Disclaimer: Not mine, if it was I wouldn't be writing fanfics now would I? Or would I? Hmm… something to think about…Although, IF and only IF I owned it, I would so totally make Hermione and Ginny realise their love for each other, and Harry and Draco would be so in love. But… that'll never happen. Everything I did with you was true. Whoa, does anyone read the disclaimers?
Warning: It DOES have Slash pairings and Femmeslash as well. Don't read it if you are a) homophobic, b) a child, c) a strict het reader, or d) allergic (?) Or e) you are my parents. I really doubt that last one though. Hmm… I should get on with the story. Should… but will I? Yes!
A/N: Well, I will get a move on with the typing… Though, I am so stuck for chap 24… Chapter 9. Life changing stuff going on here. I think my writing quality decreases after this chapter, so enjoy it while you can. Tell me if you think it does decrease, maybe I'll re-write that section… Maybe…
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Hermione lay in bed. Sleep! Come and take over. Get rid of my fatigue. Clear my mind. Get her out of it! But… I don't want her out of my mind. I love her. Her mind went blank, and she couldn't remember what happened next. She slept.
Ginny woke with her books all around her. It was a mess. She looked at the time. Shit. 10 minutes til dinner. She muttered a quick cleaning spell and rushed down to the Great Hall (A/N: I accidentally wrote 'the Great Hates' before...). Hermione wasn't there again. Ginny quickly grabbed something to eat, then grabbed food for Hermione and rushed off to the Head Girl's room. Harry and Draco looked at each other knowingly.
She reached the mini common room. Should I really do this? What if someone else is in there with her? What if she's asleep? No, what if she's asleep? Or not there? I am worrying way too much. If she's awake, just talk to her. If she's asleep, put the food on the table. Breathe. She inhaled deeply, following her own command, and then walked up the stairs slowly so she had time to rethink things before she got to Hermione's door. She opened it slowly and looked in.
Hermione was asleep. Ginny sighed. She put the food down and put a flower on the bedside table, the same one as before, then sat next to Hermione. She looks so peaceful. So quiet. So … calm. And I was worrying?! I hope she is okay though. Ginny kissed her forehead and walked out.
The next day, Hermione woke. A single flower on her bedside table. Same as before. On the other table was food. She was here again. I'm going to rest today; I don't think I can face her. Her beautiful face. Those eyes which I could just get lost in… No! Do not think about it! Do not think about her! Or how good it was when her mouth was … No! Stop it Hermione! Stop. You're torturing yourself with these thoughts and memories. Just stop it. She slapped herself, and stayed in bed.
In Transfiguration, Ginny stared at the empty seat next to her that belonged to Hermione. She did the same in all other classes. Concentrate on the lesson Ginny. Not on her. She'll kill you if you fail this year, and it'll be the year you didn't want because she won't be here. Am I talking in 3rd person? Ginny was worried. What if Hermione was sick? Ron thought otherwise. The final bell of the day rang.
"Ah, she's probably wagging," he said.
"Yeah, Ron and you're going to get the maximum number of NEWTS!" she said furiously.
"It could happen."
"Git!" And she walked off.
"Did I say something?" Harry shrugged and Draco smiled innocently. Ron shuddered.
Ginny didn't know where to go. She didn't want to go to Gryffindor Tower, she might run into Ron. She opted for Head Girl's room. Then I can check on Hermione.
Ginny stepped in. She took in Hermione's beauty as she lay sleeping. In her eyes, Hermione was as beautiful as ever. Ron would never see this, even if he had 5 eyes.
She sat and watched as Hermione moved slightly in sleep. Watched as Hermione turned to face her, with eyes shut. Watched. All I can do is watch. If I kiss her, is it wrong?
She leaned over, and kissed her, her tongue tracing Hermione's lower lip, and she was surprised when the lips parted, and her own tongue was given entrance. Was she awake?
She pulled away. Hermione opened her eyes and sat up. They looked into each other's eyes.
"Ginny-" she started.
"I'm sorry; I just had to do that. I'll just go-" Ginny turned to go as she said this, but Hermione grabbed her wrist. "Hermione…" she pleaded.
"Ginny, the truth is preferable to lies, and I can't lie to you, and try to fight these emotions. I would be continuing to lie if I said I didn't love you; and the way I love you is more than the simple love between friends. I truly love you."
"Hermione…" her voice was softer now. Almost … joyful...
"For ages, you've been all I want-" The line from the play. Will she remember it? The significance of it. If she replies… What will it mean for us? Will there be an 'us'?
Ginny knew what Hermione was saying. The play.
"-And all I can't have," Ginny interjected. "Me too."
"Ever since the play…"
"The kiss everyone thought was faked."
"The kiss down by the lake."
"The one in Potions to get me away from Pansy…"
"And make you mine." Hermione pulled her onto the bed and closer to her body.
"I love you too…" Ginny meant it this time. Really meant it.
"We shouldn't have taken it back before."
"Of course not, but we won't take it back again." Hermione removed Ginny's robe, leaving her in her uniform.
Ginny rested her head on Hermione's shoulder, while Hermione began running her hands over Ginny's body.
"What do you want me to you to you?" she whispered. "Fuck you? Lick you until you come; which I assure you, wouldn't be long."
"Fuck me." Came Ginny's whispered reply.
Hermione's hand snaked under Ginny's skirt and her underwear. She kissed Ginny. The first one where they were both prepared and fully awake. Ginny wanted to just stay there forever, in Hermione's bed, with Hermione. Two fingers entered Ginny, she tried to gasp, but soon realised Hermione's lips were still on her own. Hermione withdrew her fingers, before thrusting them back in, causing Ginny to cry out, or attempt to. Hermione broke the kiss, needing air. A third finger began to play with Ginny's clit. That was all she needed. She came, screaming Hermione's name. She watched as Hermione licked and sucked her fingers. She groaned. Hermione kissed Ginny. Ginny kissed back. It was so simple, yet it took them so long. Hermione wrapped her arms around Ginny. It felt normal. It felt real.
In the bathroom, Harry and Draco were celebrating, and hoping that they didn't take it back again (Draco pointed out that they couldn't now). But they couldn't help but be happy.
"They followed their hearts," said Draco.
"And it was the best thing to do," said Harry. Draco sighed.
"It always is, Harry, it always is…"
End A/N: See, I told you it would change lives. This chapter is 1073 words, which is okay. Not the longest, but still good. And in case you're wondering, no, I'm not including my long Author's Notes and Disclaimers in the word count. That would just be stupid. Wait… hah, I just checked chap 8… this is the longest chapter yet. Yay! I'm happy, hope you are too. And no, I couldn't finish it before my deadline, so I'm a bit sad, but it's ok... I have a few other experimentational fics that I may type up...