Chapter Fourteen

"First there is love..."

Ginny watched from her balcony on stage as Richie told Hermione about Roxanne. She couldn't help watch Hermione as the older girl walked through the dancing figures.

She moved gently and rythmically through her steps, steps she coregraphed. She was lithe, her movements perfect. GInny bit her lip. She was just so amazing. Why was she still alone?

Ginny jumped as Craig, who was playing the Duke, slapped her ass.

"Craig, if you weren't gay, I'd kick your ass." She whispered.

He smiled. "Who says I'm gay?"

She studied him. "I've seen you looking at Michale when we're off stage."

"Mmm. takes one to know one."

She glanced sharply at him. "What does that mean?"

He laughed. "You and Hermione are a real life Satine and Christan. And everyone knows it."

"Don't be ridiculous. Hermione doesn't like me like that."

Craig smiled. "Right, dahlin'."

Ginny frowned at him but turned around as the next song began.

"Will drive you!
Will drive you!
Will drive you!
MAD!"

Hermione stood in the center of the stage below, glancing around before her eyes met Ginny's. Ginny felt her breath catch as she fell into those eyes. Then Hermione turned and Ginny staggered with the sudden sense of loss.

"ROXANNE!
You don't have to put on that red light!"

Hermione was beautiful, her unruly hair back in a ponytail at the base of her neck, the lights catching her perfect features and creating a halo out of the whisps of her hair.

"Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right
ROXANNE
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
ROXANNE
You don't have to sell your body to the night."

Hermione took her cue, stepping forward slowly and methodically.

"His eyes upon your face
His hand upon your hand
His lips caress your skin," Hermione sang.

She looked up again to see Ginny, anguish written across her face. She continued forward, eyes still locked on GInny.

"IT'S MORE THAN I CAN STAND!" Hermione screamed, falling to her knees.

"Why does my heart cry?
Feelings I can't fight!
You're free to leave me but
Just don't deceive me!"

Ginny felt her heart lurch, and resisted the urge to reach out for her. She suddenly found herself searching Hermione's eyes, looking for something.

"...And please believe me when I say
I LOVE YOU!"

GInny gasped as the next singer started in Spanish. A tear slid down her face.

Hermione meant it.

Ginny cleared her throat as Hermione looked up at her. Waiting.

"Come what may..." She sang.

Hermione smiled.

(A/N: Ah, love! Any way, Updates will be a bit sporadic from here til August. I'll try to keep it pretty regular, but with summer classes and such, I can't promise much.

To I hate my stupid crush- (grins) I try, really I do. yeah, the kiss last time wasn't quite perfect, but just wait for the next chapter! (laughes evilly) Plus, If you like Red haired pirate girls, go check out The Female Pirates of Hogwarts. Good stuff!

To na- (Salutes) Alrighty then!