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Chapter 4 Waking up

A couple of hours later Ron rolled over, waking up from the most blissful sleep he had ever had. He smiled broadly and opened his eyes looking down at Hermione's still sleeping form. He could not believe all that had happened. For a moment he was scared it was all a dream. Thank God it was not. He propped his head on his elbow and stared down at his love. He slowly and softly began to trace her beautiful features with his hand, trying to wake her slowly. After a few seconds of his hands on her, her eyes began to flutter open. When she saw Ron, she blushed and gave him a shy smile. She could not believe what had happened. Who knew that the first day of summer break would be so good and fulfilling.

"Hey beautiful, did you have a nice sleep?" Ron asked while caressing her stomach with his hand."

"The best I ever had, How about you?" Hermione answered while sitting up a bit to see the clock.

"Oh shit Ron, My parents are going to be home in a half hour", Hermione shouted while springing out of bed and throwing her clothes on. She threw Ron his jeans and shirt. They both began to get dressed quickly.

"Ron you have to go they might freak if they come home and you are here." Hermione spoke very quickly.

" I know but I just don't want to leave you yet. This day has been so great. Do you think I could come back. If your parents said it was okay?" Ron said as soon as he had finished getting ready.

" I don't think they would mind. How about when they get here, I'll ask and then I will come to your house and let you know the answer. If you want and if they let me take the car we can go and do some muggle things", Hermione suggested as she opened her door and lead the way to her living room.

"That's great, anything to be with you. Besides my dad would love that." Ron said while smiling brightly at Hermione.

Hermione walked with Ron to the fireplace, he reached out and grabbed her giving her the sweetest kiss she had ever experienced. When they pulled away Hermione smiled and Ron stepped into the fireplace.

"See you soon love, The Burrow, Ron yelled.

As soon as Ron was gone Hermione heard her front door open.

"Hermione, were home sweetie," her mom yelled.

Perfect timing Hermione thought.

"I'm right here Mom, hi dad,' Hermione said as she hugged her parents.

"Um.. Mom, Dad, you know my friend Ron right. Well would you guys mind if he came over tonight, or go out with me to do some muggle things. I told him I would let him know when you got here", Hermione spoke hoping her parents would not see straight through her. She would hate for them to pester her about a boyfriend. For now they could think of Ron as just her best friend like always.

Hermione's mother smiled at her only daughter, she could see so clearly that she was in love. What Hermione did not know is that her parents had hoped for this. Hermione's father was quite fond of Ron, and would have no problem with them together. Hermione was old enough now and they loved seeing their daughter happy, and taking a break from the constant studies.

"Hermione that's a wonderful idea. If he would like he can spend the week. Your father and I have a business trip, and I know I would feel  much more reassured knowing you were not home alone", her mom said. Hermione looked to her father and found that he was smiling and shaking his head in agreement. Hermione was stunned. Wow they are being so great. I guess they realized I'm not a little girl anymore.

"Where are you guys going?" Hermione inquired while trying to seem only mildly interested in spending a week alone with Ron.

"We will be going to America, for a convention. The convention is only three days, the rest of the week we will be on vacation." Her father said while turning around and walking towards the kitchen smiling brightly.

"Hermione why don't you go over and talk to Ron and his mother, and I will get ready. I want to take you two out tonight if that's okay with you. We can go grocery shopping to make sure you both have food you like and maybe go to diagon alley to see if you need  anything from there.

Hermione lunged forward and hugged her mom tightly. She really appreciated what her parents were doing for her.

"Okay I should be back in like 45 minutes. Ron will have to pack and his mom might pop in with us okay mom? Hermione said quickly as she grabbed a handful of floo powder.

"That's great sweetie, see you soon", her mom spoke while grinning.

"The Burrow" Hermione shouted and threw the powder.

A few moments later Hermione landed in the Weasley's fireplace. She stepped out into the living room and then walked to the kitchen where she heard Mrs. Weasley talking. When Hermione entered she saw that Ron had been waiting for her, talking to his mother.

"Hello Hermione, It's so good to see you dear." Mrs. Weasley said as she hugged Hermione.

"Hey Ron," Hermione said while trying to contain herself from jumping him in front of his mother.

"Hi Mione, Ron responded.

"Well you will never believe this but my parents said that you could come over tonight, and they wanted you to spend the week at my house. They have a convention in America and they would feel better about leaving me if I was not alone. That is if it's okay with you Mrs. Weasley." Hermione said while turning to see what Mrs. Weasley thought of the idea.

" I don't see a problem with that as long as you two pop in once in a while so I can make sure all is well." Mrs Weasley said while smiling brightly at Hermione. Hermione turned to Ron smiling.

"Well Ron what do you think?" Hermione spoke hopefully.

"I think I'm going to go and pack my stuff." Ron said while grinning.

"Oh Ron, my mom wants to take us out tonight, to get some food and maybe stop at Diagon Alley. I hope that's okay." Hermione said suddenly nervous that Ron would not like the idea of spending an evening with her mother Ron walked over to her so that he could talk to her without his mother hearing.

"I would go anywhere as long as I am with you," Ron whispered into Hermione's ear sending the most wonderful tingling sensation down her spine. With a smile Ron turned around and headed upstairs to pack for the week. When he was done packing he met Hermione downstairs who was at the time talking with his mother about their past year at Hogwarts. Clearing his throat Ron spoke.

"Hermione, I'm all ready to go."

"Okay great, lets get going then. My mom should be ready and waiting for us."

Ron walked over to his mother and hugged her goodbye. She took his hand and placed fifty dollars in his palm. Ron looked to his mother in amazement knowing that money was tight.

"Do me a favor Ron, treat her to something special. Have fun and as I'm sure you know she is a wonderful girl, and will be a great addition to the Weasley family", Mrs. Weasley whispered in her youngest sons ear. Ron was shocked he had no idea his mother knew him this well. He smiled a knowing smile to his mother and then walked over to Hermione.

"I'll go first," Hermione said while stepping into the fireplace.

"Granger House", she yelled as she threw the floo powder and disappeared.

As soon as she was gone Ron stepped in grabbed the floo powder and repeated Hermione's actions.

"Granger house," Ron yelled.

With a thump Ron landed in Hermione's fireplace, looking up he saw Hermione waiting for him. He stepped out and kissed her quickly, making sure no one was around. As they pulled back and turned around Hermione's mother walked in the living room.

"Ah there you two are. Hermione why don't you and Ron go to your room and get everything situated. You can expand your room right sweetie?, her mother asked.

" Yeah mom, and I can add another bed and dresser", Hermione proudly boasted.

"Great when you two are done, we get going okay"

"Sounds good to me", Ron said as he grabbed his bags throwing them on his shoulder.

When they were done with situating the room, the couple made their way downstairs. Hermoine's mother saw them, grabbed her car keys and turned to their direction.

"Let's get out of here," her mom said.

They walked out the front door and piled into the family car. The drive was comfortable and Ron and Hermione told Hermione's mother all about Hogwarts and how their year went. As they pulled into the grocery store Hermione explained to Ron that this was the place where muggles got all their food. Ron nodded in understanding and took the liberty of pushing the carriage. They picked out the foods that they liked and made their way to checkout. Since it was late, Hermione's mother told them they would be unable to go to Diagon Alley but that while they were away Hermione was allowed to take the car. When they got back to the house Ron and Hermione helped her mother put the groceries away and then her and Ron went to the living room to watch some t.v.

"Hermione, sweetie your father and I are going to bed. We have an early flight in the morning, Hermione's mom said as she hugged Hermione goodnight. Mrs. Granger then went to Ron and wished him a goodnight as well. She reached down and hugged him as well whispering her thanks to him for watching their little girl. She pulled away and looked at the pair before heading off to bed.

"Your mom is really nice Hermione." Ron said as he looked at her on the other couch.

"Yeah, well it helps that she really likes you. Hermione said while getting up and walking over to Ron. Ron smiled brightly and opened his arms to let Hermione crawl onto the couch he was and into his warm waiting arms.

"This week is going to be great, Ron said as he leaned into Hermione kissing her. Hermione pulled away and smiled at Ron.

"Well until they leave for their trip we have to act as friends, and friends only. I don't want them to reconsider having you stay here." Hermione said while leaning in and giving him a passionate kiss.

"Lets go to bed love," Ron said while standing and taking Hermione' hand in his. As they walked to the bedroom they would share Hermione had a fleeting thought of all the possibilities this week could hold. Climbing into her bed Hermione wished Ron a goodnight.

"Goodnight Ron, I love you"

Goodnight Mione, I love you"

Turning off the lights they settled in for a restless night of sleep, knowing the one they loved was so close, but untouchable at the moment.

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