Complicated Chapter 4: The Way You Love Me, a harry potter fanfic

Notes:

The song is The Way You Love Me by Faith Hill.

I don't own the characters, but I love them so I won't mistreat them, promise!

Keep reviewing if you want more. I know this one is pretty mushy.

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The Way You Love Me

"Oi! Hermione, I forgot something… Will you be my girlfriend?"

If I could grant
You one wish
I'd wish you could see the way you kiss
Ooh, I love watching you
Baby
When you're driving me crazy

Hermione blushed again, amazed that she could still be so shy after spending hours curled up against him. "Of course Ron!" she said softly. They walked hand in hand and Hermione fought not to sigh over the way Ron carried that heavy stack of books under one arm. "He really had gotten strong…" she thought to herself. "Abyssinian shrivelfig," she said out loud as they approached the portrait of the Fat Lady. The portrait swung open without a word because, even though she knew she should really scold them for coming back to the tower so late, she could feel the love in the air and after all the pair had been through she figured they deserved their moment. This did not stop her from rushing from portrait to portrait to gossip the good news as soon as the portrait hole was shut. As they said goodnight at the foot of the stairs Hermione revelled in the sensation of being held tightly in his arms. "Sweet Dreams, Ronald." "Goodnight, love." They shared one last kiss before reluctantly parting ways. Upon reaching their respective dormitories they each put a hand to their lips.

Ooh, I love the way you
Love the way you love me
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
Ooh, to feel the way I feel with your arms around me
I only wish that you could see the way you love me
The way you love me

When Hermione woke she felt warm and fuzzy and for a moment she couldn't remember why. Then she spied the stack of books on her bedside table and she remembered. "I'm Ron's girlfriend," she whispered the words. They felt so right so she said them a bit louder, "I'm Ron's girlfriend." She smiled as the words slid over her tongue and laughed, "I am Ron's girlfriend!" "What?!" came the answering shriek. Ginny appeared out of nowhere and launched herself at Hermione's bed. Smiling, Hermione told Ginny what had happened the night before. "Gosh, that brother of mine finally did something smart! I'm so happy for you." She wrapped Hermione in a bear hug and then the girls got ready to go down for breakfast. When they arrived in the common room Harry and Ron were waiting for them. From the grin on both their faces the girls figured the word had spread. Good morning kisses were exchanged before the four headed down to breakfast. On the way down, Hermione was lost in thought about how lucky she was. "If only he knew what he's given me…"

It's not right
It's not fair
What you're missing over there
Someday I'll find a way to show you
Just how lucky I am to know you

As they sat down at the Gryffindor table together Ron and Hermione had the distinct impression that people were watching them. While none of the students seemed overly interested in the couple the figures in the paintings around the Great Hall seemed to be paying them an inordinate amount of attention. "Ron. Psst, Ron!" Hermione whispered, "Do you feel like…" "Like we're being watched?" he muttered out of the corner of his mouth, "Yeah." After feeling rather self-conscious while trying to eat Ron decided he'd lost his appetite. "I'm going back to the Tower to get ready for class," he announced. "I think I'll come with you," Hermione said quickly. Harry and Ginny watched the couple practically run out of the Great Hall and started laughing. Other Gryffindors wanted to know what was so funny, and Ginny was only too glad to tell them. Once they left the Great Hall Ron and Hermione slowed their pace and held hands but it wasn't long before they felt like they were being watched again. Looking around slowly Hermione suddenly gasped. Ron put an arm around her and asked tensely, "What's wrong?" "The paintings!" Hermione exclaimed, "It's them who are watching us! I'll bet you the Fat Lady gossiped!" Ron agreed she was probably right and told her so. To thank him she pulled him over to a window alcove and pressed a soft kiss to his lips. "I think I should admit you're right more often…"

Eventually they continued back to the Tower to get their books for class but when they reached the portrait hole the Fat Lady was not alone. She had a wizened witch and a mermaid visiting her. "Password," she said, trying not to giggle. "Oh no," Hermione said smiling, "We'd like to talk to you for a minute first." "We would?" Ron gasped, going slightly pink at the ears. "Yes, we would. Have you been spreading rumours about us around the castle today?" Hermione asked bluntly. The Fat Lady nodded and the mermaid and witch giggled. "Well," Hermione said smiling and pulling Ron's arm across her shoulders, "I just wanted to confirm the fact that Ron is my boyfriend. God, I love the sound of that. But anyway, I just wanted to let you know so people know it's very true. He's mine. Abyssinian shrivelfig." With that Hermione glided into the common room, pulling a flabbergasted Ron behind her. "Hermione…" When she paused and looked back at him her breath caught in her throat. The light in his eyes had her melting and what he said next had her throwing her arms around him. "Have I ever mentioned you're beautiful when you're being sassy?"

You're the million reasons why
There's love reflecting in my eyes

They made it to class on time, only because Hermione is Hermione and she could never allow herself to be late. Harry wasn't exactly surprised when Ron asked if he would mind sitting with Neville so that he could sit with her. They both knew it was a bad idea. Not for Hermione, of course, nothing could interfere with her dedication to school, but Ron on the other hand… He spent the entire class staring at Hermione. She tried to get him to concentrate but in the end she just smiled and said she would let him copy her notes later. He watched every move she made, frowned when her hair fell forward to hide her face, sucked in a breath every time she pushed it back behind her ear… Her lips looked so soft, he just wanted to kiss her and nibble on her bottom lip. The next time her hair fell forward he reached out and pushed her hair back himself. As his hand brushed her cheek she looked over and smiled and he felt his heart catch. As she turned back to her work he smiled and thought to himself, "If only she knew what she's given me…"

Hermione couldn't help but laugh when they left class and Ron was unable to remember which subject they'd just had. He put his arm around her and she snuggled up to his side. Just then they heard the voice of their least favourite person in the world. "So it's true… The blood traitor is dating the filthy mudblood? Well Weasley, I know you're not exactly a catch and you're so poor you can't even afford to buy a girl flowers but surely you're pure blood enough that some poor girl would want you! But to go slumming with Granger…" Ron started to respond but he didn't get a chance. All he saw was a blur and then Draco was on the ground with a bloody nose. Hermione had punched him, for the second time in her life. The first time it was over someone she cared deeply for, as was it this time. "Come on Ron, let's go find Harry and Ginny." And she walked off as if nothing had happened.

Ooh, the way you love me
The way you love me

"That's my girl…"