I am feeling very annoyed, I haven't been able to write much. I only jusy managed to get this chapter past 1000 words.

Shaken up from their near death experience, Hermione had to have Fleur's assistance to walk up the stairs of the porch.

Fleur was surprisingly calm. Hermione was shocked to think that such an enigmatic creature was so easily keeping up her blank expression.

'Um, let's just rest in the living room?' suggested Hermione.

Fleur nodded and changed direction. They sat themselves down heavily. Fleur had sat herself in an armchair, thus prevented Hermione's plan to sit next to her. Hermione stopped herself from sighing as she sat on the love seat by herself.

'Hello? Anyone home? Hermione?' called Remus.

Tonks entered the living room and beamed at the girls.

'Hey Hermione. Wotcher Fleur!' greeted Tonks.

Remus came in and gave them a tired smile. Hermione sat up, 'You look exhausted! Tea anyone?'

Remus nodded, plunking himself down on another loveseat next to Tonks. He rested his head on her shoulder.

'So? What have you two been up to?' inquired Tonks.

'Well, we've just been to my apartment. 'ermione suggested that I stay here a while,' replied Fleur.

'Really? That's great! It's always too quiet here. You can keep Hermione company. She never goes out anymore. I dunno why...' began Tonks.

Remus hit her on her knee, 'Sh! Stop gossiping!'

Tonks look at him guiltily. Fleur smiled, amused.

'How have you both been?' she asked them.

Remus just shrugged, 'Ok I guess. We've been really busy at the Ministry. Trying to get them to see sense.'

Fleur nodded in understanding. Tonks sat up suddenly, 'So, what's happening in France? There was an article about it, I think.'

Fleur flinched; Remus grabbed Tonks' leg roughly. Hermione came in and wondered at the silence.

'Um, tea?' she ventured.

Fleur regained her composure, 'Thank you 'Ermione.'

All drank their tea in contemplative silence, each wondering if they should say something.

'So... Are we the only ones here tonight?' questioned Remus.

'I believe so,' replied Hermione.

Fleur caught the slight relief in her voice. She turned her head slightly and glanced at Hermione, who was gripping her teacup.

She placed a cautious hand on Hermione's knee. Hermione looked at her and smiled gratefully.

Perhaps, thought Fleur, Hermione was the one who needed comfort most. Tonks grinned as she saw the untapped love between the two young women. She shook her head a little, chuckling.

'What is it?' asked Remus, though sure he knew the reason.

Tonks nodded in Hermione and Fleur's direction. He nodded in understanding and wrapped one arm around her.

Tonks and Remus got up to make their way to the front porch, to sit on the rickety swing seat. Tonks gave Hermione a wink before they had left the room.

Fleur and Hermione grinned at each other nervously. On an impulse, Hermione got up and sat herself down beside Fleur.

Fleur remained quiet, but her senses were wailing at her in alarm. Hermione was sitting next to her. Hermione was sitting VERY closely to her. Should she sit a bit closer too? Should she remain where she is? What to do? What to do? Fleur stared at the fire, making sure not to make eye contact with Hermione.

Hermione had nearly fallen back on to her chair, but steeled herself to follow through with her action. So, now she was here, sitting next to Fleur Delacour, in a very close position. She had not meant to sit so close, but her swift action had not allowed for her to choose her position before seating.

'Heh heh, so um..' she began shakily.

Hermione stopped herself and placed a hand on Fleur's arm, the other caressing Fleur's cheek. Fleur instintively turned.

Hermione near gasped as she saw the tears trickling down Fleur's face. Not able to hold her emotions in any longer, Fleur clasped Hermione in a needy hug. Hermione held her close, stroking her hair, hoping that she could provide the comfort that Fleur so desperately needed. Fleur sobbed into Hermione's shoulder. Then Hermione did what she thought that she had no courage to do ever before, she lifted Fleur's tear stained face and gave her a breath-taking kiss. Breaking away, from lack of air, Fleur tried to speak, but Hermione just placed her finger on Fleur's lips and grasped her in a hug again.

Fleur calmed herself down, forcing herself to think. What was going on? Hermione just kissed her, Hermione Granger just kissed her, Fleur Delacour!

Was she dreaming? What was going on? Fleur felt herself tremble a little. Hermione let go of Fleur, sitting them both back down on the sofa.

'Um, Fleur? You there?' asked Hermione.

Fleur snapped back into reality, 'I'm sorry 'Ermione, you were saying?'

'I was wondering, did what I just do scare the shit out of you or are you just amazed at my kissing ability?' asked Hermione, trying to break the ice.

Fleur was not sure what to be more surprised about, the fact that Hermione just said 'shit' or asked her about her kisisng ability.

Fleur blushed and whispered, 'Your kissing is rather good.'

Hermione's eyes widened, she hadn't actually expected Fleur to say anything more to her, let alone, agree. However, she did let Fleur see her slowly growing smile. Fleur smiled back gently, 'Shall I go out on a limb and assume that you like me, mes ami?'

'Like you? I'm crazy about you!' exclaimed Hermione.

This time it was Fleur's turn for her eyes to widen.

'Well, that was sort of unexpected, but nice non the less,' stated Fleur after a moment's silence.

Hermione blushed, wondering what to say next. Fleur did not wait; instead she raised a hand and pushed a strand of hair away from Hermione's eyes. Hermione took a hold of that hand and pulled Fleur towards her, sitting Fleur down on her lap.

'Would you like this?' asked Hermione huskily.

Fleur nodded, 'Oui. If you would 'ave me.'

'I'd be delighted,' replied Hermione, catching Fleur by surprise and capturing her lips in another kiss.

Fleur opened her mouth a little and pushed her tongue against Hermione's. She moaned into the kiss, Hermione was turned on by this, she pulled Fleur closer into her. Hermione kept a fim grip around Fleur's waist. Fleur pressed herself against Hermione, hands on either shoulder. She managed to have Hermione laying back against the sofa. Stopping momentarily for air, Hermione sneaked a lick of Fleur's lobe. Fleur giggled and nibbled on Hermione's neck.

A noise disturbed them, they sat up straight.

'Oh my! Do forgive me!' exclaimed Remus, pushing an excited Tonks back outside.

'Are they? Let me see Remus!' Tonks could be heard whining outside.

Fleur and Hermione laughed. Hermione sighed and sat back against the sofa.

Please review, give suggestions, more comments anything. I'm getting a bit lost with plot. What would you like to see (read) or explored?