Another Ron and Hermione fic
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Chapter three:


At 11:00 that night, Hermione was walking upstairs to Ron's room, her son in her arms. He had started to fuss just as she was about to leave, so she had to take him with her to make sure he wouldn't disturb Ginny.
What could Ron want to talk about?' Hermione thought. Oh, if he tries to talk about my leaving, I'll let him have it. It was his fault, not mine.'
She arrived at the door to Ron's room and knocked. She was nervous again, and she knew it. Just as the doorknob turned, Ronnie(Ron Jr.'s nickname) started to cry. Ron opened the door and stepped back to let Hermione in. He stood silently for a few minutes as Hermione calmed the baby down.
Ron said as the baby calmed down. Hermione fought tears. She missed the way he called and , but she couldn't think of that now. Hermione, we need to talk.
What about, Ron? she said, in a falsely sweet voice. Ron shifted uncomfortably for a minute.
he stopped, swallowed, and tried again. About why you left. About the baby. About a lot of things.
Hermione said, calmly, trying to keep her composure. You want to know why i left? I'll tell you. I left because staying caused me too much pain. Especially after the way you treated me. You didn't even let me explain anything. You just jumped to conclusions.
I didn't know i was pregnant until i got to where i went. I didn't tell you about him because i was afraid you would come to find him, and at the time i didn't want that.
I went through the carrying of this child, Our child, and i was all alone. I had no one. It hurt, Ron. I nearly lost him because the emotional pain i went through thinking about what could have been for us. It caused strain in my body. I nearly miscarried him.
Hermione stopped, and sat on the bed, starting to cry. All the the burdens she had carried with her this past year were finally out in the open. Ron kneeled in front of her, trying to comfort her, but she shied away.
What do you expect of me, Ron? I left because the love of my life couldn't even trust me anymore. I almost killed myself to get rid of the pain. Hermione started to sob. Ron put his hands on either side of the bed where she sat and made her look him straight in the eyes. Hermione held her son to her tightly, as though afraid to let go.
Ron began. He paused, trying to figure out how to phrase this. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Charlie told me the whole story. Harry and i went to your flat the next day to find you, but you had gone. I found the parchment with the autographs. It broke my heart to know how stupid i had been, and to know that i had lost you.
I've loved you forever, Mione. You are all i had to live for. I stayed alive, hoping you would come back, hoping i could see you again and apologize. I've missed you so much, i physically hurt from it.
You're still wearing the ring,
Hermione bit her lip. It was all i had left of you at the time, Ron. I wanted something to keep, to remind me of you.......When i found out that i was pregnant, i realized that i Did get something to keep. I wore the ring anyway, though. I love it. I always have.......Because i love you.
They were both quiet for a while, taking in the information they had both provided the other. Hermione set little Ronnie in the crib(a/n: they have two cribs, one is in Ginny's room, where Hermione is sleeping, the other is in Ron's room.)
She sat back down on the bed. She looked up to see tears in Ron's eyes. She started. In all the years they had been friends, all the years they had dated, she had Never seen Ron Weasely cry. She invited him to sit next to her, and he did. She wrapped her arms around him as he sank against her and cried. She held him and whispered soothing words to him, rubbing his back with her right hand.
Hermione.....I-I-I'm so, so sorry. For everything i put you through. I love you too, Mione. I never stopped. He broke off, looking into her eyes. She stared at him, searching for the truth. She smiled at him, nodding.
You have no idea how long i've waited to hear those words again. Hermione said in an excited whisper. Then, summing up all the courage he could, Ron kissed her. Hermione stiffened at first, then relaxed. They had both missed this. When they pulled away, they both smiled. Hermione cuddled into Ron's arms, feeling truly happy for the first time in a long time.
They talked for a while, then Ron asked if he could hold his son. Hermione picked Ronnie up and set him in his dad's arms. Ronnie curled up against Ron's chest and continued to sleep. Hermione was surprised at how gentle Ron was.
Ron laid Ronnie back in the crib and turned to Hermione. They stared at one another for a minute or two, then they came together and kissed, passion coursing through them both.
When they parted, they were both flushed and breathless. Hermione saw the desire in his eyes, along with an unspoken question. She merely nodded, and he took her in his arms again, kissing her with a passion and neither had felt since the last time they were in each other's arms. They sat on the bed, then lay back, Hermione on top of him. She started to unbutton his shirt, but Ron grabbed her hand, stopping her.
um, Moine, are you sure? Ron asked.
she replied. I've never been more sure in my life.
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They lay together much later, Hermione dozing, her head on his chest. Ron smiled. He had missed this so much. He remembered the last time they had been like this. Waking up with her in his arms, feeling that nothing could come between them.
The baby started to cry. Hermione stirred. Ron tried to get her to stay in bed, but she shook her head as she looked at the clock.
He's hungry, Ron. I need to feed him. Hermione sat up, stretched, and picked up the baby. Ron noticed how uninhibited she was about sitting and breast-feeding Ronnie right in front of him. When she was done feeding and burping him, she sang him to sleep. Ron saw how good she was with their son. She really was the perfect mother. Ron had always known she would be. Hermione put Ronnie back into his crib and laid back down, cuddling against Ron's chest.
I love you, Ron. Hermione whispered.
I love you too, Ron whispered back. He kissed the top of her head. They were asleep within minutes.


TBC......

This isn't the end. There will be more. A bit more drama, i think. give input. I love Reviews!!