Hermione was thankfully she was able to catch up with Michael after work since they had all worked overtime today she didn't have long till she was meeting the twins. It was lucky that Hermione had mastered the skill of showering quickly; a few handy spells also didn't go astray.
"I'm not mad," Michael stared, clearly understanding why she had chased him down.
"Really?" Hermione asked sincerely. She had genuinely been worried that her stupid trick on the twins had backfired to ruin her relationship with Michael.
"I'm fine, I was just a little shocked but you cleared it all up. We are fine I swear," Michael explained when he saw Hermione concern.
"Prove it." Hermione smiled. "You and me tomorrow night, I will make us dinner."
Michael smiled as he purposely cocked his eyebrows and grinned at her playfully. "Really?"
"Oh shut up," Hermione said hitting him playfully. "Do you want me to cook you dinner or not?"
"You had me at dinner," Michael said honestly.
"Say six thirty?" Hermione suggested. This was a little earlier then their normal dinner dates but she had a feeling she was going to have a lot to talk to him about.
"Sounds good," Michael accepted before continuing, "telling the in laws tonight?"
"Yes, but not the truth of course. We are telling her that Fred and I are getting back together." Hermione explained.
"What are you going to tell Ginny when she asks about you and George having feelings for each other?"
"Claim it was a phase, I was missing Fred and I plan on saying that George was just having some sort of identity crisis." Hermione laughed awkwardly. Ginny was potentially going to be more problematic then Molly! She still couldn't believe Fred had told her about George and Hermione having feelings for each other.
"Good plan," Michael smiled with a hint of sarcasm.
"I had better go get it into action," Hermione said pulling a face. "Thankfully Miss Weasley won't be there tonight."
"I will catch you later then," Michael farewelled her with a kiss on the check. "You be good now."
Hermione smiled as she returned his farewell, she had a feeling she would have to be good. The combination of last night, this morning with Michael and then both of the twins that afternoon had been exhausting. Hermione knew the twins wouldn't try anything tonight, she knew they would be worried about pushing her too hard. Apparating home, Hermione managed to avoid Ginny for long enough to find what she was looking for. Hermione swallowed the rejuvenation potion in a large mouthful before shaking her head at the unusual taste. She was planning on showing the twins that she did not need to be babied in this relationship and that she wanted it just as much as the two of them.
Once she had finished off the potion she jumped in the shower, she felt better already. Hermione washed her hair as she wondered why she didn't take that potion more often. Climbing out of the shower she magically dried herself before wrapping a towel around herself and making her way to her bedroom.
Although Hermione was generally proficient at getting herself dressed it took a little longer today. In her wardrobe she flicked through her clothes trying to find that right outfit! Finally she decided on the knee length black and white spotted dress with a thick black belt. Then she slid into a pair of stockings and some low heeled shoes before heading back to the bathroom. However she didn't make it to the bathroom immediately.
"You look nice," Ginny smiled awkwardly, "are you heading out with Michael again?"
"Thank you. No Michael and I broke up," Hermione said plainly. She, for obvious reasons, had not told Ginny that Michael was only a friend.
Ginny couldn't manage to hide the gleeful look on her face, "are you going out with Fred tonight?"
Hermione nodded before jumping slightly as Ginny flung her arms around her. "Yeah."
"I'm glad you approve," Hermione smiled as she hugged Ginny back awkwardly.
"I do. I do. I do. You guys are great together," Ginny said still beaming but finally releasing Hermione. "Have you told mum yet?"
"We are going to tell her tonight," Hermione said honestly.
"How is George taking it?" Ginny asked suddenly looking grave.
"He is fine, he is actually going out with Verity," Hermione lied.
Ginny looked a little sceptical but she seemed to accept Hermione's statement. "I am glad, they both deserve to be happy."
Hermione smiled weakly as she wondered, could they really be happy? She knew she was being selfish having them both, but she knew this was ridiculous as their earlier encounter had shown they were happy to share. "I think they will be fine," Hermione assured her. With a grimace she then continued, "I have to go fix my hair and put on some makeup and go see your mother."
"She will be so happy she will forget that you broke his heart," Ginny said honestly, not meaning to sound as judgemental as it did. "Sorry Herm, you know what I mean."
"It's okay Gin, you are right. I did hurt him. But I promise I will be more careful this time," Hermione promised.
There was an awkward silence before Hermione shared, "oh and I won't be home tonight."
"Taking it slow then I see," Ginny teased.
"I prefer to look at it as making up for lost time," Hermione joked light heartedly. "Oh and Michael is coming over for dinner tomorrow, so I probably won't see you till the next day."
With a smile Hermione left Ginny in the hall and started on her make-up and hair once in the bathroom. Deciding that she wanted to wear her hair out she magically straightening, with that checked her make up one last time before she apparated to the twins flat.
"We thought you weren't coming," the twins teased.
"I can leave if you would like?" Hermione offered.
Fred was the first one on her lips with a firm yet gentle kiss, nowhere near as hot as usual. Kissing her neck he then slid behind her allowing George to take his place. Hermione kissed the younger twin enthusiastically, she was glad you had worn anti-rub make up. When Hermione moved her head to the side to get air George then joined his brother in kissing her neck. Once Hermione could breathe again she spoke, "hey, hey, hey. Stop it."
The twins obediently did as they were told, clearly still worried about spooking her. Seeing the look of concern on the twins faces Hermione laughed, "don't worry you prats. We can continue this after we visit your mother."
"This is true George; we don't want to get her all worked up before she has to deal with out mum." Fred said to George as if Hermione wasn't standing right there pressed firmly between them. Fred had managed to move his hands under Hermione's arms between her and George. Massaging her breasts teasingly she couldn't help but press her chest into George's.
"You're right Fred, we don't want her all hot and sweaty when we show her off to our mother," George smiled cunningly as he ran his hands up under her dress. Instinctively her hips jerked slightly as his hands rose between her legs.
Hermione almost lost herself before she suddenly snapped out of it. Hating herself for not listening to her body she pulled out from between them. Panting slightly she didn't speak imminently but when she did she kept it short, "let's get this over and done with. Molly I mean, not this."
Hermione hated herself for interrupting their rhythm but she knew if they didn't leave right now they wouldn't have made it out of the bedroom till at least midnight. Hermione was mentally slapping herself as the twins grinned at her, why had she taken the whole bottle of the rejuvenation potion? Half a bottle would probably have been fine but now she felt very fresh, too fresh in fact.
Hermione pulled her dress down so it was back in a respectable position, "now let's get going."
The twins once again were obedient, linking arms they apparated together to the front door of the burrow. Fred took the lead and knocked on the front door before stepping back to wait for someone to open it. The smiled at each other as they heard something fall over in the house as someone made their way to the door.
"I've got it," they heard Molly shout to her husband just before she opened the door.
Seeing her sons brought a smile to her face, however this smile dropped into a surprised frown as she saw Hermione. Molly's eyes then made their way down Hermione's smartly dressed body to find her holding hands with Fred. Molly's frown then quickly vanished and she had a similarly to Ginny she had a euphoric reaction, "you are back together?"
"I knew she couldn't stay away," Fred said cockily.
Hermione back handed Fred with a pout and then nearly fell over as Molly wrapped her arms around the older twin and her future daughter in law. Of course Molly knew that any engagements were a long way off, but she already considered Hermione a daughter, it would be nice for it to be official.
"Sorry," Molly apologised as she pulled away, "please come in. I will get us some butterbeers to celebrate."
Hermione entered first behind Molly, followed closely by the twins. Knowing no one could see them the twins each had a hand resting low on her hips. George's hand quickly retreated though as they got to the kitchen and Molly turned around.
"What is dad up to?" George asked curiously.
"Don't ask," Molly said in a bit of a huff, "he is trying to figure out why muggles need to clean out their chimneys before each winter. "
Handing out butterbeers Molly changed the topic, "please lets head into the lounge room it is warmer in there. Oh and you look amazing by the way Hermione."
"Thank you Molly," Hermione smiled before glancing at Fred lovingly.
"What you don't need me to tell you that you look amazing you know it!" Fred defended with a laugh.
"That doesn't mean I don't want to hear it," Hermione said playfully.
Taking a seat in the lounge next to Fred, Hermione was pleased George sat in the armchair opposite them. She was glad she wasn't sitting between them; the sexual tension would have been hard to hide from Molly.
"We can't stay to long," Fred said before taking a swig of his butterbeer, with Hermione's knees crossed he dress slid a little higher up her leg thanks to the smooth texture of her stockings. If his mother wasn't sitting two metres away he would be all over her right now.
Hermione glared at Fred causing Molly to laugh, "don't worry dear. I know all my boys enjoy the company of a beautiful female or two." Molly shot a look at Fred at the last comment.
Hermione felt her cheeks warm in embarrassment at Molly's comments which did not go unnoticed by the three others. "When you and Fred and have kids make sure you tell your sons to respect women and not be caught in the women's changing room with Katie and Angelina," Molly growled.
Hermione's eyebrows were raised in surprise; Fred hadn't told her this little Hogwarts story. Hermione couldn't help but think not very pleasant thoughts about Katie and Angelina, that was till she remembered of course, it really wasn't any different to her and herself and the twins.
In an attempt to seem horrified to Molly, Hermione smacked Fred's hand before insulting him slightly. "If we ever do have children... Fred will certainly not be in charge of discipline or teaching them morality and sensibility."
Fred wasn't offended, he had known that any potential future offspring would be better off following Hermione's rules than his or George's. But none the less he pretended to look a little offended.
"Not to worry Hermione, I have grown up a lot since then," Fred assured her. "Anyway I wasn't with both of them; George had just managed to hide in time before Snape caught the rest of us."
Molly had not expected this, George had always been the better behaved twin, she couldn't imagine him sneaking around in the locker rooms with Fred and two girls. Although the guilty look on George's face as he avoided eye contact with his mother confirmed his brother's story. Molly shook her head disapprovingly, "I am really glad you are back together." Molly shared honestly, Fred needed someone a little more settled then himself, she would also then inadvertently be a good influence for George too.
"So am I," Hermione said with a beaming smile, this time allowing Fred's hand to rest on her knee.
"You guys are just so good together," Molly gushed. Molly knew she was being 'uncool', but there weren't even words for how happy she was with the pair of them being back together. As soon as the twins bought the shop and started doing well for themselves Molly realised they would more likely than not both marry gold digging bimbos. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined one of them would date someone as beautiful and sincere as Hermione. Molly was determined for this relationship to work, she also realised for this to work she had to give them a little space. If Fred realised how much she adored their relationship it might turn him off her slightly.
"Well you guys had better get going then, it is getting late," Molly sighed as she stood up, with the guests following her lead.
The three visitors saw right through her act, they all knew she was giving them space in an attempt to not scare of Hermione. Hermione couldn't help but feel frustrated. Why did they all think she was going to run away? Hermione paused at the thought as they all rose out of their chairs... IT was true, last time it had all become too much for her and yes, she had left. But they had worked past that, Molly didn't know but the twins should definitely know her better.
"Thank you for the butterbeer," Hermione smiled as she hugged Molly now standing just inside the front door.
"No problem sweet heart, now you kids be safe. I will see you next time," Molly farewelled as she opened the front door. She managed to get a quick hug out of each of her sons before letting them leave.
"What time is Ginny expecting you home?" Fred asked smoothly as they walked away from the house.
"She isn't," Hermione said suggestively before running a few paces forward and apparating without them.
The twins shared a look both understanding exactly where she would be and what she was wanting.
"Should we leave her time to miss us?" George asked genuinely.
"Let's give it two minutes," Fred agreed as he took a seat on a bench near the front gate. Waving his wand in the nights sky a small digital timer appeared in front of them in red light, reading '2.00'. George sat next to his brother and stared at the flashing red light as it began to count down.
Fred placed his hand on George's shoulder as his little brother went to stand up moments later, "it hasn't even been fifteen seconds."
"Fine," George said as he sat back down. Sitting here and waiting was killing him, knowing that Hermione was at their place waiting for them was so painful. In an attempt to distract himself he asked Fred, "so what's the game plan?"
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Sorry guys no smuttyness this chapter, but of course there will be next chapter... Hmm I wonder what the 'game plan' is ;P oh who am I kidding we all know that I know exactly what is going to happen! I have the next two chapters mapped out, they only need to be written =) Exams coming up though... BUT I should still be able to update every week =)
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