ADORE YOU

The Epilogue

Hermione and Susan were huddled together under one blanket on the couch of the twins' flat and watched curiously how the Weasley brothers, Harry and Ginny yelled at the television. Apparently there was a pretty important soccer game of their favourite club going on. But Hermione and Susan were both not that interested in the sport and were therefore rather enjoying the reactions of the others.

"Those bloody idiots! Can't you finally get the bloody thing in?" Ron yelled and almost jumped out of his seat. A soft snort escaped Hermione and she probably would've made a comment if Fred hadn't been equally excited. Her boyfriend was as emotional as his youngest brother and screamed at the TV just a second later.

"Good god," Susan sighed, "do you want a drink?" With a nod Hermione followed Susan to the kitchen where they prepared a tray of beer for the soccer fans in the living room and some strong cocktails for themselves.

"There you are!" Ron exclaimed excited when they came back and pulled Susan - under the protest of George and Harry, who were siting beside him - into his lap.

"We won!" Giggling Susan laced her hands around his neck and soon enough they were both snogging the hell out of each other. Hermione rolled her eyes and set down the drinks for the others before she sat down beside Fred.

"Oi, quit the snogging." Fred hit Ron's head with a paper ball. His happiness with the relationship didn't stop him from teasing Ron whenever possible.

"Yeah, it's pretty disgusting." George huffed from his place beside Ron and wiggled up.

"See you, I'm spending the night at Angie's place." Accompanied by wolf whistles George went off, quickly followed by Harry, Ginny, Ron and Susan, who went to the flat above.

"I still don't know how I find it that Ron is shagging our best waitress." Fred muttered while he started to clean up.

"You love it." Hermione laughed as she picked up empty bottles and carried them to the kitchen. After Ron and Susan had finally officially confessed everything about their complicated relationship, they had quickly been accepted by everyone. Hermione especially liked the redheaded girl as Susan was the first of Ron's girlfriend who didn't treat her as an enemy. Fred on the other hand had been overjoyed to see his youngest brother so happy.

"Perhaps," the ginger stole a quick kiss. "Hopefully they stay together. I like Susan. And she really is our best waitress."

"What? You're actually concerned to loose her at the shop? Don't be ridiculous."

"Now you are being ridiculous. If they ever break up we are firing Ron to hold Susan." A twinkle lit up in Fred's eyes as he set down the last bottles on the kitchen counter and pulled Hermione back to the living room. They both sank down on the couch.

"So, did Bones get you drunk?" He asked and waggled his eyebrows as Hermione snuggled against his chest.

"Nah, just a bit tipsy." She grinned and a second later she knew why he had asked. Slowly Fred lowered her on the couch, pressing soft kisses on her neck. Smiling they both drifted away to cloud nine together.

THE END

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So guys, it was a blast and I enjoyed writing this story for you. Thank you all for reviewing so loyally and giving me reassurance and motivation.

I know this story was a bit unexpected at some points, and not only because of the plot twists. When I started Adore You I never planned for it to be so Ron-centric. Originally I wanted to switch to Fred and Hermione after a few chapters, but somehow I liked Ron and his storyline too much and then came Susan… well I fell in love with them and it changed the original plot. I know such a story isn't everyone's taste, so I'm glad you all seemed to like it.

It was an experiment and it ended not how I expected it, but I'm quite happy with the result. I hope the end wasn't too rushed. I hope to see you all again at my new story What If.