Ok guys this is the chapter I was really struggling to write and I do apologise for the rubbishness of it. I'm pretty rubbish at writing relationship stuff anyways but this was really hard.
Chapter 26 – The Next Step
Most of the Weasley family had decided to go to St Mungos to visit Tonks. Ron, Harry, Fred, George and Hermione had decided to stay at Grimmauld Place. Ron had calmed down after his outburst after dinner and was playing chess in the living room with Harry while Ginny and George played the muggle verson of the game. Hermione and Fred were spending some time alone in Fred's room, lying on his bed.
"What would you like to see happen now Fred?" Hermione wondered.
"Well I want to get better and then get the shop up and running again." Fred answered. "And Tonks to fully recover obviously. What about you?"
"The same really. I would like to hope Hogwarts would be ready for September. I'm seriously considering going back to finish my 7th year." Hermione replied. "Ginny is wanting to go back too."
"Do you think Harry and Ron will go back?" Fred wondered.
"I doubt it. I'd like them to go back and finish their studies but neither of them were huge fans of school." Hermione answered.
"Mum will want Ron to go back. She won't want any more of her children dropping out after George and I did." Fred said.
"But we'll be alright, if I was to go back, won't we?" Hermione wondered.
"Of course we will Mione. We managed before so we'll manage again." Fred replied. "And you never know, we might finally get a shop opened in the old Zonkos building."
"That would make it much easier for us to see each other." Hermione said.
"We could arrange visits again like we did before." Fred said.
"We could do." Hermione replied. "Maybe McGonagall would let you stay with me some nights. Although she might not be as willing as Dumbledore was."
"You were McGonagall's favourite pupil, Hermione so no doubt she'd jump through hoops for you. Wasn't she the one who got you that Time turner in your third year?"
"Yes she was." Hermione replied "But that was to help me with my education. She might see you as a distraction."
"Lets not worry about that now. Lets focus on the now." Fred grinned, fiddling with Hermione's hair.
Hermione moved from the position she was lying in so she was facing Fred, one hand on Fred's waist, the other on his shoulder. She moved the hand on his waist up to his other shoulder, being careful not to hurt it as it was his injured shoulder.
"Does that hurt Fred?" She wondered.
"Nope it's fine thankfully. It doesn't hurt as much now as it did when I first woke up." Fred replied.
Fred moved one of his hands from around Hermione's shoulder and brushed a loose strand of hair from Hermione's face then kissed her. Hermione kissed him back instantly letting their tongues dance together in perfect sync. Hermione moved as close to Fred as she could, pressing her body to his. She pulled out of the kiss and began to carefully unbutton Fred's shirt.
Hermione knew what she wanted at that moment in time and that was Fred. She was ready to take their relationship to the next level. Fred at first was quite shocked at Hermione's actions although he wanted it too. Heck he had wanted it for a long time but didn't want to push Hermione into sleeping with him. They had now been dating for just over three years now but Fred was in no rush despite how much he wanted too. He was willing to wait until Hermione was completely ready, even if that was until their wedding night.
"Are you sure about this Mione?" Fred asked.
"Fred I am completely sure. I've wanted us to take the next step for ages." Hermione answered. "But we never really had the chance and I didn't really know how about making the first move."
"As long as you're completely sure Mione, because I don't want to rush you into it." Fred said.
"You're not Fred. I'm ready to sleep with you and I want too." Hermione replied in a confident tone although there was a small air of uncertainty in her voice.
"Well then, I guess we better cast some spells to ensure we don't have any interuptions as that would be highly embarressing." Fred said. "Although I would love to take us straight to our flat if I thought it was safe."
"We can't risk going there Fred." Hermione answered. "There could still be death eaters roaming around."
Hermione moved away from Fred to let him cast a silencing spell around the room.
"Fred." Hermione squeaked. "What about protection?"
"Well we could always use the contraceptive spell but I do have come muggle contraception around here somewhere." Fred answered as he rummaged in his bag.
"Oh good. I don't think either of us are ready to become parents just yet." Hermione giggled, nervously.
"AHA!" Fred stated, producing the silver packet. "One day eh Mione?"
"Yes one day Fred but no kids for a while yet." Hermione answered. "I want to finish my education and focus on my career before we even think about kids."
Fred moved back over to where Hermione was stood, wrapping his arms around her.
"I think we better lock the door too." Hermione said then cast a spell on the door. "Any other spells we need?"
"No. I think we'll be fine." Fred asked before kissing her passionately once again. "Now where were we?"
Their kiss deepened quickly as they began to remove each other's clothes, scattering them over the floor until both were just in their underwear. Fred had never seen Hermione in a state of undress before, not even a bikini or swim suit. He took in every inch of Hermione's figure, his mind going into overdrive. She was even more beautiful that he ever could have imagined.
"You're beautiful Mione." Fred commented admiring her curves that were in all right places.
Hermione blushed as she traced the light dusting of ginger hair that covered Fred's toned torso. He didn't even wince as she traced the bruises on his chest lightly.
"Are you definitely sure you want to do this?" Fred asked one last time.
"Yes Fred, I'm 100 percent sure I am ready to sleep with you." Hermione replied. "Do you want too?"
"Of course I want to Mione." Fred replied, scooping Hermione up in his arms and carrying her over to the bed.
He set her down then began kissing her, peppering kissing down her cheek, neck and along her colar bone. Both of them finally gave into temptation, taking the next step in their relationship. Fred tried his best to ensure that Hermione's first time was as perfect as it could be although at times he was sure she winced at his touch.
"You really are beautiful Mione." Fred gasped, causing Hermione to blush a little.
"Just kiss me Fred!" Hermione demanded.
Fred did just that, aiming to please Hermione, kissing Hermione on the lips once again.
When their moment of blissful passion ended, Fred moved off Hermione, lying on his side with a massive grin plastered on his face.
"Well?" He asked, wiggling his eyebrows.
"That was very enjoyable Fred." Hermione replied back, smiling.
"Was it worth the wait?" Fred asked.
"Oh it was. It was definitely worth the wait." Hermione replied, pulling the quilt up over her and Fred.
"I wish you had been my first Mione." Fred admitted.
"Don't be worrying about that Fred." Hermione answered.
"Did I hurt you?" Fred asked. "And I want you to be honest."
"A little bit Fred but I knew that would happen." Hermione replied. "Look Fred, I enjoyed it despite the pain."