Phew. I just managed to type this up. Writers block attacked me along the way. Eeek! But I managed to fight it of. I just hope it'll keep away until I've written this whole thing. I really want to finish this.
And, yes, I know this chapter is short. Very short, even. But I basically posted everything I had yesterday, so what I'm posting today was all written today. I'll try to make the next chapter a bit longer, but I can't promise anything. I can't even promise when the next chapter will be up. I'm going back to school tomorrow, and as I've been gone a whole week longer than everyone else, I'll have to study quite a lot. But I promise to update as soon as possible.
Oh, and I just found out that the Lois and Clark season one DVD will be coming out in Sweden in about a month! Problem is, it costs around 60 Dollars, or 50 Pounds… And I can tell you right now that I don't have that kind of money. So, if anyone feel like sending me 50 bucks, feel free to do so!
Now, please enjoy.
Cheers!
Chapter six: Visible Affection
Harry glanced at Hermione as she picked up another slice of pumpkin pie. He studied her closely as she poured some cream over the slice of pie, biting her lips as she concentrated on getting the amount of cream right.
Suddenly, she giggled and Harry forced his gaze away from her, knowing fully well that he'd been staring.
Merlin, it was getting harder and harder resisting her.
Hermione smiled and lifted her pie-and-cream covered spoon. She poked his lips lightly with it while staring at him like he was some kind of royalty. "Come on, Harry," she said, her voice low and husky. "Just one? For me?"
Harry groaned and opened his mouth.
She smiled brilliantly as Harry ate the offered slice of pie. "Would you like some more, darling?" She rubbed herself against him.
Harry rose rather quickly. "Er, no thanks! Now, I just have to go and do…something."
"But, Harry…" She pouted.
"Very important. Have to do it now, because…it's very important. Yeah. Important stuff." He tugged at his collar. Beside him, he could hear Ron snicker.
"I'll go with you."
"No! I mean…no. You stay and eat some breakfast. I'm just going to…find Neville."
"Oh." Her voice was low again, and she stared at him, almost hungrily. "I can help."
Ron burst out laughing.
Harry glared at him. "Not. Funny." He growled.
She stood. "Let me help," she whispered, letting her hands travel upwards, massaging his shoulders, "you're so tense…"
"No wonder." Ron snickered.
She pulled herself even closer. "You should just…relax."
Harry stared around the Great Hall helplessly. Everyone had their eyes trained on them, even the teachers.
"This isn't happening." He groaned.
Hermione leaned forward. "Just relax, darling." She raised her chin, their lips now almost touching.
Harry staggered backwards. "Uh, I have to go now." He stared at his watch and tapped it with his finger. "Yeah, I have to go. Now." He scrambled out from the Great Hall.
He didn't manage to get far until Ginny and Luna stopped him, right outside the Great Hall.
Ginny smiled. "Hey, Harry."
"Hey, Gin, Luna." He nodded towards them both, shoving his hands into his pockets.
"Hello, Harry," Luna said, her eyes trained on the stone roof. "Nice day, isn't it?"
"Uh, yeah. I suppose…"
She continued as if she hadn't been interrupted, her eyes still trained on the roof. "I like Hermione's dress, by the way. It's very red."
Harry stared at Ginny helplessly. "Right."
Ginny stiffed a giggle. "Listen, Harry. We, or rather Luna, need your help." She smiled. "You see; she's thinking of asking Ron out on a date…"
Luna turned her gaze towards Harry, humming `Weasley is our king' under her breath.
"And, well… We need the best way to tackle the problem, so to speak. You're Ron's best friend after all…"
"And Hermione's been throwing herself at you. What did you like the best?"
Harry's breath got caught in his throat and he stared coughing. He stared at the blonde girl. "What?"
"I rather like the dress." Luna continued as if it was the most normal thing in the world. "But I also heard she corned you before breakfast. Did you like that better?"
Harry stared at her, his mouth opening like a fish. "Food," he muttered several seconds later, avoiding the subject all together. "Ron likes food… Just give him a slice of apple pie before your ask and he won't be able to say no. Or just corner him. I don't think he'll say no anyway…"
Luna nodded. "Say hello to Hermione for me. I have a nice pair of green socks she can borrow, if she wants."
Ginny shook her head. "Thanks for the help, Harry."
Luna nodded, and the both girls reached up and gave him a quick hug and a quick peek on the cheek.
It was all they managed before hell broke loose.
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To be continued…
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