Where's Everybody Going?

She went back to his room. "You missed everything" Ginny said sobbing. Hermione gave out a forced smile.

"What's wrong?" Ginny asked noticing her placidness.

"Where's Ron again?"

"He's at the twin's. Why'd you ask?"

"Nothing. What time will he be back?"

"Afternoon, a few hours after mum and dad leaves. Why? You miss him?"

"Ye.. No!" she said slipping.

"Fine, let's watch another movie"

"Okay". She could not believe that Ron was at the twins spending time with that Andrea-girl! She admits it, she's jealous.

"Darling's we'll be leaving okay. Take Care of yourselves. Make sure the doors are locked" Mrs. Weasley bided as she embraced both her guest and child. The couple was already leaving and according to Ginny Ron should be back a few hours after their leave. I need to ask him about that girl, she thought. Wait! I can't! He'll know I read his book then. This sucks, she thought. The two girls were left alone at that house. They were still watching movies when Mrs. Weasley called. Mrs. Weasley called to inform Ginny that she would be out with his dad to do some work for the Order at France.

"I bet it's not work for the order" Ginny said to Hermione "We might be expecting a baby Weasley sometime" she added.

The both of them laughed.

"I'm going to take a nap, I really feel sleepy" Hermione told Ginny.

When Hermione woke up, she looked for Ginny to ask if Ron had arrived but she found Ginny packing. "What are you doing?" she asked

"I'll be heading for my friends house in Wales" Ginny explained as she took pink shoes from her cabinet

"What! You'll be leaving? You'll leave me alone here?" she said incredulously

"I'm really sorry Hermione. Don't worry, Ron's here. You guys get along fine. And Harry will be here by Friday, just 5 more days"

"What do you mean Ron's here? Aren't your parents coming home?"

"They would be but it'll take them a week. Don't worry, you'll be alright"

"Your going now?" Hermione asked as she saw Ginny dragging her things towards the door in her room.

"Ron'll be back in a jiff, I called him already".

Hermione couldn't believe she would be left with Ron for five days! She could just imagine the awkward moments that were to happen. She couldn't just pretend that she doesn't know a thing; she's not good at that. Victor, her first boyfriend was technically her boyfriend but if you do the math, they don't seem like that.

"Ginny!" Hermione yelled as she was nearing the fireplace.

"Your safe, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named wont harm you" she said then

"#15 Crossing St.".

The next thing Hermione knew, she was gone. "Damn" she mumbled. "What could I possibly do know?" she asked herself. The first thing that came to her mind was: pool.

She changed to her bathing suit and went for a swim. She did several laps and practiced her synchronized swimming. After swimming, she went back to the house and saw Ron by the fireplace.

"Where's everybody Hermione?" he asked, walking towards her.

"Huh? Uhhmm.. Gi.. Ginny's out, she said she called you up"

"She did? She didn't call me up. Where the hell did she go?" he said cursing her sister.

"Aren't you cold?" he asked looking at Hermione who was just wearing her bikini.

"Oh, my! I'm sorry" she said then impetuously covering her body. He gave a smirk, just like what Malfoy does, she thought.

She ran upstairs to find a covering for herself. "Ginny has robes, you could use them" Ron cried.

Hermione took a long time dressing which is why Ron went upstairs; he still had a lot to ask.

"Hermione, you done? I've gotta ask you something." He said knocking at the door.

"In a minute" she responded. After a while, she opened the door and gestured to go downstairs. She didn't want to be alone with Ron in a bedroom.

"Does mum and dad know she's gone?" he asked

"I suppose so, cause she told me, but I doubt it cause your parents wont be back till a week"

"A week! Blimey! How come? That Ginny!"

"Working for the Order. I remember Ginny mentioned #15 something, I just can't remember the street, but it's at Wales" she explained. "Oh" he nodded.

"Want dinner? I could make you" he suddenly asked out of the blue.

"Uhhm.. sure" she said uncomfortably.

A day has gone and so far, the two have been quiet. Hermione still felt uneasy around him while Ron, who doesn't have a clue Hermione knew kept making her feel special and comfortable, like a true guest.

"I've made you breakfast" he said as Hermione descended from the stairs.

"Thank you Ron but you shouldn't have"

"I should, your our guest" he said touching her shoulder.

His touch made her shiver.

"Come on, lets eat" he said holding her hand and pulling her to the dinning room.

He could feel her cold hands, but why, he thought. Hermione felt ashamed, because she could sense Ron can feel how cold her hand was.

"I'm famished" he said as both of them sat down

"Why didn't you eat a while ago?" she asked but found it stupid

"I wanted to wait for you" he admitted shyly. Hermione's head jolted. Does he still like me? She asked herself. No, he's just being hospitable, he has a girlfriend for sure, she thought and remembered the words: Black dress.. Blimey! Hot!.

She shook her head and continued eating.

"Good food" she said complimenting his cooking. That was the least she could do for making breakfast and dinner for her

"I didn't know you could cook"

"Mum does have her influences". She gave him a beam.

That afternoon, Ron asked Hermione if she wanted to fly.

"What? Fly? I.. I don't.. I don't fly. I flunked flying right?"

"Come on, that's what this is for, so that you wont flunk this year"

"If I fall, it's all your fault"

"Yeah, whatever. Come one. Grab a broom over there!" he said rushing outside. As Hermione got outside, Ron was already airborne. "Ron! I.. Help me! I can't fly!" she said as she rode the broom "I'm not well off at this!" she added.

Ron flew towards her and handles her by her hands

"Okay, don't be tense"

"I am not tense Ron"

"Oh, you are", he said gesturing to her hands which were tightly gripping his. She loosened up a bit then took a deep breath.

"Now, hold your broom and slightly tilt it downwards to go down. Remember, slightly" Hermione followed as he said. She did it. "Good!"

"I cannot believe I'm teaching the incredible Hermione Granger"

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"It's cause you always teach me and Harry. Well, you don't anymore, you've become a voracious smarty pants girl"

"Oh, shut up Ron!"

"Or what?" he teased

"I'll.. I'll put a spell on you!"

"Not if you can catch me". And soon, Ron zoomed away from her.

"That's unfair! You know I can't catch you!" she said.

The two finished flying around 6:00 and headed for the house.

"That was exhausting" she said slouching by the couch.

"I know. Wish Harry was here so it could have been more fun" he said sitting beside her.

Suddenly, her awkwardness towards him faded away. After the flying incident, she could somehow speak better without hesitations to Ron. Then, as she was resting her head on the couch, she felt a warm hand clasp hers. She looked at Ron, who was gazing at her. "I missed you, you know" Ron said with much passion. She smiled and rested her head onto his shoulder. Now, she knew what she felt for him. As his eyes stared onto hers, she realized that she liked him.

She woke up finding herself lying by Ron's lap with his hand grasping hers. She smiled then closed her eyes again. It suddenly dawned onto her that Ron was dating another girl, which is why they can't be together. She opened her eyes and parted her hands from his. She immediately went upstairs to continue her sleep. After an hour, she headed for the pool and swam again.

To Ron's surprise, Hermione wasn't anywhere near him when he remembered perfectly that the night before, there was something going on between the two of them. Their was a connection and they slept together in the living room (clarification: they haven't slept together as in you know, sleep together. But they've slept together as in beside each other). She searched for her and found her in the pool.

"Hermione" he called. She didn't turn back.

"Hermione" he cried again. Still, she didn't turn back.

"Hermione" he said again as he was within earshot. Still, no response.

"What's wrong?" He asked calmly but didn't receive an answer

"Hermione! Why can't you answer me?" he said going inside the pool.

She turned her head away from him but she touched her chin and gently made her face him "This is.. foolish. You.. Your dating someone!" she said agitatedly

"What! I am not!" he said

"Don't be silly, I read your book! I saw it"

"You read my book!"

"I.. found it accidentally and…"

"Why didn't you tell me you read it?"

"How do you suppose I'd tell you!"

"You have a girlfriend Ron!" she continued

"Hermione, it's you that I like"

"Are the words Hot black dress, Blimey! Familiar to you?"

"Did you read the last part?"

"Don't change the subject" she said then he left.

Before long, Ron arrived with the black book in hand.

"Here, read it" he said giving her the book. Yet, she won't accept it.

He went back to the water and read it to her "I can't force myself to forget her. She's the one that I love, not Andrea. I want her, but I can't have her. She won't allow me to. I want her and no one else".

Hermione could not believe she missed that part. Her heart was pounding. She felt warm and satisfied. She wanted him too. Without further explanations, she kissed him. Ron was surprised that Hermione's reaction would be a kiss. He deepened the kiss when he opened his mouth and tied his tongue onto hers. She gave out a soft moan. He soothed her back as she caressed his. They were locked into an unfathomable kiss. He sucked her neck and left a small red mark. She brought his head up so his lips would not part with hers. As he was about to unfasten her bikini top, she ceased him by shaking her head. "No, I'm not ready yet Ron". So he stopped but kissed her once again.

The next days have been special for both he and her. Both slept beside each other and made-out almost everyday but it never reached further than deep passionate kisses. She had a boyfriend now and he had a girlfriend too. Their perfect wishes were granted. Two afternoons after their initial kiss, two owls dropped by. It brought two letters for Hermione and a letter for Ron. Both of them opened it in unison. Ron's letter was about the books and materials he would be needing for his next term at Hogwarts. Hermione too received that but there was another letter and it read:

Ms. Hermione Granger,

It is our great pleasure to announce that you have been chosen among the twenty Prefects by Professor Dumbledore to be the Head Girl for this year's term. You have been among the top students who have manifested salient determination and perseverance in trying to make yourself and your school better for everybody's sake. Congratulations and we hope to expect the same zeal and responsibility you have been exemplifying since the fifth year.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Another wish fulfilled.

"What's it say Hermione?" he asked heeding the two letters she had in hand.

"I… I… I'm head girl Ron! I'm head girl!" she said enthusiastically.

"Blimey! I.. Wow! That's brilliant!" he said speechless.

"I'm head girl! I'm head girl!" she screamed and then jumped around.

"I can't.. Congratulations! Your dreams are turning into reality" he said euphorically.

"I can't wait to hear what Harry has to say!" Hermione said

"He'll be here, soon" Ron said.

"I know. Tomorrow." she said clutching the paper tightly, crossed to her bosom.