CHAP 9 "RON! HERMIONE! Get up! Before McGonagall or the others come in and see you SNOGGGGING! What are you? Attatched by the mouth?" "You know what, Harry, dear? I think they are.what'd they use? Some spello tape charm or something?" It was Harry and Ginny. They opened their eyes, and noticed they were still kissing. They pulled away. "SHIT! What time is it?" Ron asked. "It's five. We were going to go for a walk before everyone wakes up, and we noticed you two, lips glued together." "Damn! We've been asleep for only two hours. Ron luv, we need to get up to our dorms." Hermione said. Ron heard her swear, but ignored her. "Darn.Alright. I love you." He ran his fingers through her hair and kissed her quickly, and they went to their dorms.

~~*~~ "Forget it.I can't sleep." Ron said to himself and went to the common room. He noticed the fire was going, and someone was there. It was Hermione. "Couldn't sleep either, uh?' Hermione asked him, patting a spot on the couch where she wanted him to sit. He sat down and grabbed her hand. She moved in closer. "Nope. And I'm glad, because now I have the love of my life next to me!" "As do I. What a night." Hermione said "Yeah." "Not to change the subject, but Hermione, you really should've told me that you were scared. I would've come running to you right away. You need to come and see me with problems like that. I'll be there for you." "I know you will, Ron. I'm sorry, I just didn't want you to worry, that's all." "I WOULD be worried, but that's because I love you. From now on, when something's bugging you, you can always turn to me." Hermione smiled and rested her head on Ron's chest. "Thanks Ron. I will." "Anything for My Mione. After all, I AM you're luv, and you're wise guy, and I do have the Weasley charm.AND the flaming red hair that's to die for.Oh.AND did I mention I am your little shit!" Ron said playfully. Hermione giggled. "Shut up.I was caught up in the moment. No help from the Weasley charm here." Hermione said, poking his shoulder lightly. "You're the one who told ME not to swear.and here you are, calling your own boyfriend a 'little shit'! Oh well, at least I've still got the to-die-for hair." Hermione rolled her eyes and kissed him. She laughed. "I love that laugh. You should do that more often. Oh, and you should also give Harry the middle finger more often too!" "Oooh.Ronald Weasley! You are NEVER going to let me live that down, are you?" "Of course not! I might if I didn't love you, but that doesn't work anymore, now does it?" "Ugh.I guess not." Hermione shrugged. She pushed him back so he landed on his back. She kissed him, and he wrapped his arms around her. "And Ron?" "Mmm-hmm?" "Did you mean what you said? About me being pretty?" Ron moved a strand of hair out of her face and gazed into her eyes. "Of course I did. You're the most beautiful thing I've ever layed my eyes on. Hell, you almost BLIND me you're so beautiful!" Ron teased. Hermione giggled. "And I love it when you giggle,too. It's so.so Hermione-like." "Is that a GOOD thing?" she asked. "Wouldn't have it any other way." Ron said. Hermione smiled. She pulled him up by the colar on his pajamas and kissed him. "Uh, uh, uh.we're Head of House, remember?" Ron teased. "Shove it Ron! And when has that EVER mattered to you?" Hermione asked, and pulled him in again. He started laughing, and after a moment, so did she, but they just stayed at it, not wanting to let go. "Where's that time turner of yours?" Ron asked her. "I told you, Ron.I handed it in to the Ministry.you've known that for two years. Why?" "Because I want this moment to last forever." "Ron, luv.you know that I love you.and you know that it WILL last forever." "Hermione?" "Luv?" "Can I kiss you?" "Hmm.I don't know.I have a busy schedule.let me check.um.YEP! That can be arranged." She smiled. He leaned in and kissed her, running his fingers through her soft, no longer bushy but straight and shiny hair. "Hello you two LOVE BIRDS!" Torture time. Fred and George. "Ugh.hello Fred and George." Ron said. "Ronniekins, I don't recall seeing you in your bed last night! Just WHAT could you have been doing?" Fred asked as George started laughing but Fred punched his shoulder. "I certainly hope you two weren't SNOGGING all night!" "Sod off, you evil twins. And what were you doing in my room in the first place?" "Oh no! Our Ickle Ronniekins did something! What did you do to her?" George said and winked at Ron. "I didn't do ANYTHING to her, but I WILL do something to YOU if you don't sod off NOW! And I seem to remember walking in on a certain brother of mine named FRED who was SNOGGING with ANGELINA last SUMMER! So get out, or I'll tell mum. and while you're at it, you can wipe those evil smirks off of your faces." Ron threatened and stood up. "Fine, Fine, Fine!" Fred said. They were instantly interrupted by Harry's voice running into the common room. "HERMIONE! RON! Come here! NOW!"