A/N: hey sorry I haven't updated in like a month. I had nasty writers block. This chapter is going to have a monkey wrench thrown into the plot of the story. I had originally planned to put it there and I won't change it. I hope you still continue to read because the plot I have planned is really good. If you choose not to I won't hold anything against you. Now on with the story please R/R even if it isn't good.
My Best Friends Sister
Chapter 6: 3 Months Later
Ginny and Hermione have had a rough couple of months. They hadn't spoken much to each other after Hermione confessed her feelings. They both wanted to resolve what had happened between them but assumed the other would reconcile with them if they truly wanted to bad enough. They would subconsciously avoid each other whether it was in the halls, meals or the common room. It hurt too much for both of them to acknowledge the others existence, there were wounds on both sides that needed healing.
Ginny wanted to be with Hermione but she was taking her time to make sure her feelings were genuine for Hermione and not rebounding. She cared about Hermione too much so she was taking her time even though it killed her. She knew it killed Hermione as well but she knew if she didn't take her time she could hurt Hermione in the future. She hoped that Hermione would forgive her for making her wait so long. But it was something she felt she had to do. She hoped that she didn't wait too long though.
As for the whole issue with Dean she was well over him. She no longer blamed her self about that rat assed bastard's decision. He was still with Cho and the two of them were constantly mating like bunnies. She didn't care. She figured sooner or later they'd end up pregnant and she'd have a good laugh. It would serve them right for all of the fooling around they do.
Hermione wanted so bad to talk with Ginny but she didn't because she thought she would come off as annoying and desperate. She wanted to be with her so badly but at the same time she was sadly beginning to accept the bitter reality that she might never be Ginny's. She also subconsciously was checking out other girls. In away it felt like she was being disloyal to Ginny even though Ginny wasn't hers. Occasionally Hermione caught a few girls checking her out to. It was flattering and bizarre at the same time. It surprised her a bit with the people she caught. A lot of the school would be shocked if she revealed they were gay or bisexual. She noticed a lot of Gryffindor girls but the most shocking to Hermione was Lavender. It struck Hermione odd that Lavender was checking her out because she was with Ron. Hermione convinced herself that she was seeing things and dismissed it as nothing. Though Lavender kept popping into her head and she was starting to see her in a new light. 'Oh great this better not go where I think it's headed' she said to herself.
Lavender and Ron were in the middle of a heated argument.
"You bitch" screamed Ron. "You're being completely selfish. We haven't done anything for ages"
"Yeah well I actually want a relationship instead of shag every waking moment of the day one. We need to communicate through other ways besides fighting and shagging."
"Something's up you won't even hold my hand or kiss me. There's someone else isn't there? You've been cheating on me you worthless whore."
"I haven't been cheating on you Ron though the way your acting would give me reason to. My heart has moved on and I can't stand this relationship any more. I want to be with some one who wants me for more than a good fuck."
"Fine, go ahead and leave! See if I care. You'll regret it and come crawling back to me begging for me to take you back."
"Don't flatter yourself. For once I'm going to go with my heart instead of what people want me to do. I'm going to take a risk and go for the one I love even if they don't like me back. Love is worth giving your life for and our relationship isn't worth that so it's over for good. Good bye Ronald Weasley."
With that she turned her heel and began to storm off.
"Well who's this person you're so in love with?" Ron yelled sarcastically. "You'll find out soon enough" she yelled back.
And with that she set off to find Hermione the girl of her dreams while she still had courage and adrenaline in her.Hermione had tried all day to get Lavender out of her head but nothing seemed to work. She kept telling herself that Lavender was way out of her league and that it was impossible for Lavender to like her back. But the image of Lavender starring at her kept returning. I'm hopeless she said to herself. After Hermione's classes low and behold lavender walked right up to her and asked,
"Can we talk Hermione?"
"Sure Lavender, no problem. When do you want to talk?"
"I was hoping as soon as possible like now. We could walk and talk around the lake."
"Sure just let me drop off my stuff in my dormitory and change if you don't mind."
"No not at all. I'll wait for you in the common room."
'I wonder what's going on.' Hermione thought to herself. Lavender doesn't talk to me much. Well we've gotten closer since she's been with Ron but still we only chat every now and then. By the tone in her voice it sounded urgent. I hope everything's alright. O well I'm not complaining. She changed into some comfortable jeans and a t-shirt and headed down to the common room.
"Are you ready to go?" Hermione asked holding her arm out to lavender and she took it replying with a simple yes. They both walked down to the lake with their arms still linked. Both of them were nervous, anxious and excited at the same time. They stopped and sat down on the dock on the far side of the lake. Them took off their shoes and put their feet in the cool water.
"So what is it that you needed to talk to me about? You can tell me anything I'll listen" said Hermione.
"Well began Lavender, Ron and I got into a fight earlier and we broke up and I needed to talk to someone about it."
"Oh I'm so sorry lavender. I wondered why he wasn't in class today."
"He just needs to cool off. I'm the one who broke it off not him. I need to be with someone who wants a relationship and not sex constantly. He was all nice and gentlemen like at first but it was just an act so he could have sex."
"Gee I thought that Ron was more genuine than that" Hermione said shocked
"It's alright I'm not going to make that mistake again. I'll definitely do slower next time. He's not really a big loss. For awhile I've had my eye one someone else who is far better than he'll ever be."
"So who is this someone else? You don't have to tell me I'm just curious."
"Actually I'm glad you asked. Just don't flip when I tell you alright."
"I won't flip I promise."
"Well 'Mione it's you. I know it's a bit shocking but you've always been nice to me even when I didn't deserve it. You don't hold long standing grudges, except maybe Malfoy, and you give them another chance, even if that new chance happens to be everyday. You believe that people can always change and become a better person and that's what attracts me to you. You're also very beautiful inside and out. I don't know how long I've felt this way for you but it's been since before I got together with Ron. I kind of used him to attempt to convince myself that I'm straight. It obviously didn't work. I know who I am now and what I'm feeling for you and I'll quit babbling after I say this. I love you Hermione Granger I truly do."
Hermione sat there shocked. She was truly convinced Lavender was way out of her league. This all seemed to good to be true. She took a deep breath and said,
"Wow that was the last thing I was expecting. I'm going to be honest with you. I still have feelings for Ginny. I don't know if you know about that whole ordeal between us. Basically I fell for her and she didn't trust herself to be with me or something like that. Anyways I do have feelings for you as well even though I'm not sure what those feelings are at this time. I like you but I'm not sure if it's love yet. So I am willing to start a relationship with you and se where it leads us. My heart's being cautious as to who I open it up to so give me some time."
"Hermione I promise you that I won't do anything to hurt you. I care about you too much to let that happen. Thank you for giving me a chance. I know it's not easy with trying to get over Gin. We'll take it slow and get to know each other better. I hope someday I can heal that spot in your heart that's injured. I'll do my best to take care of you even though I don't have much to offer. Am I allowed to kiss you?"
"I thought you'd never ask."
And with that they shared some very long, deep and chaste kisses. 'This is so much better than kissing Ron' Lavender thought. 'He's so rough and demanding whereas Hermione is gentle and sweet. I feel like I'm in heaven.' Hermione enjoyed it. It was nothing liked she'd ever felt before which was thrilling and frightening at the same time. She felt safe and secure and to her that's what mattered. They tangled their hands in each others hair kissing more passionately. When the broke apart they sat there looking into each others eyes studying the other in front of them. They both smiled savoring the moment.
"So where do we go from here? Do you want to tell people about us?" Hermione asked.
"I'm willing to do whatever you want to babe. Although we might want to be cautious about Ron, I think he's still fuming about the breakup. But other than him I'd be comfortable telling anyone else. I'm not ashamed of you. I want to show everyone the treasure I've found."
Hermione blushed, "sounds good to me."
They walked off hand in hand towards the castle to tell their friends the news.
A/N: hey I hope you liked it don't kill me please. I made it a little bit longer to make up for not posting. I'll update as soon as I can.
Peace
Phoenix.