Living Together Chapter 3

Harry went down to his living room and turned on the telly. He had just finished his shower and gotten dressed, then heard Hermione doing something in the kitchen. A few minutes later Hermione walked out holding a tray of food.

"I made you breakfast," she said, smiling.

"Oh Hermione," Harry said. "You didn't have to." Hermione sat down next to him, setting the tray on the coffee table.

"But I wanted too," Hermione said, turning light pink. "Thanks again for all you have done for me."

"Really Hermione, I don't mind at all. Besides this place gets lonely. It's nice to have some company around here."

Hermione smiled and took a sip out of her coffee cup. She set it back on the coffee table and asked," Do you mind if we go to the mall today? I wanted to get a few summer clothes."

"Of course not," Harry said, grabbing his keys.

"Oh Harry let's go in that store," Hermione pointed towards one of the women's sexiest stores in the mall. He felt his cheeks start to burn up as he looked around to see if anyone he knew was there. Hermione started walking towards the store, and Harry reluctantly followed.

As if Harry couldn't be more embarrassed Hermione walked into the swimsuit aisle. Harry tried not to look embarrassed as two pretty blondes walked by. He pretended to be interested in his shoes while Hermione looked at different racks.

"Harry?" Hermione asked, walking up to him. He looked up, and saw she was holding different bathing suits. "Which one do you think will look the best on me?"

She held up the choices. There was a blue one piece with a green dolphin on it, a pink and purple takini with thin straps and a cover-up skirt, and a green bikini with a tie on the top and a rather skimpy bottom.

"I like the green one," Harry said, but quickly added after seeing the blush on Hermione's cheeks, "but I think you'd look great in any of then."

Harry looked away feeling warmth rush up his face.

"I think I'll get all of them," Hermione said, walking up to the check-out counter. She reached into her purse for some money, but Harry gave the cashier two twenty dollar bills.

"Oh, Harry you don't have to," Hermione said. "You've already done so much so much for me."

"Don't worry about it. You can pay me back be wearing one tonight and we can go swimming in my pool," Harry said the words, leaving before he could think about what he was saying.

"Deal," Hermione said, accepting the bag from the cashier.

"Do you want something to eat?" Harry asked as the left the store.

"Not really," Hermione confessed.

"Are you sure?" Harry asked. "We have to pass the food court to get to the car."

"No, Harry, that's all right." Hermione said, ending the discussion. They walked past several more stores, but didn't go into them. Hermione had already bought several new outfits (all paid for by Harry) and she didn't want to make Harry feel as though he had to buy her anything else. The smell of pizza wafted into the air and Hermione realized that they were passing the food court.

"Look over there," Harry whispered. A chill ran down Hermione's spine as she felt his warm breath on the back of her neck. She looked towards where Harry was pointing and smiled. In the center of the food court was Luna and Ron. Ron looked extremely nervous and Hermione guessed at what was happening. She looked up at Harry and realized the he had made the same revelation.

He motioned for her to follow him behind a map of the mall and they watched silently. Ron shakily got on one knee and reached into his coat pocket. He pulled out a velvet box and said something to Luna. Although they were too far away to hear them they both knew what he was saying. He opened the box and even Harry and Hermione could see the glare from the beautiful diamond ring. Luna smiled and nodded. Ron slipped the ring on her finger and stood up to kiss her passionately.

Everyone in the food court that had been watching them applauded, and Harry and Hermione stepped out from their hiding space, both filled with the warmth that their friends were feeling right then.

Author's Note

Sorry for the long wait. I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. REVIEW!