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Ron and Hermione haven't talked since the night of the argument. (Two nights ago.) Ron knew Hermione was wrong this time. He usually took the blame for the rows they had. But Hermione had no right to blow up at Ron for trying to comfort her! The two friends, If we are any longer, Ron kept thinking, have been receiving odd glances from the Weasley family for their lack of communication.

Ron couldn't take this any longer. He had to talk to someone. Someone who understood girls. Someone close to Hermione. Someone like Ginny!

"Ginny, I just don't get it. One minute we were fine, the next she was yelling at me for- well, I don't even know what!" Ron was now sitting on Ginny's bed talking to her about Hermione, hoping to get some advice. Ginny hung onto every word Ron spoke and after he finished she immediately answered, "Apologize." Ron's eyes went wide. "You can't seriously think she is right can you! All I did was try to cheer her up a bit, and now we haven't been talking for two days!" Ginny chuckled. "No, for once Ron, I think you are right."

"Then why-"

"Because," Ginny said. "because you value your friendship with Hermione, don't you?" Ron nodded. "You hate being mad at her, right?"

"Yes" Ron said. "You don't want this whole summer to go to waste with another one of your silly arguments?"

"Yes." Ron said simply. "You want to snog her senseless?"

"Yes" Ron had to wait a while for his words to sink in. Oh no! He thought. He suddenly started to shake his head violently as Ginny was smiling. "You like her! I knew it! Ron, when are you going to tell her?" Ginny who was jumping up and down, stopped as she asked this last question. "Ginny don't say anything. If Fred and George find out-" He was interrupted by... "Oh yes. What would happen if Fred and George knew about Ickle Ronnikin's crush on Hermione-poo?" The twins had walked in with Extendable Ears in tow. "So," George started. "So we were right about you. If Hermione finds out about this...Oh, the things that could happen." George had on that evil smile which Ron hated so much. "Please guys, please, for once in your life keep quiet!"

"Oooo, Ronnie is getting nasty! You better watch what slips out of your mouth and we might watch what slips out of ours." said Fred slyly. "What do I have to do to keep you two from saying anything stupid?" The twins looked at each other mischievously. "Well, this information is really valuable." said George.

"And, of course we don't accidently want to spill it over dinner." said Fred.

"So, considering the circumstances," continued George.

"We've decided to keep quiet." Ron started to thank them surprised at how easily he got off, but was interrupted by Fred cutting him off. "Little brother, you should know us by now. We never let anyone off so easy. We've come to the decision that you will have to do anything we tell you to, or else your little secret slips." They both smiled at their little brother and left the room.

Ron was furious. He had to tell Ginny he liked Hermione. Now Fred and George were going to blackmail him into doing whatever they want. But, before their reign of terror had begun, he knew he had to apologize to Hermione.

He timidly made his way to Hermione's bedroom and knocked on the door. "Who is it?" Hermione's voice called out. "It's me." Ron said through the crack in the door. The door swung open. Hermione was there with an inquisitive look upon her face. "What do you want?" she said sharply. "I-I-um...I came to a..a..apologize." Ron said weakly. Hermione looked at the floor. "Hermione? Did you hear me? I said I came-" Hermione shook her head. "I heard you, Ron. I'm sorry too." she gave him a weak smile. They both just stood there smiling at each other for they don't know how long, until they heard Ginny call them downstairs. "I guess we should see what she wants." Hermione said breaking the silence. "Yeah..."

Apparently Ginny had wanted them to come downstairs due to the fact that Mrs.Weasly had requested that they set the table for lunch. They had a scrumptious meal consisting of Turkey sandwiches and soup. But the big event at lunch was Ron holding Hermione's hand. (accidentally of course) ;) Hermione and Ron had both went to grab the sandwich plate at the same time, when Ron's hand went on top of hers. They both blushed, quickly broke apart, and became even more embarrassed from the sniggering faces of Fred and George and Mrs.Weasly trying to hide her smile behind her hands.

"So, what do you guys want to do?" Ginny asked after they had finished lunch. "I don't know," George started. "Not much to do here." Hermione held her chin in her hands looking up at the ceiling, apparently thinking about what to do. "Hey!" she finally said, making them all jump, since they were accustomed to the quiet. "Why don't we play Truth or Dare!" Fred, George, Ron and Ginny looked at her bewildered. "Oh, that's right." Hermione said. "It's a muggle game."

"How do you play?" Ron asked incredulously. "Well," Hermione began. "Each person takes a turn asking whoever they want, Truth or Dare. If the person picks truth, they have to answer the question they are asked. No lying. If the person picks dare they have to do what ever the person tells them to do."

"Sounds a bit like mum." Fred said. "Well, I like the idea. But I am incredibly thirsty. Ron, won't you get me a drink?" Ron looked at Fred as if he were crazy. "You get it yourse-" George looked at him too. "Yes Ron, while you are in there get me some of mum's fudge. I do believe it is in the cupboard. Realization hit Ron. He nodded and went into the kitchen, acting as if he were doing this pleasurably. (A/N- I have no clue if pleasurably is a word, but I like it! lol)

Ron pulled out a glass and the pumpkin juice, started to pour, then heard Hermione's voice. "Ronald Weasley, what in the name of Merlin was that all about?" Ron looked at her, a plastered smile on his face. "What was what about?" he said, hoping to sound oblivious. "You know very well what I am talking about! You never let your brothers push you around! Now tell me, what do they have on you?" Ron sharply turned his head around. So sharply in fact you could hear his neck crack. "Oh c'mon Ron, you don't think I'm that stupid, do you? Now, I am not going to ask what your secret is because you wouldn't want me to know. But now get that fudge and I will get Fred's drink." They didn't speak the whole time they were in the kitchen after that. Until...

Hermione dumped Fred's drink on him. Yes, Hermione Granger dumped Fred's drink on him. Perfect Hermione Granger dumped Fred's drink on him! Ron was in awe. Half amazed, half proud. Ginny stood there, as well as George in complete and utter shock at the sight before them. Fred dripping with pumpkin juice. "Now!" Hermione shouted. "Now, if I ever catch you blackmailing Rom again. There will be something worse than pumpkin juice on your head!" she stomped and turned away. What happened next left Ron in more shock than anyone else.

Ron was so taken by Hermione more than ever at that moment. He loved her more than anything else at that moment. At that moment Ron would have half-mindedly (again, a word?) grabbed her arm, twirled her around and kiss her. And well, we all know Ron. Does he ever use his full mind? So, that is exactly what he did.

Ron's siblings were gaping at him worse than ever before. Hermione just stood there with her mouth slightly open due to shock and leaving Ron feeling quite foolish about what he has just done. Then Hermione spoke. "Ron, I- I - I can't." and she fled up the stairs to her room.

A/N- Cliffhanger! I hope you liked this chapter! It is a bit longer than the others. I want to thank you for your wonderful reviews! I want more though! I only got 2 for the last chapter! (I am so greedy aren't I? lol) Please tell me what you thought of this chapter and how I should improve!

dancerrdw-Sorry if I took too long! I had trouble of thinking of what to do next, but now I've planned everything out!

Karoline123-Thank you for reviewing my stories! Mrs.Weasley does like Hermione, sorry for not making that clear enough, though.