(A/N: Okay, so if you are still reading this story then GO YOU!)
Madam Pomfrey didn't inform Ron that Hermione was awake.
That made Ron angry.
VERY angry.
"I was going to once she was well enough to talk," she said. Ron didn't believe that. Madam Pomfrey didn't really believe it either.
"Let me see her!"
"She's eating her chocolate!"
"I can talk to her while she eats her chocolate! She doesn't have to talk to me!"
Madam Pomfrey saw no way out. "5 minutes!"
Ron thought about groaning but decided not to push his luck.
Hermione was sleeping when Ron reached her bed. Luckily Madam Pomfrey wasn't there to kick him out (probably because he would supposedly be "hindering Hermione's recovery"). So Ron gently took Hermione's hand and studied her face, seeing if she looked better.
She actually did; her face held more color now, her hand was warm, and even Ron could feel the strong pulse that now beat lively.
And then she opened her eyes. Ron stared into her eyes, a lovely green and sparkling grey. Hermione saw him and smiled by way of a hello. Ron smiled too. He thought he should be happy (in fact, he knew) but something struck him as wrong…
Hermione was confused. Ron didn't look very happy.
Is something wrong?
Maybe he just has a lot of work to do…
He looks…concerned…
Ron couldn't put his finger on it, but something was wrong. He could feel it. And sure, he was inconsiderate for the most part and unemotional, but the atmosphere wasn't how It should be…Glancing at his watch to see how much time he had left with Hermione, Ron realized it was lunchtime
Ack! It's
lunch!
So?
SO, I'm supposed to be doing my essay! And Harry's supposed to be researching!
Oh. Hermione will be disappointed.
I know…
But then again, she'll probably laugh that you're going to do your work.
Yeah…
Ron gently set her hand on the bed. "Harry will be up later. I can't stay, I have to go do my History of Magic essay."
Hermione laughed softly, to Ron's surprise. She whispered hoarsely, "The one that's due today?"
Ron could only sheepishly nod.
As he left, his only thoughts were of how he, Ron Weasley, had made Hermione Granger (aka the love of his life) laugh.
