Just Too Tempting
By Avadne
Chapter 16: Dangerously In Love 2
(A/N: THIS IS THE BIG ONE! I really recommend you actually read the lyrics to the song ESPECIALLY THIS CHAPTER! Don't just skip over them like I usually do. Oh yeah, no one guessed the song so no one gets the chapter dedication. Hehehe…)
After her dance with Sirius, Hermione was almost ready to drop; trusting Sirius to drag her in and dance to a crazy, wild song that matched him perfectly. Now, Hermione had danced with Draco and all the Marauders... except the one that she came with. James. The same James that was approaching her at this second, the one that was now standing next to her as casually as can be.
"So where has my fair-maiden beauty been all night? Every single guy wants you, all the girls are jealous of you... damn, even Pete got a dance. And I'm out here, all alone, in the cold..." James said cheekily, grinning down at Hermione.
"Well, I've been hard to catch," Hermione replied somewhat nervously, knowing what was coming. It wasn't enough that there were butterflies in her stomach, but Sirius had thought it would be amusing if the Great Hall was swarming with them, representing everyone's nerves. Needless to say, it did not help at all.
"Then may I have this dance?" James asked, taking out his hand like a true gentleman. Hermione couldn't help noticing that from his voice, he wasn't very nervous at all, unlike Hermione. But she smiled as elegantly as she could manage and nodded.
"Of course," she replied, accepting his hand gracefully. A new tune struck up... and Hermione suddenly knew that if not all the other songs she had danced to with the Marauders and Draco, this one was definitely planned out. It just couldn't be coincidental. Looking around quickly, she noticed that Sirius, Pete, Draco and Remus had all given her the thumbs-up. And Remus had also added a tiny wink, looking largely pleased with himself; at that moment, Hermione would have bet her life that he had something to do with it. But right now, it just didn't matter; not when James Potter was standing in front of her, ready to draw her into a dance.
I love you, I love you
Baby I love you
You are my life
My happiest moments weren't complete
If you weren't by my side
You're my relation
In connection to the sun
With you next to me
There's no darkness I can't overcome
You are my raindrop
I am the sea
With you and God, who's my sunlight
I bloom and grow so beautifully
Baby, I'm so proud
So proud to be your girl
You make the confusion
Go all away
From this cold and messed up world
Hermione was in heaven. Just being so close to James was making the butterflies in her stomach go mental. But definitely in a good way. She and James had stayed silent so far, but there was no need for words. The song was expressing everything Hermione felt in the best possible way. She gave a silent thanks to Remus for doing what he could as a true friend, without even being asked.
I am in love with you
You set me free
I can't do this thing
A life without you here with me
Cause I'm Dangerously In Love with you
I'll never leave
Just keep lovin' me
The way I love you loving me
Hermione rested her head lightly against James's chest and sighed happily. Could anything be better than this? She doubted it. For now, screw Dumbledore. Screw Draco. Screw all that time-zone stuff. It was only her and James, in this second. No one else mattered. Not the fact that she and Draco were stuck in a different time, not that she was lying to them all, not that she was currently fucking up her future existence by being with James and not even the fact that there were so many people she loved back home... or her other home; because Hermione knew that this was her home too, in every way.
And I know you love me
Love me for who I am
Cause years before I became who I am
Baby you were my man
I know it ain't easy
Easy loving me
I appreciate the love and dedication
From you to me
Later on in my destiny
I see myself having your child
I see myself being your wife
And I see my whole future in your eyes
Thought of all my love for you
Sometimes make me wanna cry
Realize all my blessings
I'm grateful
To have you by my side
"Have I told you yet that you look extremely beautiful?" James asked Hermione, eyeing her hair and face. Hermione looked up at him.
"Nope," Hermione replied; she seemed to get more and more nervous by the second.
"Well then, you look extremely beautiful," James told her charmingly. He grinned cheekily and Hermione laughed at his expression.
"Thanks, James," she whispered back, resting her head on him again.
I am in love with you
You set me free
I can't do this thing
A life without you here with me
Cause I'm Dangerously In Love with you
I'll never leave
Just keep lovin' me
The way I love you loving me
And I am in love with you
You set me free...
James pulled Hermione closer, looked into her currently tri-coloured eyes. Suddenly, Hermione felt ashamed. James wasn't even staring at her real eyes. But now was definitely not the time for guilt trips. Not when you had James Potter so close to you that your faces were practically touching. Not when you could feel him inhale and exhale. Not when you were being held by his strong arms. No way, now was not that time. Perhaps later, but Hermione could only focus on one thing at this moment; James Potter, and how much she wanted him, how much she needed him at this moment.
Every time I see your face
My heart smiles
Every time it feels so good
It hurts sometimes
Created in this world
To love and to hold
To feel
To breathe
To love you
Lowering his head even more, James, ever so softly, kissed Hermione. Ok, my mistake. There is something better than dancing with James. Kissing James gets that prize, Hermione thoughts, eyes closed and enjoying the feel of James's sweet, light kiss.
Dangerously in love
I am in love with you
You set me free
I can't do this thing
A life without you here with me
Cause I'm Dangerously In Love with you
I'll never leave
Just keep lovin' me
The way I love you loving me
James and Hermione had just paused the lip-lock, but a second later were back to it. James deepened the kiss slowly as Hermione moved her hands around to a more comfortable position. James could feel the softness of Hermione's lips on his, her soft skin against his hands and her graceful frame in front of him.
Can't do this thing
I love you , I love you, I love you
I'll never leave
Just keep on loving me
I'm in love with you
I can not do
I cannot do anything without you in my life
Holding me, kissing me, loving me
Dangerously
I love you
Dangerously in love
(Song: Dangerously In Love 2 by Beyonce Knowles from the album Dangerously In Love)
The song had ended, but Hermione was still clinging to James, as if her life depended on it. But at the moment, that's how she felt; he was like the air she breathed, without it she would die. Without James, she would die a slow, painful death.
Hermione wasn't ready to die right now.
James was holding Hermione in the same way, afraid to let go in case she disappeared, ran away. In case she left him without a second glance, a last word or a kiss goodbye. Because right now, he could not handle that; he couldn't handle watching the girl he believed to be the love of his life just leave. Without her, he would die.
And like Hermione, James wasn't ready to die.
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After that dance, Hermione shared one more with each of the Marauders. Her second with James happened to be at around midnight. And Hermione berated herself for forgetting Sirius's words.
As midnight struck, James and Hermione were dancing slowly to another ballad like song. And they didn't notice that right next to them was a huge bunch of balloons.
BANG!
The noise echoed… or so Hermione thought. But that was just more and more of the balloons bursting. Seconds later, Hermione and James were covered head to toe in white, whipped cream. Hermione didn't know whether to laugh or whack each Marauder over the head.
She settled on laughing. James was also chuckling happily, licking his fingers of. He grabbed Hermione and pulled her closer, kissing her again and in the process getting off some of the whipped cream. Hermione giggled as she ran her hand through James's hair; now not only was it lethal, it was covered in the white substance.
A fast song struck up immediately as the balloons burst, so James shrugged and grabbed Hermione back into the dance. All around them, people were standing dumbfound, laughing, screaming or doing something equally unproductive. But Hermione did spot Sirius, Remus and Pete giving each other complicated handshakes in triumph.
She made a mental note to hex each one of them later. But that thought diminished as she spotted Draco and Marlene a few meters away, also covered in whipped cream. And they were also kissing… rather passionately. Maybe this prank did do some good.
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The song had finished; after Hermione and James danced, there was still a good ½ hour of the dance left. Hermione spent one other emotional song with James, but a lot more fun, relaxed ones too. And now, the night was coming to a sad finish. Hermione gave a quick hug to Sirius, Remus, Draco and even Pete, who were all hastily leaving.
Most of the other people were also already clearing out, except the designed committee for cleaning up. Magically of course; the Hall was huge, but with magic, it would only take a few minutes to clear it. A few seconds if McGonagall would have lend a hand, but she had refused firmly; it was a teacher free event. Including clean-up.
"The end…" James said, looking around; the dance was over now. James and Hermione began walking to the Gryffindor Common Room, a fair bit behind everyone else.
"Of what?" Hermione asked, fearing the answer. Her insecurities were once again brought to the surface, but James, who sensed as much, grinned carelessly.
"Of tonight, of the dance. But not the end of this," he said; they were now at the portrait hole, but not quite ready to go in. Not before the final exchange, the one Hermione knew was coming.
"Thanks. And goodnight, James," Hermione relaxed at his answer and even gave him a soft, quick kiss before leaving. And as she turned away, she just caught his whisper.
"Goodnight, Mi," he replied softly, staring after her, but not following.
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First big thing is this; I managed to get over to my friend's house (who, by the way, has much more reliable internet than mine) and post. However, she's going away for 2 weeks, so you won't be hearing from me for a while, unless I can find some sort of public computer. And even that is improbable. I am SO sorry about this; I wish it wasn't this way. I can guarantee this will be complete though!
Also very important, I've become a staff member of a C2 community focusing on the less popular ships of Hermione & someone. This includes the Marauders, Fred or Geroge Weasley, etc. It's really cool, if you have any stories you feel should go there, let me know.
These past few chapters may not have been up to the usual length; I tried to make it as close as possible without dragging things out. But it will go back to 2000. Still don't own the lyrics, obviously. Sorry if they're incorrect; blame it on the internet and its un-reliability. Yes, bits were cut out; if you have a problem with that… well, bite me!
I know I've concentrated on Hermione. Draco isn't the main character in this. He's simply another character for sub-plots. But the story is mainly meant to be based around Hermione, with inserts of others. That doesn't mean I don't like Draco anymore… I do! I am also aware I'm completely shockingly atrocious in describing moments, like kissing. Sorry… romance isn't really my thing, not in explicit detail anyway. I so did not want to go into the 'she could feel his tongue on hers' and all that other shit.
For the past few 'dancing' chapters, I've tried using songs that were previously unreleased, or not well known, as I think that seeing one million song fics to say, My Immortal by Evanescence gets old. How about something a bit different? That didn't always work, though. I screwed up with Sirius and Girls and Boys, but eh
Avadne
Reviews:
Blade-Claven, ah, a surge in the electric. Horrible. Lack of internet does suck. I hope you like this song for James… I'm also very glad that my review rant got though to someone. Admittedly, I did get a few new reviewers this chapter. However, without my internet, looks like I'll be doing a lot less reading. Unfortunately. Hope fully you can wait for a while…
megafreak, yeah sucks about the computer, eh? Computers are evil, I've decided; I'm having problems, you're having problems. Grr! Er, for your question, I assume that Wormtail's name is Peter, but Pete is the usual nickname for Peter, just like Jess is for Jessica or something. That's why I refer to him in the story as Pete. Where I come from, everything is shortened down as much as possible because people are lazy (pathetic, but funny). Thanks for the review though
Deepseadoplphin11, I'm glad you liked the song! Thanks very much for the praise, there's not that many chapters left to go…
Surrounded By Idiots, of course I'll continue! I just won't be posting for 2 weeks… but after that I swear, I'll do my best to get back on track. Hell, I'll even save up to get new internet. I'll get a job if I have to! Yes, there is very few Hr/J… if you like rare Hormone pairings, check out the C2 community I staff! LoL I'm terrified of evil bunnies of doom…
LaxGoalie, I really liked Sirius too. I'm sorry you didn't like the song, my aim wasn't to portray him as shallow, but as fun loving and a jokester. He wasn't all serious about the words of the song, it was just for fun. LoL if I made him and Hermione dance any longer, a certain James would've gotten jealous. I promise to send you at least one review once I can get back to internet!