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Ginny and Luna had been all over each other for the past month. Ginny realized Luna was more confident than she let on. Luna had figured out how to make Ginny blush, which was never an easy task. Ginny was preparing for the big Quidditch game against Slytherin. She was pacing the room, muttering things to herself. Luna stood up and stood in Ginny's path. Ginny knocked into her, said sorry, and then just kept walking. Luna grabbed Ginny by the shoulders and kissed her. Ginny closed her eyes and seemed to relax.
"Thanks. I needed that." Ginny said with a sigh.
"I know. You just gotta calm down, you'll be be great." Luna told Ginny and gave her a peck on the cheek. "Now go get em', babe!" Luna hit Ginny's butt and cheered. Even behind Ginny's freckles, you could see her blush.
Ginny walked out onto the Quidditch field, nerves roaring in her. She scanned the crowd and found Luna in the Ravenclaw section. Luna had a smile on as big as the banner she was holding. She waved with her free hand. Ginny couldn't help but smile back. Ginny mounted her broom and off she was. Ginny was the seeker today and was on her toes, ready. She stayed put and avoided bludgers. A golden streak ran past her. She sped off on her broom and followed it. Terrence Higgs, the Slytherin seeker was on Ginny's tail. They were neck and neck, until Terrence pushed her just enough for her to lose balance. She lost balance and almost fell. She was holding onto her broom with one hand, slipping. She grabbed the broom with her other hand and hoisted herself up. Terrence had already gotten the Golden Snitch. The match had ended, Slytherin won. Ginny slowly lowered and shook hands with Slytherin. The Gryffindor team walked back to locker room, sulking. Ginny was ready to get a talking to from Angelina. Ginny had nagged Angelina to letting her play seeker and she blew it. After she was talked to, GInny head out and back to the common room. Luna knocked on the painting and Ginny came, tired and groggy.
"Hey. Come in." Ginny said with a fake smile.
"Hey. Thanks." Luna said, kissing Ginny on the cheek. They sat down on the big couch, everyone had gone to bed, tired after the game. Ginny wasn't her usual self. Usually she would be highlighting the good points of the game, even if they lost.
"Ginny?" Luna said. Ginny looked up, with wide eyes.
"Yes?" She asked.
"What's wrong? You're never like this." Luna said to Ginny. Ginny just shrugged her shoulders and laid her head down on Luna's shoulder.
"I fucked up, no, I destroyed our chance of winning. I know it's stupid, but this game meant a lot to me. I begged Angelina to let me be seeker and then I threw the chance away." Ginny told Luna, huffing.
"First of all. You did not fuck up. That Higgs jerk basically knocked you off your broom. And it's not stupid. I get it, you're competitive and want to win. You shouldn't be putting all this burden of yourself. You are an amazing Quidditch player, Higgs fouled you and everyone knows that. So please, bring my bright, funny, happy Ginny Weasley back." Luna said, cupping Ginny's cheek in her hand. She kissed Ginny, longingly and soft. She pulled back and looked Ginny in the eye's, "Please." She said with her best smile. Ginny nodded and put her face in the crook of Luna's neck. Luna felt warm tears on her collarbone. "Ginny, Ginny." Luna raised Ginny's head and hugged her. "Please, you have to know, it wasn't your fault," Ginny wiped her eyes and said, "It's not because of that. You don't deserve a loser girlfriend like me." Luna laughed. "Loser? What loser? I don't see a loser anywhere around here," Luna looked around the room for emphasis, " 'Cause all I see is a girl who is stronger than anyone I know, emotionally and physically. A girl who is a winner and doesn't let a little foul mess her up. A girl who is mine." Luna said. Luna smiled. Ginny felt a little better, knowing that Luna really meant that. Of course, when Ginny Weasely is down, it isn't just one thing.
"Ginny, you don't have to, but can you tell me what else is wrong? I know you. You are never this sad after a loss, even one like this."
"No, I don't want to put that weight on you, you don't deserve it." Ginny said.
"Ginny, listen to me. Whatever you tell me will not affect me, you, or us. Okay?" Luna said.
"Luna, I can't do that, it's not-" Ginny was topped by Luna.
"Ginevra Molly Weasley, I love you more than anything in this world and you never ever need to hide anything from me." Luna told her. Ginny nodded.
"It's just people. People keep saying things about me, about us. And I don't want you getting dragged into this and getting hurt. I don't ever want to see you hurt again, one time was too many for me. Lots of the boys insult you and me on a daily basis." Ginny told Luna.
"Ginny, I didn't know. And I promise you, I will make sure I do not get hurt and you better not go looking for trouble. If you get into another fight, Professor Mcgonagall may have to suspend you from the team," Luna said. "I'm also happy you decided to tell me. Thank you.' Luna kissed Ginny softly. It quickly turned desperate and heated. It was late and Ginny invited Luna up to her bed. Even though Ginny lost the game, she knew had won, because of Luna.
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