Later that night, Hermione woke with a start. She couldn't understand what had woken her so suddenly, until she felt Ginny stir beside her, still held in Hermione's arms. She smiled to herself. How could she have forgotten the kiss they had shared? Especially one as passionate and as beautiful as theirs had been.

She looked at Ginny sleeping, thinking about how beautiful the younger girl was. She leaned forward and gently kissed her, trying not to disturb her sleep. Ginny stirred slightly, but didn't wake up.

Hermione lay there for a while, thinking about everything that had happened that night. She smiled to herself, unable to believe she had been so scared about telling Ginny her true feelings. She was also still amazed, knowing now that Ginny had felt the exact same way about her all along.

Suddenly she felt a little worried. A thought had occured to her - what would everyone in school think about them? Should she and Ginny even go as far as to tell people the truth about them? Hermione wasn't the least bit ashamed, but she couldn't help but wonder if telling people would be the best thing.

I should talk to Ginny about it, she thought to herself. I'll bring the subject up when she wakes up.

Hermione continued to lie there for the next few minutes, simply watching Ginny as she slept. God, I love her so, she thought. Fuck everyone else, I don't give a damn what they think. If they have a problem, then I guess it's tough.

A few minutes later, Ginny opened her eyes to see Hermione looking at her with a grin on her face. Ginny grinned back. "Have you been watching me all this time?"

Hermione laughed. "Mostly! I couldn't help it, you looked so beautiful and peaceful. I couldn't take my eyes off you." She leaned over and softly kissed Ginny again.

"You just can't help yourself now, can you?" Ginny teased, pulling Hermione closer to her. "Now you've had that first amazing kiss with me, you just can't get enough of me, am I right?" she giggled, but noticing that this time, Hermione wasn't turning away in embarrassment. On the contrary, a mischievous look had appeared on her face, an expression that Ginny had never seen Hermione wear before.

"You got that right Ginny," chuckled Hermione. "In fact, what would you say if I was to tell you, that I'd like to be with you..."

Ginny looked blankly at Hermione. "I thought you were with me? Well...I thought as much when we told each other we were in love...I thought we would officially be together then..."

Hermione shook her head, laughing. "You really are slow tonight, aren't you Gin?"

Ginny suddenly realised what Hermione was hinting at. "Ohhh! You mean...uh...well...yeah.." she trailed off, all of a sudden feeling rather shy. Hermione gaped at her.

"Ginny! You were the one going on about it before, you were the one teasing me, and now look at you! Now who is the most embarrassed?" she laughed, watching as a grin spread across Ginny's face.

"I know, I know! I just...I'm nervous, alright? I mean, this is all new to me...just like I know it is for you too. I want us to both be sure before we rush into anything," answered Ginny, feeling her face grow hot. That was real smooth Ginny, she scolded herself.

"I know, and we don't have to do anything straightaway. Just whenever it feels right for the both of us," Hermione told her, being serious now. Ginny looked at her, and shocked her by saying, "Well, it feels right for me now...how about you?"

Now Hermione was really feeling confused. "You're so indecisive tonight!" she laughed though, taking Ginny's hands into her own. "But if you're really sure...?"

"I'm sure," Ginny told her. "I want to be with you tonight Hermione..."