A/N: Alrighty, folks, if I wasn't AU before , I totally am now as it is time to kick in the romance factor in this story. Yep, I am talking about Ron and Hermione here .
Ron's got to take some serious action here .
Disclaimer : Nope, I still don't own Harry Potter .
Hermione followed Ron, who was all but dragging her to a secluded corner of the castle, his long legs carrying him faster than she expected .
" Ron, slow down . What is the big hurry ? Honestly , you are nearly tearing my arm from its socket….." berated Hermione as he stopped , finally and sent her a lopsided smile .
" Sorry, Hermione ," said Ron," I just wanted to be alone with you "
" Oh " managed Hermione ," I ..thought we agreed to take things slow "
" I did ..I mean, yea, I don't want to rush you into something your not ready for ," Ron scratched his head ," but bloody hell, Hermione , do we really need to go any slower ? I know I was a prat to you and your bit frightened cause of that but Merlin, I want to be with you "
" I need to be sure , Ronald ," murmured Hermione ," I mean, it wasn't all that long ago you were professing your love for lavender …."
" I never professed anything for her , we snogged, that's all "
Hermione pursed her lips together, thinly. " I just…I care too much about you..and I couldn't bear it if I was another last resort like I was our 4th year "
" I was a bloody moron, Mione , and don't be bringin that ruddy Krum into this "
" I wasn't bringing Victor into anything !" argued Hermione , pointedly .
" I don't want to fight with you," stated Ron, pulling at his hair ," Merlin, Mione , I am frustrated beyond belief and I want you so much its driving me nutters !"
Her protest died on her lips at his admission. " W..what ?"
" I am damn tired of waiting …pretending …" Ron moved closer , his hand shot out , and grasped her waist, pulling her body against his ," pretending that we're not real '
Her lips quivered at his nearness as she found herself pulled into those deep, clear blue eyes that spoke so much of what he never could say and became lost .
Hermione reached out, touching his chest , and felt his heart beating against her fingertips. Anything logical and practical flew out of her mind and it was all him.
" Ron ….."
" This is how I feel about you " Ron pulled her even closer, brought his lips down to hers, and took her ,over and under , fallling dreamlessly into a deep kiss that went on and on.
Her arms wound around his neck and she couldn't get close enough to him as she met him, kiss for kiss, sighing into his lips .
This was purely heaven .
Ron broke the kiss to nuzzle her ear, whispering her name, fervently . " Mione "
Hermione played with the hair at the nape of his neck, kissed the side of his jaw, then their lips met in another heart-rendering , soul searching , heart-stopping kiss .
When they kiss ended , Hermione looked up and into his eyes, which were sparkling devilishly at her . " I ..never thought you would kiss me like that '
Ron 's lips split into a pure male grin. " I have been ..dying, Hermione , dying to kiss you like that for years "
She snuggled into his arms, happily. " It's always been you for me, too , Ron"
" So, does this mean we can stop rowing and just be together , sweetheart ?"
" I rather like rowing with you, Ronald, " Hermione smiled, sweetly at him," it's quite exciting , I have to admit , and it would be silly for us not to be together "
" I was hoping you'd come round to my way of thinking , love " teased Ron, kissing her hair .
" you think you're so clever, Ronald Weasley …" she couldn't resist teasing him back .
" Always that tone of surprise …" Ron drew her into a slow, steady kiss , unaware that Seamus and Parvarti were rounding the corner, catching the new couple.
" About time ," Seamus let out a wolf whistle ," now I can collect my winnings "
Parvarti shook her head ," It was inevitable , Seamus , but don't be blabbing just yet about Granger and Weasley. I still have to deal with Lavender and sadly, my best friend is already in a snit of denial since Ron ended things with her "
" Bout time, you two," Seamus was sincere ," congrats on finally getting it together "
" Thanks, Seamus, appreciate it " volunteered Ron as Hermione groaned in dismay.
She colored in embarrassment and buried her face in the curve of his neck .
" I hate being the subject of gossip " muttered Hermione, under her breath .
" It will die down , Mione ," assured Ron, stroking her back, lightly ," pretty sure you and I will be old news, once it gets out that Hannah has a thing for Neville "
" Ronald ! What on earth are you saying ? Neville is devoted to Luna "
" Yeah but I'm just telling you pretty sure Hannah has a thing for him," stated Ron, nuzzling her neck," and how about we go somewhere more private , love ? We have a lot of snogging to make up for …."
Hermione smacked his chest," Ronald "
" You know you want to kiss me " taunted Ron, seriously .
Hermione couldn't hide her smile ," Prat "
" Your prat …" Ron kissed her, deeply, revertly, and the world faded around them.
Despite the weather ,Harry and Ginny bundled up and walked down to the empty Quid ditch pitch, holding hands, and talking quietly amongst themselves .
" Gin, " Harry sat down on the bench and pulled her on his lap," whatever I found out from Slughorn, whatever happens, I need for you not to do anything foolish "
Ginny played with his hands." you've hardly told me a thing about what your searching for, Harry, so I don't know how I would act foolish "
" I am just thinking of your safety ,' Harry kissed the shell of her ear ," promise "
" I love that your noble, Harry, but really, I am very capable " assured Ginny
" Stop arguing like Hermione and do this one thing for me, please " tried Harry, once more .
The girl was too stubborn for her own good .
" Fine , I wont do anything foolish, Harry " Ginny tapped a finger against his chest,' and the same goes for you, Mr. I am The Chosen one "
" I can promise to try not to but no guarantees " admitted Harry , sheepishly .
Harry kissed the soft skin of her neck. " You make me unbelievably happy "
" Harry, if you start talking about dying, I am going to kill you " stated Ginny, turning around in his arms and winding her arms around his neck," I know its hard not to think about it with everything going on but I thought we were going to try "
" I am trying , Gin .." Harry caressed her jaw , nipping lightly at her skin .
Ginny gave him a little , playful shove and they tumbled onto the pitch, together , laughing . His coat came unbuttoned and she found the warm skin beneath his tee shirt , tracing patterns against it as she moved her lips persuasively over his .
" Harry, " reminded Ginny, her eyes full of love and desire ," lets worry about the fate of the wizarding world when we don't have this romantic pitch all to ourselves "
" Romantic ? " Harry held her to him, very aware of her chest pressing into his body and the heat that raced and skyrocketed between them.
" Yes, romantic and sexy ….." Ginny pressed a tiny kiss to his scar then proceeded to scatter kisses across his face," and you make me the happiest girl at Hogwarts "
" I care ..so much, Gin " muttered Harry , daring to touch the smooth skin beneath her jumper , " its ..important that you know that "
" Never had a doubt , Harry ," Ginny deftly worked on removing his thick jacket ," and maybe you'd better use one of those handy half blood prince spells so that no one can see us. I would hate to be expelled because we were caught snogging on the pitch…..the twins would never let me live it down .."
" After they murdered me first…" quipped Harry, already muttering an incantation under their breath for a bit of privacy .The Astronomy Tower might be a bit more private but he couldn't help but think this was all exciting and brand new .
" I love your adventurous spirit , Ginny " Harry kissed her palm ,before entwining their fingers, together .
" I love you too, Harry " Ginny captured his lips in a never-ending kiss that all but scorched the pitch as they gave into their growing passion and feelings for each other .
Neither had planned it to be anything more than just snogging and being together but the heat and the fire blazed, burned between them , wildly , and Harry and Ginny followed the tumultuous wave where it took them, together .
Leaving no doubt in either of their minds that they were soul mates .
Side note : The couples took control over their destinies and I mainly penned what they insisted happen ..alas the Harry/Ginny is dedicated to the always supportive and loyal journey rocks who also keeps me on my toes and inspired . Thanks .