Bound

Chapter 35

A/N:- I feel so awful right now. I am so sorry for the late update. School is literally so awful! I am still trying to find a good routine and it is taking a while. I literally have two tests on Tuesday, so, wish me luck! Hope you guys enjoy this chapter! <3

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It was the Easter holidays when Hermione and Draco decided to spend a week with Narcissa's and another week at Hogwarts; for reasons the both of them voiced internally.

They both decided to spend the first week at Malfoy Manor since everyone was leaving by the Express. All of their friends knew that they were going to spend the two weeks together, but nobody asked any questions. Hermione suspected that neither Draco or her will need to tell them anything. It was obvious.

They were both dating.

She doesn't really know why it took that long for the both of them to start dating. They have wasted too much time, and Hermione wasn't glad about that. That's why she wanted to make most of the time they had together.

She didn't really know how she used to spend a minute without him. She would suffocate if she has to spend her time away from him.

They come as a package deal now.

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"They will be here soon, you should get ready. Draco, you can go upstairs now. I will have a quick word with Hermione and then she is all yours." Narcissa said, a purposeful half smirk on her face.

Draco lifted an eyebrow, but conceded. He leaned down and kissed Hermione's cheek before whispering into her ear. "I will miss you."

Hermione shook her head and smiled as she watched him head up the stairs.

Narcissa rolled her eyes playfully; clearly having heard Draco. "Well, let's give him what he is expecting. I am going to murder you with cold blood in the backyard."

Hermione laughed softly before asking. "What did you want to talk to me about?"

Narcissa shook her head. "Oh, nothing serious. I just wanted to know if you and Draco are happy."

Hermione smiled fondly and gave an eager nod; She has never been happier. "Yes, we really are."

Narcissa smiled and gave a quick nod. "Well, okay then. That was all, well, almost all. I wanted to tell you that I have a dress for you in your bedroom, if you don't like it, you don't have to wear it."

Hermione smiled and touched Narcissa's hand as she thanked her before heading up to her own bedroom; clearly understanding what Narcissa had meant. Draco and Hermione have been spending every night in his bedroom. The both of them couldn't sleep without each other now. They were each other's lifelines. She never thought about the prospect of having her own bedroom anymore; he was always there. She needed him there, she always needed him.

Once in her bedroom, Hermione took a quick glance before finding the dress on the bed. Her eyes widened.

A small, black dress was on the bed. It had a sweatheart neckline, which looked simple enough to look modest. The long sleeves were chiffon, which made the dress look divine yet simple.

Hermione walked to the bed and took the dress before standing in front of a mirror and holding it against her body. The dress was pretty short. It didn't even reach the middle of her thighs. She didn't mind though, she thought the dress looked beautiful, and that was all that mattered.