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Chapter 3: A Quick Retreat.
A tense silence filled the air around the trio. Harry looked at Hermione uneasily, not sure what to say. Hermione kept looking back and forth between them, trying to figure out what was wrong. Ron, for his part, was staring intently at the parchment in his hands and hadn't even looked at or acknowledged Hermione yet, his face filling slowly with a deep shade of red embarrassment.
It was Harry that finally broke the silence. "It's nothing Hermione, really. Just guy stuff. How did the patrolling go?"
Hermione slowly drew her gaze from Ron. I wonder why he won't look at me? He looks so cute when he's embarrassed, the way his face reddens and matches his hair. I wish I could run my fingers through it and get lost in those penetrating eyes of his... Snap out of it, Harry asked you a question!
"Oh it went just fine. I was supervising in the Great Hall." She looked back at Ron and said "Ron, How did you get back here before me? I was closer to the common room and we were supposed to finish at the same time. Did you leave early or something?" She couldn't help put a hint of annoyance at the end of that statement Damn it! Why do I always have to provoke him? I guess I just want some attention from him.
However, Ron barely moved "Huh? Oh, no I ran back. Meet Harry, you know" Ron mumbled.
Ok, now I know something's wrong Hermione thought as she leaned towards Ron. What is he reading that's so important? Her eyes widened as she saw what it was. "Um Ron, you do realise that what you're reading is upside-down?"
Both Harry and Ron looked at each other in surprise, and then Ron focused on Harry's essay, blushing profusely now. "Um, yeah, of course I did. Um... Luna does it all the time and I thought I'd give it a go" Ron replied quietly, surprised at how fast he was thinking.
Hermione's eyes narrowed Since when does he copy her! He's never copied me before! Not that I care! "Yes you do, you're so jealous!" Her mind replied, "You want him to like you" Shut up she thought as she argued with herself.
Harry could see this conversation wasn't going to end well and stood up suddenly. "Sorry Hermione but Ron and I need to finish the conversation we were having, I need his opinion on something, you know, guy stuff, um.. We'll meet you for lunch in a bit, ok?"
Not waiting for an answer he turned to Ron. "Ron... RON!" he shouted.
Ron finally looked up from the essay at Harry, looking dazed.
"Come on, let's go upstairs for a sec, ok?" Harry asked.
"Um, sure Harry. Bye 'Mione" Ron mumbled as he practically ran upstairs.
Harry looked back at Hermione as he went upstairs, shrugged his shoulders then turned away and followed his retreating friend.
What was that about? Why wouldn't they tell me? And most importantly, why wouldn't Ron look at me? Has it got something to do with Loony Luna? If Ron likes her I think I'd die! Why did he have to call me 'Mione, I go so weak at the knees.
Hermione scanned the room and saw she was alone. That's it. If he's interested in someone else I know what I have to do. Maybe hearing him say it will help me get over him. I just hope they don't catch me.
And with that, Hermione stood up and cautiously walked up the stairs to her friend's room, dreading what she thought she was going to hear.
Well, that's chapter 3 done. Thanks for all the good reviews, i'm honored you guys like what i've done so far. Suggestions are always welcome but i'm just seeing where this goes. I have a basic story ready, next chapter should be done soon. please keep r&r. Cheers, Mike.