Ron and I were becoming really close- as in romantically close. It was really odd that he was flirting with me (when we weren't bickering), but I was also surprised to find that I would flirt back. Harry would sneak off all the time for us to spend time together. It was a sweet gesture, but I don't think I'd like to date him.. yet.
That evening Harry joined us for Trio time in my dormitory. I let them use my laptop- and to my surprise, Ginny had an account, so they were chatting with her.
I was doing my homework when Harry suddenly said, "Hermione, d'you want to go out for ice cream?"
"Harry, you know I don't eat ice cream," I admonished him.
"Okay, then frozen yogurt or sorbet or something like that," he said, his brow furrowed. "What is the difference of those things anyway?"
I laughed as we bid Ron goodbye and a warning, "Don't break my laptop!"
Harry had finished his driving lessons a month ago and now had a license. We got into his car and started on the 20-minute journey to the Muggle ice cream place.
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love again
When I get that crazy feeling, I know
I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble
'Cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet-talking-ladies man
And you love your lovin' (lovin')
But not like you love your freedom
"You know Hermione," Harry said, "Ron's liked you for some time now."
"Ginny told me," I replied as I turned up the radio's volume.
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future
And worrying about the past
'Cause I've seen some hot, hot blazes
Come down to smoke and ash but
We love our lovin' (lovin')
But not like we love our freedom
Hey
I looked out the window, and, with a sudden pang in my heart, realized the song was about me falling for Blaise.
Oh
Didn't it feel good
We were sitting there talking?
Or lying there not talking
Didn't it feel good?
You dance with the lady
With the hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good?
Didn't it feel good?
"You're going to go out with Ron, right?" Harry asked me.
I sighed.
"Harry, I don't know. We've been best friends for years, and we've gotten very close recently, but I can't tell if I love him or not."
"But you like him, right?"
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around
Flirting and flirting
Hurting too
We love our lovin'
But not like we love our freedom
(Falling, falling)
(Falling, falling)
(Falling, falling)
I nodded as the song ended and started playing a certain song that brought back memories of the practice dance we had.
You are far,
When I could have been your star,
You listened to people,
Who scared you to death, and from my heart,
Strange that you were strong enough,
To even make a start,
But you'll never find
Peace of mind,
Til you listen to your heart
"Well, that's a start- you don't have to be in love to be in a relationship, you know," Harry said patiently. "You might learn to love him eventually."
"I know Harry, but I don't feel like I'm ready to date anyone right now.." I said weakly.
"I'm sorry if you felt like I was egging you on to go out with Ron," he said, a worried look crossing his face.
"It's fine Harry- after all, who wouldn't want to see his best friends going out?" I joked.
He just smiled and said "Well I thought you two were right for each other."
"How so?" I asked wonderingly. "We would bicker all the time, remember?"
"That was what made you two perfect," he said.
"When did you get so girly, talking about relationships?" I asked, laughing.
We pulled into the parking lot of the ice cream store as the song ended.
You are far,
When I could have been your star,
You listened to people,
Who scared you to death, and from my heart,
Strange that I was wrong enough,
To think you'd love me too.
I guess you were kissing a fool,
You must have been kissing a fool.
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Ron and I were sitting together on the sofa in his dormitory; Harry had gone out to buy groceries since it was his turn.
"Hermione?" asked Ron as I leaned my head on his shoulder.
"Hm?" I asked sleepily.
Ron sighed. "I know about what happened between you and that Zabini guy.. and I know that you might not have gotten over him yet."
Dingdingding! Someone give the boy the jackpot!
Oh, just listen to him.
"But I want you to know that I'll be here for you, and that I can make you happy," he continued, gazing down at me.
I looked up at him in surprise.
I didn't think he'd ever pluck up the courage to tell me how he felt!
Well, now that he did, are you happy about it?"I've liked you since fourth year," Ron said quietly. "I was jealous of Krum, McLaggen.. and all throughout seventh year with Zabini, but Harry told me to let it go since the chances of you falling for that git were slim. But you fell anyways.. And then Malfoy came along, and I wanted to pound his face into the ground during that duel competition. You fell for Zabini, but I don't care- I want to help you pick up the pieces and maybe you might like me too.."
"Ron," I said sadly, "It's not that simple."
"I know- Ginny told me what she knew about them and what they wanted with you. I punched my fist into my wall that it made a huge hole, and Mum got really mad after, but I didn't care. I was so mad that they wanted that from you!" he said angrily.
"It's okay Ron," I said, trying to calm him down. "He- they hadn't done anything to me, I'm unscathed, and the chances of us ever meeting again are scarce. And if we do meet, I'm sure that they wouldn't try that again."
"How can you be sure?" he said, starting to wave his arms wildly. Uh-oh, I might get hit. So I just stood in front of him instead of sitting beside him.
"Ron," I said. "I'm very sure that they wouldn't try that again because it would be pointless. We don't see each other anymore and probably never will."
He calmed down at that.
"I just care for you a lot, Hermione," he said tiredly.
I sat down beside him again.
"I know.." was all I could say as Harry walked in with the groceries, us getting up to help him.
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Hi guys.. I'm a bit sleepy- hahaXD Yesterday at work was pretty eventful.. squees I got to wear a half a million dollar necklace!! And I've got picturesXD That was pretty cool- one of the perks of working in the jewelry business, I guess..:)
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like-clockwork: Any gifts? None this time..:P And your theory was really interesting, I liked it!! HehXD Thanks for liking my story!!:D
Queen of Serpents: Wahaha- fans can sometimes be really creepy eh?? Prime example- Colin Creevey. Colin Creepy. Wahahaha!! I think I'm just really sleepy:P Yeah, Hermione's having regrets.. but she'll be a bit better off later on:)
Black Flower Of Slytherin: Aww, thanks for reviewing!!:D It made me happy to know you loved Lovefool and love this!!:P
rent-serenity: Yeah, but don't worry- you'll see more of him later on;) And Ron was cute too:P
Cande-dhrmspotter: Wahaha, that should make for an interesting turn in the storyXD Just how do we do that though??:?
Un Petit Diable: Yeah- Hermione, as we've seen in Lovefool, won't try breaking them up or at least try telling him she loves himTT But..
Hawaiian-Rachael: I don't know why I won't let up on throwing all this depressing stuff at Hermione, wahaha!!XD
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