Hermione ran, her breath coming out in short gasps.

"Harry where are you?" Hermione said to herself. Realization hit her as she ran towards "the spot".

The sun was setting and the sky was filled with vibrant reds, oranges, and purples. Hermione huffed, clutching her chest.

"...huff...Harry..." she gasped, seeing her best friend sitting at their favorite hang out spot.

Harry turned around, "Hey Hermy." he got up and she saw that he was a mess.

"Why are you covered in paint?" Hermione asked. "And where were you?"

"Well..." he looked up at the wall where Hermione would paint a picture of him and the girl he was trying to woo.

"Well?"

"I was here...it was pretty hard painting on this. I can't believe you did all of that for me. Mine isn't as good as yours but...what do you think?"

"Harry..." Hermione huffed angrily, "I can't believe you're doing this again. Well...at least you're doing this yourself and not asking me...for...Harry...is this..." Saying that Hermione was shocked is an understatement. She looked at the wall, stunned at what she saw.

Harry went behind her and hugged her. He leaned in, his lips close to her ear. She shivered as his hot breath touched her skin, "You?" he whispered. "Yeah."

Hermione melted into his hug, "Harry..."

"I love you Hermione." Harry said. "I can't believe it took me this long to realize it. And...I'm so...so... sorry..." his voice cracked.

Hermione turned around to face him, still in his arms, "Sh sh...it's ok...I understand."

"No. No it's not ok. I've probably hurt you...countless times. The heart break you've endured is probably ten times worse than what I've felt."

"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.

"Blaise and Alex...they saw how amazing you were and fell in love with you instantly. And when I thouht about one of them having you. Holding you like this. Touching you. Kissing you. I felt so many emotions I thought I was about to explode. And then last night...when Blaise kissed you. I wasn't able to sleep. I spent the night thinking that I've lost you forever. That you'll never love me anymore...and I don't ever want to feel that way ever again. Hermione I'm so sorry for being such a prick. I...I love you so...so much."

Hermione went up on her tiptoes and gave him a kiss. Harry returned it, kissing her and holding her tight, fearing that if he did, she'll disappear. After what felt like hours they pulled apart.

"Harry." Hermione sighed.

Harry burried his head at the crook of her neck, holding her tight, "I'm afraid. I'm afraid that if I let go...you'll leave me and this is all a dream."

"Harry. Harry look at me." Harry looked up. "You'll never lose me. I'm here for you. As a friend. And as a lover. Harry I'd do anything for you. And even in death will I always be faithful to you."

Harry pulled her into another kiss, "And I you."

They watched as the sun fell down on the horizon and the moon rose. Hermione looked up at his emerald green eyes.

"I love you." She whispered.

"I love you too."

Hermione's POV

It's pretty funny. How my love for Harry started as a simple school girl crush. Then developed into something so much more. I bet so many of you are thinking, "Wow. I can't believe she stayed with him for so long. Having her heart broken countless times. Is she stupid or something?"

Well. So many people just give up on things in life...but my love for Harry isn't something I'd give up on. Even though I thought he'd never love me...even though I felt my heart shatterso many times I knew deep down that something would happen. And if it hadn't...then I'm strong enough to move on. However I'm happy that he did see me as something more that his best friend. And I know that our love will be strong enough to go through any obstacle.

Author's Note: Well that's it! Thanks for all the support everyone :D Read and Review my other fanfiction. Much appreciated! :D