Coercion ✔️

Chapter 67

(Harry's POV)
(Saturday)

"Well, that was refreshing. But it is almost time for the Quidditch match and I must be on my way" he said and I took that as my cue to leave. I silently walked out and back down the stairs till I was out in the hallway. I tried to process everything he just said, but knew it wouldn't work till I calmed down.

Hermione's POV
(Day before - Friday)

I sat down on my bed and tried to distract my mind. Everything seems to be going wrong today and it's really stressing me out. This was supposed to be a good last year, but it's quite the opposite.

"Hermione, you look stressed. What are you thinking about?" Pansy asked as she sat down next to me. I looked at her and felt my worries melt.

She's so gorgeous, I forgot how much I missed her. I didn't answer her as I leaned over and hugged her.

"Too much" I finally whispered. She nodded and rubbed my back. The biggest thing on my mind was how Harry was. He won't talk to me and I just want to make sure he doesn't hurt himself.

"Is it about Harry? I think he may just want some time for himself Mione" she told me making me pause.

"How did you know I was worried about Harry?" I asked her moving away from her hold.

"If it was the other way around and Draco had lost his boyfriend, he would be my only concern" she said grabbing my hand and setting it on her lap. I stared at our hands as we kept silent.

"I'm so tired" I whispered. She looked at me worried before putting her other hand on my cheek. My eyes widened in surprise as she seemed to stare into my soul.

"You better be talking physically baby because you are not allowed to give up on me now" she said making me blush as my mouth dropped open. She didn't even seem to realize what she said as I just nodded.

"T-That's what I meant" I said as she cracked into a small smile and kissed my cheek.

"I'm glad. Now get some rest" she laughed as she stood up and stretched. My eyes followed her movements as my mind went blank. The only thing I was thinking about now was her. I liked the feeling.

"Stay with me tonight" I said out of the blue as her head snapped to me.

"Like staying the night with you... in the same bed?" she asked as I stood up with a sense of determination.

"Yes" I answered. She rose an eyebrow and crossed her arms.

"Why?"

I froze and tried to think of a reason.

"You keep the bad thoughts away... and I don't want to be alone" I said making her smile falter.

"I guess I can't say no to that" she sighed making me smile.

"I want something first though" she said as she grabbed my hand again.

"What is it?" I asked willing to do almost anything.

"Kiss me, like you said you would in the letter" she answered with a smirk. I didn't even think twice as I leaned in and gave her a peck on the cheek. Her eyes widened as I seen her face grow pink.

"Woah... I didn't think you'd do it that quickly. I was definitely getting ready to do some negotiating" she snickered making me smile as I dragged her into a hug.

"I'll get you some clothes so go take a shower and get ready for bed" I told her as she nodded and gave me a squeeze before walking to the bathroom.