I have to say this was one of my favorite chapters to write. I think the idea of Hermione letting herself get caught up in the moment is amusing...hope you do too. Also, the question I want to ask will appear at the start of the next chapter. I won't update to Ch 35 till both Lazy-anji and rockbaby67 have read this chapter. Let me know and the poll will begin!
Chapter 34:
Michelle leaned in to make sure only Hermione would hear her.
"The kissing has gotten pretty intense. And there has been definite touching and well...exploring, shall we say..."
Hermione debated asking another question. Checking to make sure Ron and Harry weren't paying any attention to them at that moment, she spoke up.
"Clothes on?"
Now Michelle's face felt like it was on fire. "That all depends on what you mean by 'clothes'..."
"Bloody hell..."
"Oh please, please, don't tell me I'm a slut...I'm a slut aren't I?"
"No, it's just...I thought I was the only one who'd..."
"Mother flippin'...share now!..."
Hermoine squirmed in her seat, "It was a bit of an accident really...I had to come back to the house to get some books I'd left behind. I was walking past the door to the boy's lavatory when Ron came out. He'd tripped and fell into some fertilizer while he and Harry were messing around outside after Herbology. I didn't know because I'd gone ahead to talk to Prof. McGonagall about some extra credit work. Anyway, he was covered so he got a note from Prof. Sprout so he could clean up and be excused for being late to Divination. Although why he just didn't do a spell to tidy up I'll never know..."
"So, when you saw him, how naked was he?"
"It's not like he was expecting anyone to be around..."
"Yeah, whatever...how naked?"
"He just had a towel wrapped around his waist..." Hermione covered her face with her hands and groaned. She spread her fingers slightly to look out at Michelle.
"And what did you do?"
"Basically I stared at him."
"What did he do?"
Hermione lowered her hands, "At first, he just stared back and didn't say anything. I couldn't stop staring...his hair was all wet and sort of jutting out all over sort of spikey like and his skin looked like milk...except for some freckles...and I just kept looking at him. I could tell he was getting cold because goosebumps were starting to show up on his chest and arms and you know, you wouldn't know it by looking at him in a sweater, but his arms are actually pretty strong and you can see it and..."
Michelle interrupted Hermione's ramble, "Got it, he looked hot...then what?"
"Well, he finally speaks and asks me what I was doing inside, so I stammered something about my books, but the whole time I'm talking I'm not even looking him in the eye...I just stared at his chest and then at the towel..."
"Really? Wow."
"Next thing I know, I'm practically jumping him. I just grabbed him and started kissing him."
"Shut up!!" Michelle could hardly contain her surprise, or her pleasure at the idea that someone else was as easily swept up as herself.
Hermione nodded her head, "I know! One thing leads to another and we've moved into his room. I don't know how we got there, because I don't think we ever stopped kissing. Now the door is shut and he's got me pinned against it...in a good way mind you..."
"Of course."
"Then my hands starting moving about on their own...I'm touching him all over his chest, his arms, his shoulders. Before I even realize it, he's unhooked my robe so it's fallen to the floor. He starts pulling up my sweater. He lifts it over my head, starts kissing my neck, undoes my tie...."
"This is better than cable..."
"So, the tie goes flying and he starts to unbutton my shirt...only now, he's going slow and I feel like I'm going to pass out..."
"How long did this go on?"
"Not long enough in my opinion...a couple of buttons in we heard someone coming up the stairs. I grabbed my things and hid in Ron's wardrobe. Seamus had forgotten his assignment for Divination. He'd come to get it and to check on Ron. Seamus left the room, but was going to wait for Ron in the common room. I had to wait in Ron's room till they left before I could go out."
"Did you stay in the wardrobe the whole time?"
"We were afraid Seamus would come back in...I handed Ron some clothes and then shut the door...sort of."
"Sort of? Are you saying you looked out of the wardrobe?"
Hermione was as red in the cheeks as Michelle had ever seen her, "Just a peek...his little butt is just so cute..."
Michelle burst out laughing causing everyone to look at the two young women. She made herself quiet down before they continued talking.
"Sorry about that." Michelle went on to tell Hermione about some choice moments between herself and Harry. When Michelle finished, Hermione let out a sigh of relief.
"I don't know about you...but I'm feeling much better."
"Me too...I know, I suppose, that we are not the only girls to go through this, but it sure feels that way sometimes."
Hermione looked at the clock, "It's almost 11. Looks like most people have gone to bed. We probably should too." She stood up and stretched. "Thanks for the talk...and for listening."
"Anytime."
Hermoine came closer and gave Michelle a quick hug. "Just in case I don't see you before you leave, good luck tomorrow."
"Thanks. Go get some sleep." She watched as Hermione went over to Harry and Ron. She said something to Harry which caused him to glance at Michelle. Ron stood up and walked with Hermione towards the stairs. He paused and told Michelle he hoped nothing bad happened on her birthday. Michelle had to fight back the image of a wet, towel only Ron that was popping up in her head. She smiled as the couple went up the stairs and out of sight. Harry came over to where she was standing and bent down to her.
His voice was just above a whisper, "I'll meet you down here in an hour. I have a few things to get from my room."
"See you in an hour then..." her eyes met his and she was rewarded with a smile. Before walking up the steps, he kissed her carefully, just barely opening her mouth and flicking his tounge in for just a second, like a promise of what was to come later. Michelle waited till he'd gone into his room before going up to her own to wait.
