Disclaimer: Sadly, I am not JKR. I am not a genius, I'm not richer than the queen, and I do not own Harry Potter and I own nothing but the idea of this little one-shot, but if I was I defiantly wouldn't be sitting at my computer and posting on a fan fiction site, I'd be off Working on the 7th book and thinking up a way to get Ron and Hermione to confess and Harry and Ginny back together :)

italics means hermione's thoughts

bold italics means Ron's thoughts

"Confessions and Discoveries Part Two"

By sailthegoodship00

Hermione Shivered slightly as she ran out the front door of the warm and toasty burrow and into the freezing and powdery snow.

She trudged through the thick white sheet that covered the ground and had to practically jog to keep up with the tall red-headed boy in front of her.

It was a peaceful walk mostly spent in comfortable silence. That is until Ron, being the thick headed prat that he is, broke it with a dangerous question that was rarely brought up now a days.

"So, anything interesting happening with Vicky lately?" Ron asked dryly, trying not to sound too interested.

Hermione glared at him. That….that….ugh! Why can't we ever have a civil conversation without him bringing up things that happened in the past! She thought furiously.

"Yes, actually quite a few interesting things have been going on with Victor. Thank you for asking." She stated indignantly through gritted teeth.

"Why dose he bother you so much anyway. You don't see me pestering you about Lav-Lav now do you."

Ron quickened his pace and replied haughtily, "What do you mean bother me, he doesn't bother me, besides you wouldn't understand anyway."

Just like Hermione, Always having a snappy little comeback. Who does she think she is anyway, acting like she's better than me all the time?

Hermione was quickly gathering steam and was not liking were this conversation was going.

"I wouldn't understand, I wouldn't understand? Really, this coming from someone who's so slow they should be going backwards!" her face was now a brilliant shade of scarlet.

You really shouldn't have said that you know…….oh shut up, he deserved it

Ron stopped walking and slowly turned to face her "Oh of course, no one can measure up to you because you're a know-it-all and that makes everyone stupid compared to you. I'd say over the past 5 ½ years that we've been friends you've spent more time with your bloody books than with me and Harry! Of course, you understand everything. Harry Potter the-boy-who-lived and Hermione Granger brightest witch of our age, hell probably the smartest witch in the school! So what am I?"

He was practically bellowing now. Hermione looked hurt and taken-aback but quickly regained her composure. Her eyes flashed and her lip quivered.

I am not going to cry. I'm not, I'm not, I'm not. I'm not going to give him the pleasure of seeing 'miss know-it-all who never does anything wrong' loose it. She thought determinedly.

She pointed a slender and delicate finger accusingly at Ron. "You! You just don't get it do you. You're the one who doesn't understand! You have no idea what it's like, having to fulfill the role of the smartest, the most sensible. You assume that it's easy, having to get 110 on everything to prove that I'm capable of living in the wizarding world."

She was trembling and Ron's face turned pale as tears slowly trickled down her flushed cheeks. Dammit Weasley, you've really done it now. You made her cry! Bloody hell, how am I gonna calm her down. I had no idea!

"'Mione I d-"He began.

Hermione continued like he hadn't spoken, "you have no idea. You think I have everything, but I would give upallI have jus tIf I couldhave theone thing I'm missing. I'd trade my brains and intellect any day if I could just….j-just have….h-him. I-It isn't fair!"

The tears had turned into choked sobs and she was starting to get dizzy. Her knees gave way and she dropped to the ground, the falling snow surrounding her. Great. Now he knows everything, I feel pathetic, and my clothes are soaking through, what a lovely day it's been!

Ron's eyes were the size of saucers and he crouched down beside her cautiously. Now what is it she's going on about? S-she can't possibly have something missing from her life. She's too damn perfect.

"'Mione…I'm s-sorry…I had no-" he stuttered. He was still digesting everything she had said.

Hermione sunk deeper into the snow and buried her head in her hands. "D-d-don't b-bother saying a-anything. I-I know I-I'm j-just making things c-complicated. I-I s-shouldn't have j-just dumped t-this on y-you. I s-should have k-known i-it would mess up o-our friendship." She sobbed

Stupid, stupid, stupid! You've ruined everything! You should have known he would never go for someone like you; He likes girls like Lavender and Parvati.

Hermione hated herself. It stung to think about all the girls at Hogwarts that were prettier, and in her opinion, better than her. She knew that the chances were slim to none that Ron would ever have more than platonic feelings for her.

What in Merlin's name is she talking about! What's ruined our friendship? Bloody hell, she's completely lost me. Ron was officially confused beyond words and had no idea what he was supposed to say in a situation like this.

"Hermione, what in the world are you talking about? Of course I still want to be friends!"

Hermione slowly raised her head and the lost and helpless look upon her face made Ron long to hold her. He hated seeing her like this and he hoped that after today he would never have to see her look like that again. "Y-you do. R-Ron you don't understand what I'm saying do you."

Honestly he will never change. Like I said, if he was any slower he would be going backwards. Hermione thought wearily.

Ron shook his head and Hermione sighed, "W-when I said that I would give up everything I have…..If I could just have the one thing I was missing. I-I…..was talking about…..you." she squeezed her eyes shut tightly and held her breath in anticipation.

Ron was not sure what to say. What was there to say? The girl of his dreams that he had been in love with since 2nd year just said she would give up everything for him. …….and all this time I thought she fancied Harry... I'm a moron.

"You………." He didn't know how in the world he was going to tell her what he meant.

His words were dying on the tip of his tongue, and by the look of it he needed to tell her what he meant fast because she was about to break down again. He settled with the first thing he could think of. He took a chance and kissed her.

It took both of them by surprise but the initial shock hit Hermione the hardest. He's….My god, Ronald Weasley is kissing me, Hermione Granger. Hmm……Hermione Jane Weasley, 'Mione Weasley, Mrs. Weasley, Mr. Granger, Ronald Granger.

It was nothing short of pure bliss for both of them, but what else would you expect? Here were two teenagers who had harbored secret feelings for each other for almost five years and were now, for the first time, getting to experience what they had only dreamed about. When they broke apart for air Ron was the first one to speak.

"Hermione that was….whoa. How'd you learn to kiss like that? It better not have been from Krum."

Hermione Rolled her eyes and hit him playfully yon the arm.

"I love you." He said suddenly looking serious and slightly unsure. Hermione smiled and pecked him on the cheek.

"I love you too."

please R&R constructive critisism welcome!