The A, B, C, And H's Love

Chapter Two: Bees

It had to be a day that was more beautiful than any other day before it. The sun was high in the sky, not one cloud could be seen. It wasn't too hot but just cool enough to need a light jacket. There was a slight wind, more like a breeze. It was truly the perfect spring day.

Harry and Hermione were probably the only two sixth-years not at Hogsmeade on this particularly beautiful Saturday. Instead of visiting the village, they decided to spend the day together, doing whatever they felt like, just hanging out together as best friends.

Hermione slipped her shoes on and headed down to meet Harry in the Great Hall. She walked in, glancing around for him. It was lunch, so the Great Hall was filled with first and second years. Turning her gaze over to the Gryffindor table, she couldn't help but chuckle. A group of first and second years were gapping at Harry as though he were a God. He turned after he noticed they were staring and smiled at them.

As the girls nearly fainted, he turned his head and finally saw Hermione. He flashed her one of his special, adorable, reserved-only-for-her grins that always made her melt. He stood up and walked over to her, a picnic basket in his hand. Everyone in the Great Hall was watching them, most of the girls glaring in Hermione's direction.

"Hey pretty lady." Harry stopped a few steps in front of her, holding his grin. "Care to join me for a picnic?" She just laughed and nodded. He extended his arm to her, which she gladly took, and they headed out of the Great Hall. They walked all over the grounds, finally settling down by the lake. They set up their little picnic in the shade of the big tree near it. They both got comfortable, Harry leaning against the tree as Hermione sat across from him.

The food was absolutely delicious. Harry and Hermione both ate until they almost exploded. They sat for a while, giving the food some time to digest. After they felt as though they could move again, they stood and decided to take a walk around the grounds.

The longer Harry and Hermione walked, the less they cared about where they were going. They were just having a blast talking and laughing. They stopped right as they were about to enter the Forbidden Forest. Harry turned to Hermione, glancing at the forest.

"You want to go in? Or turn back?" Hermione bit her lower lip. Harry knew she wanted to go in, but didn't want to break the rules. "We don't have to if you don't want to."

Hermione smiled and grabbed his hand. "Screw it…let's go!" They both laughed as they headed into the forest. They didn't go into far, just walked along the edge. They hadn't let go of each other's hand…it offered a kind of reassurance.

Harry stopped and turned as he noticed Hermione had stopped walking. She looked nervous. "What is it Hermione?"

Hermione somewhat shook her head. "Ok you can not laugh at me because you're big Mr. Big Wizard Man who defeated Voldemort and put most of the Death Eaters in Azkaban all that jazz but…."

Harry blushed a little when she called him Mr. Big Wizard Man, but he just kept looking at her. "What is it? You can tell me, I won't laugh." She finally turned and looked him in the eyes and sighed.

"I'm…scared of bees. I know it sounds dumb but when I was little I got stung a lot one day and I've been scared of them ever since. And…"

Harry followed her gaze up and sure enough there was a large beehive in a tree above them. He walked over and hugged her. "I don't think it's dumb. Bees suck and aren't good for anything."

Hermione pulled away and looked at him. "Well, they actually…"

Harry laughed and put his hand over her mouth. "Alright Miss Brainy I get the point." He took his hand off of her mouth slowly and smiled.

Hermione laughed, then looked up and sighed. "I don't want to walk through them." Harry just stood for a moment before a grin emerged on his face. Hermione saw this and began to panic. "Harry James Potter, whatever you have planned…"

She never got to finish. Harry grabbed her around the waist, causing her to shriek, and threw her over his shoulder. He yelled like an idiot and charged straight past the beehive, continuing to run with Hermione on his shoulder until they exited the forest. He kept running with her until he tripped and stumbled. They both fell on the ground and rolled twice, Harry landing on top of Hermione. He looked at her, concerned. "Are you ok?"

Hermione burst out laughing. "That…was so…stupid! You are such…a moron!" Harry laughed with her, still on top of her. When they finally stopped laughing, Harry sighed.

"Are you sure you're ok?" She nodded and bit her lower lip again.

"Thanks for that Harry. That was sweet. Very stupid…" They both grinned at each other. "…But it was very sweet." They both just stared at each other, slowly losing their smiles. They just got completely lost in each other's eyes…nothing else in the world mattered.

Harry dipped his head down, slowly bring his lips to Hermione's. They both shut their eyes as their lips made contact. It was easily the greatest kiss either had ever experienced…sensitive and gentle, but also passionate and sweet. They carefully pulled apart, gazing once again into each other's eyes.

Harry got off of Hermione and stood. Hermione propped herself up on her elbows, hoping Harry didn't regret giving her the kiss. Harry looked down at her, grinned his special grin, and extended his hand. Hermione smiled and took it, letting him help her up. They both looked down at their laced fingers, trying to figure out which fingers belonged to which person. They meet eyes once more, kissed again, and walked hand in hand back to the castle.

As they approached the castle, Hermione grabbed Harry and kissed him again. Once they pulled away, she leaned over and whispered into his ear. "Thanks again for the bees Harry."