See chap 1 for disclaimer
Thinking
The two entered the Dining Hall to find it full and dinner started. The entire hall fell silent and all heads turned to look at them. Ron began to panic. After all, he knew there were boys in the audience who thought he wasn't good enough for Hermione; which he wasn't. But he'd be damned if they took her from him. His fear was that Hermione might realize his inadequacy and willing leave him.
Ron's lack of confidence must have shown on his face, because Hermione timidly whispered, "You don't regret this do you?"
"Regret what?"
"This, being with me," She looked down and appeared to be speaking to herself. "I mean I probably looked alright when you had no one but your sister to compare me to. Now that you see me next to other girls, you no doubt realize that you chose someone who is way below your attainment level."
Ron couldn't believe his ears. His angel, insecure? Didn't she realize how much she meant to him? Sure, there were other beautiful girls in the world, but it wasn't simply the fact he found her gorgeous that he was so enthralled by her. He couldn't understand how she didn't get that.
"Why would I regret being with you angel?" After he said this, he leaned down and fully aware of everyone watching him, gave her a quick peck on the lips. It wasn't a vulgar PDA, but it wasn't a friendly kiss either. He then proceeded to carry her to the Gryffindor table where they sat down and ate. Soon talk once again filled the hall and Harry and Ginny, who had been further down, joined them.
At one point during the meal, Hermione looked at Ron. Her knight in shining armor. What had happened when they first entered the hall had been like something out of a fairytale. The kiss had boosted her confidence, but only a little. As she felt a rush of love for the red-head, she wondered whether HE loved HER. After all, he hadn't said so. And while their kisses had passion, Hermione knew she was naive enough to be easily fooled. Many a time she had read more into aforementioned kisses than was actually there. There had been times when a little charm and attention had sent her for a loop. The boys hadn't meant to hurt her, they had simply been flirting. But Hermione wasn't only naive, she was romantic – a bad combination. So she turned flirtation into devotion and friendliness into love. Madame Pomfrey's potion kept her from the level of depression she had been in; so she was well enough that she didn't want to get hurt again. ( A/N – She had always loved Ron, but as she didn't know he loved her, she looked for a time at other guys)
Hermione was just about to add salad to her plate, when a note appeared in front of her. She read it nodded and put it away. Ron saw this and caught her eye, about to question it aloud. Before he could do this, Hermione gave him a look that clearly said she would tell him later.
A/N – i no this is really short, but i have a lot to do today and i wanted to give u something to hold you over b/c i wont be able to update for awhile. The next one will be longer i promise. Now go review.