Title: I Knew I
Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Fred/Hermione
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 297
Summary: Hermione wants to reminisce.
Notes:
The 5 Drabbles Competition: Prompt Used - Object - Blanket
Fanfiction Writing Month: July Event - Character Versatility - Fred Weasley
Ultimate Battle Competition: Single Accessory
365 Days of Drabbles Challenge: Prompt Used - Reminisce
Hermione snuggled under the blanket. "Do you remember when you first fell in love with me?" Hermione asked, staring at Fred with a somewhat dreamy expression.
Fred raised his eyebrows, holding her close. "Feeling up for a bit reminiscing, are you?"
Hermione nodded. "Please. I knew I loved you when you sent me that letter while Ron was being a prat with Lavender. With the words you said, you made me feel so beautiful, so worthwhile. And it made me see I was focusing on the wrong Weasley and that there was a better one for me.
Fred kissed her forehead, breathing in her sweet scent. "I have you beat. I knew I loved you when you were a third year. I felt a bit like a pervert since you were so young, but I didn't hate myself too much because my love was still pretty innocent then. Only when you were older did my love become more adult."
Hermione laughed. "Don't worry. I'm not going to yell at you for loving me when I was thirteen. But why then? We barely talked so what was so special about that year?"
"I saw how loyal you were to your friends, how much you stood behind Harry and did whatever you could to protect him, even when he didn't want your protection. How could I not fall in love with you?"
"That's so sweet," she breathed, kissing him gently on the lips. "I'm glad I finally saw you."
"Me too," Fred agreed. "Can't imagine being forced to watch you get married to Ron."
"That's something you'll never have to worry about. I love you, always and forever."
Fred's answer was a deep kiss that made Hermione's toes curl. It really was the best answer he could have given.
