There was a pause as they gazed at each other, and Hermione felt her heart speed up as Draco gently clasped the right side of her face and his eyes seemed to burn right into her soul, almost searching for permission. Her breath hitched as warmth rose in her cheeks. She nodded, and his eyes glinted. He moved closer, closer... closer. She could see his long lashes. His eyes weren’t just grey either: there were dark tones, some pale blues - it was like looking into a kaleidoscope. She felt breath on her lips.