Ok here's another fun chapter…hopefully. I'll most likely have the next one up tomorrow. Let me know what you think of this!
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Harry, Ron and Hermione proceeded their venturing around the ship by trudging along the outer deck. Ron's stomach was feeling better from breakfast and he wasn't having as hard a time watching the waves crash against the ship. Mostly everyone onboard was near the pool and other recreation areas. The three of them found themselves walking along one of the more quiet decks, with not many people occupying it.
Hermione found an empty part of the stairs nearby and had a seat. Harry and Ron stood by the railing and looked at the crystal blue water as they talked.
"Harry, were you embarrassed at all that Hermione kissed you?" Ron asked.
Harry gave him a sort of confused look and turned around to glance at Hermione before answering. She was leaning on her knees and tapping her fingers against her face. "No Ron, why?" Harry finally answered as he sifted through the question.
"It was just a question. I mean, that was probably the only time I've seen Hermione act like that."
Harry nodded and looked at her again. This time she looked up and smiled, getting up from her spot on the stairs to join them. "Are you two talking about me by any chance?" she asked with a smile and narrowed eyes.
Harry winked at her. "Maybe. What are you going to do about it?" He asked as he playfully wrapped an arm around her shoulders and bringing her closer. His arm around her nearly made her trip on her feet.
"Well if you don't be nice I might do something. And who knows, maybe next time you get yourself into a rut with another woman I won't help you!" she teased and started to laugh.
Harry narrowed his eyes at her and made a pouting face. "Hey! That's not fair! With all these people on this ship I just might need you to help me out again!"
Hermione slapped him in the arm and looked appalled. "Well Mr. Harry Potter can't seem to keep the girls off his back! That's a shock," Hermione teased some more. Ron was laughing at the two of them playing around with each other.
"Harry Potter! Put me down right this minute!" Hermione screeched as Harry sat her up on the guard rail. The only thing keeping her from falling overboard was Harry. He wrapped his arms around her waist and just stood there even though she was squirming.
"What?" He asked obliviously with a huge grin on his face. Ron was laughing at the two of them and Hermione was scared out of her mind. "She said to put her down this minute so that gives me at least thirty-five seconds before I have to let her down."
Ron looked at Hermione and couldn't help but laugh. She had her hands gripping the railing quite hard and her knuckles were white. Ron bit on his fist to save his loud laughter for when she got down.
"Ouch!" Harry said loudly as Hermione gripped some of his hair in her hands. "Alright, alright. I'll let you down." He said with a smile on his face.
Harry let Hermione slip into his arms and he held her tight until he was far enough away from the edge that she would let go. She held tight to his neck until he bent down and could feel her feet safely on the ground again.
He pulled away swiftly, knowing perfectly well what Hermione's next move would be. Sure enough, Hermione swung at him with an open hand and a not too pleasant look on her face. Ron jumped back as Harry took off, Hermione following close behind.
Harry pounded the deck with his shoes, praying to get far enough ahead of Hermione to throw her off his trail. No such luck so far. She was close behind him, and Ron was following behind her, so he wouldn't be lost on the ship by himself.
"I'm going to pummel you into the ground Harry Potter!" Hermione shouted as she rounded a corner after Harry. Lucky for them, not many people were around.
"Oh yeah? You have to catch me first!" he called back with a smile on his face.
Hermione narrowed her eyes at him as she saw him turn another corner. Ron was still racing along the deck with them, but was beginning to feel rather tired.
Harry took off through an empty hallway and looked through one of the doors. He slipped in and waited for Hermione to pass.
"Where did he go?" Ron asked when he caught up with Hermione.
They were standing still, catching their breath and looking around for him. He was nowhere in sight. Harry could hear them just a short distance away and could barely choke back his laughter. Hermione and Ron moved on down the hallway past him and Harry slipped back out of the door, heading the opposite way and turning a corner.
"I can't imagine where he went." Hermione said quietly. She stopped again and listened. There was a splashing noise coming from around the corner. Ron poked his head around and whipped back to look at Hermione.
"Hermione, there he is," he whispered, pointing at Harry standing near one of the many secluded outdoor hot tubs. He appeared to be catching his breath and leaned against the sides, bowing his head down to gather his strength back up.
Hermione smiled wickedly at Ron and took off in a run. "You're going to get it Harry!" She shouted from the other side of the deck, not far from him. Harry turned around and his eyes went big.
He had just enough time to catch Hermione as she jumped at him, pushing him over the edge of the hot tub and into the warm water. Harry grabbed Hermione at the last minute and pulled her in with him. Ron looked on and doubled over in uncontrolled laughter and watched his friends nearly drown each other