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Chapter 14

Hermione's body went from being relaxed to tense with the knock on the door. She moved out of Daniel's arms and went to find her shirt that was across the room. There was another knock. "I'll be there in a second." yelled Hermione pulling her shirt over her head. She walked past Daniel took a quick glance to make sure he looked right. She walked to the door did a quick check in the mirror to make sure she looked right herself. She was shocked at what she saw. The perfect bun was all over the place and some of her hair had escaped and her lips were swollen. She took her hair out of the bun and just let it fall down on her back. She had it just right when Daniel came up behind her and pulled her hair aside. He then place a sweet kiss on the nape of her neck. "Your blushing again. I was really looking forward to finding out if that blush covered your whole body." said Daniel moving away from her. She had to catch her breath with what Daniel had said. She checked herself one more time and thought it was the best she could do. She opened the door and there was Harry.

Hermione watched as a smiled covered Harry's face and then it was gone. "Harry what are you doing here?" "Hermione I really need to talk to you. Do you mind if I come in?" Harry had asked the last part with sadness in his voice. With Harry being that way it was impossible to tell him no and send him away. She was just about to tell him to come in when Daniel came behind her. "Well Hermione I had a great time, but I believe it's time for me to leave." said Daniel with his jacket in his hand. Hermione didn't know what to do she would have to introduce Harry to him. "Daniel before you go I would like you to meet Harry Potter. Harry this is Daniel from OSR." said Hermione with a nervous chuckle. Daniel brought out his hand for Harry to shake. Hermione watched as Harry looked at the hand and then shook it. They were staring in each others eyes with intense anger and the friendly shake turned out to be a chance to try and break the others hand. There was so much tension in the air. They broke the shake and then Daniel leaned over and kissed Hermione on the cheek while looking at Harry. Then he left her flat. Hermione watched Daniel until he was well down the road.

When she could not see him any more she turned around and looked at Harry. "Well Harry come on inside." Hermione led him to her couch. "Well what is it that you want to talk about?" asked Hermione scooting back. "I just wanted to say sorry about earlier today."sitting down next to her. "Harry I'm sorry too. I should not have acted that way." said Hermione flashing a smile at him. There was a few minutes of silence then Harry asked, "Hermione?" "Yes, Harry." "Why was that guy Daniel here so late?" Hermione looked right at Harry took a breath and said, "I was on a date with him. She was feeling just a tad bit nervous with the thoughts of the night flashing in her mind it was hard to keep the blush of crossing her face. She knew Harry would be looking at her and she felt just a tad bit guilty. Why should she feel that way. It's not like they were going out or anything. She got to her feet and tried to excuse herself before the blush got worse. "Hermione, did something happen tonight?" asked Harry. She was not sure, but she thought she heard sadness in his voices. "Harry I'm not trying to be rude, but I feel that it is none of your business." said Hermione making her way to her room.

She was just past the wall to go to her room when a hand stop her from walking the rest of the way. She turned around looking at Harry. He had anger in his eyes and his face was showing it too. She tried to go the other way when his other hand blocked her. "Harry what are you doing?" asked Hermione getting just a little breathless. Her being this close to him was making it hard for her to breath. "Harry please back up and stop this." said Hermione pushing on his chest just a little. She had just touched his chest when his hand wrapped around hers and had them above her head. She was to shocked to say anything.

"I saw you Hermione on the doorstep earlier with Daniel." whispered Harry. He lowered his mouth to her neck and began kissing her. He looked up at her and said, This is where he kissed you and he touched you here. He then took one of his hands and rubbed her cheek. Hermione's body began to respond to his touches and she was feeling flushed. She cared a lot for Harry and she really did not want to hurt him. Hermione felt Harry's lips on her's. She could have fought him, but what was the point. His lips were soft and the feeling was way more intense then Daniel. She was really liking Harry kissing her when his tongue was seeking entrance to her mouth. She responded their tongues were dancing with each other. She let out a small moan and was not sure, but she might have said Harry's name.

All contact was gone the kissing had stopped her hands were at her side and Harry was backing up. She could not move she just slid down the wall to the floor. "Why did you kiss me back?" asked Harry standing in front of her. The ringing in her ears was making it hard for her to hear what Harry was saying. "Hermione?" questioned Harry squatting down and placing a hand on her knee. She could feel his hand on her knee and looked up at him. She was crying she could feel the tears on her cheeks. Harry's hand came up and wiped away a few of them. "Hermione I'm sorry I did not mean for that to happen, but why did you kiss me back. Please Hermione tell me." begged Harry. Hermione looked Harry in the eyes and then lowered her head. She was not sure if she could tell him how she felt. The kiss they had shared was still on her lips and it was still infecting her body. "Hermione." pleaded Harry.

She began to whisper, " Harry when you came over today and we kissed it was to much for me to deal with at that time. I pushed you away and there was a reason for that. You see I feel something for you, but I also feel something for Daniel and I'm still trying to figure it out, so Harry the reason I kissed you back was because I like you and I can't stop myself." The tears were flowing freely now. "Hermione please stop crying there was more to the reason I came over here. I did want to say sorry, but I also wanted to let you now that over these few days I have felt something I have not felt in a long time. She looked up at him as the tears slowed down and then altogether stopped. Harry took hold of Hermione and pulled her closer to him. "Hermione I like you. ,and this part he whispered in her ear, Choose me I can make you happy. She took her hand out of his and wrapped her arms around him. They stayed that way for a little bit. "Harry , whispered Hermione. When this Friday comes I have some decision I have to make. When that day comes I will let you know my decision." Harry leaned in and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He then stood up and went to the front door. He looked back at Hermione and said, "Until that day comes I will fight for you and I will win. He then walked out her door.

It kind of made her smile to know that he was going to fight for her. She moved off the floor and went to her room. Today had been a long day. She took off her clothes not even bothering to put them in the hamper. She curled up in bed and closed her eyes.

She was standing on a cliff and Harry and Daniel were in front of her. They slowly were moving back until they disappeared. She raced to the edge of the cliff and looked down and saw nothing they were gone. She fell to her knees screaming. She woke up yelling someone's name, but had no clue who. She laid her head back on her pillow and went back to sleep. It's was black and then there were two spot lights shining on two doors. They each had a number and then she heard a voice. "You must choose a door and the other will disappear forever. Which one do you choose?" Hermione looked at the doors and slowly they dissolved and there stood Harry and Daniel. "Choose or lose both forever." said the voice. Hermione fell to her knees. "Hermione give me a chance." said Daniel. "Hermione I love you and I can make you happy." said Harry. "Choose me." said Daniel. "Choose me." said Harry. Choose me, Choose me , the echo was getting louder. Hermione covered her ears and curled up in a ball. All the while saying, "I can't choose I can't." Hermione woke up once again with sweat dripping down her face. She got up out of bed and went to the bathroom to get some water. She went back to her room and looked at the time and saw that it was just 3am in morning. She got back in bed and prayed that she would have no more confusing dreams. Sleep finally came and she had no more dreams that night.

She woke once again to that damn owl pecking on the window. She got up out of bed and headed into the kitchen to get the note. She stopped in her tracks when it occurred to her that this would be the last day she would be doing this. With that new found knowledge she walked the rest of the way to the kitchen. The owl left and she read the note. Today you will be going on a date with Eddie Carmichael to the beach in California . Please bring with you a swimsuit, some lotion, and plenty of water. Thank you One Single Rose. She was not surprised. She had been on dates with everyone else why not go on one with a guy that like her back in school.

There was still time before the date so she made herself some breakfast. She finished her cereal and was putting the bowl in the sink when there was another owl at her window. It was Hedwig on her leg was a note. She let her in petted her for a few minutes and then Hedwig left. Hermione took the letter and went to the living room to read it. Hermione, I woke up this morning thinking about you. I went to bed last night with you in my thoughts and when I closed my eyes to sleep I ended up dreaming about you. I meant what I said I will fight for you. Fighting for you always, Harry

P.S I hope you like the flowers.

It was not even a second later that there was a knock on her door. She moved from the couch and answered the door. On her doorstep was a delivery man with a package in his hand. "Hi, I'm looking for a Hermione Granger." "I'm her" "OK, I need you to sign right here." said the guy handing her the clipboard. Hermione signed her name and then the guy gave her the package and waved goodbye. Hermione went to her couch and opened the package. Inside was a book. She turned the book around and read the front it was a book of flowers. On the front page was Harry's handwriting. To my one and only bookworm. Love Harry. To her it was the best flowers she had ever gotten. When she saw Harry again she would have to thank him.

Hermione spent some time looking through the book and reading just a little. She checked the time to see if it was close to time for her to go on her date. She had 30 minutes to get ready. It took a little bit to find a bathing suit. She found an old one that was a pink one piece. In her closet she found a big beach bag that was tan and had blue flowers on it. She went to the bathroom to see if the sunblock she knew she had was under the sink. It however was not there. She went to the middle of her hall to see if it might be in her linen closet. That was where she found it. She had everything she needed now she just had to get dressed. She went back to her room change her clothes to a pink tee shirt and jean shorts with black flip flops. She had everything went to the kitchen grabbed the port key and was gone.

It was hot in California there was sweat forming on her head as soon as she landed. It was so bright she had really wished she had remember her sunshades. She used her hand to block the sun and began to walk towards the beach. She had only walked a few feet when she heard her name being called. She turned around and saw that Eddie was not too far from where she was at. Eddie had not changed to much he had a muscled body and it was tan. His hair was long but blond and the swim trunks he had on matched him quite well. They were navy blue with some design on them.

"Hermione it's so good to see you." said Eddie as he hugged her. It was a friendly hug and it was nice. "Eddie been a long time. How have you been?" said Hermione moving back to look at him. "I'm doing good, but I'll tell you more later. Right now lets go to the beach and find a place to set up." said Eddie walking a head.

Hermione looked around and the place was packed. When they were on the beach off to the side there was a small boardwalk. The sun was still bright and Hermione thought that would be a good place to find some shades. "Eddie after we find a spot I'm going to go over there to buy me some shades." said Hermione pointing to the boardwalk. Eddie looked were she was pointing and then reached in the back of his pocket and brought out a pair of Gucci leopard print sunshade. "Here you can use these." Hermione accepted the shades, but thought why would he have a pair of woman's shades on him. "They belong to a friend of mine I was not sure if you would have any or not. The first time I came out here I forgot mine. So I know your eyes are hurting you. Hermione thanked him and then put them on.

They walked a little more and then saw a spot between a small family of five and a couple. Eddie took a blanket out of his backpack and laid it down. He then took her bag and placed it on the blanket. When they were done and everything was out Hermione excused herself to go change into her suit. When they had first came in there was a small place where people could change there clothes. She made her way there. It took a few minutes to get there but she finally made it. She hurried and changed and then made her way back to where Eddie was. That seemed to take less time.

She had almost missed where they had there blanket, but it was not her fault. How was she suppose to know that the place where there were a lot of people gathered was where her place was. She pushed herself inside the group and saw that Eddie was laying on the blanket like nothing new was going on. "Eddie what is going on? Why are all these people around here?" "They all want to play volleyball with me. I told them that I was here with someone and that you will have to want to play too." said Eddie with a slick grin. She thought about it for a few minutes and then said, "Why not. I think it could be fun. So lets go." Everyone that was around cheered and then left to go to the net.

Hermione did not play a lot of sports. She just was not that coordinated and volleyball and baseball was the worse. She had hoped as the years passed by she might have became better with somethings. However in her case it was not so. It was her turn to serve. She threw the ball in the air and tried to hit it, but she missed. It took a few tries, but she finally hit it. What happen to it after that was just wrong. The ball went straight towards a guy and hit him in the head. Everyone who was on her team turned around and glared at her. "Sorry." mumble Hermione.

The game was going well except for when the ball would go to her or when the other team would hit the ball towards her. Her team was just points away from winning. When the ball was served from the other side and was heading right towards her. It was up in the air and all she had to do was put her hands up and hit it. She was just about to hit it when she felt something hit her in the back and then she was on the ground with sand in her mouth. No one around her helped her up. When she had got all the sand out of her mouth she found Eddie with her eyes and glared. "I'm done I think I'm going to go take a swim." said Hermione leaving the game behind. Before Hermione could get too far away she over heard Eddie say that he was done to and then he was right beside her. "Are you OK?" he asked. "I hated volleyball or any sports for that matter and now I know why." said Hermione just getting to the water.

The water was a little cold to her just because of how hot she had gotten. To her however it felt good. She walk a little bit and got her body wet slowly. She then dipped her head completely under water. When she came back up Eddie was no where around. She began to swim around looking for him. She had just passed a rock and felt something on her leg. She kicked a few times and then it pulled her under. When she came back up Eddie was in front of her laughing. She splashed him in the face and said, That was for scaring me. She then splashed him some more. They began a splash war and it ended with Hermione coughing up a storm and being dragged to the shore. It was not too long till the date was to be over. They began to fold up the blanket and thats when Hermione asked some questions.

"So what is it that you do now?" asked Hermione.

"I do different things I like to go to the beach as you can see. I also like to play quidditch and just having fun." said Eddie.

There was not much time for anything else. They finished getting their things and then headed back to the port key area. "Well I had fun mostly today. Thank you Eddie." She handing back his shades and said thank you for those too. "You welcome Hermione I had fun too." Well bye. they said at the same time and then they were gone.

When Hermione got back home she went to the bathroom to get out of her bathing suit and change in to some jean shorts and a tee shirt. When she was done with that she went to the kitchen to get some food. All that swimming had made her hungry. She finished eating and still there was no owl or note from OSR about who her last date was going to be. She began to head into the living room when she heard the familiar sound of the owl pecking on her window. She turned around to see that the owl was hedwig and not from OSR. She let Hedwig in and took the note that was on her leg. Hedwig left and Hermione read the letter.

Hermione,

I'm the one that you will be going on a date with. I'm date number 10. I will not tell you where we are going . Just please dress nicely and elegant. Can't wait to see you. I'll be there at 6pm

Love, Harry

So Harry was the celebrity she should have known ,so she needed to wear something nice. She had a lot of clothes a lot that was bought just for this week, but there was nothing that she wanted to wear tonight. There was always the option to go shopping and that was what she was going to do. She looked at the time and saw that it was 1pm so she could go and be back in time for her date. She was thinking of flooing Ginny and seeing if she wanted to go with her, but Ginny was at work. She had been to the only shop in Diagon alley and knew that her dress was not there. However there was Spider alley and the shops that were around in that area. So that was where she was going to look. She grabbed her purse and apperated there.

It was all new and there were not many shops that were open. There was OSR and Omar's and a few others that were here. Hermione saw a shop that was called A Book For You. She knew it was a book shop she walked in found a few books she liked and bought them and then she left. Across from the book shop was another shop that caught her attention it was called Evening Sun and in the shop window was six different dresses. It was what she was looking for.

She went in there and searched all the racks and found a few dresses she liked all together there were three that she liked so she went to the dressing room to try them on. She tried on the first and it was a red mini dress and showed more then she liked. It did show off her cleavage quite well. It just was not right for tonight. So she tried on the second one and was not able to get it over her head. It was because of the fluffy stuff and layers and layers of it. She finally got tired of trying and threw it on the floor and had to resisted the urge to stomp all over it. It was her last hope. It was the last dress and she prayed it would fit. The dress was a black floor length sleeveless and had a nice bodice. It fit her to a T and she loved it. She went to the counter payed the lady and left. It took her longer then she thought to do all that and had to hurry back. Date # 10 was in just a hour and a half. She could not wait.

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