Title: In Your Dreams
Author: Distracted mind
Rating: T
Time frame: Post-HBP
Summary: Hermione has trouble staying in reality after she has some of the greatest dreams. She seems to notice one trend though; they are haunted by one elusive person and one even more elusive gesture. Post HBP
A/N: I wrote this pre-DH, so it contains no spoilers. Any similarities between this story and DH are purely coincidental.
Disclaimer: It's not mine
Quick A/N:
I just wanted to thank my reviewers: marie fay- Thanks for the critique, I don't dance much so I appreciate the insight. I was just kinda guessing. And if you find anything else definitely let me know. I'll take all the help I can get! Enjoy! True Mirage- I'm glad you're enjoying the story! It's just gettin' started!
And now back to the your regularly scheduled program...
Chapter 4
What's Behind Door Number One?
"What're you doing here?" Hermione asked, surprised to see Ron standing in the doorway.
"Well first off, it's my room," Ron pointed out, entering the room. Hermione surveyed her surroundings and realized that she was, in fact, in Ron's bedroom.
"How the bloody hell..." she mumbled.
"Did my ears deceive me, or did Hermione Granger just curse? Ron asked playfully, a devilish, yet adorable, grin adorning his lips. Hermione glared at Ron as he made his way to sit on his bed never losing her gaze.
"You know, I'm not as innocent as everyone thinks I am," Hermione informed. Ron raised his eyebrows, surprised. He stood up.
"No?" still steadily holding her gaze. Hermione finally broke it.
"Well, so what if I am?" Hermione asked, looking out the window. She met his penetrating eyes once again. "I take pride in the fact that I'm tasteful to the point of being rather dull," she confessed.
"I never said there was anything wrong with it. It's part of what makes you so amazing," Ron admitted. Naturally, this caught Hermione's attention. Immediately, her gaze fell to the floor, a pink blush caressing her cheeks. "You should be proud." Aware of the awkwardness of the moment, Ron changed the subject back to why he was there. "And secondly, I was looking for you."
"Looking for me? Why?" Hermione inquired, puzzled yet still blushing and unable to look anywhere above her shoes.
"Yeah, I wanted to apologize for the way I acted around," he took a deep breath and exhaled, "Viktor." Hermione finally raised her face to look at him. She had to make sure he wasn't just trying to get a rise out of her again by bringing him up.
"Really, Ron, you don't have to-"
"I know, but I need to," Ron interrupted. He stepped closer to Hermione who was only a few feet away already. Ron's steps were rather long due to his tall stature, so he closed the gap between them fairly quickly. "We've been through so much together, I don't want something stupid that I said create a rift between us that might hinder our pact to help Harry." Ron's eyes turned soft and his features relaxed. His playful grin was replaced by thoughtful remorse. Hermione was captivated by his deep blue eyes. She drank in every word he uttered, calmed by the peaceful rhythm of his voice. She had never heard him sound so thoughtful and mature, and it was intoxicating.
"Ron, it was nothing, really. What's a bit of banter among friends?" she asked, still swimming in those sapphire pools. A smile crept onto his lips. He pulled her close and hugged her. Her petite body was enveloped by his towering form. She felt warm, comfortable, and safe there. He released her from the embrace.
"I guess you're right. But I should really learn to only open my mouth when I'm eating," Ron joked.
"Yes, but Ron, you're always eating," Hermione reminded him, just as playfully.
"Not always," he corrected. "I have to stop eating to look at you..." Hermione's eyes grew to the size of saucers. She couldn't believe what she just heard, yet she wanted it to be true with every fiber of her being. She searched his eyes for answers but evidently he wasn't finished quite yet. "...and to do this." He dipped his head forward and placed a chaste kiss on Hermione's lips.
It was simple, yet caused a sensation no one else could match. Her mind was spinning and she couldn't concentrate on a single thing. She just starred blankly at him, which caused him to swallow nervously. "Hermione?"
"Huh?" she replied, regaining her ability to speak properly. He exhaled.
"Good. For a minute there, I thought I had lost you," Ron said relieved, a wide smile erased his nervous expression. Hermione grinned as well. Ron was leaning down once again hoping that she would reciprocate when the door burst open and standing in its wake was a neanderthal of a man.
"Herm-own-ninny," Viktor greeted.
"Viktor, what are you doing here," Hermione asked nervously, Ron's grip around her waist vanished.
"Vould you care to dance?" he asked.
"Now?" Hermione asked, glancing at Ron. He nodded and reached for Hermione's hand when Ron stepped between them.
"No, she would not care to dance with you," Ron said defensively.
"Ron it's just a dance. Why do let him bother you so much?" Hermione asked, her eyes pleading with him. For a moment, time seemed to stand still while the couple stared at each other, searching for answers. The answers came in the form of a woman who suddenly strutted through the doorway towards Ron.
"Why did you let her bother you so much?" Ron asked just before laying a not-so-chaste kiss on Lavender Brown. Hermione was speechless. She could only watch in horror as the kiss intensified.
"I can't believe that ruddy git!" Hermione's head shot up from the pillow. "How can he kiss me and then go kiss that-,"
"Have another dream, did you?" Ginny asked, changing out of her pajamas.
"Ginny, sorry, I didn't see you there," Hermione apologized.
"How could you see anything through that blind fury?" Ginny asked jokingly. "Another dream about this mystery guy, huh? Ready to tell me who it is yet?"
"Not quite," Hermione said, still sitting up in bed.
"Fair enough," Ginny replied. She walked over and sat on the end of Hermione's bed. "So, there was a kiss?" she asked, raising her eyebrow.
Just a quick side note that has nothing to do at all with the story...I love Hawk Nelson! Please R&R! Chapter 5 coming soon to a computer near you!
