A/N: Wow it has been quite a while! How is everyone doing? I hope all is well. This story is giving me horrible, horrible writers block at the moment, and that I'm sorry to say, is why I haven't updated in a month. All the motivation that I had for this story has waned, but don't fear I'm going to finish it, no doubt about that. It just might take a while. I hope you all are patient and willing to wait. Hearing your lovely thoughts and what have to say really makes me happy, and encourages to get on my ass and write. So please continue to review. Responses to your reviews on the bottom.

This Chapter is dedicated to socalgirl, because she was the first to recognize the quote, which was from Casablanca. Good job! And good job to all the other people who got it too.

Ginny lapsed into silence, and stood contemplating Of all the paint shops in all the towns in all the world, I walk into his.

Chapter Six: The Lunch That Started It All

The next morning was spent in a flurry of activity. Ginny was attempting to distract herself from the coming lunch with Harry. She was trying everything possible to put her mind at ease. Yet negative thoughts still managed to creep into her mind, like the tide creeps up onto the sand shore. She could not manage to keep herself from assuming that the meeting would go terribly.

Elliot had disappeared early on in the morning, before Ginny had even awakened from her fitful slumber of the night before. This only slightly worried her, so therefore Ginny decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, and trust he wasn't doing anything awful behind her back.

Something glinted up at Ginny from beneath waves of twisted covers on her bed. It was small and silver, and looked to be small enough to fit the finger of a woman. Suspicion flared quickly and forcefully in her mind, but then Ginny remembered her resolution to trust Elliot. Maybe it was meant for her. So with that, Ginny slipped the ring on her finger and walked out the door.

Meanwhile, Elliot was busy seeking out Mia. He had to find out what had happened two nights before. He hadn't been able to control himself, let alone stop what had occurred. Every part of him ached with what he had done. Guilt, anger, and confusion all flooded his system. He would get some answers.

Elliot found Mia lying leisurely around her suite. As Elliot walked inMia looked up, almost as if she had been expecting him. Her eyes immediately lit up with mischief, and a smirk peaked at the corners of her lips. So he'd come back. She knew he would.

"Come back for more love?" Mia asked playfully.

"No. I haven't. I've come back for some answers. I didn't want what happened between us to ever occur. I know I didn't do it of my own free will. What did you do to me?"

"I did nothing. You're delusional. You wanted me and you had me. That's all." Mia answered, stepping closer to Elliot.

Suddenly her lips were mere inches away. Her hot breath caressed his face, and a sweet smell swirled around him, seeping into his body. His active conscience began to go hazy as everything important faded away. And then all there was, all that mattered, was Mia. He wanted please her, pleasure her, do everything she wanted him to. Then Mia leaned in for a kiss, and it was all over.

Ginny stepped out into the glittering sun, overwhelmed by the heat and her coming meeting with Harry. Her thoughts clouded with embarrassing situations, awkward moments, and hurt feelings. A scream threatened to escape from her throat, but she bit it back. Get a hold of yourself. Ginny glanced down at her watch, and gasped. She was going to be late, and she hated being late. She began to pick up the pace, until she was running. Ginny dashed through the streets, bumping into people left and right, apologizing, and continuing to run. Finally she reached the main doors of the restaurant and stepped in.

The restaurant had a friendly atmosphere, and was quite noisy and crowded. Ginny scanned the room and determined that Harry had not yet arrived. Breathing a sigh of relief, she found a server and was seated at an empty table near the back, away from most of the commotion. Just moments later Harry rushed in. He did what Ginny had done just minutes ago, finally spotting Ginny at their table. He hurried over immediately apologizing. Ginny barely heard a word of it, for she was too busy gazing at him. His raven hair was messily falling around his eyes, which were absolutely shining. He was dressed simply in a white tee shirt and jeans, but to Ginny he was the most handsome he'd ever looked. She snapped out of her trance when Harry spoke her name.

"Ginny, are you alright?"

"Oh I'm sorry. I kind of drifted off for a moment."

"It's alright. So what's new in your life Gin? It's been a very ling time."

"I know. Well let's see, I'm a fashion designer and I own my own company, and have for a few years now. I've been married to my husband Elliot for six months, and this is our anniversary trip. He works at the ministry rather high up. We built a house together overlooking Hogsmeade. It's lovely. Everything is wonderful. And yourself?"

"Well the paint shop we ran into I co-run, and have for several years."

"Oh really? Who do you co-run it with?"

"My girlfriend Isabella."

"Oh wow. How long have you been together?"

"For four years."

"That's great, I'm really happy for you."

"And you as well."

An awkward silence settled in and Ginny let out a groan. Harry looked up, his eyes meeting hers. An electricity shot through Ginny's body, and she immediately looked away.

"You're just as beautiful as I remember. Even more so actually." Harry said quietly.

Ginny blushed red, and replied.

"Thank you. And you are just as handsome as I remember. Even more so." She said with a smirk.

Harry let out a light chuckle, and began to say something. Suddenly Ginny's voice cut in.

"Who did the paintings on the wall of your shop? Was that you?"

"Oh no. I'm horrible at painting. Actually I'm awful at everything artistic. Isabella did those. She's brilliant."

"Well obviously. I'm a little jealous, I have to admit."

Harry sat stunned for a moment before Ginny finished her thought.

"I mean she has so much talent. Has her work ever been displayed anywhere?"

"No, but she's trying to make that happen." Harry answered, smacked from his reveries.

"That's great."

Ginny seemed lost for a moment, remembering something long since lost.

"Do you remember when I showed you my first painting, back at Hogwarts?" Ginny asked softly.

"That was a long time ago." Harry answered stiffly.

A small sting was felt in Ginny's heart, but she was determined not to show that he had hurt her.

"Okay well, I think I'm going to get going. It was nice seeing you again Harry."

Ginny began to walk off quickly, trying not to cry. The meeting did not go as she had wanted. Everything had felt forced, awkward, and not familiar at all. She didn't know what she had expected. She supposed she was hoping they would slip back into an easy friendship. Too much had happened between them. She realized that now. As she was accepting that fact, a voice called her name. Ginny spun around wildly, tears shining in her eyes, to find Harry standing close behind her.

"I'm sorry Ginny. Don't leave. I'm sorry I'm acting funny; it's just been so long. And so much has happened between us. But I want to get to know you again." Harry said sincerely.

Ginny looked into his entrancing eyes, knowing she was getting herself into trouble again. But Harry had been so a big part of her life, why couldn't she just have him in it as a friend? There was no reason why she couldn't. With that, she replied.

"It's alright. I would like to get to know you again too." She answered with a smile.

"Than it's settled. Meet me tomorrow at my shop. We'll set out from there."

"Sounds great. I'll see you then."

"Ciao bella!" Harry said, as he gave Ginny a kiss on the cheek.

Harry smiled widely and walked away from Ginny, leaving her rooted to the spot she was standing in.

Elliot awakened to find himself entangled in a pair of naked legs, and apparently a completely naked body. He searched for Ginny's flaming red hair, but only found Mia's dark brunette. He cursed himself silently and aloud, causing quite a commotion. Mia's eyelids fluttered open and she stared at him sleepily.

"What's wrong darling?"

"Nothing, nothing." He said, laying down and going back to sleep.

He awoke hours later, aware that something was very wrong. Yet once again, he did nothing. Elliot had resigned himself to the fact that he couldn't resist Mia. He might as well give in. I'm so sorry Ginny. I hope you can forgive me one day.

A/N: Well there you have it. Their first lunch date. They'll be plenty more meetings in the future. And Elliot. Isn't he a bad boy? Haha. I hope you enjoyed it. Hopefully as the story goes on you'll get longer, fuller chapters. I am aware that there are probably spelling and grammatical errors in this chapter, because I didn't have time to go back and edit before I posted.

Thanks to: UnRealityCheck, hpgirl7777, danniegirl85, GinnyGin, bellacoola, rae, Future Mrs. Radcliffe, A. Nonymous, JediPirateElfyDude, Melanie Amelia Black, mereschino, sunlitmist, blade13hip, and MegHarts.

Federica: Wow, that's awesome. I've been hoping that a fan from Italy would write a review for my story. Surprisingly I have never been to Italy, though my whole family is Italian through and through. I've had to do a lot of research for this story, but hopefully it is paying off. I would love to visit there, and think I am going to be in a year or so. I'd love to hear about Italy and your story. I will email you very soon.

Jill-Weasley: Haha quite enthusiastic you are. I'm glad Harry's back too. I always love writing Ginny and Harry interactions.

The Shieldmaiden-Lady of Rohan: Haha that's a pretty good idea, maybe you should be writing my story instead. Lol.

A Harry and Ginny Dreamer: You're back! I was so happy to see that reviewed! Ooo you'll have to see about Mia, she's a bad one. I'm glad you loved the chapter! That quote came from Casablanca, but I love Under The Tuscan Sun. It's really good. Haha Oh my god so are you as freaking happy that Harry and Ginny got together in HBP. But as pissed that Harry messed it up just like I thought he would, as I am? Cause I'm so wonderfully happy and mad at the same time. Lol.

Granger's Twin: Haha yum is right. Well you found out in this chapter there is someone else. But you know how these stories work. Haha. Elliot is troubleeee. Haha. Now I guess you are going to have to focus your energy on hating him too. Lol.

Rebel Rose: Haha I just got back from the beach too. And two days ago was birthday, and I got my nose pierced. I can't help but brag about that. Lol. I'm glad you like what I'm doing with that story!

Lady Toxxik: Thank you for the compliments about my writing! That means a lot to me. I'm really glad you like my stories, and continue reading!