A/N: Sorry everyone for taking so much time but my computer wasn't working very well and I have to take it to fix also I was a little busy in the last days, anyway here it is the next chapter, once again a HUGE thanks to my beta and everyone that has been reading this story, enjoy
Chapter Five: Got It Bad
Hermione was trying not to giggle as she watched Harry sleeping on the couch. Actually he was less sleeping than balancing precariously on the edge and was very close to falling completely. His hair was messier than it normally was, but Hermione knew she loved his messy hair. She was sorely tempted to scare him half to death, but decided only at the last second that she couldn't do that to him. He looked so peaceful as he slept and she didn't want to wake him up.
She decided that she would at last make breakfast since he was still asleep, especially after last night's sumptuous dinner. Besides it was the least she could do after all he had done for her. Some minutes later Harry started to stir, to the smell of pancakes, toast and coffee.
He woke, not really thinking or caring that he was only wearing his boxer shorts and he put his glasses on. Running a hand through his messy hair, he smiled when he saw Hermione in the kitchen. She was cooking pancakes and had her back to him while she was humming some happy tune. Harry saw she had already showered and dressed for the day.
Slowly he walked behind her and whispered in her ear "Good morning. This smells good"
His words made Hermione jump, and Harry laughed at her reaction. Hermione turned around, and gave Harry a not too subtle hit on the arm.
"That wasn't funny, you scared me Harry." Hermione was trying to give every indication that she was serious, but the glint in her eyes showed Harry the truth. She wasn't really mad at all.
Harry smiled "This smells really good, but you didn't need to do this," he said as he kissed her cheek.
"It was the least I could do. So sit, eat and then shower." She took a seat at the table opposite him.
"When did you get here?"
"Who?" she asked.
"Bossy Mione!" Harry was laughing and Hermione laughed in response.
"And you love it," she said.
Luckily Harry didn't say the first thing that came to his mind.
They sat and ate breakfast together as they talked about what they were going to do during the day. Of course Hermione had to go to work, but it was Harry's day off and he planned to meet with Ron. Harry had already decided that they would all meet up together at her bookshop so they could escort her back to Harry's flat. Harry remarked that it would be like the old days.
Hours later Hermione was back in her bookshop. She was so busy with paper work and customers that her mind hadn't had a chance to think back to Adam and their argument. Hermione couldn't believe that this much paperwork could appear almost out of nowhere. The good thing was that she was in a very good mood so she didn't mind that much.
Meanwhile Harry was talking with Ron at a coffee shop in Diagon Alley. He told Ron everything that had happened since Adam and Hermione had been told their terrible news. Harry told Ron about his offer, and finished by mentioning the time he and Hermione had spent last night and this morning.
"I'm telling you if I see that bloody git I will make sure to remind him with who he is playing with," Ron said at lunch with Harry. "How DARE he insult her? He is bloody lucky he even has her at all." Ron was almost yelling, and his face was red. Harry could see that Ron was really mad.
"I know mate but Hermione said that it was ok, I mean she doesn't want anyone to get in the middle of this. You know her, she wants to handle this on her own and you know how that git hates both of us." Harry was starting to play with the napkin.
"I know, but better not show his face around here I will want to kick his lucky arse."
Harry nodded.
"I never did like him," Ron confessed, to no-one's surprise, but Harry remained silent.
Ron was starting to calm down after a few minutes and turned to his friend. "But it looks that you made her forget about what happened to her."
Harry blushed a little "I'm just being a friend mate, though I have to admit that is great to have her staying with me for a few days. I felt so happy; I can't really describe how I was feeling just to see her laughing, and to have her briefly in my arms was just great." Harry had a dreamy look that would give Luna a run for her money.
"Yeah mate, you got it bad, you are starting to look like my wife." Ron could always tell Harry's feelings towards their female best friend.
"Talking about your wife, its better she think twice before giving any more advice to Hermione"
"Come on mate you know that she only ever says what she is thinking. This time was no different. Now you tell me something. Did you made the offer because of what Luna said or because you had thought about it?" Ron was looking at Harry with great interest.
"I admit I thought about it myself after Hermione left my office, but I have to say that Luna in a way helped me to consider my thoughts carefully. I also admit that it will hurt to leave her and the baby, but - -" Harry was looking down at his lap.
"But?"
"But if it would be easier for her and Adam to raise the child without me, then I WOULD leave."
Ron shook his head. "Yeah, it is easy to see that you still love her. I guess in some way having a child would be some kind of a dream for you. But mate, the idea of you leaving her and the baby; that would break your heart."
Harry just nodded. He knew that Ron was right, when he said he would leave he wasn't thinking but he said that in a way to make her at least consider the offer rationally. Now, after thinking it all over, and after having her so close to him, he was sure he wouldn't be able to leave.
"Come on mate, let's pay her a visit, I need to tease her a little." Ron said smiling.
They paid for their coffee and together they made their way to Hermione's book shop. She was in her office sorting the paper work when her door opened with such force that it could have take the door off its hinges.
"Where were you last night?" Adam demanded standing and glaring in front of her desk.
"I was at a friends house and I'm not coming back home until you cool off, Adam I don't want another fight and I don't want to get mad at you." She spoke calmly and softly without looking up at him.
Adam went to her and grabbed her arm roughly pushing her into a standing position "You were at HIS house weren't you? Every time something happens you run straight to you lover's house"
"He isn't my lover, he is my best friend and I go to him because he understands me better than my own husband does. He is always there for me when I need him and he would NEVER hurt me," she replied, glaring at him.
Adam increased his already firm grip on her arm and even though he knew he was starting to hurt her he didn't back off. "He IS your lover, you slept there and you spend too much time with dear Harry"
"You are hurting me Adam, let me go," Hermione said trying to remove her arm away from his grip.
"No, not until you admit it!" He pushed her against the far wall of her office.
"I WON'T admit it because it isn't true! He isn't my lover, he is my best friend." She felt him starting to tighten his grip on her even more. "You are HURTING me."
"ADMIT IT" he yells.
"FINE!!! HE IS MY LOVER, HAPPY?" she spat back at him. She didn't think anyone would believe that, after all it wasn't true, but Adam's look revealed it was what he wanted to hear.
Adam was mad as hell and was getting ready to slap her when he felt rather than saw someone pushing him away from her. Harry and Ron had just arrived in the moment when Adam raised his hand and Harry pushed him away from Hermione, up against the wall.
"HOW DARE YOU TRYING TO EVEN THINK ABOUT HITTING HER?" Harry screamed. "I'M TELLING THAT IF YOU EVER THINK ABOUT THAT AGAIN I WILL KILL YOU. STAY AWAY FROM HER!!!" Harry yelled at him, his fist clenched, ready to strike at the smallest movement from Adam.
Harry let Adam go, before his temper took control but he had his wand pointed at him.
"Be careful because I will keep an eye on you" Ron told Adam, and Adam, seeing he was outnumbered, scampered off.
Hermione was nursing her arm, but allowed Harry to gently and slowly examine it. He raised her sleeve with great care and could see a purple bruise. He touched it lightly and Hermione winced.
"Bloody git, I can't believe he did this to you," Ron said looking at the bruise.
Harry didn't say anything at all. He pointed his wand at the bruise and incanted a few spells. The bruise remained but the pain started to abate immediately.
"Done. It will still hurt a little for a while and your arm will be a little sore," He said looking at her.
He could see that she wasn't going to cry, she just looked so miserably sad; sadder beyond belief. "I never thought that he would do something like this, I never thought that he would even think of hitting me."
"Well I never thought he would either and I don't want to imagine what would have happened if we didn't arrive when we did." Harry hugged her warmly.
"If he EVER touches one hair of your head Hermione I would hunt him down even if it would take me all my life," Ron said and hugged her too.
"Thanks guys. Thank you so much for always been there for me," Hermione said looking at her two best friends with a sweet look.
Harry and Ron just smiled weakly and hugged her again. Deep down they were both still fuming, Ron had always felt as if Hermione was like a sister to him, and anyone that messed with her messed with him as well. The famous Weasley temper was right at the fore. Still, Ron couldn't believe that Adam was really going to hit her.
Harry's temper was simmering on the surface, but approaching exploding point below. He was mad because he loved her. He loved her so much that the thought of getting there seconds later; not being able to stop him, - - - . Harry wouldn't let anyone hurt her. No one would hurt the woman he loved, and Adam was going to pay for what he did, as well as what he almost did.
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