Opposites Attract

Chapter 3: I Wasn't Interrupting Anything, Was I?

Disclaimer: I don't own it. All of it is probably been done by someone else. I might even get sued for using the alphabet.

A/N: OMG!!!!! I have 12 reviews! For just 2 chapters! As promised here's chapter 3. On with the story!

I sighed and put my quill down.

Snogging Hermione didn't sound to bad.

Wait, pull yourself together! She's your little brother's friend. And he has a crush on her.

Yeah, she's also pretty, funny, smart, adorabl-

She's two years younger than us!

Yeah, your point? Speaking of Hermione.

Hermione walked in and sat down across from me. She glanced at the various pieces of parchment scattered across the coffee table.

"What are these?" she asked.

I scowled, "Job applications."

Oh, need some help?"

I was really grateful, "Yeah." She slid down to the floor and sat down next to me. I shivered, but not from the cold.

"Okay, let's see. What are you having trouble with?" she picked one up and read.

"Everything," it was true.

"Basically, they all ask the same questions, just worded differently. So, you only have to think of one main answer for each. Let's start with Flourish & Blotts." She worked with me for at least two hours. We had a good number of the applications filled out.

"I need a break. Do you want anything to drink?" I stood up and stretched.

"Pumpkin juice, please." I went into the kitchen and got out two glasses. I filled them and went back to the living room. I sat down next to her on the couch.

"Thanks for helping me," I said.

"Oh, it was no problem. Gave me something to do. Ginny, Ron, and Harry are doing last minute homework, like always. I'll help you finish tomorrow if you'd like," Hermione looked at me with her soft brown eyes. The were a maple brown and irresistible. I couldn't resist.

"Sure. I wish I could repay you though."

"Well," she looked around to make sure no one was listening, "I've recently wanted to learn how to play Quidditch." I was shocked. What happened to book worm Hermione? She looked at me again with those big maple eyes.

"Okay, let's go outside." We put our glasses away and went outside. Perfect weather. We went and got my broom and Fred's.

"I'm, er, a little scared," she admitted sheepishly.

"Well, your broom can sorta sense fear. So we need to get over that first. Why don't you hop on my broom and we can fly a little?" She nodded and got on behind me. He arms snaked around my waist and held tight. It felt...strange. A good kind of strange. I shook it off and rose up into the air. I felt her tense up.

"Are you okay?" I asked, concerned for her.

"Yeah, I'm fine," she obviously lied.

"Sure," I dropped lower and she relaxed. We flew a little bit and I didn't do anything mean. For some reason, I didn't want to hurt her. She was already scared.

After awhile I said, "Come on. Let's go back down. Dinner should be ready." My stomach grumbled to prove my point. She laughed and agreed. I went back down slowly. We landed and I helped her off. She looked into my eyes for about a full minute. She hugged me tightly. I hugged her back, wanting her to stay in my arms forever.

She finally pulled back and said, "Thanks."

I grinned, "I enjoyed it. Race ya!" I started to sprint to the house.

"Not fair!" I heard her yell. I stopped and she caught up to me. She put on a burst of speed and beat me to the house. She waited until I caught up.

"Hmmm," I said, "I think this earns a death sentence of tickling!" I tickled her. I threw off her sandals and attacked her feet.

"I'm-sorry!" she managed to gasp. I stopped. I helped her up and we looked at each other. We seem to be doing that a lot lately, don't we? I noticed my face inching closer. Her breath was hitting my cheek. I leaned down and-

BANG!

Fred threw open the door which caused us to jump apart.

"I wasn't interrupting anything, was I?" he asked sweetly. I was a little glad he came. I had no idea what Hermione would do if I kissed her. I shuddered at the thought.

"Oh no. Not at all," I said. I whipped out my wand and hit him with a tickling charm. He was on the floor having fits. Hermione and I laughed.

"Well, come Milady," I held out my hand, which she took, and we went inside.

~*~

Later that night, I laid in bed thinking about that day. I certainly had fun. I had broke the book worm and revealed the funny Hermione. I like her better that way. Hell, I like her anyway.

"George, you asleep?" Fred called out. Damn, he just HAD to interrupt my wonderful thoughts.

"Yup."

"Ha, ha. Can I ask you something?"

"You just did," I pointed out.

"Do you like Hermione?" he asked bluntly.

"Yeah."

"You do realize Ron's going to be really mad at you when he finds out?" Damn, hadn't thought of that. Oh well. I'm bigger.

"So? I'm bigger," I said.

"But Ron'll never talk to you..." he did have a point. Oh well, I'm bigger. I rolled over and promptly fell asleep.

Hermione POV

I sighed and rolled over to my back. I thought about the wonderful time I had flying. It felt so good being that close to him. I felt free, odd as it sounds, with him. My book worm self shed off and my funny, laid back side came out. I liked myself better that way, to tell the truth. And when we almost kissed, I shuddered. I wanted to kiss him. I was nearly there. Then Harry, being a prat, had to interrupt. Maybe I had been chasing the wrong Weasley last year? I rolled over and promptly fell asleep.

Thank yous:

elijahsbaby1981~ Yeah, I didn't like it. I like this story, so I'm sticking to it!

Yukito Forever~ Sorry, I'm not going to switch, but I'll put Hermione's thoughts in sometimes. This is my fav pair.

Yunami the Dragon~ Yeah, I'm using fan fics too. I can't wait til the fifth book! Hope you like chapter 3!

Hermione18~ Thanx! Ron had his chance so too bad for him!

darkened-soul~ You've reviewed twice! Thank you!!! At first it was even shorter so I redid chapter 2. As long as you guys review, I'm posting!

Ali Weasley~ I'm sorry about the Sneezy Mouse's! I had this plot long ago I just wrote it recently. I'm planning to do something special. Tehehe!

Jessie Weasley~ Oh thank you!

A/N: Okie dokie, if I do the Hermione POV all the time, it might ruin the surprise. I might put those little blurbs in. I don't even know what the surprise is so don't expect it soon. Review!