*'Ginny & Harry's Plot'*
Disclaimer: Harry Potter, its characters, and the whole Hogwarts deal isn't mine; it belongs to the wonderfully gifted J.K. Rowling. So, all I've done is this story that I honestly hope you enjoy!
Short Summary: Ginny and Harry create a plot to set up their two stubborn friends, but they realize something else along the way
PG: for possible MILD language (Ron's mouth...in chapter 5, but Hermione corrects him ^^.)
.::fic by AngelwingS::.
*Chapter 6: Out in the Open*
Chapter Summary: Every unofficial couple has something to figure out. It's the last chapter!
*'Ginny & Harry's Plot'* A/N: PLEASE READ!!
All my excuses for not posting are in my bio, lol ..btw, for any updates or info, you should probably look there. Anyhow, this story is not edited, merely looked over. It is not complete, therefore, if you want the real deal, you have to wait. I'm going to post the H/G half later, in the H/G section of ff.net. Later, I will merge the two chapters together (with an edited R/Hr ending), and the story will be complete! Any confusion? Tell me in a review, and I will answer in my profile/bio.
THUS, IF YOU WANT AN EDITED, COMPLETE ENDING -- DO NOT READ THIS--!!
I just posted this because I felt bad that i had not posted in forever and a half. ---
"What?" Hermione said breathlessly. With her eyes shining and her cheeks flushed with emotion, her ardent face portrayed both wonder and intense thought, and Ron found that he couldn't quite recall a moment when she had looked so outstandingly beautiful. Not even at the Yule Ball when he made a complete idiot of himself (and still mangaged to ignored what he felt for her).
"I - I," Ron's eyes fell dejectedly to his feet. Every minute bit of courage that had been with him before seemed to desert him, leaving him to feel horribly foolish, "I'm sorry, Hermione, I shouldn't have kissed you."
Hermione watched him quizzically, complex thoughts ran through her mind and tried to peer out through her eyes to plead with the boy standing before them. Did he regret what he had done? She asked herself silently, but even the most logical, analytical portion of her mind understood that such a question could, quite frankly, not be truth. She was also very aware that she too had allowed her feelings towards her best friend to change and develop from friendship to, perhaps not love, but something that she felt was rather close, and now she had to decide whether or not to admit it. Could she disregard each and every doubt and do something based merely on what she felt? Finally, in a very articulate, though soft, voice she stated, "I kissed you too, Ron."
Ron's eyes were round. Perhaps he wasn't so surprised that Hermione had kissed him back because, well, he had certainly felt that, but that she was truly confessing out of her own, complete will and possibly permitting something to come from it. And he had even given her an easy escape route; he was allowing her to put the entire blame on him, and the bright young witch didn't grasp the offer. However, Hermione actually allowing such to occur, seemed sadly unrealistic to him, but Ron needed to be sure so he mumbled, "Weren't you pretending?"
Hermione bit her lip; it was an uncomfortable situation, but she reminded herself that the inevitable (and it was beginning to seem incredibly unavoidable) would have to happen eventually... "Ron, why would I stage something that wasn't utterly necessary?"
"Well, maybe you thought it was necessary...?"
Hermione heaved a sigh of impatience, the uneasiness crescendoing into a newfound frustration, "Why must you act so completely thick?! Honestly, have we NOT been avoiding each other's hands this entire week? Why would I abruptly find it important to kiss you?!"
Ron gaped, shocked by her bluntness, but without word or warning his face broke into a lopsided grin.
"What?"
"Just...remembering something..."
Hermione cocked an eyebrow, silently but effectively questioning him.
"I was just remembering...just how much I like you," His ears were a very similar shade to his hair, but his eyes withheld unequivocal honesty; Hermione couldn't help but find this extremely adorable of him. She reached out to hold his hand, momentarily wishing that she had done so long before, and allowing to smile and embrace the spark that shot fluidly up her arm when their hands met. It was a relief to be able to indulge in the feelings that had been too afraid to reveal themselves just moments before, and she was elated to forget the magnitude of doubt that she had once found herself always carrying and to appreciate every blissful moment that was slowly unraveling with every passing second.
"You don't regret the kiss, then?" Ron asked incredulously as though he believed he had been misinformed or somehow heard something wrong. Hermione decided to disregard how hopelessly clueless he was being, and shook her head no.
Ron's smile became even more broad and sincere. "I'm glad," he whispered, reaching for her other hand. He held it gently as he spoke (somewhat incoherently) again, "I didn't think you'd fancy me back, you know. Heck, it took me long enough to figure it all out. You'd think the whole Viktor thing would have been enough, but..." he drifted off noticing that Hermione was grinning a sly but in an undeniably cute manner and her eyes were smiling brightly; he found was at a loss for words. That was fortunate, though, as when her eyes had caught his, their focus changed, and he found them staring pointedly at his own lips. He needed no more suggestion, and happily leaned down to kiss her for the second time that evening.
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A/N: Wow, that took me a long time to post...I'm sorry -_-'. I had it all written out, but kept forgetting to edit and post. Anyhow, almost there... what do you think?
Thanks: To everyone that reviewed! I think chapter 5 got the most reviews... ^^ I was very happy.
Leslie: Well, to be entirely honest, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have posted this until probably November. Like I said, I had this all written out but I never really found the need to edit or post *just yet*. Anyhow, here it is, and I hope you liked it.. amy: thank you very much! reviews like yours brighten up my day! ^^ Jen: thanks. lol if only I had 10 cents for every time someone called my HP stories "cute." courtney: sorry it took so long... Adnap Nottap: I absolutely love your reviews. They're like a big source of my motivation to sit down and write (sorry I didn't get to the posting part so early this time..). a big fan: *sigh* sorry I didn't write so soon.. Ali Simmons: Eeeek...I try to not to write so many cliffhangers -- ESPECIALLY if I don't plan on updating soon. I'm really really sorry, but thank you sooo much for the review! Kiyomisa: Haha, my mind tends to pair up everyone too, but this is my first fic to post that has an actual variety of pairings, and I'm really glad you like this one. azalai: Haha...everyone's confused... Y-lime the Geek: I'm so glad you liked that line! I was really afraid that people would think it was corny or *something* ((not good, lol)) Amber Staklin: Thank you!! Yeah, guys seem to be clueless when it comes to feelings sometimes. Lydia: *blushes* thank you!! Ackk, once more...I'm REALLY sorry this took so long to post.