Love Just Is

Chapter 5- The unexpected gift.

Disclaimer- I still don't own anything…and I probably wouldn't know what to do with it if I did! I cave in under pressure…

Note: Hi guys. Somebody asked me in the reviews if Harry and Ginny were together. Well, yeah they are, but I just haven't incorporated anything yet. I've been focused on Ron and Hermione, and I'm still a little rusty on Harry and Ginny, but I will be putting in a little bit of them together. We haven't seen much of them yet really, and I just figured everyone knew they were together…I'll try and make it a little more obvious.

Note 2: Oh and I'm so sorry for not updating in awhile. My laptop busted and I thought all my stuff was lost (drama!), but luckily the wonderful people from a computer fixing company fixed it for me…$150 later I was back writing the end of this chapter. Anyway…everything's sweet now so I'll let you read…

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Hermione arrived at the Burrow and looked around the living room. Ginny had obviously just arrived, and was hugging Annie and Ayden.

Ron was sitting on the sofa with Charlie and Amity, while Bill and Fleur sat in the chair opposite them.

Hermione smiled and walked over to them, where she sat down on Ron's lap.

'Hey. I wondered where you'd gotten. Everything ok?' Ron asked her, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Hermione smiled at him and nodded. 'Yes, I'm good.'

It was at this moment that Mrs Weasley bustled into the living room and greeted Hermione and Ginny.

'Hermione, dear, are you all right? You look a little pale.' Mrs Weasley said, examining her future daughter in law.

Hermione nodded and smiled, 'I'm fine. Honest!' She said a little more forcefully to Ron, who was staring at her with a worried look on his face.

Harry and Ginny walked over to them.

'So, um, are you guys ok? I mean…do you…' Ginny looked at Hermione as Harry wrapped an arm around Ginny's waist.

Hermione glared at Ginny who smiled.

'Where did you two get to anyway?' Harry asked Hermione and Ginny.

'Oh uh, you know…g-girl talk.' Hermione stuttered, as Ginny grinned.

Hermione had had enough. She didn't want to stare at Ginny's beaming face all afternoon. It was time to tell Ron.

Hermione turned to face Ron. 'Do you want to go for a walk?'

Ron nodded and grabbed her hand, pulling her out the door. Hermione looked back at Ginny and held her fingers to her lips in a shushing gesture, as Ron and her walked out the back door.

Harry turned to look at Ginny, 'What was that about?'

Ginny smiled, 'You'll find out soon enough.' She replied, standing on tiptoe and kissing Harry.

Hermione and Ron sat down on a bench out the back. Hermione was sighing deeply and Ron was gazing at her with slight confusion.

'Hermione…what's the matter? You've been acting strange all day.' Ron asked, holding her hands in his.

Hermione bit her lip and looked at him. 'Ok, this is huge. I don't want you to freak out…Um, I-uh…I-I'm pregnant Ron.'

Ron's eyes grew as round as saucers and he froze. 'Y-Your what?'

'Pregnant. Were going to have a baby.' Hermione repeated, looking rather hesitant.

'But- But how? I mean…I know how…But –' Ron stuttered, standing up and running his hands through his hair.

Hermione's eyes welled up with tears. She knew he would react like this, but that didn't prevent her from getting upset.

'Ron – I-'

Ron turned around to look at her, 'Hermione- this is…'

'Huge,' Hermione began, standing up, 'I know. Are you…happy? Angry? Upset? Just say something.' Hermione finished, a tear falling down her cheek.

Ron blinked, 'I-I don't know. Just…I don't…' He said. 'I need to think.'

With no glance at Hermione, Ron walked back into the house.

Hermione sunk into the bench and started to cry. She didn't know what would happen. Sure, she expected a reaction like this to occur, but her emotions took over and her heart ached.

Ron sat down on his bed in his old room. So much was swimming through his brain that he found it hard to register anything at all.

Hermione was pregnant. He was going to be a father. These facts ran through his head like a subtitle, and every time they swam past, he felt even more confused.

Ron heard a soft knock at the door and he looked up to see Harry.

'You ok, mate?' Harry asked, walking in and shutting the door behind him.

'I dunno.' Ron replied, rubbing his eyes.

Harry sat down next to him and Ron looked up. 'Hermione's pregnant.'

Harry's mouth dropped open. 'Wow. Ron. That's'- That's great!'

Harry then looked at Ron's expression, 'That's not great?'

Ron ran his hand through his hair again, 'I don't know. I mean, I knew it would happen eventually, but…were not even married yet. What- What if were not ready?'

'Ron, you won't know if your ready until you do it. You love Hermione. It may be unexpected, but, your gonna be a dad.'

Harry replied, smiling.

Ron stared at him. It was suddenly clear. He loved Hermione. God knows, had been thinking about starting a family with her since they were 17. All he needed to know was that he loved her.

'I am, aren't I?' Ron replied, smiling. He jumped up; I've got to find Hermione.

Ron walked out of the kitchen and looked around the back yard.

Hermione wasn't sitting where he left her. Thinking on instinct, he began walking towards the big oak tree beside the lake.

Hermione was sitting facing the lake, her back up against the tree, her eyes blotchy. Ron walked over and sat down next to her. Hermione didn't look away from the lake.

'How did I know I'd find you here?' Ron said softly.

Hermione sniffed and continued to gaze out into the lake.

'Hermione, I'm sorry. I was just a little freaked out.' Ron started, putting his hand over Hermione's.

Hermione turned her blotchy face towards him and Ron realised that he loved her more than anything at that exact moment.

'I love you, more than anything in this world. And I can't wait to start a family with you. We're gonna be parents, Mione.' Ron finished, as Hermione's eyes welled up and she buried her face into his shoulder.

Ron grinned, and kissed her forehead. 'Don't cry.'

Hermione looked up and wiped her eyes, smiling all the same.

'I love you.' She said, looking into his eyes.

Ron smiled and leaned down to kiss her. But when he was inches away from her face, Hermione gasped.

'What are we going to do about the wedding?' She said suddenly.

Ron looked confused, 'What do you mean?'

'Well, this changes the situation somewhat. I'd prefer not to be massive while in a wedding dress.' She said, a thoughtful look on her face.

'So…what are you suggesting? We move the wedding forward?' Ron asked, his brow furrowing.

Hermione bit her lip, 'Well…yeah. I mean we are going to want to get ready for the baby and everything. And after going through this, I don't know…I just figure we are going to be busy.'

Ron grinned, 'Ok. We'll move forward the wedding.'

Suddenly a scream of delight echoed through the kitchen and Hermione and Ron both stood up quickly and spun around.

Through the kitchen window, they could both see Mrs Weasley nearly in tears and Ginny trying her hardest to restrain her.

'Ginny told your mum.' Hermione said smiling.

Ron looked suddenly at Hermione. 'Ginny knows?'

Hermione nodded. 'Does Harry know?'

Ron smiled and nodded in return. He then put an arm around Hermione's waist and placed a hand on her stomach.

Hermione smiled, 'Come-on,' she began, 'we better get back inside. Your mum's going to want to see us, I'm guessing by the retainment.'

Ron grinned and walked back inside with Hermione, whispering in her ear as they walked in, 'And to think, all those arguments about the wedding were for nothing.'

Hermione grinned and whispered back, 'Come-off it, you love it when we argue.'

Ron looked fake-shocked as Hermione dragged him by the hand through the kitchen door and a loud squeal erupted through the house.

Note: Okie dokie…chapter 5 completo… Yay… R&R.