hermione voiced, "Thank you…".  Draco turned back to her, and with his typical grin, he answered, "Anytime." and walked out the door.

     Hermione retired to her shower once again, replaying last night in her head.  It had been perfect and beautiful, but also a bit strange.  She had never expected to see the side of Draco that she had seen last night.  He had always been a jerk, if still a very sexy jerk.  But last night, he had revealed another side of himself; a side that was more vulnerable, more gentle, more caring than his outward demeanor.  As the water caressed her skin, Hermione wondered if the events of last night would change everything.  Certainly, some things would never be the same.  She smiled as she thought, "I'll definitely never be able to look at Draco Malfoy the same way again.".