Disclaimer: I do not own Hermione and Ron; they are J.K. Rowling's characters. Although I wouldn't mind owning Ron, that sexy prat.

Summary:

Since first year Ron has had suppressed feelings toward Hermione. Now seven years later, he must sum up the courage to tell her. Or regret forever. Typical Ron, procrastinator.

Stick Around

How many times do I day dream

Of making love to you?

Ron sat there looking at her. Her soft bushy hair, her brown eyes. He couldn't help it. She was so beautiful. Since the first time he saw her, his heart never beat the same way again. She was troubled. Her eyes were filled with tears, he had no idea why but he just wanted to help her. He wanted to tell her so bad that he loves her. He just wanted to tell her, then to hold her, and tell her it's going to be alright.

and take you to a special place
where it's only me and you
I'll put away all your troubles
on the other side of the world
and run my arms around your heart
and tell u you're my girl

So far his head has won the battle, telling him that she is too good for him and that she deserves more.

There have been thousands of times he could have told her. Thousands of opportunities. He knew they were there. But he never took them. Fear was the ultimate answer. But nonetheless it wasn't fear of her. It was fear of rejection.

So let's go steal away in the night
and we'll go far away from here
to the place where our love is right
can I take you to my world

I overheard Ginny tell her, "No he's not good enough for you, you shouldn't cry because of him." Hermione just nodded then continued to weep.

"That's alright Mione just let it all out" she advised. Hermione just hugged her best friend and tried to calm herself.

He looked at her, distracted. He just wanted to take her away, to relieve her. To make her troubles go away. He wanted to take her hand, and just run, run to where there was no more hurt, and no more pain. He walked to them.

Whenever you're sad
whenever you're crying
I'll be the one who wipes away your tears

"Um...Err…Hermione, what's wrong?"

"Well, can't you see she's crying?" Ginny snapped back at her brother.

"I was only trying to help." He answered back. He was turning red now. Furious at her answer. Honestly he really was only trying to help.

"Well, it's none of your business is it?" she stated.

"Well, I'm sorry for asking" he screamed back at her. He was really red now.

But before any of them could defend themselves Hermione turned to look at them both.

"Oh stop it you two, can't you see i'm suffering here? Now Ron go bugger off before I start another row with you."

Embarrassed, he left them. Angered at Ginny, but compassionate about Hermione.