a/n: Hey guys! Well for right now I have a chapter but later on today I will try and put another one up. I'm still working on that one and having a hard time ending their vaction. So, I hope you like this one!
Kylie
One and Only
Chapter Twenty-four
A door slammed and Ron sat up with a start. George was coming at him in angry strides with a dark blue face. Hermione was standing by the door watching. She was already dressed in a pair of jeans and a dark purple long-sleeve shirt with a hood on the back. Her hair and make-up was already done. Ron figured that he was sleeping in later than normal. His focus turned to George who was quickly approaching.
"What did you do?" George roared. Ron was having trouble not laughing. He heard Hermione giggling in the background.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Ron said, fighting laughter. George saw this and got angrier.
"This!" George shouted, pointing to his face.
"Well, that's just karma my dear brother. What goes around comes around." Ron said. George growled and started for Ron but Ron dashed away from him and his behind Hermione. George started for her anyways.
"Hermione, if I were you I would move." George said.
"Well, to be fair he did say that he would get you back." Hermione said innocently. She tried to control her giggles but it was quite a funny site to see a guy with a blue face yelling.
"And now I'm going to get him back." George said through gritted teeth, impatiently waiting for Hermione to move. He would have charged but he didn't want to hurt Hermione.
"See, I can't let you do that because I'm gunna still need Ron alive." Hermione said standing protectively in front of Ron.
"Hermione, if you don't move, I will still get him." George said. Hermione was about to respond but feet on the stairs stopped her.
"Is Ron up?" Harry started before he reached the top of the stairs. "His mum wants to know if he wants breakfast." He reached the top step and his eyes went wide when he saw George. His mouth formed an O right before he started to chuckle.
"Harry helped!" Ron shouted from behind Hermione. George turned his angry look on Harry. Harry turned to run but when he turned he bumped into Alicia. Alicia walked in between George and Harry. She placed a hand on George's chest to calm him.
"You can relax and stop trying to kill Ron and Harry. It's that candy you invented." Alicia said. "But you deserved it."
"Can you get the antidote from the box downstairs?" George asked, putting on a sweet voice.
"And leave you up here to kill them, I don't think so. Come on." Alicia took his hand and pulled him out of the room. Before he left he looked back at Harry and Ron and pointed at each of them. Then he took his finger and brought it across his neck. Ron, Hermione, and Harry held in their laughs until they heard the stairs creaking. When they were sure that they were far enough away and they were sure that George wouldn't hear them, all three of them burst out in laughter.
After getting their laughter under control, Harry went back downstairs. Ron went to go lay down again but he pulled Hermione down with him. She laughed but turned to look at Ron.
"So I was thinking that maybe you would want to come with me to the bookstore. I got a letter saying that they delivered some of the books and I wanted to organize them." Hermione said.
"Alright, I guess I could help." Ron said. Hermione smiled.
"Well actually you could work on the paper while I organize the books." Hermione said.
"Yeah, I had a feeling that you'd want to do it yourself." Ron said with a smile.
"I love how you know me." Hermione said with a smile. She moved her lips to his and kissed him. Then she pulled away, Ron leaned over to kiss her but she pulled back a little. Ron got confused and that made her long for him more. After a long, very passionate kiss Hermione pulled away with a smile. "Get dressed and I'll pack some lunch to bring with us." She kissed him one more time before starting for the door, moving her hips because she knew he was watching. Ron groaned and rolled over on his back.
"Why must you always tease me?" Ron asked Hermione who had just walked out.
"Just because I love you so much!" Hermione said back as she started down the stairs.
A half hour later Ron finished dressing and headed down the stairs. Hermione was just finishing putting things into a basket.
"Ready?" Hermione asked. Ron picked an apple up from the bowl in the middle of the table and bit into it.
"Yup." He said with a mouth full of apple. Hermione laughed and kissed him on the cheek. They got their jackets and scarves on before Apparating to Hogsmede. They walked down the street holding hands until they reached R and H Books.
Inside of the books shop Hermione used her wand to turn up the heat and she set the basket down on the counter. By the bookshelves there were stacks and stacks of books. Ron took a seat on the couch and started to look through his papers. Hermione excitedly walked over to the piles of books and started to sort them. She organized the books in alphabetical order, according to the author's last name.
Hermione lost track of time and the next time she looked at her watch. It was past lunchtime, she wondered why Ron hadn't realized it. She figured that he was working hard on the paper but when she walked around piles of books and out from behind a bookshelf she spotted Ron asleep on the couch with a copy of Denis Creevy's new ideas for some articles over his face. Hermione giggled and walked over to him. She carefully lifted the paper and placed it with the other stuff. Hermione bent down low so she was by his ear.
"Ron wake-up! You're gunna miss the paper deadline!" Hermione tried to get through that without laughing but when she was done she burst into giggles. Ron sat up straight and looked around dumbfounded. He then saw Hermione on the end of the couch laughing hysterically.
"That was not funny!" Ron rubbed his eyes awake.
"It was." Hermione laughed. Ron smiled at her. He loved the way she looked when she laughed.
When she got her laughter under control Hermione looked at Ron who was smiling at her, she smiled back.
"Hungry?" Hermione asked.
"Starving." Ron said.
Ron and Hermione went to get the basket then they sat down and ate. After eating, Ron had to finish his work and Hermione had to go finish organizing the books.
After about fifteen minutes Hermione had half of the books on shelves, she excitedly started the next half.
Ron got bored after he finished going over the articles so he decided to see if Hermione needed any help. He spotted her amidst a pile of books. He smiled at the sight. Ron sat behind her where there was an open space in between the books and kissed her cheek.
"How come you just don't use your wand?" Ron asked.
"I wanted to do it by hand." Hermione said.
"That's a lot of books." Ron said raising his eyebrows at the books.
"Yeah it is." Hermione turned to smile at him. "Do you want to take a break and go get some coffee from Madam Puddifoot's?"
"Sounds good." Ron said. He stood up and then gave Hermione a hand and helped her up. They put their jackets and scarves on before walking out onto the cold Hogsmede Street.
By the time they reached Madam Puddifoot's Hermione was afraid that her nose would fall off from frostbite. When she expressed this to Ron, he kissed her nose and they walked into the shop. They ordered two coffees and took a table in the back. It was warm in there so they took off their jackets.
"So why are you sorting the books by hand?" Ron asked. "If you used your wand we could have been ages ago."
"Well, I wanted to sort through them by hand because they wouldn't get done right if I did it by wand. And plus I like doing it by hand." Hermione said. "But if you're bored you can go back."
"No, of course not." Ron said. "I like spending time with you, even if you are sorting books the muggle way." He smiled at her and took her hand from on top of the table. Hermione smiled back.
"It's nice when it's just the two of us." Hermione gave Ron's hand a squeeze. He looked at her and saw happiness in her eyes. Before this past summer he hadn't even seen a look like that in her eyes, not even when she was researching for fun.
"I like how you're changed." Ron said.
"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.
"Last year, exams and homework were the most important things on your mind and now I get the feeling that you'd rather be with me than in the library. Last year it seemed like whenever we were left in a room together you wanted to be out of there." Ron smiled at her. "I like it better this year."
"Ron, you are the most important thing in my life. You come before books and exams any day. And I like how you've changed too." Hermione smiled at him. "You're more responsible. You've taken on responsibility for the Herald that's a job that not many can handle. I like this year too, because I can do this." She leaned over and planted a kiss on his lips. Hermione went to pull away but Ron caught her lips again. They were interrupted when Madam Puddifoot brought them their coffee.
"So you've never explained to me why it felt like you always wanted to leave when it was the two of us." Ron said.
"Well because I did." Hermione said, calmly taking a sip of coffee. Ron looked alarmed.
"Huh?"
"Well last year I wasn't quite sure how I felt about you then and it was awkward. Especially after Harry and Ginny got together because they assumed we were next." Hermione said.
"True." Ron said, nodding because he understood. "But I say we don't dwell on the past." He pulled his chair closer and leaned in for a kiss.
Ron and Hermione decided that they would finish their coffee before continuing. When the coffee was done they went back to R and H Books. Hermione turned the key in the lock and they walked in. Just as Hermione went to turn the lights on, Ron took her hand and pulled her into his arms. His lips met hers with a pleasant kiss. She kissed him back and wrapped her arms around his neck. When they pulled away Hermione had a smile on her face.
"Love you." Hermione said.
"I love you too." Ron said. Hermione leaned up to kiss him and after he was into it she pulled away.
"I'm going to go finish the books." Hermione said, walking toward the bookshelves. She knew he was watching her go and she loved to tease him. She got back to the books and started to organize them.
Ron was standing there in love and in surprise. She always teased him but he loved it. Ron decided that play at that game too. He followed her around the bookshelf. She was putting books on the shelf and didn't notice him.
"Need any help?" He asked walking closer and lightly brushed her backside as he walked past her. "I could sort books if you need." Ron stood behind her and his warm breath hit her neck. She turned around to face him. They were barely an inch apart.
"That's cruel." She said.
"A taste of your own medicine." Ron said coolly.
"Well, I have to admit." Hermione started, moving closer. "It is kind of hot." She put her hand on Ron's shoulder and pushed him up against the bookshelf. A few books fell but they didn't bother to pick them up. Ron's hands slid down her back. Hermione moaned in pleasure. Finally they came up for air. Hermione smiled at him. She took her wand from her pocket and waved it at the books after saying a spell. Each book shot up and took their place in the shelves.
"What about wanting to do it the right way?" Ron asked.
"I don't care about them being perfect. I'd rather be spending time with you right now." Hermione said. Ron smiled at her and gave her a kiss on the forehead. He pulled her in for a hug.
After getting their things Ron and Hermione closed up the shop and Apparated back to the Burrow. Mrs. Weasley was cooking dinner and Mr. Weasley was reading the evening Prophet at the kitchen table. Bill and Fleur were sitting at the table consulting on what color to paint the baby's room. Percy, Penelope, Charlie, and Alison were at work and Fred, George, Angelina, and Alicia were discussing wedding details in their room.
"Ginny and Harry are upstairs packing, why don't you two join them?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"I already packed Mrs. Weasley but I'll help Ron pack." Hermione said. Mrs. Weasley smiled at her. Hermione took Ron's hand and pulled him out of the kitchen.
"When did you already pack?" Ron asked.
"This morning." Hermione said. "I packed you too but I thought we could spend a little time together." Ron smiled at her.
"So that's why my clothes were neatly folded in my trunk?" Ron asked.
"Exactly." Hermione answered. They started up the stairs and were on the landing when they heard yelling from Ginny and Harry's room. They went to go listen but before they could move the door opened and Harry walked out yelling.
"I made a suggestion! I never said anything about you having to do it!" He said angrily.
"You shouldn't have even said anything!" Ginny yelled back.
"Next time I won't!" Harry yelled. Ginny did not respond. She slammed the door in his face. Harry turned and started up the stairs, when he was halfway there he turned around and looked at Ron and Hermione.
"Oh, you guys are back?" Harry asked as if nothing happened.
"What was that?" Hermione asked.
"Nothing." Harry said angrily. He turned to start up the stairs again.
"That didn't look like nothing." Ron said. Harry didn't say anything he stomped up the stairs. Ron and Hermione looked at each other, shrugged, and followed Harry.
When he got to the room he slammed the door and flopped down on his old bed. Ron and Hermione re-opened the door and walked in. They took seats on either side of him.
"What happened mate?" Ron asked.
"Nothing!" Harry exclaimed. "We finished packing and were just sitting on the bed, reading the Prophet. I said that it would be cool if there were an advice column. She said that you would find someone and I said that she was the best at giving advice and it just blew up into this whole thing because she thinks that I was trying to tell her to take the job."
"Well she was kind of pissed because the other day mum mentioned the job again and told her that it was a good opportunity for her and the other wasn't a guarantee." Ron said.
"You didn't know." Hermione said to him. "You should go explain it to her."
"I did try to explain." Harry said. "But she didn't want to hear it." The door opened and Ginny walked in bashfully. Harry stood and met her halfway across the room.
"I'm sorry." They said at the same time.
"I heard what you said and I know I was overreacting and I'm –" Harry cut her of by capturing her lips with his.
"And now we leave." Ron said, standing up and pulling Hermione with him. They walked out into the hallway.
"So that idea is out of the question." Hermione said.
"Want to go rest on the couch then?" Ron asked yawning.
"Alright." Hermione said, leading the way down the stairs.
