Two Seconds in Heaven

Two Seconds in Heaven

Harry Potter has been my best friend since I started Hogwarts and he and Ron saved me from that troll. I've had a huge crush on him since even before that. That's changed now. He's not only my best friend, but he's also my boyfriend. Shh! Don't tell anyone. We're trying to keep it a bit of a secret so I don't get mauled with hate mail from crazed fan girls. It can be a bit of a laugh sometimes, but it can get nasty. Getting cursed letters is no fun. I already had to deal with that at the end of the school year when people thought we were dating. I don't exactly feel like repeating that experience.

Now that we're dating, it's like a dream come true. I can't believe how great it is! The only thing is, we've been dating for over a month and he still hasn't kissed me properly on the lips. I might have to resort to kissing him if he doesn't hurry up. We have a date tonight. Maybe I'll hint at it then. Yeah, I think I will. Hopefully, he'll get the hint. Ooh, now I can't wait! I'll go work on my summer homework while I wait. Hopefully it'll make the time go faster.

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The date is going great so far. We're sitting next to each other on these couches at the Muggle smoothie place that we're at. We're just talking, but whenever I'm with him I have a great time.

Oh! He's leaning towards me. I bet he's going to kiss me on the cheek. Should I turn my head so he gets my lips instead? No because I'll probably mess it up. Or will I? He'd probably get mad though. Or would he? I have no idea. Wait! He's already moving back to his spot! Bugger. I was so worried about what I should do that I missed it! Oh well, he'll do it again I'm sure, and I was still curious about something.

"What would you have done if I would have turned my head at the last minute?" I asked curiously.

He looked thoughtful for a minute before answering, "I don't know."

After all that thinking, that's all I got. Boys. "Oh," was what I said in response. That's the end of that conversation.

Silence reigned for a few minutes, but it wasn't uncomfortable. "Can you turn your head that way for a second?" Harry asked, pointing to my left.

He's going to kiss me on the cheek again. I think I'll try turning my head this time. You never know, it could work. I turned my head. Whoops, a big early.

"Nice try," Harry commented with a smirk. He shook his head and smiled. He leaned in and kissed me on the cheek.

"Well, it would have worked if it would have been a little later," I said defensively.

Harry just chuckled softly as I mock glared at him. We talked a little bit more about nothing important. I glanced at my watch. It was quarter after eight. Harry would have to be going soon. Darn.

"What time is it?" he inquired.

"8:15," I answered sadly.

"Oh! I have to get going," he responded. "Turn your head first."

I turned my head again, preparing to turn back. I turned my head towards Harry's, and saw that, t his time, I had the right timing, but the wrong angle. Our noses bumped, and we both pulled apart.

"Sorry," I said, blushing.

"It's okay," Harry replied with a reassuring smile. "At least you had the timing right."

I laughed along with him as we stood up and exited the shop. As all good things do, our date was coming to an end.

After we had exited the shop, we paused for a second. Neither of us wanted to leave. Then I leaned forward and gave him a big hug. It was meant to be a short good-bye hug, but as soon as I was in his arms, I didn't want to let go. After about a minute, Harry said quietly, "Hermione."

I started to pull away, figuring that he felt he had to go. I guess I was wrong. Harry pulled me closer and said, "I think I owe you something." Then he leaned down and kissed me on the lips. I was so surprised and it was so quick that I had no time to respond. Instead, he gave me one last hug, said good-bye, and left.

I began my short walk home in a dazed, euphoric state. It had finally happened. He had finally kissed me. I couldn't wait for him to do it again.

THE END