Ron's POV
After the incident in the dining hall at breakfast, the day had been very... awkward. People ran by me, high fiving me and complimenting me on 'landing a girl like Granger'. Hermione and I would just blush and mumble our thanks before walking away, embarrassed. Whenever we ran into Viktor and he saw our intertwined hands, a fire would light in his eyes before he stormed off. But before he had a chance to storm off, Hermione and I would surprise attack him by having a quick snogging session in the middle of a hallway.
XoXoo
That afternoon, Hermione and I sat in the Gryffindor common room working on homework, when Ginny and Harry burst through the thick doors, panting from running.
"Guys...we...have...news." Ginny said as she attempted to catch her breath. I exchanged a confused look with Hermione and we looked at the two of them suspiciously.
"What's going on? I swear Gin, if you're pregnant..."
" No, you prat! This thing called 'The bonfire' is going on tonight. It's where the school lights a big campfire and all the students come to hang out with everyone. They do it every tuesday and this is the first one of the year!" Harry said after he regained his composure.
"Sounds like fun. When does it start?" Hermione piped in.
"Around 7."
"I'm in. Ron?" Hermione turned to me. I studied her hopeful expression and smiled.
"Of course I'm coming!"
"Good. Well, we have a couple hours to kill before it starts- fancy grabbing a tea with me?" She offered. I thought for a moment before nodding.
"Sure, why not." I slipped my hand into hers and we said our goodbyes to Ginny and Harry. We walked along the paved sidewalks of the campus towards the campus cafe. Once we had almost reached the cafe, I heard a distant voice calling Hermione's name. We both whipped around and saw Viktor Krum rushing towards us.
"Bloody hell, when does he take a hint..." I whispered to Hermione. She gave me an 'I-know-right?' look and watched impatiently as Viktor ran to us.
"Hermione, hey! I was hoping to catch you! Did you hear about the bonfire?" He asked and Hermione nodded. "Well, I was just kind of hoping... you would be my date?"
I looked around, bewildered and my eyebrows furrowed. "Do you not see me standing right here?"
"I do believe I was talking to the lady." Krum snapped and turned back to Hermione who had her eyebrows raised. "So? What do you say?"
"Sorry, Viktor. I'm going with Ron. And I truly would appreciate it if you would not ask me out anymore. I'm with Ron."
"Well, yeah... But you could do better." He whispered and motioned to himself.
"Oh, bugger off already! You heard her; she doesn't want you!" I hissed, trying to control my volume.
Viktor huffed and walked off in the opposite direction, back rigid with anger. Hermione shot me an apologetic look and tugged me along to the cafe. We each ordered a cup of chamomile tea and sat at a round table in the corner. I watched as Hermione slowly sipped at her tea, trying to look graceful. A small smile tugged at my lips as I sipped my own tea. She watched me the same and let a giggle escape her lips.
"Why do you keep smiling at me!" She laughed. I chuckled along with her and let the smile stay on my face.
"I just like watching you." I said seriously and added softer. "You're beautiful."
Her cheeks flushed to a light red and her eyes stayed on her tea. She muttered a quiet 'thanks' and looked everywhere but my eyes.
"Hermione, can I ask you a question?"
"Go ahead."
"Why'd you ask me to be your boyfriend? Why not Neville or Seamus? Why me?" I asked. Her cheeks tinged pink and she smiled slightly.
"I wouldn't have made Krum upset with Neville or Seamus. I needed someone attractive..." She trailed off. I felt myself beam from ear to ear as I stared at her scarlet face.
"You know, sometimes I feel really daft."
"Like when?" Hermione inquired.
"Like now. Like every time I realize what a huge mistake I made by not talking to you about our kiss during the battle." I said in all seriousness. Her lips settled into a flat line and she took one last sip of her tea.
"I think I'm going to finish my essay before the bonfire. I'll see you later, Ron." She muttered and scuffled off, leaving me alone at a table with a steaming cup of tea in front of me.
XOXO
That night I got dressed in jeans and a black tee shirt. I sprayed cologne all over me and scruffled my hair. With one last look in the mirror, I walked up the stairs to Hermione and Ginny's room. I knocked softly on the door and Hermione flung the door open. She was clad in a pair of dark skinny jeans with a long sleeve crème colored top.
"You look pretty." I breathed out. Lately I hadn't seen her in anything but that bloody school uniform.
"Thanks." She blushed. "Are you ready to go?"
I nodded and she stepped out of the room. I snaked my hand around her waist and she held onto my arm as we walked towards the burning fire. Tons of kids were running towards the smoke filled area and a certain excitement filled the air. We exchanged a smile and started running towards the crowded zone. There were rows of cut logs to sit on, all surrounding the large fire. Hermione and I chatted with random people and decided on seats in the back with Ginny and Harry.
XoXoxo
Later in the evening, the fire was beginning to die down. Lots of people had headed back to their dorms, including Ginny and Harry. We sat together with Hermione's legs sprawled across mine. We stared into each other's eyes for a few minutes, an unspoken special moment passing between us. Without thinking, I leaned forward and pressed my lips to hers gently. It lasted a few seconds, but was over far too soon. When I pulled away, she pulled me back and smashed her lips into mine again, engulfing me into a passionate kiss. I kissed her back just as fiercely and pulled her towards me. We broke apart and smiled slightly. For a fake relationship, no one was really complaining about the snogging.
I pulled her into me and she rested her head on my chest and traced tiny designs onto my arm while I wrapped my arms around her and breathed in the vanilla scent from her hair.
After a moment, she broke the silence with a whisper; "That kiss wasn't acting, was it?"
I shook my head into her hair slightly and whispered back, "No."
Neeeeeed sleeeeeeep. I'm drowning in my honors homework right now -.-
Welll, I'm getting up at 6:30, so I'm gonna get sleeep. 5-10 reviews for next updateee...
