Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, she owns all these wonderful characters, I am just 'playing' with them

A/N: Please Read and Review, Criticisms are welcome, first fic ever.

CHP 6: First Time for Everything

Ron sped out of the shop following behind Hermione. Once he had caught up with her he grabbed her hand and pulled her to a halt.

Ron whispered in her ear in a commanding tone "Hermione, you can stay mad at me if you want, but I don't think you want to make a public scene, I am taking you back to your house then you can have at me, alright?"

Not waiting for an answer, Ron pulled/half dragged Hermione to the Leaky Cauldron where they could use the Floo Network to get back to her home.

Hermione stepped out of her fireplace and removed her cloak, only to be knocked over by Ron as he stepped out of the fire. "Ouch! Ron! Will you watch where you are going?!" she spat as she crossed the room trying to put some distance between them.

"Sorry 'Mione" said Ron, grinning. If she was going to yell, he was going to let her. He shrugged his shoulders "What?! You were expecting a witty comment? You know that isn't my style, you're the smart one remember?" winking at her he plopped down on her sofa and began thumbing through a muggle magazine she had on the coffee table.

Hermione stood opened mouthed starring blankly at Ron. Was he faking? Had he actually forgotten their previous argument?

Grinning mischievously Ron looked up from the magazine "So Hermione, if you don't mind me asking, why do you have a magazine with pointers on how to please a guy in bed?"

Hermione turned bright red seeing that Ron was reading her copy of Cosmopolitan.

"Well if you would rather read about female problems, that article is on page 82." she countered.

Hermione watched as Ron turned bright red before quickly closing the magazine. Hermione crossed the room and sat down on the couch next to Ron, turning towards him she started "Ron...I am sorry about yesterday, you didn't deserve that."

"S'okay 'Mione, that's what friends are for, letting off a bit of steam. Who did you argue with in the States?" asked Ron grinning. Hermione smiled a bit as she starred into Ron's sparkling blue eyes, mesmerized.

Without even realizing it, Hermione raised her hand and brushed a stray lock of hair off of Ron's forehead. Ron caught her hand in his holding it to his cheek. Slowly he leaned in and gave Hermione a soft kiss. Freezing Hermione didn't know what to do. After a few moments, she melted into Ron's arms as she slowly drew her arms around Ron's neck.

Amazed, Hermione couldn't believe how right this felt, she had kissed other guys but it hadn't been like this. It hadn't even been close. Did she really wait 5 years for this?

Ron broke the kiss and looked at Hermione with steamy eyes with a devilish smirk on his face; she had somehow ended up on his lap. "Uh, 'Mione....if you don't get off of me we are going to be late for dinner."

Hermione blushed furiously and stood up. "Umm....just... let me....I'll be right back" she stammered as she practically ran up the stairs. Ron stuck his hands behind his head with a satisfied smile on his face. After what seemed like ages Ron stood and made for the stairs "Hermione! We really need to go!" he yelled.

"I'm COMING!" she yelled back from the top of the stairs. Her hair was now pulled back except for the few stubborn curls that framed her face. She had changed into a soft lemony yellow sweater set and grey skirt.

"Wow, 'Mione you look great!" said Ron letting out a short cat call.

Hermione slugged him on the shoulder as she passed. Picking up a pinch of floor powder she stepped into the fire "The Burrow."

Rubbing his shoulder absentmindedly, Ron followed.

Hermione stepped out of the fireplace and into the Weasley kitchen. After using a quick cleaning spell to remove the soot from her clothes, she did the same for Ron.

"MUM! DAD! We're back!"

"Ron that was my ear!" said Hermione grimacing.

"Sorry 'Mione" he said as he took her hand and pulled her outside.

Hermione let Ron lead her out of the house to the garden where the family was already enjoying a sumptuous spread. It seemed Molly had out done herself again. Hermione grinned seeing that the entire Weasley clan was present, all except for Bill, he was still in Turkey doing work for Gringotts.

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley sat at the head of the table chatting amiably. Percy and his wife Penelope sat together cooing over their newborn son, Percy Jr.

Charlie Weasley was sitting next to an adorable toddler with curly red hair, his daughter Emily. His wife passed on while giving birth to Emily. Though the pain was still fresh, Charlie's had quickly turned his pain into complete and utter devotion for his daughter.

Fred and George sat with heads together, most likely talking about the joke shop. While not married they both had been dating their Hogwart's sweethearts quite exclusively. Angelina Johnson and Katie Bell sat next to each of them reminiscing about that cute Oliver Wood, no doubt trying to get a rise out of Fred and George.

Harry and Ginny sat together discussing the latest Quidditch match they had seen.

"Dear, your late" said Mrs. Weasley bustling over, "sit...sit, tuck in, this food isn't going to disappear on its own."

Hermione sat down next to Ginny leaving Ron the place beside her. She said her hellos to everyone then she quickly pilled the food on her plate and dug in, Ron did likewise. After stuffing herself Hermione sat listening to the various conversations around the table. Mr. Weasley was questioning Harry about Computers while most everyone else was discussing Quidditch or the wedding. Hermione glanced over at Charlie's little girl and found that she was being starred at.

"Hi there" said Hermione in a kind voice "I'm Hermione what's your name?"

"Em Lee" said the little girl as she stuck her thumb in her mouth.

"It's nice to meet you Emily," Hermione was cut off when the small girl hopped out of her chair and made her way over to Hermione crawling up in her lap. Hermione wrapped her arms securely around the girl. She bent down and whispered something in her ear. The small child nodded her head, thumb still stuck in her mouth.

"Hold out your hand"

Emily held out her hand and Hermione dropped a toffee in her hand. "Be careful with that" Emily nodded again before scurrying back to her chair. Hermione looked up to see that most of the other conversations had halted; everyone had been observing her exchange with Emily.

Hermione stuck her hands under the table blushing slightly "Charlie, she is absolutely adorable."

Charlie grinned and stroked his daughter head. "I should be getting her ready for bed" he said as he picked up his daughter and carried her into the house.

Ron had watched the exchange with great interest, envisioning Hermione with several children surrounding her. He slipped his hand under the table and took hers. She looked at him flushing slightly but she didn't draw back.