Chapter 7- The Living Room

The sun slowly rose higher into the sky and dawned upon the new couple as the continued to sit next to each other and smile to themselves as they held each other's hands. Ron sat up more and Hermione took her head off his shoulder to look at Ron who sighed and suggested that both should go inside before commotion will start between his mental siblings.

Hermione laughed at his comment and agreed. Ron got up first and helped Hermione up. Hermione got up awkwardly close to Ron and both slightly blushed. Ron cleared his throat and offered her his arm. Hermione giggled and took it. They walked linked together toward the house until they stood three feet from the door, then they let go of each other and Ron opened the door for Hermione who smiled and entered. Ron was smiling happily and followed in after her.

They walked inside the kitchen and found Mrs. Weasley yet again bustling about making breakfast for everyone in the house.

"Mmm, it smells delicious Mrs. Weasley," Hermione said smiling even wider as Mrs. Weasley returned her smile.

"Thank you, Hermione," she winked at her and Ron. Ron's ears turned pink and he shuffled quicker into the living room. He collapsed on the couch and sat there looking at Hermione take her seat next to him. She sighed and looked around the living room, almost like avoiding Ron's eyes that looked at her.

Ron half smiled and looked around to see if anyone was there. No one was there or looking. He then got Hermione's attention by first brushing his hand against her and taking a hold of it in his own. This made Hermione turn around quickly and look into his smiling eyes. Hermione smiled and Ron leaned in towards her and kissed her softly on the lips.

Ron actually amazed himself at how gracefully he was able to kiss Hermione. It was his first kiss after all, and he was sure he was going to miss or fall on her by accident. The kiss was not just a small peck, nor was it passionate. It was just perfect for that situation.
Hermione blushed when Ron's lips joined her own. She admitted in kissing someone else, but that was pure bliss. Her eyes were closed when Ron retreated from her mouth. She opened them to see Ron slightly smiling at her only mere inches from her face.

She smiled back at him and squeezed his hand tighter for a second. They locked their stare and stayed like that for a while.

Ron broke the silence and said, "I could have sworn, I thought I would miss," he smiled a goofy smile. Hermione giggled to herself and Ron leaned his forehead against her own.

Suddenly, they heard someone come down the stairs, and they quickly sat farther apart from each other and pretended to look busy. Hermione ended up picking up a Quidditch magazine, and Ron a large book of charms. They both looked at what they picked up and laughed as they switched.

A groggy-like Harry, with even more messed up hair made his way to the living room. Harry rubbed his eyes and sat on a chair across from Ron and Hermione. He switched glances between Ron and Hermione and couldn't help but grin to himself since Ginny already told him her plan for Ron and Hermione. Also, he could see Ron's ears still bright red, and he already knew what had happened.

Hermione noticed first that Ron's ears were adorably red, and she noticed Harry looking at them. She put down her book and said, "Good morning, Harry." Harry turned his head to smile at Hermione.

"Good morning," Harry replied. "When did you two wake up?" Ron put down his magazine, his ears normal now, and shot Harry a warning glare, since he knew that Harry had a sarcastic tone in his voice.

Harry chuckled at Ron's glare and shrugged. They all sat and chatted for a bit, while even more sleepy people gradually joined them downstairs at the couches. When everyone was awake, Mrs. Weasley called everyone to eat breakfast.

Everyone in the living room got up and left the room to go eat, Ron and Hermione purposely left last so no one would see the quick kiss on the cheek Hermione gave Ron.

Ron walked dazedly behind Hermione and entered the wonderful smelling kitchen to eat.