Chapter Twenty-Six:
(A/N. Since I'm posting two chapters this is a short one. This was going to be a cliffhanger but since I'm going on spring break, it obviously won't be…As for me being a J.K Rowling relative…I wish…)
September soon became October and Hermione grew more excited as her 17th birthday drew nearer. Draco and Hermione met in secret every chance they could get. To talk and sometimes to kiss. Hermione hated lying to her friends about where she went and why but she hated not being with Draco even more. The day of her birthday fell on a Saturday and it dawned sunny and cool. She smiled as she dressed in tight jeans and a shimmering red tank top. She went down to the common room and found it in complete darkness. She tensed at the eerie silence.
"Surprise!" cried a loud group of voices making Hermione yelp loudly. She was engulfed in hugs as the lights came on. Her friends had planned a surprise birthday party for her. The whole day Hermione hung out with her friends. Harry had gotten her a special edition copy of Hogwarts, a History, one of her favorite books. Ron had given her a box of chocolates which she was hesitant to eat considering who he had as brothers. Ron pulled her aside near mid-day.
"Can I talk to you, Hermione?" He asked. She smiled and nodded. She followed him as he lead her outside and down the stairs to the foot of the Gryffindor Tower.
"Hermione, I really like you and I want you to be my girlfriend." Ron said softly, his voice sounding fake and rehearsed. He had obviously practiced a lot. Hermione blushed and looked away.
"Ron, that's really sweet but I…" She was cut off as Ron pressed his lips to hers in a sloppy, wet kiss.
