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The whole way back to the Burrow, Hermione wouldn't look at Ron.
¨If she likes me, why is she always getting angry and cross with me?¨ he thought. ¨Maybe,…no, I can't actually tell her what he said. I already made her angry and we're not even home yet. How are we going to make it through the summer?¨
At the same time, Hermione felt like she was going to explode, as the car wasn't big enough for both her and Ron at the moment. She hoped that they would get there soon.
¨He is such a prat! He couldn't just tell me! What if my Dad mentioned…¨
She looked sideways at Ron. He caught her looking and smiled at her.
¨Oh God! He knows! Dad had to have mentioned about me liking him, otherwise he would be mad at me too. Still, he is an insensitive jerk sometimes. Why aren't we there yet? I need to talk to Ginny! Maybe this was a bad idea. I'm already mad and not talking to him, and we have to be together for 2 months? This was a mistake!¨
Ron caught Hermione looking his way so he tried to smile to let her know he was sorry. She looked away for the rest of the trip.
When they got to the Burrow, Hermione and Ginny grabbed their trunks and headed up to the room. Hermione quickly shut the door behind them.
¨Do you think Ron likes me, like more than a friend?¨
¨How many times and way am I going to have to tell y ou? He is crazy about you, just like you are for him. You just both need to step up and take a risk. Try talking to each other about how you feel.¨
¨Well it might help if he stopped being so big-headed. I mean he really couldn't see that I liked him. So he goes out with Lavender! Then I do forgive him and right away he makes me mad at him again! Stupid git! How are we going to make it through the summer?
Ginny tried not to laugh. ¨Yes, Ron is pig-headed! Yes, he often says and does stupid things. No one's perfect. You are stubborn and a know it all! Forget what he said or didn't say. Just tell him how you feel, because I know that he feels the same way. He invited you here to show you that he really is sorry. Now go find him before things get worse.¨
With that, Ginny opened her trunk and started unpacking. Hermione slowly went downstairs. She could see Mrs. Weasley preparing supper and Ron sitting outside.
¨Mrs. Weasley so you need help?¨
¨No, Hermione dear. Thank you for asking. Supper should be ready in an hour though.¨
¨Okay I think I might go for a walk.¨
¨Don't go too far.¨ Mrs. Weasley went back to her things.
Hermione walked outside. She was about to walk right by Ron when she thought about what Ginny said. When she turned around she bumped right into him.
¨Oh God! Sorry Mione! I just wanted to say sorry. Your dad didn't want me to tell you, but he just asked me to look out for you and make sure you were safe.¨
¨Forget about it. It was a stupid argument. Wait, did you call me Mione?¨
He was speechless. His ears went red right away. ¨Did I really just say that?¨ he wondered.
Hermione hated when people tried to shorten her name or gave her a nickname, but she let it go. Well, after his ears went red.
¨I was going for a walk, if you want to come?¨
He must have still been in shock because he never answered but when she walked away, he followed. She was pleased. When she go to the end of the road, she didn't know where to go. She stood there and looked around trying to find a direction to go. She could hear Ron coming up behind her.
Ron grabbed her hand and strted to lead her into the woods nearby. Hermione felt her heart start to beat faster. They were on a narrow path and suddenly there was a small shelter in front of them.
¨I built this with Ginny the year Fred and George left. We spent all of our time here. Come look at the best part.¨
They walked behind the little shelter. Still holding Ron's hand, she followed him down another path and got a gorgeous view of the sunset. There was some rocks that were big enough to sit on. Ron pulled her over and sat down. He never let go of her hand. She smiled at him but kept the comfortable silence. When she looked at him again, he had a lopsided smile on his face and she wasn't sure what to make of it. As she looked away, Hermione felt a tug on her arm and turned back to meet Ron's lips on hers. She was in such a shock that she almost forgot to close her eyes.
When they did pull apart from their first kiss, she was blown away. She looked down, unsure of what he would say. She spotted some flowers and decided to focus on them to calm her nerves. Suddenly she thought. ¨Those are lavenders!¨ The word lavender triggered memories of Ron and Lavender last term. She tried to ignore the feelings and she desperatly tried not to cry but it was too much to hold in. She started to leave before he saw her cry and yelled over her shoulder. ¨Don't be late for supper!¨
Ron couldn't believe it. After years of waiting, he had finally kissed Hermione Granger. He felt excited and happy. But when they pulled apart she wasn't looking at him. He felt very panicked all of a sudden. The first thought through his head was, ¨Am I that bad a kisser?¨
He swore he saw tears in her eyes and then all of a sudden she got up and ran away leaving him there stunned. He sat dumbstruck and confused. He started talking to himself outloud.
¨What just happened? Everything just now was perfect. She's probably still mad about last term. But I thought she had forgiven me. God! What did I do? What am…..¨
Hi seyes fell to the flowers. He seemed to stare at them for ages and then it dawned on him. They were lavenders! He remembered moments from last term.
¨If this is what I remember, then I can't imagine what Hermione must see.¨
Ron silently promised himself that Hermione was going to see how sorry he was. Determined, he set off towards the Burrow to make things right once and for all.
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