A/N: Sorry for taking too long to update! I really had a difficult time making the date scene. I hope you enjoy this!
Chapter 7
Hermione woke early the next day and never felt so good. Ginny was still asleep so she decided to take her shower and dressed up with her usual jeans and t-shirt. She went down to do some reading and found Mrs. Weasley making breakfast.
"Good morning Mrs. Weasley. Do you need help?" Hermione asked.
"Good morning to dear. You're up early. No I don't need help. Thank you for asking." Mrs. Weasley said smiling.
"But I could help. I have nothing to do." Hermione insisted.
"It's okay dear. No need."
Hermione settled herself on the couch and read Transfiguration Grade 6. She didn't notice that it was already 10 am until Mrs. Weasley said "Hermione dear. Please tell the others to come down. It's breakfast time already. Thank you." And she rushed to the kitchen again.
"Harry, Ron. You're mom said breakfast is ready." As she knocked to her bestfriend's door.
"Coming!" Ron said.
"Ginny. Wake up. Breakfast!" Hermione said.
"Yeah. Sure." Ginny said groggily. Ginny usually wake up late during weekends and summers.
"Fred, George. Breakfast is ready." Hermione said nervously.
"We're coming down." George said as he rushed down.
Hermione waited for Fred to come out. And Fred came out beaming.
"Waiting for me?" he said grinning.
"Actually, I'm stuck on the floor." She said laughing.
"Really. Nice excuse. Haha."
"Yeah. I know it's lame. Breakfast is ready, you know."
"I know. But it can wait."
"No it can't. They'll wonder where we are." Hermione said walking away.
"Oh yeah. Hermione, wait! I forgot." And he kissed Hermione in the lips. "Good morning love. Would you go out with me later?"
"Sure." She answered.
And Fred rushed down leaving Hermione blushing.
At breakfast, everyone was eating noisily. Mr. Weasley and his oldest son Bill were talking about the Ministry's connection to Gringgots. Fred and George were talking about products while Harry, Ron and Ginny were talking about Quidditch which leaves Hermione chatting with Mrs. Weasley.
"Mrs. Weasley. Do you mind if I go to Diagon Alley later?" Hermione asked.
"Sure dear. Ginny would love to go with you. Right Ginny?" Mrs. Weasley asked Ginny.
"Uhmm. Yeah. I've got stuff to buy too." Ginny answered.
Hermione was now panicking "You can't!" and she received shocked looks from Harry, Ron, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley "I mean, after I go to Diagon Alley I'm going to muggle London. I'm meeting some friends there. I'm sorry Gin"
"Nah, It's okay." Ginny said.
"But Hermione, How are you going to Diagon Alley?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"Floo powder?" Hermione said.
"I'm out of floo. I think. Arthur, do we still have floo powder?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"We haven't got any left. Bill used the last floo powder." Mr. Weasley answered.
"Oh dear. George, do you mind if you bring Hermione to Diagon Alley later? You can Apparate with her." Mrs. Weasley asked George.
"Actually, I've got something to do. But Fred can do it." George answered.
"Yeah. I can do it. I've also got something to buy," Fred said smiling.
When everyone was again busy talking, Hermione glanced at Fred and Fred winked at her and smiled and Hermione blushing.
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Hermione was picking her best outfit for her date. She was really not good at picking clothes. So she asked Ginny for help. " Gin, what do you think I should wear?"
"Oh yeah, you're meeting your friends. Hm. That one's better." She pointed at the tube gray knee length dress. "This one's good for going out with friends. It doesn't make you look too prepared. Besides this is more of your style."
"Yeah I liked the ruffles at the top." Hermione said.
"Wear it. I'd like to see you in it."
"Okay."
Hermione wore the dress. It was a perfect fit.
"Wow Hermione. You look amazing." Ginny said.
"Really?" Hermione said smiling.
She put on some light make up and went down to meet Fred.
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Fred was waiting excitedly for Hermione to come down. He was nervous. He felt butterflies fluttering in his stomach. When he saw Hermione come down his heart was beating so fast. 'she looks lovely.'
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Hermione went down nervously. She saw Fred waiting down the stairs. He wore a white polo shirt and dark blue jeans matched with his white vans. 'He looks so good.' She thought.
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"You look amazing, love." Fred said smiling.
"Thank you. You too." Hermione said blushing.
"Shall we?" Fred asked.
"Yes. Where are we going?" Hermione asked.
"You'll see." Fred said winking. "Let's go. Close your eyes. Side along apparition is better when your eyes is shut."
When Hermione's eyes were closed, she felt a tingling in her stomach.
"Open your eyes." Fred said.
Hermione looked at the shop in front of her. The name of the shop is Coffee Jam. It was a coffee shop but it was also a bowling center. The outside was filled with bricks and a big glass window. The place was not packed with people. 'Maybe because it was a Monday. Everyone's at work.'
"Where are we?" she asked.
"We're in muggle London." Fred said. "Do you like it?"
"Yes. It's wonderful." She said smiling.
"Let's go in." Fred took Hermione hand and walked inside the café.
The inside of the café were modern unlike the traditional café look outside. Café on the side and bowling lanes on the other.
"Love, what do you want? Cappuccino or Americano?" Fred asked.
"Cappuccino please."
"Okay. Coming." Fred ordered in the café as Hermione went to lane 3.
"Here you are love." Fred gave Hermione her cappuccino.
"Thank you. Shall we play?"
"Yes. I think so." Fred answered nervously.
"You nervous?"
"A bit. I only read how to play it. I never actually played." Fred answered with a sheepish smile.
"No worries. It's easy." Hermione smiled.
And they played the best bowling of their lives. Fred caught up easily and had several strikes. Hermione as well went for strike after strike.
"Love! You beat me!" Fred said.
"I played this game since I was a child."
"I know. You could've spared me some pride." Fred acted hurt.
"That would be no fun. Haha. Besides, you're really good for a first timer."
"Really? Haha. That's good news. Next time, I'll beat you!" Fred said laughing.
"Ready to go?" Fred asked.
"To where?" Hermione said confused.
"It's a secret." Fred winked.
Another A/N: Cliffhanger? I know. I'm really having a hard time. Dinner date next! Wait for it! :)
