HERMIONE'S POV

"Ron! Ron! Where the heck are you?" I threw my arms out to feel through the dark room. The electricity went out about 5 seconds ago. I yelled louder.

"Ron!" Ever since the war ended about a month ago, I always felt a little unsafe if Ron wasn't putting his arms around me. He was overprotective, and I liked that. "Ron! Where are you?" My arms suddenly collided into his chest.

"Ow!" He howled. Thank God! "Ron! The electricity is out!"

"Blimey! I had no idea!" He flipped the flashlight on his face, revealing his perfectly sculpted cheekbones. I smiled at his presence as he handed a flashlight in my hand. I flipped it on, shining it in his eyes.

"Ow!" He yelled again. "Whoops!" I said.

"No big deal." He sweated it off, like he did many things. He seemed different since a month ago. I'm not sure if it was because of the experience of the battle, and all other problems seemed smaller. Or if it was because of his brother's death- No! No thinking of Fred! No thinking of anyone!

Ron, Harry, and I rented an apartment in a neighborhood in London. Seemed pretty fitting to live somewhere in London. Not sure why, just felt a little safer, even if there was no more fear in the wizarding world.

Harry was out visiting Ginny. He was hardly ever here, always visiting her. Of course, I don't blame him. Mrs. Weasly wasn't too fond of Ginny staying with Harry. So she didn't let her. Ron and I had plans of letting Harry by himself to visit Ginny whenever he wished, and Ron and I living on our own.

It just seemed a little pushy. I mean, we've only been dating for three weeks. "I think there are some candles in the drawer" I said.

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RON'S POV

A dark night, alone with Hermione, lit by candles. What could be more romantic? I'm not sure whether it was because I was too busy worrying about Voldemort, or I just wasn't in the mood, but my hormones are just now running crazy. And living with Hermione didn't help either.

We snugged together under a blanket in the one person chair. I said it would keep us warmer, but that's not the real reason.

Her beautiful eyes caught mine. "When do you think Harry will be back?" Her voice had sympathy in it. I loved that.

"Who cares?" I asked. She didn't seem to find that one smiling material, but the kiss on the cheek sure did. I know Harry is my best pal ever, and I couldn't ask for a better one, but he just seemed in the way. Again, I think it's just because me and Hermione are just… together. For exactly three weeks today. Uh. I think. Or two weeks. Eh, who really gives a damn? I'm dating her. That's the point.

She ran her soft hands over my chest. I puffed it out, hopefully she didn't feel it. She gave a tired sigh, and laid her head on my chest. I was pretty tired too. I didn't have a busy day. But a slow one. I felt her sympathy and raked my hands through her hair.

She looked up at me and smiled. I could tell she enjoyed being alone with me. And I was the same. I rested my chin on the top of her head. Then the worst thing ever happened… the lights came on.

"Aww." Hermione cried. I decided to be the hero. "One sec" I smiled to her. I got up and went through ever room in the apartment. Once I made it back, she was still there. She was waiting for me.

With the lights off again, we snuggled again. We looked at each other again.

HERMIONE'S POV

Ron seemed to be a little bit more interested in my… uh… personality. I could tell and I knew what he wanted. I nodded at him and he smiled. Snugging with him was so amazing, so I decided yes.

Ron slipped under the blanket with me. Where we didn't come out until the next morning.

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RON'S POV

Wow. Three (or however many) weeks of dating, and we do what we did last night. I tell you. We should have moved in on our own.

Oh darn! Harry was sleeping in his room. He must have come home while Hermione and I were… sleeping in the living room. I hope he didn't figure it out. It must be pretty awkward for him.

Well. I don't think he has any right to get mad. Like it's anyone less awkward seeing him snog my sister! Hermione says they've been trying to keep it on the down low, but I can tell all he wants to do is just show off to me.

All he wants to do is ruin my relationship with Hermione.

And I'm not going to let him do that. Never going to let him hurt Hermione. Not her sweet heart.

No one will ever split Hermione and me up.