A/N: WARNING! This chapter has suggestive scenes in it. :-) I'm pissed that wasn't working this past week.. couldn't login or submit reviews so I guess everyone read the last chapter but if the same thing was afflicting everyone else's computers then I understand why you didn't review. :-( I'm such a review-whore. I love reviews. They make my day. This chapter is dedicated to: Tha gurl next door, Missa07, justamuggle, gabseidora, s3xy-Lady, MikoTaijiya, and Aviane.
"Want to go into Hogsmeade this weekend?" Ginny asked Hermione as they walked down towards the lake. Dobby was skipping behind them along with Tinker and in front of them Mudge and Grendel were walking. Hermione was actually getting rather annoyed with the two house elves. Mudge wasn't that bad but Dobby had a hard time shutting up.
"As long as we can find some Ridalin for Dobby," Hermione said seriously.
Ginny grinned and glanced back at Dobby. So far they hadn't encountered any trouble after being assigned the house elves. Ron still refused to speak to them but Harry at least smiled at them and said hello though he did still seem a little uncomfortable.
"Mm, don't think they have that in the wizard world," Ginny said glancing up at the sky.
"Winter break is coming up," Hermione said following Ginny's gaze. The sky was the pure white color that hints of snow though the air temperature wasn't chilly enough for any snow to stick. It'd melt on the way down. The temperature was cool enough though that with the wind it was enough to make Hermione want to run back inside and curl up by a warm fire.
"And that stupid New Year's ball thing," Ginny said twisting her mouth.
"Don't frown, be happy" Hermione said with a smile turning to face Ginny and putting a finger on her lips before bring up her other finger to touch the corner's of Ginny's mouth. Ginny smiled in response. Moving her hands to Ginny's cheeks she stepped closer and kissed Ginny softly. Ginny wrapped her arms around Hermione and hugged the other girl tighter sending a tingle down Hermione's spine despite the layers of clothing between them. Hermione always felt amazed at the way her body responded to Ginny's touch, amazed at the way her heart lifted upon seeing Ginny's face. She hadn't known it was even possible to feel all these different things and as she kissed Ginny she wondered what it be like to see the other girl naked, to touch her soft skin, to- Hermione decided to stop herself there but even as they were forced to pause for a breath the thoughts still lingered and her body still craved more.
They continued walking down towards the lake and sat down on a few rocks next to the shore. The water no longer lapped against the shore as the top layer of the lake had started to freeze.
"Have you noticed the looks people give us sometimes?" Hermione asked.
"Yes," Ginny said. Though with house elves following them around people didn't bother them, the hatred in their eyes chilled Hermione. Hatred wasn't even the worst; most of the people would give them pitying looks, looks of confusion or disgust. Lavender at least, and Paravati, had made an attempt to keep things normal between them and Hermione, but Hermione could see how stiff they were when they talked, as if they were afraid that Hermione would flirt with them or try to check them out. She felt grateful though that they had tried to shove away their discomfort.
Ginny turned her head and kissed Hermione's cheek then her lips as Hermione turned her own head to meet Ginny. Her lips tingled where they touched Ginny's, fuzziness spread throughout her body.
"I'm craving you," Hermione whispered, the words slipping from her lips, her face still centimeters away from Ginny's, their breath mixing and turning into steam in the cool air.
Ginny scooted around, bring her leg over Hermione's so she was sitting on the other girl's lap, their bodies pressed closer and whispered before pressing her lips against Hermione's once again, "I crave you too."
Hermione kissed Ginny back fiercely and when they finally broke apart she gasped, "Let's go somewhere more private."
Ginny nodded quickly and they clambered to their feet hands holding tight to each other as they hurried towards the castle.
"Where can we go?" Ginny whispered.
"I don't know, broom closet?" Hermione suggested. Ginny made a face and Hermione giggled.
"Room of Requirement," Ginny said with a grin.
"But what if- you can can't lock that room," Hermione said as they pushed open a door into the castle.
"As long as no one comes by wanting to use it for the same reason they won't be able to get in," Ginny said.
Hermione grinned as well, "I don't think anyone else will be looking for it for the reason we are."
Ginny laughed, "Unless it was some boy wishing his fantasies could come true…"
Hermione found herself giggling again as a tingle ran down her back at the heat in Ginny's words. They pushed through the door into the Room of Requirement and barely paused to look around the room that had been supplied before Ginny's mouth was on Hermione's and they were shedding their heavy coats and tugging off their boots. It wasn't until they were both down to their bras and underwear that they paused to catch a breath.
"Are you sure you really want to do this?" Ginny breathed taking in Hermione's body.
"The bible says sex before marriage is wrong, but since we're both girls, it's not really sex right?" Hermione asked.
Ginny grinned wickedly, "I like your logic."
They both paused another moment eyes flickering over each other's body before Ginny stepped closer and touched Hermione's waist, her fingers cool against her skin. Ginny kissed her slowly sliding her hands up to undo the clasp that held her bra on before pushing her gently onto the bed, her hands residing briefly on Hermione's breasts before moving them down.