"Wait," said Harry pushing Ron back a little. Ron was about to ask why but then he realized Cho and Cedric was standing right in front of them. Ron refrained from talking.

Harry never hated Cedric, it was just that Cedric had a perfect life and Harry had anything but. It was unfair that Cedric got everything he wanted but Harry couldn't, not to mention that Cedric was dating the very girl Harry wanted to. Harry was suddenly disturbed from his thoughts. Ron had pulled him for Cedric and Cho moved away.

"C'mon Harry you don't want to embarrass yourself in front of everybody," said Ron combining their arms so Harry could finally move from his frozen spot.

"Right," said Harry dumbfounded. Somehow they made it to their class just on time. It was history of magic, so Harry and Ron sat in the back. Everyone thought Ron was love in Hermione and seemingly so did Ron. He looked around for her in the classroom but had no luck, she was nowhere around. He leaned toward Harry to speak for history of magic was always a bore.

"What do you think happened to her?" asked Ron worriedly. Harry who knew where she happened to be awkwardly replied "She's probably fine, don't worry."

"How're you so sure? It's the Triwizard Tournament year, anything can happen," said Ron his eyes glistening with fear.

"Look, promise not to tell her that I told you," began Harry in an exceedingly silent whisper. Ron nodded.

"She's with Krum," finished Harry. Ron's heart somehow didn't sink. He was ok, upset, but all right nonetheless.

"Oh," was his only reply. He hadn't felt hurt that she didn't tell him that she was with Krum, well maybe just a little bit. He certainly didn't want Hermione or Harry to think that he was jealous, so he tried hard to think of saying something else to Harry but nothing would come out. For the rest of the class, he actually paid attention and didn't speak which happened to be a first. Harry was shocked. When the class was over, Ron ran out leaving Harry feeling guilty he had told him so, but he knew he had to.

Ron made his way to the dormitory without running into either Harry or Hermione luckily. He slammed his dorm door and dropped all his books on his four-poster bed. He lay there for a moment wondering what he was going to say or better yet how he was going to act in front of Hermione and Krum together. Everyone had told him that Hermione and him would make such a great couple, then how come Hermione couldn't see that? He rounded up the books he need for his after-lunch classes and left for the dining hall. He spotted Harry all alone without Hermione and his spirits were lightened for a while. When he reached the table he sat down across from Harry with a thump ruining his plan to be quiet as a mouse.

"Hey, what happened to you after class? I didn't see you anywhere," asked Harry suspiciously.

"Nothing," said Ron blankly. Hermione was making her way towards the table without Krum.

"Hello, you guys," she said in a cheery tone. Harry was the only one who replied back with a droning hello.

"I see you've told Ron," Hermione said as she sat down next to Ron. Ron looked the other way. As this was happening, Cedric passed behind Harry in a very angry mood. Nobody had ever seen Pretty-boy Diggory like this. He was almost always in a great mood with a thirst to take on the next day if not optimistic. He almost pushed Harry but barely, yet remained to say sorry. Harry turned to the Ravenclaw table after Cedric passed and saw Cho looking just as upset with a group of friends mourning over her. Hermione and Ron noticed.

"I heard there was some problem between those two," Hermione piped up.

"Do you think they broke up?" asked Harry happily.

"Go make your move, Harry," said Ron finally speaking as he nudged Harry.

"Not yet, give her some time. I mean she was dating Cedric, that's a lot to get over," said Hermione looking strangely at Ron as if there were a dung beetle on his face.

"Well, everyone's special to you besides me aren't they?" said Ron getting red in the face as he stood up taking all his books and walking out. Harry was getting up to stop Ron, but as this was happening a fight broke out at the Hufflepuff table. Krum came towards Hermione and Ron rushed even more causing Harry to look away from the fight, but as he was he noticed Cedric was looking at Ron. Ron noticed this as well for he slowed down a bit, but then moved even quicker. So fast, that Harry had to run out to catch up with him. He grabbed Ron's arm and Ron finally turned around.

"Did you just see that?" asked Harry out of breath.

"Cedric looking at Hermione? Yes," said Ron answering his own question with the wrong solution as always.

"Looking at Hermione? I thought he was looking at you," said Harry his eyes squinting as he was catching his breath.

"Why would he look at me? He was looking at Hermione. I know I'm right," said Ron with a little doubt hoping it was true.

"I guess he wasn't looking at you," said Harry slowly second-guessing himself. Harry eyes lit up, it were so as if he had a brilliant idea. Ron looked afraid.

"Could you do me a favor?" asked Harry a large smile on his face.

"Depends on what it is," said Ron hoping it would be something easy, but from the look on Harry's face he knew it wasn't.

"Can you find out if Cedric and Cho are still dating?" asked Harry.

"How?" asked Ron tiredly.

"You can become friends with Cedric, and then you see if he hangs around with her," finished off Harry with worry Ron wouldn't do it.

"What's in it for me?" asked Ron frustrated. Harry knew just what.

"You can find out if he was actually looking at Hermione and since Hermione said he's a special guy, I would figure…"

"Enough, I get it, I'll do it," said Ron and saw the huge grin that appeared on Harry's face.

"Thanks, so much," said Harry as he went back inside the dining hall.

Ron began to wonder if Cedric was actually looking at him, what would that mean? It was most likely he was looking at Hermione but what if? Ron got through the rest of the day thinking about this avoiding Harry at all costs for once he just wanted to be with himself, or possibly someone else.

As Ron's last class ended, Harry approached him.

"I heard Cedric was in the study hall," said Harry in quick panic.

"Oh," said Ron "I'll go"

"Thanks so much," said Harry but then got distracted for Cho walked by causing Ron to rush out. He traveled quickly and bumped into Cedric.

"Sorr-," began Cedric as usual.

"I thought you were in the study hall," said Ron interrupting Cedric without even thinking.

"What?" said Cedric questioningly.

"Nothing, can I talk to you?" asked Ron. First thing was first, he was going to ask about the staring contest in the morning.

"Sure," said Cedric a bit hesitantly.

"Why were you looking at her this morning?" asked Ron crossing his arms.

"Sorry bout' that. Wait, her? I wasn't looking at a her, I was looking at you," finished Cedric regretfully. It would've been easier if he followed the girl story, but unfortunately that didn't happen.

"You were looking at me?" asked Ron. Harry was right, I mean he did have glasses he would be able to see better than Ron.

"Look, I gotta go. I'll explain it at dinner," said Cedric quickly passing away.

Ron was calmed down a bit that he wasn't looking at Hermione, but why was he looking at him? It made no sense.

Ron ran up to his dorm once more, dropped his books, and ran to the dining hall. He wanted to tell Harry that he was actually right. He rushed in the dining hall and found Harry, Hermione, and Krum sitting together. He groaned about seeing Krum, but then he remembered what he had to say. Ron rushed over to the table and sat down across from all three of them.

"He wasn't looking at her, he was looking at me," whispered Ron to Harry, he didn't want Hermione to hear what was going on.

"See I told you so," said Harry proudly but then his face turned into confusion. "But, why?"

"I said the same thing and he told me that he would meet me up here and tell me," said Ron. Ron finally began eating. As he was finishing his meal, Cedric arrived and stood next to Ron.

"Hello," began Cedric waving to everyone. Everyone waved back with pathetic grins as incoherent hellos prowled out of their mouths.

"Um, so why were you staring at me again?" asked Ron expressionlessly.

"Well, you're hair was glaring in the bright sunlight," said Cedric as though he planned to say this.

"Oh," said Ron disappointment lurking in his unfortunate tone.

"May I touch it?"

"Wha-,"

"No forget it,"

"You could touch my hair I mean everyone wants to," finished off Ron at Cedric's unfathomable statement. Harry and Hermione were flabbergasted at Ron's comment. As Cedric's temperate fingers embraced Ron's crimson locks of hair, Krum courteously asked to do the same. Ron felt gauche and inept as Krum brusquely stroked his tresses. Yet, he felt so stimulated and content when Cedric handled his hair. Cedric felt aroused so he gradually receded. He didn't want to feel this way, but he couldn't stop himself.

"Well, I gotta go," said Cedric. Ron simply waved good-bye. Harry and Hermione just continuously gaped at the scene.

The next occasion of Ron conversing with Cedric happened a few minutes later. Harry had stayed in the dining hall hoping to think of something intellectually and romantically enough to woo Cho over. Hermione went to the library to study some more before she would go to bed, leaving Krum to himself.

"Hi," began Ron as he sat next to Cedric on a bench in the main courtyard.

"Oh, hello," replied Cedric appearing poignant.

"Can I ask you something?" asked Ron.

"Fire at me, questions are all I've been getting today," said Cedric assuming the query would not be about Cho.

"Are you still going out with Cho?" asked Ron hoping he didn't upset Cedric by inquiring. When Cedric gave no reply, Ron began to believe his question was a large gaffe.

"Are you ok?" asked Ron worriedly. He didn't want to upset Cedric or hurt their so-called 'friendship'.

"I must be fine if my heart's still beating," said Cedric with a diminutive leer. Ron chuckled. The clock bell rang and Ron jumped up a bit.

"I've got to go before I fail every subject," said Ron finally with a full hearty laugh.

"You know, I could help you if you like?" asked Cedric. Ron's face lit up.

"Sure with Hermione busy with Krum," began Ron, but quickly regretting what he mentioned.

"You depend on her a lot, don't you?"

"Only for homework," finished Ron.

"I'll meet up with you tomorrow in the library, G'night," said Cedric as he turned to leave.

"Good Night," said Ron. Ron left the bench in happy spirits. He walked back to the Gryffindor common room. He saw Harry with Hermione doing their homework.

"Where did you go, I was looking for you everywhere?" asked Harry eyebrows furrowing.

"I met up with Cedric," began Ron, but was rudely interrupted.

"Oh, what happened?" asked Harry excitedly. Hermione looked surprised at Harry's remark.

"Why do you care? And why is Ron friend's with Cedric when Cedric never gave him the time of day?" asked Hermione suspiciously.

"Well, Harry wants me to find out if Cedric and Cho are still going out," said Ron briskly as Hermione rolled her eyes.

"So, what did you find out?" asked Harry like a giddy schoolgirl.

"Well, I asked him and he said he didn't want to talk about it, so I left him alone."

"Reason enough, they broke up, and when did you have such high regards for people's feelings?" asked Hermione with a questioning face knowing there was more to it than Ron's upcoming reply.

"Not everyone's, just Cedric's," said Ron not realizing what he was saying.

Harry seemed shocked but his mind still wandered off to Cho.

"That didn't come out right," said Ron blinking profusely. Or did it?

"So do you think he broke up with Cho?" asked Harry with puppy dog eyes.

"I'm sure he has, she was showing you some interest at lunch today," said Hermione.

"What? How come I didn't see this?" asked Ron staring directly into Harry's emerald green eyes.

"This was after you left," said Harry blankly.

"Why didn't she talk to you when I was there?" said Ron with a confused look on his face .

"I dunno, weird really," said Harry.

"Well, I'm going to bed," said Ron rather quickly.

"Now? You haven't even finished or rather began your homework," said Hermione urgently.

"Cedric said he would help me tomorrow so until then I'm going to sleep," said Ron relaxed.

"You actually trust him with you grades?" asked Hermione invidiously.

"What? Are you jealous? I mean he practically has the same grades as you anyway," said Ron comically. Hermione looked upset yet Harry look amused as he turned his head to see Hermione's expression. Ron went up the Gryffindor stairs laughing and thinking about Cedric up to the dormitory. He didn't know why he cared so much about Cedric. He cared for Harry and Hermione, but this was not the same. Every time he was near Cedric, his stomach flittered with butterflies. As he made it to his bed, he was having some inappropriate thoughts, which he tried to butt out. He longed for Cedric's balmy fingers to touch him once again. He now wished that he had consoled Cedric earlier for he looked so miserable. Harry entered the room with all his books disrupting Ron's thoughts.

"Hey, do you think I'm getting really close to Cedric?" asked Ron blankly.

"Where is this coming from?" asked Harry smirking.

"I dunno, you guys restricting me from having new friends," said Ron stubbornly.

"It's not just you're branching out with friends, it's just that you're friends with Cedric," said Harry, his face distorting up when he mentioned Cedric's name.

"Well, what's wrong with that?" asked Ron furiously.

"Cedric never paid any attention to you and you were ok, but now you're fawning over him."

"I'm not fawning over him," began Ron.

"Well, you're surely addicted to him, and no one knows why," said Harry rudely.

"He's the only person that seems to appreciate my presence," yelled Ron immediately. He turned over in his bed and placed the pillow over his head as if not to listen to Harry. He felt angry that he was there for Harry when he complained about Harry, maybe that was the reason. Cedric was supposedly Harry's competition in everything and he was taking Ron away from him. He didn't want to apologize yet for he wanted Harry to realize that he was the one who told him to be friends with Cedric. Ron finally fell asleep with thoughts of Cedric.

The next day, Ron left quickly for breakfast trying not to make contact with Harry or Hermione just yet. After breakfast, he rushed to go to the library. He made his way to the back and saw Cedric's glowing face staring at him.

"Hey," said Cedric sitting down.

"I see you're feeling better today," said Ron as he dipped his books heavily on the table and sat down.

"You have a lot of homework," said Cedric with a smirk.

"Why do you think I need so much of your help?" said Ron.

As they got through all of Ron's homework, still while talking about quidditch, Ron didn't know why he didn't been friends with Cedric before.

"So, uh, how's it going with Cho? If you don't want to talk about it, it's ok," said Ron in a quick mumble.

"Well, since you're dying to know, we broke up," said Cedric looking quite uncomfortable.

"Why?" asked Ron invading Cedric's privacy.

"You're very nosy, aren't you?" said Cedric playing wit his fingers.

"Within your affairs? Yes," said Ron.

"I'm just confused right now," began Cedric.

"What?" said Ron eyes widening.

"Nothing," said Cedric.

Ron grabbed Cedric's hand. Cedric shivered. Ron moved in closer, remembering Cedric's vulnerability and hugged Cedric.

"What are you doing?" asked Cedric secretly wishing Ron wouldn't let go. Ron remained silent and tightened his grip around Cedric. Ron didn't know what came over him, but he was purely happy at this moment. Sounds of Madam Pince's footsteps were looming and Ron knew he had to leave. He wanted to leave Cedric wanting more, so as he let go he kissed Cedric hard on the cheek, so hard as to feeling his teeth. Ron gathered his book, stood up, and replied, "See you here again next week, same time," winking as he left. He knew it was cliché, but he was happy with himself. He wasn't afraid to confront his feelings for Cedric and himself, but in front of his family, Harry, and Hermione was another story. As he was passing by the Great Hall, he saw Harry and thought this was a good a time as ever to apologize to Harry. Ron walked over confidently, for once, and approached Harry.

"I'm sorry," began Ron.

"It's ok, I get it, you'd rather be friends with Cedric than me," said Harry in a glum voice.

"No. It's not like that at all, nobody could ever replace you Harry. I found out that they've broken up for sure and it probably wasn't good," said Ron quickly. Harry looked bemused. His hopes were lifted. Hermione made her way towards their table as usual.

"Hey, I'm so filled up with homework," began Hermione.

"I'm done," interrupted Ron. Hermione looked shocked.

"How?" began Hermione.

"I was working with Cedric all day, he really helped, and we basically talked about quidditch the entire time too," finished Ron. Hermione's eyes bulged out. She was about to say something but kept her mouth shut.

"Should I wait for Cho or should I ask her out?" asked Harry pleadingly.

"Give her some time, it's not like she's going to go out with someone else, she was giving you the green light the other day," finished Hermione.

"How much did I miss?" asked Ron angrily.

"Not much," said Hermione.

"I'm going to leave my books in the dorm, be right back," said Ron as he stood up taking his books and leaving. At the sight of this, Cho stood up and walked towards Harry.

"Hello Harry," said Cho as she approached Harry. Harry was taken aback and his mouth lay open.

"H-H-Hello Cho," began Harry.

"So, I was wondering if we could hang out some time?" asked Cho blankly.

"Sure," said Harry with a smile.

"Great, I'll meet you at the Three Broomsticks this weekend in Hogsmeade," finished of Cho. A couple of minutes passed.

"Ok," said Harry as he was feeding in what had just happened. Ron was making his way back into the Great Hall. Cho noticed.

"I gotta go," said Cho in a rush. Harry noticed Ron coming in and grabbed Cho by the arm.

"Do you have a problem with Ron?" asked Harry.

"I gotta go, I'll explain at the Three Broomsticks," said Cho pushing away. Harry was left standing. Ron came up and motioned Harry to sit down.

"What happened?" asked Ron.

"I just asked her if she has a problem with you and she just said that she would explain at the Three Broomsticks," began Harry.

"The Three Broomsticks? You're going to Hogsmeade with Cho!" said Ron shocked.

"Well yea, I think we're going out," said Harry with a large smile.

"You think? She was practically in love with you," said Hermione,

"Oh, really, about that, I'm going to stay here with Cedric," began Ron.

"What?" said both Harry and Hermione at the same time.

"Yea, got a problem?" said Ron getting frustrated with his friend's ignorance.

"It's just that you're getting really close to him," said Hermione sympathetically.

"And is that a problem?" said Ron, his patience running thin.

"Well, it seems as if you're leaving us for him," said Harry looking down.

"I'm not, I promise, I just…." Stopped Ron.

"You just what?" asked Hermione with questioning eyes. Ron wasn't so sure if he should tell them.

"Look, meet in the Gryffindor common room, I don't want anyone to hear," said Ron getting up. Hermione and Harry looked worried, but followed suit. When they reached the common room, they all sat down and stared at Ron. Ron cheeks were burning up and flaring red.

"Look, I just want you guys to hold your comments till' the end, ok?" said Ron desperately. Harry and Hermione nodded cautiously.

"I think I like, well, I like Cedric," finished Ron after long pauses in between.

"Is, hold on, what have you guys been doing?" asked Harry.

"Nothing, just studying. What do you think we were doing?" said Ron looking offended.

"Nothing," said Harry looking ashamed.

"Wait, so you like him, like actually like him?" asked Hermione.

"Yes," said Ron after a long pause.

"But why did you neglect him in the beginning? And when did you know you were gay?" asked Hermione, her brows furrowing.

"I don't know, it's just that when I'm around him, don't laugh, I have butterflies in my stomach and he makes me feel happy," said Ron looking down, but smiling a bit at the same time.

"Wow," was the only uttered from, Hermione's mouth. Harry was frozen in space.

"How long have you known this?" asked Harry after a long silence.

"Just right now, I guess," said Ron . Harry looked relieved but jealous.

"I don't think I'm actually gay, I mean the only guy I have feelings for is Cedric," said Ron.

"Well, have you told your parents or even plan to?" asked Hermione.

"I hadn't even thought of them, mum will never understand, she always wanted grandkids…" stopped Ron shortly.

"If you're happy, then that's all that matters," finished Hermione.

"How come you're being so nice?" asked Ron.

"Well I know how it feels when people disapprove of you boyfriend," began Hermione.

"Sorry bout' that. I won't make fun of you and Krum anymore," said Ron placing his head upon Hermione's shoulder. Harry was the only one silent after Ron spoke, He just stared dumb-founded into space. He couldn't fathom how Ron found Cedric attractive and not him. Cedric had took another thing away from him.

"Are you ok?" asked Hermione to Harry.

"Yea, I'm fine just, just shocked," said Harry blankly.

"I'm sorry, Harry," began Ron.

"You have nothing to apologize about," said Harry once more blankly without blinking.

"Are you ok?" asked Ron, "You look sick."

"Yea, I'm fine, just need rest," said Harry as he left for his dorm. It was broad daylight but he needed to get some sleep. Harry couldn't stop thinking was he attracted to Ron? Certainly not, but he sure wanted Ron to like him. Or was it that Cedric took everything away from him including Ron's feelings? He surely didn't know but then the thought of Cho brightened him up. He soon fell asleep.

"Harry, wake up! It's dinnertime," yelled Ron.

"What? What's going on?" asked Harry.

"It's dinnertime, you fell asleep after I talked to you guys," said Ron awkwardly.

"Oh," said Harry all the heat in his arm went to where Ron touched him.

The next few days went by quickly as a blur. Harry didn't pay much attention to Ron's sexual preferences or class for that matter. All he could think about was meeting up with Cho.

That Saturday, Harry went with Cho to Hogsmeade, as did Hermione with Krum, yet Ron met up with Cedric once again in the library.

"Hey, where were you all week?" asked Ron to Cedric who looked particularly happy.

"I was looking for you," said Cedric piping up with a toothless grin.

"I'm sorry if I freaked you out the other day, but I have something to tell you," said Ron. He had been thinking about this all week and he knew that Cedric had to know the truth. He hadn't even cared about Cedric helping him with his homework.

"Well, I have something to tell you as well," said Cedric.

"Hi," said Cho to Harry.

"So, what is this problem with Ron?" asked Harry as they sat down at the Three Broomsticks.

"Well, he's the reason why Cedric and I broke up," said Cho as if she was about to cry.

"What do you mean?" asked Harry lifting Cho's chin up.

"Cedric l-likes Ron," said Cho finally bursting into tears.

"Are you ok?" asked Harry hating himself for asking for she only burst into more tears. A crowd was gathering beside them. Harry pulled her up and wrapped his arms around her. He pulled her out of the shop into the isolated woods.

"What?" asked Ron.

"I, well, I like you," said Cedric once again. Ron didn't know what to think. The guy he had been lusting for liked him. Ron paused for what seemed like a lifetime. He wanted to grab Cedric and do away with him as he please, but Cedric seemed more ashamed then happy causing Ron to have doubts.

"Ron!" yelled Harry out the window. Ron faced the library window.

"I'll be right back," said Ron running out of the library leaving Cedric toiling away.

As Ron met up with Harry, he was in frantic pace.

"You have to give up the plan!" yelled Harry.

"Harry, he said he liked me!" whispered Ron.

"But it's getting Cho upset! Look, maybe if you stop seeing him for a while, she will calm down. Just leave the plan of befriending Cedric to find out if Cho's single alone, you've already done your job!" yelled Harry extremely loud. Cedric lurched back into the library door.

"Fine, I gotta go," said Ron lying. No one was going to stop him from seeing Cedric now. He was going to keep on seeing Cedric secretly for Harry's sake. Ron rushed to the library only to find Cedric packing up all his books.

"What are you doing?" asked Ron immediately.

"Finishing off you plan," said Cedric angrily.

"What? Oh, Cedric, stop, please it's not like what it seems," pleaded Ron.

"Then what is it? I bear out my heart to you and this is what I get?" yelled Cedric still mumbling some words Ron could not hear. The only thing Ron was glad about was that Madam Pince wasn't there,

"Please, move!" screamed Cedric trying to push Ron away, but Ron wouldn't budge. Cedric began to cry and he gave up pushing Ron out of the way. Instead, he fell on Ron's shoulder. Cedric saw he was succumbing and finally got through Ron's barrier.

Ron quickly grabbed his books and ran after Cedric. Ron realized they were nearing the Gryffindor common room and dirty thoughts loomed into his head. As he got closer to Cedric, he grabbed his arm, dropping all of his and Cedric's books to the stony pavement. He turned Cedric around and kissed him, thrusting his tongue into Cedric's mouth not caring at all if Cedric would let him or not.

Shocked a bit in the beginning, Cedric hesitated, but then he accepted. Ron wrapped his arms around Cedric's neck and kissed him harder. Cedric tightened his grip on Ron's arse. Ron stood still for a moment trying to take in what had just happened.

"You ok?" asked Cedric squeezing Ron's arse even tighter. Ron whimpered slightly.

"Yea, it's just I never done this before," finished Ron.

"Nor did I," said Cedric kissing Ron's neck and cheek. Ron relaxed a little. Voices were nearing. Ron picked up their books, grabbed Cedric's hand and led him to his dorm.

As soon as they got to Ron's dorm, Ron dropped the books and pushed Cedric to his bed. He toppled over him on his bed. Ron was lowering on Cedric trying to take his shirt off. Cedric grabbed Ron's heard trying to motion it. Ron moved, back up again, kissing Cedric's abdomen. Cedric moaned slowly. Ron felt Cedric's skin and shuddered slightly. He never felt skin so warm and soft. Ron took of his own shirt while he his thighs into Cedric's. Ron realized he was feeling Cedric's erection.

Ron loomed to the erection and unbuttoned it slowly trying to tease Cedric whose erection was getting bigger. Noticing this, Ron took off his own pants trying to masturbate while giving Cedric a blowjob. Cedric shook the bed so hard, the covers of the four-poster fell down. Cedric felt himself getting really wet. He wasn't so sure if Ron could handle it, so he tried to distract Ron. He pulled Ron by his hair, sat up, and kissed Ron. Ron looked taken aback.

"Was I doing something wrong?" asked Ron sincerely.

"No, you were perfect," whispered Cedric knocking their heads and kissing Ron. Taking advantage of this, Cedric placed Ron on his lap. He entered Ron, and Ron whimpered.

"Does it hurt? I could stop," said Cedric disappointment in his eyes. Ron noticed.

"No, It's ok, just going to take a little getting used to," laughed off Ron. Cedric tried again, this time it was a bit more successful, but Cedric stopped for he knew was truly hurting Ron. After what seemed like forever, Cedric laid Ron down.

"You never told me what you were going to at the library," said Cedric lying behind Ron, with one leg over Ron, while he was playing with his hair.

"Well, I actually wanted to tell you I had feelings for you," began Ron.

"It all started with the stupid plan, but then it took a turn, and, well, here I am," finished Ron. Cedric started nibbling on Ron's ear. Ron moaned while he grabbed Cedric's arse. As this turned into a continuous cycle, both fell asleep.

A few hours later, Ron woke up. He was confused at what time it was. He turned around and saw Cedric resting calmly. Ron realized Cedric's arm was around his waist. Ron got up peacefully for once and looked at the clock. It was almost dinner. Ron turned back to bed and nudged Cedric lightly. Cedric's eyes opened. He looked confused as well.

"Wha-what happened?" asked Cedric with one eye shut.

"It's almost dinnertime, you might want to dress up," said Ron eyes watching Cedric's abdomen.

"Already?" said Cedric getting his clothes and dressing himself up as Ron did the same. As Ron was heading for the door, Cedric grabbed and kissed Ron thrusting his tongue up to Ron's mouth. When Ron finally was able to breathe, he replied "I'll check if anyone's in the common room."

Ron looked out and saw luckily no one was there.

"It's safe, you can come out now," said Ron motioning Cedric to come out of the room. Cedric moved out holding Ron's hand. As they were nearing the dining hall, Ron remembered what he promised Harry. He grabbed Cedric and pulled him to a corner.

"Another quickie? Damn you're demanding," said Cedric with a large smile. Ron smirked.

"Look, I promised Harry that I wouldn't be seen with you, for awhile, because it upsets Cho," finished Ron quickly. Cedric looked frustrated.

"I'm sorry, but just for awhile, please," said Ron cupping Cedric's face in his hands and kissing him for the final time that day. As they entered the dining hall, they went their separate ways. Cedric sat next to Hermione and Krum since Harry was nowhere in sight.

"Where's Cedric?" asked Hermione smiling while holding Krum's hands.

"Harry actually wanted me to stop seeing him for a while until Cho's comfortable," said Ron with disappointment in his voice.

"You're actually going to stop seeing Cedric?" Hermione seemed shocked.

"Not stop, just for a while. Well, hide it from Harry anyway," finished Ron.

"Oh, better, by the way have you seen Harry?" asked Hermione.

"I saw 'im in the 'oods when we were going through Hogsmeade," answered Krum.

"Was he still with Cho?" asked Ron automatically interested.

"Is Cho the girl with long black hair that used to 'ang around with Cedric?" asked Krum.

"Yes," said Hermione and Ron staring dead at Krum, he looked a little frightened.

"Well, they were sitting on a boulder. They were holding hands, and the girl was crying," finished Krum continuously hoping not to say something that would trigger either Ron or Hermione to pounce on him.

"Why was she crying?" Hermione asked staring into space.

"Probably because I was hanging out with Cedric," said Ron questioningly. He was wondering why Cho would start to date Harry when she was clearly still in love with Cedric? Hermione seemed to be thinking the same thing. Ron looked over at the Hufflepuff table and noticed Cedric was watching him once again. Cedric winked causing Ron to smile.

"You're playing with him, aren't you?" asked Hermione.

"What?" asked Ron dumb-founded.

"You're looking at Cedric weren't you?" asked Hermione once again. Krum looked around to check what Ron was staring at so pleasantly. When he realized Ron was looking at Cedric, he looked dumbfounded.

"Yea, so what?" asked Ron aggressively.

"Nothing, but I still don't understand why you're letting Harry get in the way of you and Cedric if you like him so much," said Hermione as she turned the page of her book which both her and Krum were reading.

"Look, I've been friends with Harry for four years, I'm not going to let someone get in the way so easily," replied Ron.

"Yea, so easily," said Hermione rolling her eyes.

Months passed by quickly and everyone continued as they were. Harry tried to cope with Cho's emotions but it was starting to get on his nerves. Hermione was always happy since Krum was always there. It didn't even aggravate her that she had loads of homework anymore. Ron still met up with Cedric, but never sexually making Ron and Cedric both horny. They tried lurking kisses here and there, but the hype of the finale of the Triwizard Tournament made everyone watch over Cedric and Ron since he was Harry's best friend. The final Triwizard task was coming up.

"Harry, I'm not ready to date anyone just yet," said Cho while they were taking their walk through Hogsmeade.

"What?" yelled Harry in surprise. They had been going out for a few months and she tells him this now?

"Look I'm not over Cedric," exclaimed Cho.