Chapter 7- Hide and Seek
"Hermione…come on…we're gonna be late if you don't pick it up." Ron yelled from the bottom of the stairs.
"Ron, shut up." Ginny seethed as she rolled her eyes.
"I just don't understand…" Ron trailed off as his eyes ran over Hermione's slim figure.
"Ron…what are you gawking at?" Ginny asked as she faced her brother and followed his line of vision. "Hermione…you look amazing!" she shrieked as she raced up the stairs in her dark purple dress to hug her best friend. Hermione laughed as the group of seven aka Harry, Ginny, Ron, herself, Pauline, Fred and George, headed out of their house and walked towards the double doors that lead towards the ball.
"Are you ready to go yet Fleur?" Tyler asked, annoyed at the girls perfectionist nature. Fleur rolled her eyes as she walked down the stair to greet her messy brown hair, blue eyes date. Tyler's eyes glazed over as soon as he spotted Fleur and she knew right away what he was thinking about. She silently scoffed at the possibility of that as she gripped his arm.
Tyler Espenshade asked Fleur to the dance right after the "break up". Fleur honestly didn't know what he was asking, but pushed him aside and said, "Oui, fine." in her hurry to get away from the scene that was just a few feet away. She was too deep inside her head to think anything of his smile and kiss on the check. All she knew was the following: Tyler was a 7th year Ravenclaw with a smart mouth and a completely corrupt mind. He also had a reputation among the girls of Hogwarts for being…shall we say…promiscuous.
Fleur was so…upset that she just said yes to this idiot that afterwards, she ran into her room and cried her eyes out. Adele (her roommate) knew the whole story and had invited Fleur to go with them (Adele, her boyfriend Travis and Ellie) to the ball and just tell Tyler that she was intoxicated at the time that she said yes. For awhile she actually considered the plan, but eventually voted against it since she didn't seem the least bit tipsy that day and Tyler would know that she was lying and probably take it as a sign that she was just to nervous to go out with him. 'Yeah right, and I'm a nun' Fleur thought as she practiced her dancing for the Yale Ball.
Hermione entered the room with her back to Fleur and Tyler while she laughed a something Ginny was saying. "No no no…I defiantly believe that…" she stopped as her eyes met Fleur's. She smiled immediately but noticed the arm wrapped around her waist. Her eyes trailed up to the man who was giving everybody that turned to look at the couple, a smug smile and a hard glance.
"Hermione…you coming." Pauline asked as she followed the girl's stare. She was the only one in their group that Hermione had told about her relationship with Fleur. Pauline Kilgarsas was a black haired, green eyed Greek exchange student from 2nd year on. Her and Hermione had become quick friends and were roommates. She quietly maneuvered Hermione in the general direction of Ginny and Harry, but not before sending a heartwrenching glare directly at Fleur. Fleur swallowed hard as Tyler switched arms and lead the pair onto the floor, not noticing the professor who was watching the scene playout helplessly.
Fleur watched as Hermione walked out of the hall and left Pauline with Ron. She followed expectantly with an alert expression on her face. She would give her life for Hermione without a second of hesitation. She turned the corner and found herself on the floor with Hermione giggling giddily underneath her. Fleur laughed too as she shook her head, waiting for Hermione to finally calm down. She looked deep into Hermione's brown eyes and was overcome with hurt, pain, fear and…determination. Fleur smiled as she stood up and helped Hermione up as well. Hermione took off without a word to Fleur. Fleur stood shocked for a second but quickly recovered and went after Hermione. "'Ermione, wait." She yelled over the thunder that had just begun. They were near the Black Lake, Fleur realized. Hermione not 12 feet from her had sunk into the dirt with a cry. "Shh shh…I've got 'ou" Fleur soothed as she brushed the hair from the younger girls eyes.
After about a half an hour later both girls were seated in the Gryffindor common room with huge cups of hot coffee in their hands. Both were in warm pj's and seemed not to notice the student's that had begun to return to their rooms. "Thanks Fleur…you know…for coming after me." Hermione started shyly. Fleur smiled brightly as an amused giggle left her lips.
"It is okay 'Ermione. I wanted to go after 'ou." Hermione smiled genuinely and watched as Fleur made her way over from her seat on the table to where she sat. "What 'appened with Professor Hushwood?" she asked seriously.
"Nothing…absolutely nothing." Hermione said feverishly.
"But I saw 'ou…" Fleur trailed off as Hermione grabbed her roughly and kissed her with so much passion that she fell off the side of the couch. Hermione laughed as she helped the girl up.
"You okay?" she asked. Fleur smiled lazily and nodded as she pulled Hermione back into her.
Fleur and Hermione laid in bed as the rain pelted down on the roof above them. Pauline had heard from Adele (who was spying on the girls), that they had gotten back together, which is why Pauline had decided to stay with Adele that night.
"Ahh…I missed…" Hermione was forced to stop as Fleur's lips crashed into hers' again (BTW, no they didn't do the nasty, they just got back together).
"This. So did I." Fleur finished as she leaned in again.
"I love you." Hermione whispered airily as Fleur got on top of her.
"What?" Fleur asked stunned at the exclamation.
"I'm sorry…I just…" Hermione rushed to explain herself.
"Non…non, that's okay." Fleur said as she pushed herself off of Hermione. She quickly stood up and walked out, leaving a heartbroken Hermione to herself.
'Did she mean it?' Fleur asked herself repeatedly. 'Yes…yes she did.' Fleur thought as she rushed from the couch, up the stairs and into Hermione's room. "'Ermione…I'm sorry…" she said as she entered the room. She quivered with fear at to what she might find. But instead of finding a crying Hermione, she found the girl, curled up, sleeping. She smiled involuntarily. "'Ermione?" she asked sweetly.
"No…no…I don't want that book." Hermione mumbled in her sleep.
"Wake up 'Ermione." Fleur said again as Hermione's eyes opened tiredly.
"Fleur?" she asked confused. She had believed that the older girl had left the tower after what happened in her room.
"Say it again." Fleur demanded urgently.
"What?" Hermione asked, now completely awake but still without an idea of what Fleur was talking about.
"Say it again." Fleur begged. Understanding flashed in Hermione's eyes and she sat up straight.
"I love you Fleur." She said sincerely.
"I love 'ou too 'Ermione, I really do." Fleur said as she pushed herself into Hermione. Hermione buckled under Fleur but still managed to wrap her legs around the older girl.
"What the hell?" he asked as he peered around the corner again, this time, both Fleur and Hermione had lost their shirts. "If this wasn't them I would defiantly… no wait…I'm already…" he stopped as he heard Fleur moan and push harder into Hermione. "I defiantly need to find a bathroom…now." He said as he took off in search of the closest mensroom.
A/N- okay…so they are back together now. I think I'm gonna change this to M for the next few chapters, I'm not sure though. Hopefully you liked the chapter. Thanks again for the reviews, they defiantly make my day. Remember, RR.
