Ron sat through what would have normally been an interesting Defense Against The Dark Arts lesson if he wasn't so eager to get back to doing what he and Draco had been doing before class began. This was a first for Ron, he actually WANTED to have a class with the Slytherines, but today he couldn't be so lucky as to. His mind began to wander and he lost track of time, before he thought he heard someone trying to get his attention.
"Ron Ron!" Harry called out his name as he poked him. "Class is over, come on, we're going to get lunch."
"Oh," Ron snapped out of his daydream and stood up, following Harry and Hermione as they headed towards the Great Hall.
While lunch with his best friends was fun, Ron couldn't help but notice the occasional glances coming from a certain blonde sitting at the Slytherine table. Hermione let out a giggle.
"Oh Harry, you're so funny." She smiled at Harry, running her fingers along the length of his arm. Ron wasn't sure how much of them he could take.
Sighing, he stood up, "I'll see you guys back in the common room, I've got some things to finish."
"Ok," Hemione nodded, but Harry's forehead creased with thought as he watched Ron walk away.
"He's been running off on us a lot lately, that seems odd." Harry thought out loud.
Overhearing Harry, Dean spoke up, "I think it's because of that person he left with at the Three Broomsticks' party the other night."
"What?" Harry looked even more confused. "What person? Are you saying Ron is seeing someone?"
"I hate to be frank Harry, but you and Hermione haven't exactly been paying attention to very man things lately" Seamus added.
"I wonder who she could be?" Hermione cupped her chin in her hands and all the boys nodded in agreement.
Ron made his way out of the Great Hall, not really paying attention to what he was doing. Things were getting so confusing so quickly, and it didn't help that his two best friends in the entire world - the only two people he could talk to - were falling in love, not to mention that he was now questioning his own sexuality. Why couldn't his life have been simpler? He just needed a little fresh air.
He walked straight out the main door to the Hogwarts castle, knowing full well that he shouldn't have. His steps continued across the damp grass until he reached a fairly young oak tree, to which he leaned upon and slid his back down, turning so he was facing away from the school. He closed his eyes and let the warm sun that dipped in and out of the clouds shine on his face. It wasn't very long before he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder.
Ron tilted his head backwards, knowing full well who to expect to come and find him. "Hi Draco."
"Hi Ron." Draco sat alongside Ron. They leaned on each other. "It's only been a week and I wish we didn't have to keep this a secret any longer." Draco said softly.
"I know but you could tell people whenever you wanted it WAS you who wanted to keep this a secret." Ron reminded him.
"I know I wish I could tell someone, but Ron I just don't think I could handle people knowing this. You're so great, I kind of secretly want to keep you all to myself."
Ron felt his face flush, and he turned to give Draco a gentle kiss. Draco's hands encompassed Ron's face as they softly kissed for a few moments.
"Maybe we should go back in before anyone notices we're gone?" Draco commented. Ron wouldn't have cared if anyone missed him, but Draco seemed slightly worried, so he obliged. They both stood up and were about to step away from the tree when two familiar faces appeared halfway across the lawn.
"Draco, is this rat giving you trouble?" It was Crabe and Goyle.
"No, no don't worry about him, we just bumped into each other. nothing to be concerned about, lets go." He began to walk away with Crabe and Goyle, but looked back towards Ron. "You should probably," Draco's voice came out in an unexpected soft tone, but he coughed before continuing, "Get to your common room before you come across a Slytherine who isn't so forgiving!" His voice came out harsh and cutting, as Ron always remembered it.
Ron swallowed, trying to register in his head that Draco was just making sure they weren't found out, but this was going to prove to be much harder than he had ever planned. "Why do things have to be this way?" He thought to himself.
Ron made his way up the steps towards the Gyffindor common room, and was surprised
to find Draco waiting for him, arms across his chest and a smile on his lips.
"I can't stay long Ron, but I wanted to tell you you know, what I said back there I didn't mean it... I just had to make sure Crabe and Goyle don't know..." He extended a hand and ran it through Ron's overgrown red hair. Ron leaned into Draco's touch.
"I know I know" He wrapped his arms around Draco in a tight, warm embrace. They stood there together for several moments before Draco spoke.
"I need to go now," Draco leaned in and kissed Ron's ear as he talked, before letting him go. "I will see you sooner than you think." He smiled and Ron watched him as he walked away. He stood there much longer than he had realized, until Draco was completely out of site. This wouldn't have mattered normally, but this time someone was watching
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*A/N* i have completed future chapters but will NOT be adding them until i recieve significant reviews, i've had a lot of people begging me to update, so once ive heard the reviews new chapters will be posted.
wow, a lot of reviews!! ...im REALLY sorry this took me so long to release, college life has really kicked my butt! but i promise, i have a lot of ideas for new chapters and an entire summer off to write them in =D
anna: thanks for the comments, glad you liked.
elf princess bloom: yes, it is amazing how broom closets pop up here and there,
isnt it?
awkwardness: tee hehe... hopefully more action to come in the future?
anne: wow thanks a ton!
minxybub: im glad its funny, im trying to mix angst with comedy, and im not
really the best comedic writer...
violet: cool ideas, ill keep it all in mind... priscilla malfoy? very random
hehe
akemi: i think i know what kawaii means... and yes, i do love what little ron/draco
ness that can be found out there
me: IM REALLY SORRY!!! actually, its a good thing i got your review because
i almost forgot about the story... haha just kidding!! a good friend of mine
who i bounced ideas off of hasnt been around in a while and my college classes
have proven to be very time consuming, and now theres this guy... but no more
3 month waits anymore!