Super short Romione oneshot. I got the idea from my parents. They didn't propose. They talked about it. So I was wondering how awkward that would be. Meant to be humour and romance. Please, please review!
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"So." Hermione sat down beside Ron. He glanced over at his friend. His girlfriend. He marvelled at the thought.
"Uh, yeah?" he said, wondering what she wanted to talk about.
"So. Marriage."
Ron's face heated up immediately. How had she known he had wanted to propose? And why was she bringing it up?
"Uh-"
"Is it too much to expect a proposal soon?" Hermione asked. Her tone was business-like, but her eyes laughed at Ron's uneasiness.
"Uh, I don't know," he fumbled. He was sure his ears were beetroot red just then. "Wh- uh, why do you ask?"
Stupid! Stupid, stupid, stupid. Way to take control of an awkward situation, Ron.
"Well, I was just reminding you." Hermione's eyes crinkled at the corners, and Ron found himself staring at her. She was so beautiful. How had he not seen that in the six years they had been at school for? "Cause, you know, I thought you might need some help."
"I- what're you talking about?" Ron stuttered.
"Oh, come on, Ron." Hermione rolled her eyes, amused. "I've known you for 10 years. Do you think I haven't noticed that whenever we're in a jewellery store, you look at the rings when you think I'm not looking?"
Ron blushed harder. He said nothing.
"Just so you know... I like opals. Opals and silver." Hermione smiled, and with that, got up to leave. At the door, she turned around. "Oh, and Ronald? If you make a flowery speech, I shall have to strangle you with my bare hands." Then she was gone.
Ron stared at the door for several long seconds, then the corner of his mouth quirked up. Indeed, this was the girl he was going to marry.
TWO WEEKS LATER
"Ron!" Hermione squealed, admiring the silver ring studded with opals in the small black jewellery box Ron was holding. "This is so unexpected! It's beautiful!"
Ron raised an eyebrow at her. "Well... maybe not that unexpected," she admitted. "But honestly, I thought you would propose at the Burrow! King's Cross Station- this is brilliant!"
"So- uh- is that a yes?" Ron managed to choke out.
"You daft dimbo!" Hermione exclaimed. Ron's heart sunk. But she was smiling- and- what? "Of course it is!"
Ron soundlessly pulled Hermione into his arms and kissed her to the cheers of the many spectators waiting for their trains. And just that time during the Battle of Hogwarts, she kissed him back.