Chapter 6-

Ron looked at his watch in puzzlement. Where was Sally? She had said she would be at the Midnight Café at lunchtime. Maybe he was at the wrong place. He was just about to ask the manager if there was any other Midnight Café when Sally appeared at the door. She spotted him and waved. Ron stood up to greet her.

'Hey you, sorry I'm late. Have you been waiting long?' asked Sally apologetically.

Ron shook his head and gestured for her to sit. 'How have you been?' He was very happy to see her.

'I'm great! I went to this crazy dance club last night and had the most amazing time,' said Sally enthusiastically.

'That's great!' exclaimed Ron. He had no idea what to say.

'What about you? What have you been up to?' inquired Sally.

'Ah well, to be honest, I have been thinking about you,' said Ron nervously.

Sally looked surprised. 'Me? What about me?'

'Umm, you are a great girl and I really like you. So…I'd really like to be more than friends,' mumbled Ron.

'I…I don't know what to say,' admitted Sally.

'You don't have to give me an answer now. You can tell me by the end of the day,' said Ron quickly.

Sally nodded and smiled mischievously. 'I am flattered, actually,'

'Why?' asked Ron confused.

Sally rolled her eyes and said, 'No one as attractive as you has ever asked me out,'

'Me and attractive? You've got to be kidding me. Also, you are one beauty yourself,' said Ron shaking his head.

'Oh c'mon, Ron, I'm sure a lot of girls must be chasing after you in London. Is that the reason you left?' Sally's eyes twinkled.

Ron looked at her in surprise. 'I told you why I left London. It was because of Hermione,'

Sally shrugged and said, 'Yeah well, I thought there might be some other reason,'

'There isn't,' said Ron abruptly. 'I have to go. I'll see you later,' He got up from his chair and walked out of the café.

'Oh, you are one tough cookie,' muttered Sally.

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'MALFOY! LET ME OUT OF THIS ROOM RIGHT NOW! I HAVE TO GET TO WORK!' shrieked Hermione furiously.

'Easy, Granger,' said Malfoy maddeningly. 'I thought it would be better if you were locked up inside,' He started laughing wickedly.

'Malfoy, if you don't let me out right now, I will destroy your room,' threatened Hermione. None of her spells worked! She couldn't apparate, unlock the door or open the door to the terrace. She was completely stuck. However, she could destroy his room. Apparently, Malfoy realized that because he said, 'Alright, alright, I give up. I am unlocking your door now,'

Hermione heard the lock click and she cautiously opened the door. She saw Malfoy standing their arrogantly.

'Malfoy, I am going to make your life hell,' whispered Hermione dangerously.

'You wish.' said Malfoy smugly. 'Who will help you make Ron jealous then?'

'I am not trying to make Ron jealous! I just want revenge,' cried Hermione.

'Which in other words is making him jealous,' concluded Malfoy with the trademark smirk.

'No! I don't care about him anymore,' said Hermione. She realized she wasn't even lying. She had sort of forgotten about Ron. Her days were consumed with hating Malfoy and fighting with him. She had unknowingly made Malfoy the biggest part of her life.

'Yeah right, Granger,' said Malfoy with a fake yawn.

'I am serious,' said Hermione evenly.

'Prove it,' said Malfoy.

Hermione looked at him hard. Then she did the most shocking thing ever. She kissed him.

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'Boss, he is proving very difficult to crack,' said Sally in a low voice. She was sitting on a bench in the same park and was pretending that she didn't know him. 'This is going to take some time,'

'You do know that I'm not really the boss? There is someone else who demands progress everyday. God, I have never met such a demanding woman,' said her Boss harshly.

'I know but he isn't telling me. Argh, I think I might have to sleep with him,' groaned Sally dropping all pretense.

'Well then do whatever you have to do! I have her eating my head every hour,' said the Boss furiously.

'I do have some new information for now,' offered Sally. 'It might shut her up for a while,'

The Boss looked up with interest. 'What is it?'

'He left London for another private reason. I don't think anyone else knows why. He is hiding something,' Sally informed him.

'Hmm. I don't think this will keep her quiet for long. Sally you have to gather more information,' said the Boss thoughtfully.

'I am trying, you know!' exclaimed Sally.

'Well then keep trying. Good day,' the Boss tipped his hat and departed quickly.

God, what an ass, Sally thought.

How was it? I feel evil. Muhahaha! Anyway, I thought of this game. I will update next when I reach thirty-five reviews. Even if I get thirty-five reviews today, I will update today. I promise. Also, thank you for reviewing the previous chapter. Thank you for putting this story on alert and favorite. Do I really need to tell you guys that you're amazing? I thought not. Tata.

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