Chapter 9- Fred
I watched Hermione as she ate. My stomach was just cooling after bubbling furiously with jealousy. I watched how Harry had gently rubbed the water of Hermione's face, and then acted as if it was normal! I wonder what their friendship must be like if he can make such intimacy flippant. His stomach had showed as he lifted up his shirt. I nearly growled out loud at his well- toned body. How could I have been so stupid as to think that there was nothing but friendship between Harry and Hermione? The amount of time they spent together was incredible. To see them together…made me hate both Harry and Hermione. I didn't know why. Hermione wasn't doing anything wrong. She was attracted to Harry. And who wouldn't be. He was the Chosen One, the youngest Seeker in a century! Of course she liked him. Ginny did. Ron looked up to him. Even I had to admit that he was a nice, genuine guy. But I didn't like him that much. Not anymore. Even if I tried, he was still the one who ruined my chances with Hermione.
I watched Harry look at Ron as he lifted his tea mug. There was concern in his eyes. I glanced at Ron. He was refusing to look at Harry and Hermione. Instead, he spoke fast to George. "We could go down to the lake. "It would be great!" he said loudly, grinning slightly too wide. "It's so hot, and it would be so much fun!" "I'm up for it" Harry interjected "It would be fun" he added casually, glancing at Hermione. She looked startled to be included in the conversation. "Um, yeah... I guess so. But, guys, I have no swimsuit!" she said, blushing slightly. I suddenly had highly inappropriate thoughts of Hermione without a swimsuit. A blush worked its way up my neck and covered my face. I stood up and started to make tea. George knew what I was thinking. He chuckled and said jokingly, "Just go in the nude!" Harry roared with laughter, and even Ron managed a snicker. "I'll lend her one" came Ginny's voice. I whipped around. She was sitting beside Ron facing Harry. I hadn't heard her enter. She had a skill of sneaking up on people. "Easy" she added, leaning back on her chair." Al right," said George, rubbing his hands together, "It's settled. Meet down here at 1." He said, playing with Hermione's hair idly. She didn't seem to mind. Harry didn't either. Well, that's odd. I thought. I would have been annoyed a guy was playing with my girl. He was just trying to tick me off though.
It was working.
How come everyone was so…comfortable… with her except me? I mean, Ron put his arm around her. And George now. Harry stood up "I'll get ready then, shall I?" he said awkwardly, stretching his arms over his head. His arms stood out impressively against his t-shirt. Before this summer, I had never even noticed these things. Harry had even changed in front of me after Quidditch, and he hadn't noticed. But Ginny had. She eyed Harry as he walked out, followed closely by Ron. Hermione left with Ginny when she strutted out. Soon it was me and George again. He simply laughed and walked out. He had planned this. He had planned for me to see Hermione in just a swimsuit. I both loved and hated him for it.
[A/N You likey? Next chapter is the lake scene ;]. Review with suggestions pwease ^_^]