[Author's Note~~~ Hola seniors and senioritas! Lol. Ch. 5… hmm, Thought I'd let you know I'm gonna skip reviews every two chapters cuz it takes while lol. So jump right in!]

'It's either black or white, that's right
We're makin love or in a fight
Sometimes you make me so blue

But then it feels so good, I knew it would
You know the way to make me crazy
I want to give it to you

You make me feel so emotional
I can't let go I'm so emotional
I'm sinking deep into an ocean full of you
I'm so emotional

You take me high and low, you know
I'm never sure which way you're gonna go
You're such a mystery to me

But baby hot or cold, you got a hold
Of my imagination
I think you know what i mean'

-So Emotional by Christina Aguilera

Ch. 5

            Ginny woke up feeling better than she had in a long time. Something was different. She glanced around at her surroundings; she wasn't in her own bed, but in the common room.

            She let out a casual yawn and leaned back down, into what seemed like a very comfortable position. Yet, she still didn't notice the gentle emerald eyes staring at her as she groggily awoke, and the warm smile that spread across his lips as he watched her delicate body stretch in the morning sunlight.

            Her eyes fluttered shut again.

            'She looks so beautiful when she sleeps,' Harry thought to himself.

            "Ginny…" Harry leaned down to her soft ears as she laid her head on his chest, oblivious to the world.

            Ginny jumped a little and her eyes opened wide, as she looked up at Harry. She just stared. Secretly, she found herself wanting to stay in their position forever. It felt… right.

            "Ginny, you might wanna go up to your dorm, before people realize you're missing," He smiled down at her. He really didn't want her to go, but if someone like Parvati came down the stairs and spotted the two of them asleep on a couch in a dark corner together, who knows what kind of rumors would fly around, (not that Parvati of all people was in the position to spread rumors about anyone else.)

            "Mmm…" Ginny buried her head in his chest, until she realized what she was doing. She sprang up quickly and her mouth dropped. "I'm sorry, Harry! I was asleep and…" Ginny's blood rushed to her face.

            "Haha, it's fine, Ginny. Do you remember anything from last night?"

            Ginny shook her head, confused.

            "Something happened?" She had a look of utter confusion on her face. She looked down to notice she was in her black tank top and red pajama pants that she usually wore to bed, and that her hair was put up in a bun, but she didn't remember how she'd gotten that way or anything.

            "Yeah… You came down to meet me and you… fell. I caught you and you smiled at me telling me I always knew how to save the day. Then a couple seconds after that you fainted," Harry scooted closer to Ginny, covering her hands with his. "So then, I asked Blaise Warner [A/N ** Fifth Year Gryffindor Chick lol] if she'd get your pajamas from your room and we changed you into them." At the word we, Harry turned a slight shade of pink, hoping Ginny wouldn't notice. "I tried to wake you up, but you weren't having it, so I laid you down on this couch and sat by your side until everyone had gone to sleep and decided I needed sleep, too. But I didn't want you waking up alone and if anything happened to you, I wanted to be there, so I thought if you were laying next to me I'd notice when you awoke or moved or what not… but it looks like laying next to turned into laying on." Harry blushed again.

            "Oh, I'm sorry. I guess all this stress… I mean exams and everything," Ginny sighed, embarrassed.

            "Ginny, there's no reason to be embarrassed. I still love you!" Harry smiled and playfully punched her, making Ginny smile back.

            "Well, I better be getting ready. I'll meet you back down here in… ten minutes?" Ginny stood up, smiled again at Harry, and started for her dorm.

            "Hey, Gin?" Ginny turned around to face Harry.

            "Yeah?"

            "You look cute when you sleep," Harry smiled at her and she laughed.

            "Oh, quit it. Stop playing with me! You're as bad as my brother!"

            Ginny grinned all the way up the stairs until she entered the dorm to find Parvati smiling evilly at her.

            "So, where may I ask has Mrs. Boy-Who-Lived been all night?" Parvati stood up and walked around Ginny slowly, who stopped in her tracks as she entered the room.

            "Uh…" Ginny stuttered. She didn't want to Parvati to know about her Harry, because she knew by the time the first class rolled around the entire student body would know!

            Ginny kicked herself mentally as she thought, "Who gives a crap what Parvati thinks! You do like Harry!"

            "I was with," Ginny paused before continuing on, "Harry."

            Parvati smiled maliciously again and walked another circle slowly around Ginny.

            "Oh, really? Potter, huh? I never knew you would actually be seen with such a dork," Parvati sneered at Ginny, standing right in front of her.

            "Oh, well. He may look dorky to you, but remember, looks are deceiving." Ginny shot Parvati an evil look and smile. Ginny's mind wandered back to her days when she thought Parvati was so pretty and nice, etc. etc. That's when she had found out looks were truly deceiving. "They always did say don't judge a book by it's cover."

            "Ow. That hurt?" Parvati rolled her eyes. "So, what were you and Pothead doing anyway?"

            "None of your business." Ginny didn't have to tell Parvati anything, and she didn't plan on it either.

            "Oh, does little Ginny-Winny finally have a little boyfriend-y?" Parvati said in a baby voice.

            "Haha, you are so amusing, Parvati." Ginny shot Parvati a disdained look before walking towards her wardrobe to get her robes for the day out. "So who's the latest friend you've screwed over? I mean, I know it isn't me. I was so two weeks ago."

            "Think I'm going to just forget what you and Harry were doing by change the subject? No, I think the whole school would love to hear about that little fiasco. We've been in need of some good gossip lately." Parvati said walking up behind Ginny.

            "Oh, please, Parvati. You are the good gossip lately." Ginny truly smiled now and went to the bathroom leaving a stunned Parvati staring after her.

~*~

            Twenty minutes later, Ginny had finally found Harry in the common room and they headed for breakfast.

            "Are you girls always late?" Harry didn't sound annoyed, just sarcastic.

            "Yes, Harry. It's in the 'Unwritten Rules for Teenage Women' book I forgot to tell you about. You should read it, Harry. You might like it," Ginny smiled sweetly at him as they sat down.

~*~

Breakfast went by quickly, as did the rest of the day.

            Everyone was seated at dinner when Dumbledore rose from his seat and summoned the hall to silence.

            "Boys and Girls… I'm sure you all have wondered why no announcements regarding the Yule Ball have mentioned up until now. We, the staff, have decided to let you, the student body, have a Yule Ball after all." Dumbledore paused as the crowd roared with applause. Once the hall quieted down again, he continued, "Unfortunately only fifth through seventh years will be allowed to attend, but any first through fourth year can be invited! This prestigious event will be held the final night at Hogwarts' before Christmas Holiday begins! We've deemed this another very formal event, so please dress accordingly. That is all." Dumbledore took his seat again and the whole rose in wild chatter.

            "Wow, Harry! A Yule ball… You know, I've never been to one." Ginny sighed and looked a little unhappy.

            "Why didn't you go with Draco?" Harry was surprised to hear this.

            "Because he always just wanted to 'hang out' which was more like 'make-out'…" Ginny blushed furiously.

            "Oh. You'll go this year, of course!" Harry paused, "Right?"

            "I don't know. It depends. If I get a date, maybe."

            "If you get a date. Haha, that's funny. Ginny, every single male body attending Hogwarts would be more than happy to take you the ball," Harry smiled at her, hoping she'd smile back, he just loved it when she smiled. Of course, she did, and if you can imagine, her cheeks turned even rosier.

            "Except Draco," She stated calmly.

            "Didn't I say male body?" Harry emphasized male heavily. Ginny laughed heartily and Harry joined in.

            "I could ask her myself, now… before anyone else does." Harry thought to himself. Harry shook the thought out of his head. 'Give it time, Harry.'

            "Ready to go back, now?" Ginny asked as their plates were finally empty.

            "Yeah, sure," Harry smiled at her before grabbing his books and they headed back to the common room.

            ~*~

            "Wow, it's getting pretty late," Harry glanced up at the clock which read midnight, every other student had gone to bed, except he and Ginny. They'd been too caught up in the conversation they'd been having. The conversation began with talking about Quidditch, then Ginny's large family, then what they were getting Ron & Hermione for Christmas, then it wondered to who they liked (which neither admitted, of course), and ended with Ginny doubling over in laughter at a corny joke Harry had found once when he was searching the internet at Sirius' house.

            "Oh my, goodness, Harry! You are just too funny!" Ginny squealed, still laughing.

            Harry smiled back and began tickling her.

            Her girlish giggles filled the room as he poked and prodded at her.

            "I surrender!" Ginny exclaimed, trying to regain her composure.

            Five minutes later, they were just sitting there, staring at one another. Ginny had finally gotten over her random giggles and now she found herself lost in his emerald eyes.

            "Ginny…" Harry whispered and his head moved a little closer to hers. Hers moved automatically closer to his, and as if a magnet had pulled them together, his lips gently brushed hers.

            "Harry…" Ginny whispered back quietly. That's when they kissed again. And this time it wasn't a peck.

            Sensations Ginny hadn't felt in a long time were taking over her body.

            Until Harry stopped and stood up.

            "I'm so sorry, Gin." Harry said before he quickly turned to go to the boys' dorm room.

            Ginny just stared at the spot in which Harry had just been standing.

            "Did I just do that?" Ginny muttered aloud to herself as she sat, still stunned, in the same place on the couch.

            "Yes, actually, I believe you did. And I'm glad I witnessed it…" A dark figure stepped out of the shadows of the common room, and smiled venomously.

[Author's Note~~~~~ YUCK! SUCKIEST CHAPTER YET! –cries-! Please review! Tear  oh, well… Christmas break is coming up soon, so I can really get down to writing. Hope you like the chapter more than I do… or don't. whatever!

R&R! Chapter 6 is Loving Me For Me by CA!!! –Hannah Holt]