A/N: Okay, so I ran my other story totally to the ground, and that inspired me to start a new one. But seriously, I really need to be working on a fanfic, but I don't particularly care for my other ones right now. Lol. IDK. Read them and tell me what you think, if you want to. But until then, I will be working on this one. BTW: Check the end of this chapter/preview thingy for a VERY IMPORTANT AUTHROR'S NOTE! Thank you, C.J.
Disclaimer: Obviously, I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters. I only own the ones that you've never heard of before.
RON'S POV
All my life, people have been telling me that there are "more fish in the sea". I might have laughed at the irony of the situation, had it not been so excruciatingly painful for me. No one, not even my very best friend, Harry, seems to understand. But maybe I've gotten ahead of myself. Perhaps you'd like some answers. Well, wouldn't we all?
Sorry for that, Mate, it's just that… well… it hasn't exactly been easy for me; watching Hermione stop to flirt with that despicable Viktor Krum every opportunity she got. Or maybe he wasn't so loathsome. I wouldn't know. I've always been blinded by my unconditional love for her, but I can tell that she doesn't take me seriously. If only I was as "devilishly handsome" and "inevitably witty" as he was… Maybe then she'd see that I was good enough for her, and that I've always needed her…
HARRY'S POV
"Good morning, Harry," Hermione greeted curtly, slamming her wizardry books onto the table belligerently.
"Well, I thought so," I replied, discreetly glancing between her and Ron a couple of times, noticing that there expressions were eerily similar. "Is something the matter?"
"What makes you think that something's the matter?" Ron spat, refusing to look me in the eyes.
I started to answer, but never got the chance. Professor McGonagall finally made her presence known to us, clearing her throat obnoxiously.
"Well, then, class, that will be quite enough!" she scolded, waving her finger at us.
"Perhaps you should be asking Hermione," Ron whispered fiercely, pretending to pay attention to whatever McGonagall was scribbling on the chalkboard.
"Well?" I asked, turning to face her.
"Everything's absolutely wonderful, thank you very much! In fact, Viktor asked me to meet him in the courtyard after all of my classes today. How is that for wonderful, Ronald?"
It was then that I noticed it. Ron and Hermione weren't talking to me. Well, technically, they were talking to me, but I could tell that the words were really only meant for the two of them.
"That's terrific!" Ron said, no longer bothering to whisper. "You and Viktor Krum have lots of fun. Don't let me stop you!"
Hermione looked hurt, and it was obvious that Ron immediately felt like a jerk.
"Ron," Hermione mumbled, tears spilling out of the corners of her eyes.
Something had to give. It wasn't possible for the two of them to go on like that forever… Was it?
HERMIONE'S POV
"I've got to go," I whispered hoarsely. Fortunately, the class had finally ended. I didn't think I could put up with another moment of that stupid, awkward silence.
"Hermione…" Harry started, reaching for my arm.
"Just let her go," Ron commanded in monotone. How could he be so cruel?
"Ron!" Harry scowled. At least someone was trying.
"No, it's all right, Harry. He's right. Maybe I'll catch up with you guys later," I lied.
"She's got to go and find Viktor," Ron breathed angrily. I knew it was meant to go unnoticed, but, of course, I heard.
A fresh film of tears formed behind my eyes and I looked away swiftly, reusing to let him see that he'd won. Ron had won. It was so hard to admit to myself, yet so true. After all, that was what he had wanted… Right? Of course it was. Ron was an immature seven-year-old trapped in a seventeen-year-old's body, and that was all he'd ever be. Too bad I was already so madly in love with him…
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