Face To Face

Draco found himself trapped. Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide. Walking to him was Ginny, her facial expression unreadable. Was she happy to see him or not? He really wasn't ready to see her or speak to her just yet.

She hugged him. As soon as she reached him, she hugged him, burying her face in his chest. Draco didn't know how to respond. Slowly, awkwardly, he returned her embrace. Finally, they pulled apart.

"I knew it was you," she said hoarsely. "Just looking into your eyes… I knew it was you."

He couldn't because he just couldn't believe he was there with her. She was right in front of him. Flesh blood and bone. He was back. He managed to produce a small whimpering kind of noise.

"You look so pale… And skinny. Harry's been feeding you well hasn't he? Ron never—"

He couldn't stop himself. He had to. He kissed her. He found himself getting lost in the feelings and sensation of the kiss and he didn't want to stop. Nothing could make up for the two years they'd lost. He pulled away, his eyes half lidded. He seemed to be in a daze… it all just felt like a dream…

"I'm sorry," he blushed. It was all he could muster.

She hugged him again, forgetting that another man was waiting for her to return home. He didn't seem to matter as much. All she wanted was to be with Draco, just for a little while. She held him close, taking in his scent… Listening to his heartbeat….

"Ginny…"

She looked up at him, their eyes meeting and all that he'd expected to see and wanted to see was there. Love. His hand quivered as he reached up to touch her cheek. He let out a shaky breath.

"You're so beautiful…" he whispered.

She took hold of his hand, indulging in the way his touch felt and the warmth that surged through her body. Her nervousness of his return had completely gone and all she wanted now was to just be with him… Not that she hadn't during his long absence. She found herself hugging him again.

"Ginny?" Harry asked as he came up the stairs. He stared at them for a moment. He scratched his head. "I see you've um…"

"Harry? Have you seen—Oh," Hermione said coming up to stand beside her husband. She too had the same reaction. "Oh…"

Ginny slowly pulled away from Draco, blushing. She looked down at the floor. She was afraid that they'd think she was a hussy. After all, she did have a boyfriend now. Draco cleared his throat.

"Good evening," Ginny said meekly. "I came by to uh… Talk about something with one of you but…" she glanced at Draco.

"Ah, yes. We went to the party," Hermione replied.

"Which reminds me," Harry eyed her suspiciously, "how come you weren't there? I'm sure you would have gone anyway even if you were late… It was Harrison's party. You should have been there."

"It was my fault," Draco mumbled. "I kept her. I'm going to bed… Um goodnight."

Ginny nodded. She smiled nervously at the husband and wife.

"Well, I should go. Harrison must be wondering where I've gone. Um… Goodnight."

"Goodnight," Harry and Hermione chorused before she disapparated.

They retired to their room and got into bed. Harry was usually the first to drop into slumber but he felt very uneasy, as if something bad were going to happen. Hermione, sensing his uneasiness, moved closer. She slowly raked her fingers through his hair.

"Something on your mind?" she asked ever so softly.

"We have to put a charm on the house to stop anymore unexpected visitors," Harry replied.

"Yeah, we do… Did you see how happy they were?"

"That's why this has to work. I owe him for saving my life, but we can't have her here all the time or Harrison's going to get suspicious and I really have to make this work."

Hermione kissed him lightly. "Don't worry Harry. Your plan will do just fine."

Harry smiled. He could only hope.

×××××

He was sitting on a chair at the table staring blankly at his cup of coffee. He was worried… Where had Ginny gone? She'd promised to come to the party but she hadn't. His attention had been brought back to reality when he heard her voice.

"I'm home!"

Harrison immediately stood up, rushing over. He embraced her tightly for a long time before letting go to get a good look at her. She wasn't hurt… in fact she looked very happy… The happiest he'd ever seen her.

"Where have you been," he asked his face full of concern. "I've been so worried. You—"

"Hey, it's okay. I just went to a friend's house."

"Oh. Who?"

"You don't know her. She's visiting town." She kissed him on the cheek. "I'm really tired Harrison. Let's go to sleep."

Harrison nodded hesitantly… "Okay." Something wasn't right at all.

Author's Note: Ah... Another chapter uploaded... I can't seem to remember if I do updates daily.. I think I do but I think I missed a couple of days... Oh well, anyway, what'd you think? Good? Bad? Crap? Yes... Crap is an option. I'm having a bit of a problem with Harrison... I can't seem to write what he must do next... I mean I know which side he's on but it's still hard to write... Anyway, what do YOU think of Harrison? Thanks for reading and don't forget review!