A/N: Written using a prompt from a random word generator.

Word: Lack


ALWAYS LACKING

by: tweety-src-clt9

Hermione wiped a tear as her wand busily conjured birds.

Ron had kissed Lavender Brown! Whatever delusion she had about falling in love with him shattered.

Ron would always find her lacking. She's not pretty enough. She lacks vivaciousness and Quidditch skills.

The door opened and Harry walked in.

"Oh, Hermione! It's alright!", he hugged her.

While he comforted her, she felt bad. She consciously pushed him away to stop falling for him.

"Harry?"

"Hmmm?"

"Why am I always lacking?"

"No you're not!"

"But I'm not pretty enough - "

"Don't insult the woman I love!", he hissed. Upon realizing his slip, he blushed. He tried to get away but she pulled him closer so she could kiss him.