Chapter Twelve

Can't

Ginny stopped when her brothers stepped in front of her. She leaned back slightly, balanching the books against her stomach.

"Yes? What can I do for you?" She asked of her twin brothers. They grinned with identically evil grins.

Ginny didn't like this in the slightest.

"Ginny, you're headed to the library, right?" Fred asked.

Ginny shifted her books and gave him a slight glare. "What gave you that idea?"

They grinned again and leaned forward in eirie tandem. Ginny always worried when they did that.

"Boys, I won't..." She began but Fred waved it away.

"Nothing illegal, Gin, rest assured." George supplied.

"We just would like for you to get us a few books."

Ginny frowned at the list he offered but took it. There were only a few books. They were innocent enough she supposed even if she had a good idea what they were for.

Ginny made her way to the library without mishap. She smiled to see Hermione in her usual corner, a dusty tome in her hands. Ginny returned ber books to the front desk then set out in search of the listed books. She found several easily. The fifth and final book proved to be difficult.

She resorted to the card catalogue in the end. She wrote the call number on the back of her hand with the black ballpoint pen she usually kept for notes. She liked quills but the muggle pens were a lot easier to use. She located the right row but stopped before going down it. The row was empty save for one very blonde individual.

Ginny debated just leaving without the book but steeled herself. He was just one person after all... even if he made her heart flutter in her chest when he smiled at her.

Ginny pushed back her shoulders and walked down the aisle towards him. He glanced up and smiled. Ginny almost faltered but forced herself to walk to where the book should be. She turned pointedly from him, but not before courtesy dictated a quick nod.

He grinned and walked over. Ginny ruthlessly quelled the voice in her that leapt for joy.

"What are you doing here?"

"Looking for books." She retorted.

He laughed slightly. Then he grabbed her firmly but gently and spun her so her back was against the bookshelves. He leaned in.

Ginny put a hand up, reluctantly though she would tell herself otherwise.

"I'm still dating someone."

He chuckled. "Damn. Well if you change your mind," She had lowered her hand by now and he leaned in swiftly and kissed her. "Let me know."

(A/N: Yeah! Draco stole a kiss. And Ginny has resolve!