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Authors Note: I want to apologize in advance for how poorly i've written this next chapter, but you need to understand that I wrote this while i was sneezing my brain out! i promise for better chapters to come. Oh, and a BIG twist is on it's way! hehe so i still hope you enjoy this chapter no matter how bad it is! Thanks:D

Chap.8- Stay…

After the long, exhausting day Hermione had, her night wasn't so pleasing either. She had a hard time falling asleep. She looked at the clock and it read 11:49. It was late and she has work the next morning. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to call Luna, but Luna was called back to Italy for an emergency meeting at her industry and won't be back till morning. She couldn't call Sean anymore, so that's out of the question. That leaves Harry. Hermione decided she was going to call Harry and hope he doesn't mine her calling him this late. She walks over to her den where she placed her cell phone. She picked it up and then mentally slaps herself. She didn't know Harry's number.

"Great, just great! God, why do you have to hate me so much?" Hermione yelled out loud. Hermione then walked out to the kitchen to make herself a cup of tea to calm herself down and suddenly her cell phone rang.

"Hello?" Hermione answered.

"Hermione?" a male's voice replied.

"No, the boogie man, of course it's Hermione. And may I ask who this is?" Hermione spoke a bit annoyed.

"Oh, sorry, it's Harry." The man replied, "Is it too late to call you? I wanted to make sure you were alright." Harry finished waiting for a replied. Hermione thought that was the nicest thing a guy can do, let alone a guy she just met a month ago.

"Hello Harry. No it's not too late. In fact I wasn't able to fall asleep and was about to contact you but realize I don't have your number, but it's very sweet of you to call." Hermione replied silently thanking God.

"It's no problem. So how can I help you? And since I call you my number should be in phone. Remember to save it." Harry said laughing a bit. "Did you want to go out for a late night drink or something?" Harry asked.

"I would but I already made tea and wouldn't want to waste it. Thanks for the offer." Hermione told him.

"Oh, well did you want to talk on the phone then until you fall asleep?" Harry asked. Hermione on the other hand wanted to see him but didn't know how to propose the idea to him. "Hermione? You here?" Harry asked again after a few second of silence.

"Oh, sorry, yes I'm here." Hermione said. "Um Harry? Would it be ok if you come by? I don't feel like being alone right now and Luna won't be back till tomorrow." Hermione asked so fast she wasn't sure Harry had even heard her. There was a moment of silence before Harry spoke.

"Hermione…" He started but was cut off.

"Oh, no, I'm sorry. I shouldn't ask you such a thing. It's odd of me. I'm sorry. Just forget I asked anything." Hermione chattered.

"Hermione! If you learn to let people finish first it would make things so much easier." Harry said with a light chuckle.

"I-" Hermione said before she stopped herself and let Harry go on.

"Good girl. You're catching on." Harry said now laughing a bit knowing full well that Hermione probably cursing him. "Now, as I was about to say, that I would love to accompany you tonight Dr. Granger." Harry finished and Hermione was smiling that he had agree.

"Well then, thank you Harry." Hermione finally spoke up.

"Might want to give me your address you know." Harry told her.

"Right, uh let's see I live at Arden Ave in the Luxy's Apartment. I'm on the 7th floor in building 2A. Is there anything else you need?" Hermione told him.

"Nope that would be all. I will be there in a sec. Bye." Harry told her and hung up as he heard her say bye.

(A Moment later…)

Knock, knock, knock…

Hermione heard the knocking on the door about 5 minutes later. She thought that it was rather quick for Harry to be here already. She walked to the door and slowly opened it to reveal a tall raven hair man who was dressed in comfortable black slacks and a nice white button down shirt which was neatly tucked in and the sleeves rolled up. 'God, he's gorgeous' Hermione thought as she, with any idea, scan him from head to toe.

"Like what you see doctor?" Harry asked with a wink which made Hermione blushed scarlet.

"Uh, wow you got here really fast." Hermione said trying to move on from the earlier subject.

"Oh, what do you know? I live right next door. 2B." Harry said with a simple smile. "So, are you going to invite me in or are we going to be talking like this all night?" Harry asked her amusingly.

"Oh right, come on in. Wow, I never knew that." Hermione said beckoning him inside.

"Thank you. I'm telling you, it's a sign." Harry said as he turned around waiting for her to lead him. Hermione simply rolled her eyes and led him to the living room.

"Here you can sit down. Do you want any tea? Coffee?" Hermione suggested.

"Ah, tea would be great thank you. Too much coffee already." Harry replied taking a seat on one of Hermione's white couch.

"Alright, I'll be right back." Hermione told him and he nodded. At the mean time Harry was looking around thinking that she was indeed a neat freak. Harry laugh at the thought.

"You have a very nice place Hermione." Harry said a little louder so she could here him.

"Thank you. I'm sure it looks exactly like yours but maybe a little bit cleaner." Hermione replied as she walked out of the kitchen with two cup of tea. She handed him one and took a seat opposite him.

"Hey, what makes you think my place is not clean." Harry asked with a slight frown. He was teasing her and she knew it.

"I didn't say it wasn't clean, I merely said mine was cleaner." Hermione said as she grinned and sipped her tea.

"Fine you win. So what do you want to do? Or did you want to talk some more?" Harry asked.

"Do you want to watch a movie? You can pick, but no horror though." Hermione said as she made a face when mentioning horror movies.

"Alright then, a movie it is. What kind do you have?" Harry asked as he put down his cup and stood up to go get a movie. Hermione simply pointed to a box next to her flat screen TV.

"How about this one?" Harry asked as he held up Pirates of the Caribbean. Hermione made a face which he thought was really cute. "Come on, it's not that scary. Johnny Depp is in it." Harry told her wiggling his eye browns.

"I suppose…" Hermione said.

"Alight this one it is." Harry said as he took out the DVD and placed it in the player. "You can sit with me then, and when you're scared close your eyes." Harry suggested hoping she would come and sit with him. Luckily she did stand up and walked over to the couch he was sitting on.

"Fine, but it's your fault if I get night mares." Hermione said as she sat down right next to him, their knees bumping.

"Yes, of course." Harry said as he pressed play and Hermione turned down the lights with the other remote.

The movie barely started yet Hermione already felt chills go down her spine and she shiver. Harry didn't let this go unnoticed.

"Are you cold?" he asked.

"A bit." She said playing with her fingers.

"Here…" Harry said as he moved in closer and placed an arm around her trying to keep her warm. "Better?" she didn't answer but nodded. He smiled before turning to face the TV as the movie continue.

About 2 hours or so later the movie was done. Hermione had jumped and hide her face in his chest a couple times in the movie. Some of them he thought weren't at all scary but he wasn't going to complain. He was now fast asleep with her head on his chest and both his arms around her. He thought he needs to get her to bed. He looked around and saw that it was about 2 in the morning and decided he should get her up to her room and leave. He picked her up easily and started to walk up the short stairs which led to a level where all the rooms are. There were 4 doors and since her house was somewhat like his he figured it was the last one on the right. He walked towards it and he was right. The door read 'Hermione Granger' just like it does on her office door except without the 'Dr.' part. He gently opened the door trying hard not to drop her or hit her head on the edge of the door. He slowly walked in and placed her on the huge white bed that lay in the middle. He slowly removed his arms but a small gentle hand grabs his arm.

"Go back to sleep…" Harry whispered.

"Stay Harry…please?" Hermione spoke up quietly. Harry didn't know what to say. He wanted to agree but he wasn't sure if he could keep his hands to himself all night lying next to her. He looked at her and he gave in to the sad yet adoring look on her face. He nodded and to his surprise he saw Hermione smiled and started to move over for him. He took off his shoes and slid under the soft blanket.

"Good night Hermione…" Harry said as he waited for her to reply but instead she did something else. She had propped herself up and lean over to kiss him. The kiss was short but sweet. The feel of her lips were just perfect on his and he loved the feeling. She pulled back gave him a smile and said, "Goodnight Harry." With that she turned around to face the other side. Harry thought to himself, 'I can now die happy…' and he too let the sound of soft breathing pull him into a nice slumber.

(In the Morning)

Beep, Beep, Beep….

The first noise Harry heard, as he groans and moved his arm in hope to stop it. He grabbed the alarm clock on the side table and turned it off. It was 7:26am and it was almost time for him to go the shop. Harry tried to lift himself but found that he was incapable of doing so? He looked down and saw that he was holding on to Hermione and she was peacefully resting her head on his chest. He smiled at the sight in front of him. As much as he wanted to stay like that for the rest of the day he knew that he had to get up and get ready. Plus she has work herself. He slowly removed himself from her making sure he didn't wake her. She needs some rest. He put on his shoes and walked out of her room softly closing the door. He walked down the stairs with a huge grin on his face. He was so happy that he didn't know who he was greeting.

"Good morning Luna." Harry said happily but then stop dead in his track to look at Luna's smirking at him.

"Well, good morning to you too Mr. Potter, but may I ask what you're doing in my best friend's loft?" Luna asked still with a smirk while drinking her cup of whatever it was.

"I- uh-I um- I" Harry stuttered not knowing what to say.

"Um, I can see you are still in proper attire so I'm sure you didn't shag her. Why?" Luna asked amusingly. She then saw his jaw dropped with a shocked expression on his face she busted out laughing. Harry realizes she was messing with him and glared at her.

"Not funny Luna." Harry said over the fit of laughter Luna was carrying.

"Oh-Har-ry, you should-have see-n the l-ook on your fa-face. It was priceless!" Luna said in between laughs. She finally calmed herself down and asked again, "No really, why are you here?"

"I'll tell you later, but now I need to go get ready" with that Harry was out the door leaving a still amuse looking Luna.

About 15 minutes later, Hermione was up and ready as she walked down the stairs. She spotted Luna and was surprised that she was here so early.

"Luna!" Hermione yelled and gave her best friend a hug.

"Women, I've seen you like yesterday. No need to be so happy." Luna said as she hugged Hermione back.

"What? I can't be happy to see my friend?" Hermione asked and went over to make herself a cup of tea.

"Of course you can. You must be extra happy today." Luna said giggling a bit. Hermione blushed at the memory of last night.

"Why would I be Luna? Ok, never mind don't answer that." Hermione said as she waved her hand for Luna to stop. "Anyways, have you seen Harr-" Hermione said but slapped herself mentally for doing so.

"Oh, why would I see the wonderful Mr. Potter now?" Luna asked teasingly.

"Uh-um I thought you would have seen him at Jily's, and uh I needed to talk to him." Hermione lied.

"Hermione, my dear…you're not a very good liar you know that?" Luna said as she walked over to face Hermione who was beat red in the face. "So, tell me what are you hiding?"

"I'm not hiding anything!" Hermione quickly said.

"Yeah right…well fine don't tell me. I'm off now. I'll catch you later." Luna said as she took her bag and made her way to the door.

"I'll see you later…" Hermione said as she waved good bye.

"Oh, Hermione?" Luna said before you left, "I did see Harry, and he said he was going to come back in a bit to meet you." Luna finished with a smirk and left.

"Arghh…" Hermione let out before she heard a knock on the door.