Chapter 8: (Love is Pain)

Six days had gone by with no assault on the school. It was Friday morning, and tomorrow, she would sneak out of classes with Harry to go to the Room of Requirement where they would finally be together and then watch the sunrise from a window.

At breakfast Ginny glanced down the table towards Harry who gave her a small nervous wink. Afterwards she told Betty, a girl in her year, that she wasn't feeling well and to please tell her teachers that she would be in the Hospital Wing. Ginny also asked Betty to collect her homework.
Harry told the same to Ron and Hermione. He also told them not to worry; it had nothing to do with his scar.
"Hey," Harry whispered.
"Hi." Ginny smiled, and looked away from Harry. The room of Requirement had a large bed in the middle of the room with Bee's Wax candles along the shelves, giving the room a sweet aroma. There were rose petals on the floor around the bed, and a few were sprinkled on top of the sheets. Everything was perfect.
"Ginny, I don't want you to feel pressured. We can wait." Harry said.

"I'm sure about this. Happy one-year anniversary." Ginny swallowed. She had never been so nervous in her life.
"Happy one-year anniversary." Harry said. There was an awkward pause between them, both wondering what to do next.
Ginny, not knowing why, wrapped her arms around Harry and hugged him for a very long time. And he just stood there, hugging her back, running his hand slowly through her hair.
She nuzzled his neck with her nose for a moment and then he kissed her softly, sweetly on the lips. Ginny was melting on the spot. After a few moments Ginny unbuttoned his shirt, and he took it off. Smiling he said:
"Now it's your shirt that must come off."
She smiled and they helped each other undress, kissing all the while.

Two hours later, both of them lay in bed feeling very pleased with themselves and Ginny was trying hard to suppress a grin. It had been a bit painful, but wonderful nonetheless.
Harry turned on his side and faced her. He opened his mouth as if to say something but he shut it quickly.
"Well? You can say it."

"You'll find out later- when you go to bed."

Ginny was just about to ask him he was talking about when two things happened at once. Ginny felt an unnerving chill run done her spin and Harry screamed in pain, clutching his scar.