A/N Alright, Here's chapter three. I'm not so sure if I like this chapter though, so please please review and give me your thoughts on it. The song used in this chapter is Harder than you know by Escape the Fate
Ginny looked at Lee stupidly. "A duet? With her? You're joking right?" Ginny said to him. Hermione looked slightly hopeful at the prospect. Lee looked at her pleadingly "Pleeeease Ginny? The judges asked for it! And if I pull off this show it could mean a lot of work for me!" He pleaded with her. Ginny was severely against this but if it meant helping an old friend, she supposed she could spare 3 minutes of her life near Hermione. "Fine. But just one song. And you owe me BIG time Jordan!" She told him sternly. He got his creepy-smile face on again. "Oh thank you thank you thank you! I'll pick the song, and I'll get the lyrics to you! Just a sec" He said to them before he took off. Ginny looked at Hermione whose smile was reaching her eyes. The unpleasant emotions that were in her eyes were replaced with another. Hope. Ginny felt a flash of annoyance. "If I know him, he will pick a song that drastically relates to us. But make no mistake, whatever it is, it is NOT real. Got it?" Ginny informed Hermione harshly. Hermione nodded quickly, her smile fading slightly.
At that moment, Lee returned to the stage with lyric sheets, which he shoved into Ginny's hands. Ginny handed one to Hermione. As they read them over Lee did another announcement. "We got something special for you guys tonight! These two ladies have agreed to do a duet for us! Let's give them a few minutes to prepare and then we'll get started!" He told the crowd who cheered excitedly. Ginny walked off by herself trying to get her part down. As she expected, this song was going to be hard to do, given how much it related to the two girls feelings. "Dammit Lee!" Ginny whispered under her breath.
"Alright girls, you ready?" Lee asked them as he made his way to the mic. Both girls approached him; Ginny gave him the evilest look she could manage. He looked away and back towards the crowd. "Ok everybody; here is your very own Ginny Weasley and Hermione Granger!" He said this into the mic and then backed away. Ginny looked towards Hermione as the song started. "Here goes nothing" The younger of the two thought to herself.
Ginny:
You
said this could only get better.
There's no rush, 'cause we have
each other.
You said this would last forever,
But now I doubt
if I was your only lover.
Are
we just lost in time?
I wonder if your love's the same.
'Cause
I'm not over you
Both:
Baby,
don't talk to me.
I'm trying to let go
Not loving you is harder
then you know.
'Cause girl your driving me so crazy
Hermione:
How
can I miss you if you never would stay?
If you need time I guess
I'll go away.
Inside me now there's only heartache and pain!
So
where's the fire?
You've begun the rain.
Are
we just lost in time?
I wonder if your love's the same
'cause
I'm not over you!
Both:
Baby,
don't talk to me
I'm trying to let go
Not loving you is harder
then you know,
('cause girl your driving me so crazy)
Hermione:
And
if you don't want me then YEAH! So I'll make the
call,
I guess I'll have to go!
Not loving
you is harder then you know.
and I'll leave you today
I'm gonna miss you 'cause I
love you baby
Ginny:
Yeah,
I'll make the call
I'm leaving today
Leaving always drives me
crazy!
Leaving always drives me crazy!
Both:
YEAH! Baby, don't talk to
me
Baby,
don't talk to me
I'm trying to let go.
Not loving you is
harder
Then you know,
I'm trying to let go (I'm trying to let go)
Not loving
you is harder
Then you know,
('cause girl your driving me so
crazy)
Hermione and
if you don't want me then
I guess I'll have to go! (I guess I'll
have to go)
not loving you is harder then you know
(girl your
driving me so crazy)
Both:
Baby,
don't talk to me
I'm trying to let go.
Not loving you is
harder, then you know,
girl you're driving me so crazy.
As the last few notes of music played, both girls turned and looked at each other. And that's when Hermione saw it, the sparkle in Ginny's eyes. The same sparkle she saw the night she first kissed Ginny and changed their lives forever. Hermione gathered up all her courage at this moment 'If I don't do it now, I never will and I'll never get her back' Hermione thought to herself before she strode to Ginny and pulled her close to her. Ginny was caught unawares and didn't have time to react before she felt Hermione's lips on hers.
The feel of Hermione's lips knocked out Ginny's logical brain and she did what her instincts told her, she kissed Hermione back. The two girls had only shared one kiss that felt as good as the one they were sharing at that moment (In front of the entire school practically) and that was their very first. Ginny melted into Hermione, not having felt the older girl hold her in weeks and the love she felt for her was overwhelming her, more and more every second. Ginny whimpered slightly, loving the feeling. Hermione ran her tongue against Ginny's bottom lip and just like that, Ginny's logical brain kicked into gear.
As if she was slapped, Ginny pushed Hermione off her. "Get OFF me Hermione!" She yelled at the older girl. Hermione looked at Ginny like she was crazy "Bu-but Ginny! You kissed me back! The sparkle in your eye! I saw it! What is the problem?" Hermione asked her, unsure of herself now that Ginny pushed her away. Ginny looked at her incredulously. "What is the PROBLEM? Are you joking? Hermione you CHEATED ON ME! I was your first Hermione, and you mine. And that was something I thought was one of the most special things about our relationship. And you knew that. And now? You've RUINED it. Completely ruined it; because you decided one night to disappear and go fuck Harry behind my back." Ginny told her. Hermione didn't give up on the fight; she was desperate to be back in Ginny's arms. "I know Ginny, I know I fucked up, but we can fix this. You still love me, tonight made that obvious. And everyone knows you still drive me absolutely crazy. We can fix this relationship and go back to being just you and me. Please" Hermione pleaded with her, desperate for them to be together again.
"I can't Hermione. I can't just go back to you. Not after all this." Ginny told her. Hermione shook her head. Frustrated with Ginny's actions she lost control "WHY NOT!? Huh? Just answer me that! WHY THE HELL NOT!?" Hermione screamed at her wildly. "You wanna know why Hermione! I'll tell you. Because I DON'T TRUST YOU! Alright? That's it, plain and simple. After this I can't go back with you. I wouldn't be able to let you go anywhere, I'd be scared shitless I'd find you in someone's bed and if I can't trust you, then there is no you and me. " Ginny admitted to Hermione. Ginny looked up, into Hermione's eyes which held unshed tears. "Ginny, just tell me how to fix it, please. Let me fix us. I'll do absolutely anything to fix my mistake. I'll do anything to call you my baby again. Please." Hermione pleaded with her, the tears were no longer unshed, they were streaming down her cheeks. Ginny looked at Hermione, similar tears on her face. "You want to fix us Hermione? Prove it to me. Prove to me that I should trust you, prove to me that you are worth it at all." Ginny told her, and with that, the younger girl strode from the hall. Hermione watched her leave, and it was in that moment, Hermione was reminded that nearly the entire school saw the scene between her and Ginny unfold.
The next morning Ginny awoke to find a single red rose on her pillow, and a note. She picked up the note and began to read it, and as she got further along in the note, her smile grew, and grew. The note read:
Dearest Ginny,
When we were together, I'd often get you yellow roses and place them on your pillow. Yellow roses mean affection. For some reason unbeknownst to me, I never got you a red one. Red means love and fidelity. Now, I realize that maybe that was why. But forever more I promise to you, never again will you receive a yellow rose from me. From now on it will be red roses. Love and fidelity.
May we have red roses forever….
Signed,
Hermione
Ginny picked up the flower and smelled it slightly. It smelled like Hermione. Ginny smiled at Hermione's obvious attention to detail. She must have cast a smell on the flower. 'If possible, I think I just fell more in love with you Hermione Granger" Ginny whispered to herself, before she jumped out of bed to get ready for her day. However, Ginny stopped herself before she got too far. The red-head couldn't help but think she was too quickly forgiving Hermione.
'I love her so much, and the rose just made me want to kiss her and be with her again. But I must be strong. I promise to myself to no longer avoid Hermione, but I will not go seeking her out either. She is to prove to me she is worth it.' Ginny told herself with resolve. As much as she wanted the conflict to be over, Hermione had a lot of work to do before Ginny forgave her. With that, Ginny continued her process of getting ready for her day.
As Ginny arrived in the Great Hall that morning, her high spirits fell. Just like 2 weeks ago, everyone was looking between her and Hermione and occasionally Harry. "I knew I would regret not taking that conversation last night to a more private spot" Ginny muttered under her breath and she maneuvered through the people to find her place next to Ron. As she walked she heard people whispering about last night's impromptu confrontation. As she approached the table Ron's friends looked at her and smiled "Hey Ginny!" They called to her in greeting and went back to the never ending conversation about Quidditch. She sighed happily; although boys were predictable, their predictably could be very rewarding. She started to enjoy her breakfast until she noticed a tap on her shoulder. She turned and there stood Hermione, looking very timid. "Hi..." The older girl said shyly. "Can I sit with you?" Hermione asked Ginny quietly. Ginny nodded, she couldn't help but notice how cute Hermione was when she was shy. Hermione took the open seat opposite Ginny. As she sat, Ron abruptly stood and bid the two of them goodbye. With that, he left that hall.
Ginny and Hermione looked after him questioningly but quickly turned back to each other. Ginny was glad for Hermione's presence. She had missed it greatly over the last couple weeks. Hermione cleared her throat before speaking "So, Ginny. Did you like the rose?" The older girl asked. A hopeful look in place. Ginny nodded slightly "It was nice" She told the genius vaguely. Ginny inwardly applauded her brilliance. Vague was a good way to play in this situation. As much as she loved her, Ginny wanted to see her sweat, wanted to see her be pushed to the limit. To test the older girl to see if she was willing to go the distance for their relationship. Hermione's face fell slightly, she had been hoping for a better reaction. She recovered quickly however. "Good, I'm glad you liked it." She told the younger girl before turning to her breakfast, thinking. 'What else can I do? I don't know how to prove that I'm worth it, how to get her to trust me again…..'
The remainder of the breakfast passed in relative silence, both girls unsure what to say. As they stood to leave, they gave each other a silent wave before heading off in the direction of their respective classes. As Hermione walked she thought to herself 'I don't CARE how long it takes, Ginny will be mine again. I'll think of something to prove it to her, I'll do anything if it gets Ginny back in my arms'
A/N Review please! Let me know how you like the story so far! Let me know if you have ideas for what Hermione can do for Ginny. Anything you want to say about it, review. Please and thank you.