Hello all! How have you all been?…That's nice. I figured that since I have really nothing to do this weekend, I'd try to get chapter 10 up. Terribly sorry, but this is another short chapter. Well, there really is nothing else more to say…but…who should I dedicate this chapter to? Hmm…I suppose, Billie. You get a dedication now!

DISCLAIMER: dammit, I never remember to do this…I OWN NOTHING SO LEAVE ME ALONE!

Chapter 10

Gossip

The next morning, Nikki woke up at about noon. She glanced around and saw that she was still in the Room of Requirement. Last night's dress had been thrown carelessly on the floor along with Harry's clothes. She looked over and saw Harry's arm draped over her shoulders holding her close. A thin sheet was draped over both of their middles, exposing them from the waist up. She leaned over and gently kissed his lips then slowly rolled out of bed and thought of some very warm clothes to wear. A green sweater and a pair of jeans appeared.

"Come back, it's still too early" Harry mumbled as he sat up.

"No, it's not early, it's noon. But I will come back," she replied while climbing back into the bed before getting dressed. "Did you have fun last night?" she asked.

"More than you will ever know." Harry replied while kissing her forehead, then her nose, then and her lips. His lips rested on hers and he continued kissing her as she kissed him back. He rolled over on her and she sat up.

"Not right now." She replied.

"Why not? Are you mad?" Harry asked.

"No, I'm just still kinda tired and sore from last night." She answered.

"Ok, do you wanna just lie here?" Harry offered.

"Nah, I am starving. Can we go get lunch?" Nikki answered.

"Sure, let's get dressed." Harry replied.

They got dressed and went down to lunch. Ron and Hermione walked in shortly after they arrived, Hermione wearing the jewelry that Ron had given her. When they sat down at the table, Ron draped his arm around his girlfriend's shoulders and she rested her head against his chest wearing the jewelry that Ron had given her.

"Hey Nikki, Harry. Nikki, are you done? I need to talk with you." Hermione asked.

"Yeah, sure. See you later Harry, Ron." Nikki responded as she stood up and followed Hermione to the library.

"So Nikki, what did Harry get you?" Hermione asked.

"He got me this necklace." Nikki said as she pointed to the elegant necklace on her neck.

"Wow, that's gorgeous. Ron got me these." Hermione said indicating the earrings and bracelet. "Ron also said that Harry did not come back last night, and you weren't there this morning."

"Yeah, we stayed in the Room of Requirement last night." Nikki responded as a blush crept up on her cheeks.

"Did you and Harry…?" Hermione asked.

"Well…yes." Nikki replied smiling.

MEANWHILE:

"Harry, you didn't come back to the room last night. What were you up to?" Ron asked his best friend.

"Well, Nikki and I were up kinda late so you wouldn't have heard me come in." Harry lied.

"What time did you get back?" Ron inquired.

"Uhhh…two I think…" Harry lied again.

"HA! You are so busted. I went up to bed at three so I would have seen you come in." his voice got quieter, " Were you with Nikki…all night?"

"Yes! Okay, Yes. I was with her all night…damn, you are annoying." Harry said, the last part jokingly of course.

"So did you guys…you know?" Ron said, winking.

"Well did you?" Harry asked.

"What do you think?" Ron responded with a smirk.

"Well, this conversation is over. I'm going to find Nikki, see you later." Harry said as he got up.

"Bye, mate." Ron replied.

Harry walked to the library in no particular hurry. When he arrived, it was silent except for the distant laughter from deep within the heart of the library. He walked towards the source of the laughter and came upon his lovely girlfriend and his best girl friend. He motioned to Hermione not to announce his presence as he snuck up on Nikki. He walked right up next to her, leaned right down by her ear then said, "BOO!" Nikki nearly jumped out of her skin.

"SHIT! Harry! Don't do that again!" She exclaimed. Harry, who was now in a fit of laughter, could not even respond as tears began rolling down his face from laughing so hard.

"I'm sorry…couldn't resist." He choked out, laughter finally beginning to cease. Nikki was pouting so Harry leaned over and gave her a quick peck on the lips.

"What are you doing here? I thought you were talking to Ron." Nikki asked.

"I just came to see what you were up to." Harry replied.

"Ah, and since when does that involve scaring the living daylights out of someone?" Nikki asked, trying not to let a smile break through her serious face.

"Sorry." Harry replied feeling guilty.

"There is no need for an apology. But there is need for revenge, so sleep with one eye open." Nikki responded with an evil smirk. Harry gulped quite loudly and Hermione laughed and stood up.

"Well, I'm off to find Ron, you two have fun." Hermione said as she left the library.

Harry slid into the seat next to his girlfriend and leaned in for a kiss. Nikki leaned in a bit to accept it and began to kiss him back and soon it was a full-on snog in the library.

"What are you two doing! Stop that! DON'T MAKE ME GET DUMBLEDORE!" Ms. Pince yelled, trying to get the couple to break apart. Nikki and Harry stopped quite quickly with a blush quickly growing on their cheeks and quickly left the library in fear of the angry librarian. As they approached the Common Room, Nikki turned to Harry.

"Harry, we need to talk about something."

YAY! I finally left a cliffhanger! YAY! I actually finished this chapter. So sorry that it took so long to get out to the public. School has been a bit hectic, but I should let you know that I am almost done writing it and since school is out, I should be able to type it up soon so that I can share it with you all. The next chapter may take a while because I have to write it from scratch because my fiddling has caused the next chapter to make no sense whatsoever. I will try to have the next chapter up within a week…don't kill me, please.