There's No Point Pretending (H.G. X Reader)

Stars

Sorry it's been so long and sorry it's so short.

"Hermione? Hermione, where are you?" It was no use, where ever she was she either couldn't hear me, or didn't want to.

I'm not exactly sure what happened. I know we were talking, having a pleasant conversation, then she just... left, said she had to do something and that she'd be right back.

That was 2 hours ago. I checked the library, the dorms, and I'm currently checking the bathrooms for any sign of her. As I passed the Great Hall I stepped in to see if I could see her, I found Harry and Ron instead.

"Have either of you seen Hermione?" I asked, anxious and hoping she was all right, where ever she was.

"No, I haven't." Harry looked up at me, catching the worried look in my face. Ron simply shook his head and went back to eating.

"Where have you looked for her?" Harry asked, hoping he might help somehow.

"I checked the bathrooms, the library, and the dorm rooms, we were at the Black Lake and she said she'd be right back. I don't know where else to look." I shook my head in defeat.

"Well, if she's not in any of those places you might try the Astronomy Tower, she likes to look at the stars." My eyes widened and I thanked Harry profusely as I ran towards the stairs.

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When I reached the top of the Astronomy Tower I witnessed a crying Hermione staring into the night sky. The only way I could really tell she was crying was her quiet sniffles and gentle shakes of her body, as I couldn't see her face. My footsteps warned her of my approach and she turned to see who it was, quickly wiping away tears.

When I reached her, I gently pulled her hands away from her face, another tear tracking down her reddened face. I wiped it away with with my thumb and her bottom lip quivered as she leaned into the touch.

"What's the matter?" I asked in a voice barely above a whisper.

She shook her head and more tears fell, pulling away from me. So I pulled her back in and hugged her close, she gave in.

After a while she finally responded.

"Why would you be with someone like me. You deserve perfection, and I'm just a mess." She broke down again, and I held her tighter.

"Hey, hey, hey. Don't cry. It's okay. Look at me." I held her at arms length and looked her in those beautiful brown eyes, the eyes that reminded me of the earth, and how it can nurture a flower, but also bring down whole cities. "I love you. You and all your imperfections. I never asked for perfect, I asked for you. Don't you dare think for a moment that I don't or wouldn't love you for your imperfections."

After a very brief moment she let out a shaky breathe and brought me in for another hug. It was soft, and I couldn't help but think that this girl had made me a much better person than who I used to be, I hugged her tighter once more.

Then we looked at the stars, well past curfew, each in our own little worlds, but still connected.

An:
Sorry if this isn't my best, and sorry I've been gone so long.

The last chapter I posted was a preview like thing for a book I want to write and so far everyone seems to think I should write it so I will but I'll probably start writing it later, like during summer break or something.

I've also been gone for a lot longer than I planned on being. I had another one shot in the works when I posted the last chapter and I wanted to finish that one but I've been tired lately.

I say tired, what I really mean is I've been to depressed to do anything more than go through the motions at school. While I am still pretty much this way (I've been like this for almost a three weeks) I'm trying to get back to doing things I enjoy, such as writing one shots for you guys.

I'll try to update a little more regularly, but I will be looking out for my own mental health.

See ya around.