their date continues, and Hermione is glad to be with Fred
Hermione felt like she was walking in clouds. Fred's declaration had been very sweet and she could see how well they worked together, and she hoped their relationship could grow strong.
They were currently walking around the park where they had their picnic, and Hermione couldn't stop looking at Fred's face.
"There's something in my face? You haven't stopped looking at me ever since we left the restaurant," Fred said, smiling at her and squeezing her hand.
"I just like looking at you." Hermione sighed happily, holding his arm with her free hand and caressing his arm with her thumb. "You make me happy, you know?"
"That's good to hear, since you make me happy too," Fred replied, kissing her forehead.
They continued walking around the park, enjoying the cool breeze. It seemed like a lot of other couples had the same idea as them, walking leisuring around the park. It seemed like a perfect February day.
"You told me you had a surprise for me," Hermione said, after they had been walking quietly for a little while. "I'm curious now."
Fred chuckled, "I was wondering how long you would hold it, before asking about it. I think I just lost a bet with myself."
Hermione elbowed him on the side, but she was laughing. Fred had a way to bring a lighter side to her, and she loved all the little changes that came with being with him. It was almost like she was becoming a new, lighter version of herself.
"Stop being a smartass and tell me what you mean by a surprise," Hermione practically demanded, which was something she never did before.
Fred stopped them, and picking her hands, looked straight into her eyes. "I never thought I was going to meet someone like you, and it was even crazier to think that I could fall in love with you."
Hermione felt her heart start beating faster; she knew Fred wasn't going to propose to her—it was too soon and they haven't met each other's family yet—but she felt like it was where this was going.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to propose to you." Fred chuckled at her expression, before kissing her forehead. "I can see where your thoughts are heading, but we aren't there yet."
She nodded, feeling tears in her eyes. Fred was saying all the things she ever wanted to hear from the one she loved.
"I know we haven't been dating for long, and I don't want to pressure you into anything," Fred said, looking at her with a small smile. "You already know I'm falling in love with you."
"And I'm falling in love with you," Hermione whispered, looking at him with love in her eyes.
"I know life can pre unpredictable at times, but I want you to know that no matter what, I will be by your side every step we take." Fred was looking at her and she didn't waste any time.
She took a step closer to him and kissed him with all the love she was feeling for him.