Even though she had waited all summer…she wished this wasn't happening.

She wanted to talk to him.

But this was hard.

Thank God he started.

"I missed you Red. A lot."

"Me too."

"You missed you?" So he was going to be a smart ass. She smiled.

"You know what I mean."

"Yeah. But I don't know what it means when you say you missed me."

"Means I didn't sleep well."

"Me neither. You spoiled me."

"Your friends are mad at me." She knew they weren't mad. They were upset.

"They just don't understand."

"Understand what?"

"You. That you needed a break. I understand."

"Do you?"

"Yeah…so we've had a three month break. Did you work out your issues?"

"Kind of." There was a pause, so she continued. "I know that I don't like being without you."

"That's a start."

"So maybe we could start over. Be friends first…then if that leads us back…"

"Friends? Do they kiss?"

"Do you kiss Sirius?"

"No. But he has on occasion kissed me."

"That was something I could have gone my whole life without ever knowing."

He laughed. She loved his laugh.

"So that's a no?"
"I think we could be the kind of friends who kiss…but no snogging."

"All right Red. Have it your way."

"I always do."

"I'll always let you."

"Why do you think I'm your friend?"

"Funny. When did you develop a sense of humor?"

"While I was away from you. You hindered my development."

She had been worried that talking with him would be like talking to his friends on the train. Thankfully it wasn't. They were so good together. Even as friends.

"Sirius thinks you corrupt me."

"I corrupt you? I think it's the other way around."

"You still have a spotless record, my dear. Never have you served detention."

"That's just because you're so good at not getting me caught."

"You're lucky I even understood that."

"Goodnight."

"Going to bed?"

"Yes."

"How about a goodnight kiss?"

"I guess that would be appropriate."

He moved closer, and she breathed him in. He was intoxicating. Like a drug. And she was a junkie…begging for more. Just one more fix…

His lips touched hers, gently and all too briefly.

She looked at him expectantly.

"You said no snogging…" And he went to bed.

I want to thank everyone for reviewing my story…it makes me want to update as soon as possible. I know this is mostly dialogue, but I feel it's necessary. There are things, like the chapter Compromise I do to show the characters and how they deal with certain things. Thanks again…and if there are any questions I would love to answer them if I can. Next chapter coming soon…

Ash.