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A/N Response To Some Reviews: I don't know who Head Girl is, but its not important at the moment. And she doesn't even use the nickname Mia anymore, only in that 1 chapter I think. I didn't like it too much either. Which is why I dont use it anymore.

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Chapter 7: All For You

Hermione woke up with a groan, touching her head. "You're going to be fine,dear, though you were out for a day," Madam Pomfrey said. "A DAY!" Madam Pomfrey nodded. "Yes, dear. Today is November 1st." I missed the dance... She was upset, but also felt relieved in a way. I didn't really want to go with Matt anyway...I would MUCH rather go with Ron...and I believe that he really wanted to ask me...but...I don't know why I yelled at him...She felt her stomach lurch unhappily in agreement with her thoughts.

"However, while you were asleep, you did have a visitor."

Hermione sat up. "Who?"

Madam Pomfrey bustled around the room. "Mr. Weasley has been in here nearly once an hour. I almost banned him from the hospital wing. And Mr. Potter's been in a few times too, but mostly Mr. Weasley. He was the one who brought all of these," she said, gesturing around the room.

Hermione gasped. She hadn't been paying attention to the room. The whole room was surrounded by all kinds of flowers. All kinds of colors. Red, pink, purple, yellow, white. He did this all...for me? Next to her was a small card, along with some more flowers. Hermione breathed in their scent as she opened the card.

Dear Hermione:

I'm sorry about fighting. I feel really bad that you got hurt. Please forgive me.

Love, Ron

"I think you have an admirer, Ms. Granger," Madam Pomfrey said, smiling. "I remember when I was young..." Madam Pomfrey began to speak to herself, reliving old memories, and she left the room.

I can't believe he did all that for me...it means he DOES care about me, no matter how stubborn he may be...Hermione sighed happily.

Ron was walking towards the Hospital Wing for what he thought would be the umpteenth time. He wondered if she was awake yet. I hope she is...is she going to be angry at me? I hate when we fight...

Ron had found the mix of flowers near the Whomping Willow. He had seen them while he was walking, and had picked a few. There were mixed flowers all over that area. He had acquired a few scratches getting the flowers, but it was all worth it. Anything was worth it when it came to Hermione.

Now, as he held a fresh bunch in his hands, he wondered what he would say if she was awake. He stood in front of the entrance, rehearsing what he would say.

"Hermione...I'm sorry. I didn't want you to get hurt...Forgive me? No. Doesn't sound right. Hermione...Sorry. Here's some flowers. No. Hermione, I want to snog you passionately? No-"

"You can come in,Ron," Hermione said, overhearing his voice. "Right-Just a minute," he called, his ears red.

He entered the room, and sat down on a chair next to her bed. Her cheeks pink, and smiling broadly, she greeted him happily. "Hi, Ron! I'm so happy you're here!"

He smiled. "You are?" She nodded. "Of course...and I forgive you...I hate it when we fight, I was just upset that you didn't ask me...and I believe your reason..." Ron sighed with relief. Thank you, Merlin.

"The flowers are gorgeous, I can't believe you brought me all of them...thanks." She took the ones from his hand and put them in a vase next to her bed. "Where'd you find them?"

"Whomping Willow..." Ron wiped his sweaty hands on his pants. "Hermione?"

She looked at him, smiling. "Yes, Ron?"

He gulped. "Would you like to know WHY I was nervous? To ask you, I mean?"

She nodded quickly, hoping the answer was what was currently in her head.

"I was nervous because I was afraid...that you would reject me. That you would say no. And rejection sucks, you know? And I was so scared of it happening, I couldn't pluck up the courage to ask you, though I really wanted to. In case you haven't noticed, Hermione...I DO know you're a girl. Even though I can be a bit thick about it sometimes-he sighed uneasily Get to the point!-I have noticed. And for a real long time Hermione...I've l-" Ron looked at his watch and stood up abruptly, cursing.

Hermione had felt like she had been floating as Ron got closer to whatever he really wanted to say. She was brought back to reality as he stood up. "What's the matter?"

Ron cursed again. "I'm late for detention! Damn!" Hermione looked at him, confused. "Oh," she said in an unatturally small voice.

"I had it yesterday for what happened, but then Snape said that me and him didn't do a good job of cleaning the dungeons. Oh, and I punched him when he called you-names after I said that he hadn't visited you once. He didn't care for your well-being. Hermione, don't you get it? He just goes from 1 girl to the next. I saw him snogging Hannah Abbot this morning! Well, anyways, now we both have detention today, so I got to go! Bye, Hermione!" However, he stayed glued to his spot, fighting a battle inside him. Why isn't he leaving?

He stooped down and kissed Hermione on the cheek. Both of them turned slightly red. "Well...I'll be seeing you!" He ran out the door with amazing speed. I can't believe he just did that! If only he could have told me what he wanted to say...damn Snape and his detention!

A few minutes later, Madam Pomfrey came back in, humming a familiar song, and Hermione chuckled. (A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes:Cinderella lol)

Ron didn't return the whole day. Hermione was let out that evening, and she went to the Gryffindor common room. Ginny, Seamus, Dean, Parvati, Lavender, Harry, and a bunch of other Gryffindors were sitting in a circle. Among them was...Ron! Her heart leaped as he looked toward her direction, and saw her.

"Hermione!" In a few steps, he was across the room, hugging her. He became painfully aware of everyone watching them, all of them aware of their fondness for each other. He pulled back into a handshake, and shook it vigorously.

"I'm sorry about before," he said, clearing his throat. "The way I left...I didn't really plan...on leaving...or-well you know what I did," he said, as everyone strained their ears, wanting to hear what had happened. "Um..it's ok. Really. So, what are you guys playing?"

"Truth or dare," they chorused. "Want to play, Hermione?"

She planned on saying no, but looking at the smile on Ron's face, couldn't help but say yes. She sat down across from Ron and next to Ginny. "So...what happened between you two?" Hermione blushed slightly. "I-it's nothing, really..."

Seeing the look on Ginny's face, she caved in. "Well, he came in and was about to talk about some personal stuff about his feelings, when he had to leave because of detention. He paused, kissed me on the cheek, and ran out of the room." Ginny smiled dreamily. "Awww...now he needs to kiss you on the lips," she said deviously, rubbing her hands together. Uh oh...

Hermione felt a cold feeling plunge into her stomach. "I'll go first," Harry offered. "And then, whoever I ask will go next!" Everyone nodded.

"Alright..who to ask, who to ask. "Dean! Truth...or dare?"

Dean gulped. "I'll take truth." Whispers of 'wimp' went around the room.

"Alright...well Dean, tell us who you fancy." Dean glared at Harry, and muttered under his breath. "Lavender," he muttered, clearing his throat. "Didn't hear you mate! Speak louder!" Lavender had heard, however, and reddened. "Lavender," he said a little louder, and everyone heard him this time. Lavender began to giggle, and moved her spot next to Dean.

"Alright, my turn to ask," Dean said. "Lavender...truth or dare?" She laughed. "Dare, baby." He smiled. "I dare you to kiss me." She smiled again, and kissed him passionately. They were about to go into a snogging session, when everyone cleared their throats.

"Right, my turn," Lavender said, giggling uncontrollably. "Ginny! Truth or dare." Ginny smiled, glad Lavender had picked her. She could feel Hermione trembling next to her. Hermione knows what I;m going to do I suspect. She always hates this game...time to put my plan in motion.

"Truth!" A chorus of OOHS went around the circle. Lavender continued to giggle, getting on everyone's nerves(except Dean, of course).

"What is your most embarrassing moment with Harry you've ever had?"

Ginny began to blush. "Um, it would probably be the time...Dumbledore caught us snogging," she said, saying the last part quickly. She saw Harry's face turn red, and the entire circle roared with laughter. Ron looked at Harry in awe. Hermione was wearing a half-smile;she looked as though she didn't know whether to criticize them or laugh. My turn...!

"My turn!" The crowd became silent, watching Ginny. "Ron, my dear brother...truth or dare?"

Ron stayed silent for a few moments, pondering. "Dare," he said softly. After all, what would Ginny say? He was her brother! Surely she wouldn't do sometihng awful...right?

"Ron, I dare you to kiss Hermione...on the lips," Ginny said. The entire common room was silent. Everyone knew that they liked each other, so they wanted them to kiss, and awaited Ron's verdict.

Hermione began to tremble so it was visible to everyone around her. Her mouth was open, but no sound was coming out. Ron...kiss me...in front of EVERYONE?

Meanwhile, Ron's ears had turned purple. "Now?" His voice came out as a squeak, and his hands instantly began to sweat. He gulped, and turned to Harry for some support. Harry merely smiled, and raised one of his eyebrows as if to say, "Go on."

Ron slowly moved toward Hermione, and she stopped shaking. The crowd held their breath as Ron slowly got closer...and closer...and closer...Finally, their noses were touching, and they were looking into each other's eyes.

Damn you, Ginny...Still, she appreciated her efforts to get them together. After all, wasn't this what she wanted? For Ron to kiss her, and whisk her away into the sunset? Well, yes, but not in front of everyone! But, as they lost themselves in each other's eyes, they forgot that everyone else was there...that they were in the common room...that everyone was watching them...they were in their own world now.

Hermione closed her eyes, and waited for the impact. I must be in heaven...He kissed her softly on the lips. And she thought it would stop there...but it didn't...Slowly, they became more immersed in each other. She hugged him to her and he did the same. She put her hand in his hair, and they continued to kiss.

Everyone around them looked at each other surprised. Ron and Hermione were snogging right in front of all the Gryffindors!

Hermione suddenly remembered where they were, and abruptly broke off the kiss. He looked at her, wondering why she had broke it off. She didn't like it? She doesn't like me, then...? "What is it Hermione?" "Everyone's watching us, Ron," she said uncomfortably in his ear, and stood up. "I-um..I got to go..." She ran out of the common room, and went into her dorm.

Ginny laughed. Gone to daydream, probably.

Let's just say that both Ron and Hermione has some VERY good dreams that night...