The Trouble with Love
Ron woke up to the bright morning sun in his eyes. He rolled over and started to think about the night before. He was thinking about what if he had never had the chance to tell Hermione how much he loved her. What if he had died that night, with her not knowing that his heart ached for her. He didn't want to think about it, but it kept on creeping into his mind. He couldn't help it. He rolled over on to his back and stared at the ceiling. He knew he should tell her but how? He didn't have a clue about romance or anything. Just telling her wasn't good enough. He wanted to show her how much he loved her. "But what if she doesn't feel the same way?" he thought. What if she doesn't love you back? I will make a big fool out of myself and our friendship will not be the same ever again. But what if she does feel the same way and you blow it by not telling her? said another voice in Ron's head. He finally decided that he had to tell her. He would rather feel embarrassed, then to live a life alone. Even if she doesn't feel the same way, at least she will know and then he can move on with his life. He got up out of his bed, went and had a shower, got dressed then walked into the kitchen to have some breakfast.
"Morning," Hermione said to Ron as he sat down at the kitchen bench next to Harry.
"Morning," Ron said to her, giving her a warm smile.
"So, Ron, what are you going to do today?" Hermione asked while drinking a cup of coffee.
"I don't really have anything planned. What are you guys doing?" Ron asked Harry and Hermione.
"Well, I have to go to work." Hermione said, then bitting into a piece of toast with strawberry jam.
"And I need to go and get this book that Xahn was telling us about. Do you want to come with me?"
"Yeah, ok. I don't really have anything better to do." Ron reached over and grabbed some pieces of toast and started to smother them with butter and strawberry jam.
"Ok, once we have breakfast we will head off," Harry said then bitting into a piece of toast. Ron got up and made himself a coffee.
"Ok, I'm going," Hermione told the boys while grabbing her coat off the hook near the door. "I'll be back around 5, ok guys,"
"Yep, ok. See ya," Harry said with a mouth full of food.
"Bye," Ron smiled at Hermione and she smiled back at him then left, closing the door behind her.
When Harry and Ron had finished eating breakfast they started heading to the Merdoc Library. They had to walk there because they couldn't apparate in and Harry felt like walking. The London streets were crowded at this time so they had to dodge people as the walked. This gave Ron a chance to talk to Harry about Hermione.
"Your right." Ron said to Harry while walking down the main street in London.
"I'm right about what?" Harry asked Ron.
"I do like, Hermione. No, I don't just like Hermione. I love her." Harry smiled at Ron, glad that he finally admitted it.
"I know, but I'm not the one you are suppose to be telling,"
"That's why I needed to talk to you," Ron said to Harry.
"Yeah, what about," Harry raised his eyebrow at Ron.
"Well, I have decided to show Hermione that I love her, but the problem is, how?'
"Well, I'm not to sure on that one mate. I'm not good at romance at all. Like, look what happened to Cho, now that was a mess."
"Yeah, it was," Ron laughed.
"Look, all I can really tell you is that it should come from the heart. Maybe write a poem or something for her. Girls love stuff that you have put effort into, rather than something bought and expensive. Like they say, it's the thought that counts," Harry wished he could help Ron, but he has never really had a girlfriend, which he kind of regrets in some ways. But Harry feels when the time is right, he will.
"Thanks, Harry. Just talking about it makes me feel a lot better. Do you think she might like me back?" Ron asked, not sure if he wanted to hear the answer.
"I haven't heard her say that she likes you," Ron heart just sank hearing Harry's works. "But she hasn't told me she didn't like you in that kind of way," Ron's heart rose a little, hoping that the last thing that Harry said was right.
They soon got to the library and started to search for the potion book.
"That is $2.30 change," Hermione handed over the customs change. "Have a nice day," Hermione smiled and the customer walked out.
"Well, it's time to close," Lana said, sighing with relief. She walked over to the entrance door and closed it, then turning the open/closed sign around to show closed through the window. Hermione then begun to retrieve the used mugs and plates from the tables.
"What's the matter girl," Lana said to Hermione.
"Nothing's the matter," Hermione said to Lana even though she wanted to spill her gust out.
"Come on, I'll make you and I a cup of coffee and then you are going to talk," Hermione couldn't resist so she nodded to Lana. Lana smiled and then went and made the coffees. Just as Hermione finished cleaning the tables the coffees were ready. They sat down at a table and Hermione begun talking.
"I can't stand Ron not knowing how I feel," Hermione blurted out.
"Well, you know what you have to do, tell him," Lana took a sip of her coffee.
"Yeah, but, how, when and what if he doesn't love me back, I'll look like a total fool."
"Sweetie, who couldn't love you. You are a very beautiful, pretty, smart woman and you are so nice and caring. Ok, yes, he not liking you is a big risk that you have to consider. But what would you rather. See him fall in love, get married and have kids without him knowing that you are absolutely, head over heals in love him, when he might feel the same way about you. Now that, I know I couldn't live with and I don't think you could either."
"Yeah, you're right," Hermione sighed. She sipped her coffee and rested her head on her hand in frustration. "But how? Would he want romance or should I just pounce on him or what?"
"What do you think he would want?"
"I don't think he is the type for a fancy dinner in candle light....... But I don't really think he would like me to pounce on him either. Well, more like, I don't want to pounce on him, because that just isn't me. This is so frustrating." Hermione yelled.
"Well, why don't you just telling him when you feel like it is right."
"I think I'll just tell him straight, no fusing around..... maybe.... Oh, I don't know." Hermione couldn't make up her mind. No matter how hard she tried she just couldn't figure out how she was going to tell him. "How did you and Michael tell each other?"
"Well, he yelled I love you to me at 3 in the morning outside my bedroom window and it was poring down with rain. It was so sweet," Hermione smiled at Lana's dreamy expression. Hermione couldn't wait to fall in love with someone who loved you back.
Hermione was at her front door with her keys in her hand, just about to unlock the door to her flat when Harry opened the door and nearly collided into her.
"Oh, hey Hermione," Ron was just behind Harry and he suddenly went red in the face. "I was just leaving to.... Ummmm.... Go get some....... Some food ... yeah ... food that we have run out of... sooooo... I might be awhile," Harry had this big grin on his face that seemed like he knew a big secret. "So, I'll see you when I get back," Harry ran down the hall before Hermione could say anything.
"What was all that about?" Hermione said to Ron, while walking into the flat and closing the door behind her.
"Who knows?" Ron said smiling awkwardly. Hermione could see that he was still a bit red in the face.
"Did you find the spell book?" Hermione asked while walking into the kitchen to get a drink.
"Huh.... Oh... yeah....the spell book... umm no not yet.... But we have only looked through about a third of the library. It is massive." Ron went and got a drink out of the fridge and the sat down next to Hermione on the lounge. They sat there in an uncomfortable silence. Hermione noticed that Ron kept fidgeting. Hermione flicked on the TV to try and get her mind off Ron but, like everything else, it didn't work. She was bored so she decided to go and have a shower to try and figure out the whole Ron situation.
"I'm going to go and have a shower ok," She told Ron and then started to walk down the hall but then, Hermione was stop by Ron's hand grabbing hers. He pulled her in close to his body, there faces inches away from each other. Ron slid one hand softly around her neck and the other around her waist. Then, their lips met. Hermione was in shock and Ron's lips were only on there for a little longer, then he pulled away, to Hermione's disappointment. Ron looked into Hermione's eyes, searching for answers. Hermione smiled at Ron giving him the answer he had only dreamt about. Ron lowered his head again and meets Hermione's lips. This time they wanted to taste the kiss. Their lips massaged each others. Hermione pulled Ron closer to her body, pushing her body into his; she wanted to feel Ron's body up against hers. Ron felt Hermione's smooth tongue slip into his mouth and slowly move her tongue with his. Hermione ran her hand through Ron's hair and Ron started to tenderly kiss Hermione's soft smooth neck. Hermione felt her heart flutter and a shiver went down her spine. Hermione gasped as Ron sucked at her neck. Ron moved back up to Hermione's lips and traced them with his smooth tongue. Ron slid his hands around her neck which made Hermione shiver yet again. Hermione leaned up and kissed Ron. They gazed into each others eyes and they didn't want to look away. They didn't want to end this mind blowing moment that they had so longed for.
"I want to show you something," Ron said. Ron started to walk back to the living room. Ron then led her towards the balcony. He opened the door for her then Hermione stepped out into the cool air. Over in the corner she saw a telescope standing at the edge of the balcony. She turned to Ron with a questioning look.
"Look through it," he said, whispering in her ear. She walked over and looked through the telescope wondering what she was going to see. She then gasped at what she saw.
A/N - There you go, another chapter.... hope it was ok.... Sorry for all the spelling mistakes but I ain't good at spelling as you can see.... and I'm lazy and couldn't be bothered reading over what I have written to check the mistakes... I don't know when the next chapter will be up... it all depends on how many people review.... so the more people who review... the quicker I'll put it up........ so tell your mates about my fanfic... hehehe I'm evil... love the cliffy... ooooooooooo what did she see.... was it superman flying in the night sky with a banner saying I love you Hermione, Love Ron...... or is there a naked pic of Ron.... drawn out with the stars doing a strip tease...... hehehehe... love ya