We had a free period one time, and Faye and I spent it eating at Siesta, a small Spanish café. After we had ordered something to eat, Faye asked me something.
"Hermione?"
"Hm?" I asked, digging into a fruit salad, with all sorts of fruits we didn't even hear about in England.
"How is Blaise related to you? I mean, besides being a former schoolmate?"
I looked up at her. "What are you talking about?"
She rolled her eyes. "It was pretty obvious, the little glances at each other, the sighs.. What happened between you guys anyway?" she asked, arching an eyebrow.
I put down my spoon. "Well," I began. "He asked me out the whole of the seventh year, and I would always say no."
"And that's when he asked his girlfriend out, and you realized you fell for him?" asked Faye, picking up her fork to taste her cheesecake.
"Basically, yes." I sighed.
She looked at me sympathetically.
"But, if you wanted to go out with him, why didn't you?"
"I felt he was asking me out on a dare, and that it was all a cruel trick. So I just ignored his advances. And now look, I've got feelings for him, and he has a girlfriend." I said bitterly.
"C'est la vie," Faye said, shaking her head.
"We're in Spain Faye, not France," I smiled.
She grinned.
"Just had to make the mood lighter," she said cheerily.
"You know what Faye? Not to be all sappy, but I'm happy I have you as a friend. You're someone I can discuss girl problems with; and you're light-hearted- you always make me feel relaxed." I said sincerely.
"Aww," she said, wiping away a fake tear. "A tear."
I laughed and tossed my paper napkin at her.
"But thanks for thinking I'm such a good friend; I'm honestly touched," she said, smiling.
"Ha, for that compliment you owe me a Nutella crepe," I joked.
It was her turn to toss me a paper napkin, laughing.
Thank goodness for friends.
"Hermione?" he said, coming up to us.
Oh Merlin. Now what?
"Could I have a word with you?" he asked.
I looked questioningly at Faye, who just nodded.
"Go on- I'll bring you that crepe later," she joked.
I laughed as I walked outside, Blaise trailing closely behind.
There was a park nearby, and I sat down on one of the benches overlooking the lake. He sat down beside me.
"I've missed talking to you love."
"Why do you keep calling me love?" I asked him, turning to look at him. "You should be calling Daphne love, goodness knows what she thinks of this."
"I call her heart," he said amusedly.
"That's a pretty odd petname, but I shouldn't bother. What did you want me to talk to you about?"
"Well, I heard this rumor that you're now going out with Ron Weasley?" he asked, looking pretty uncertain.
"What would be the problem if I date Ron Weasley?" I asked him, brow furrowed.
"So you are," he said quietly.
"Dating him? Yes," I said. "Why? Is there a problem?"
"Well, now that Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are dating, no man would have a chance in hell of going out with you," he said lightly. "He won't let you go."
"And that's important to know because?"
"Why do you like asking questions?" he asked, looking slightly pissed.
"Well why wouldn't I, seeing as you asked to talk to me and I'm curious as to why," I countered. "Well out with it- are you jealous?"
"Excuse me?" he said, looking surprised.
For a second there he looked.. caught in the act? But after that split second he looked just confused.
I can't believe I went there.
Well now you know he isn't jealous.
And my heart is breaking..
I covered my sudden sadness with a small laugh.
"I was taking the mickey out of you," I joked. "Don't worry about it. But why were you so curious anyway?"
"Forget it," he muttered. "I wish you happiness," he said, standing up.
"See you around," I said, standing up as well.
He hugged me briefly- and for the slightest moment, I thought this was where I belonged. He bloody smelled so good, I hope he didn't notice when I inhaled his scent.
"Goodbye," I said, nodding my head, walking away from the boy who never ceased to confuse me.
Maybe I should get Ron some of that.. whatever that scent was.
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The first few weeks were nice- Ron and I would spend most of our free time together, studying or listening to music or sharing a gallon of ice cream.
I felt relaxed- for the first time, I felt I could just kick back. But of course, that was after I had finished all my homework.
Ron still needed to do his homework though, so I reminded him. A lot.
"Hermione, I want to spend time with you," he sighed. "Can't it wait?"
"No, it can't wait Ron- your homework's due tomorrow! You need to start on it! And even I can't help you anymore.. since I'm not taking the program you are, I don't know what they're teaching!" I admonished him.
"Alright alright.. thanks princess," he said, kissing me on the cheek before leaving.
"Bye," I called out after him, then held my cheek.
I forgot that relationships entail kissing.
Eep.
The only experience I had with that was with.. him. Contrary to popular belief, Viktor did not kiss me. We went to the Yule Ball together, and we would talk in the library, but I didn't want to go out with him- I told him exactly that, and he accepted. We hugged, but there were no kisses. That was why I was shocked when Blaise kissed me on the cheek just before Christmas.
What am I going to do?
I suppose he won't take the mickey out of me, but..
What do I do?
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Hey chicas!!:D Just updating before I go to bloody tae kwon do..:P WahahahahaXD Yeah, Ron and Hermione- in my mind they're roast beef and mashed potatoes. They're like who or what you expect to get together, but aren't really that good together now you think of it..:P I actually just like mashed potatoes by itself, hehXD
Anyways, reviews!!:P
IsInGcAuZeIlUv2: Wahaha, it'd be fun to do something bad to Dpahne.. evil smirk.. let me think of something to do, haha!!:P Dark Choir of Angels??:?
Un Petit Diable: Yeah, Hermione panicked and said something wrong at the last minute- very OOC of her.XD
rent-serenity: Wahahaha, I know.. but Blaise is with Daphne (for now), so I guess I should give her a bit of fun:P
Cande-dhrmspotter: Wahaha, maybe I should put in a word for you to JK:P This fic is probably my most far-fetched one (in Blast to the Past I stuck to canon 90:P)
Okay, gotta go!! Don't forget to review after reading!!:P See ya guys later!!:)