We were back to the way we were before. Everyone was relieved about what happened.

We were walking along one of the tiny streets, his arm around my waist. We had decided to explore outside the school, and Harry decided to stay behind because he wanted to talk to Ginny. We were having fun, buying food from random places and taking pictures.

As soon as we had gotten to the school, we went to my dormitory. We stepped inside, and I found two notes, one from Harry saying he was going out with some classmates; and one from Faye saying she went shopping with Diane. I turned to face him, and he was immediately in front of me. He hugged me, and that felt good. But then he kissed me. I thought, 'Okay, just a short one.' But then as I tried to pull away, he pulled me closer to him, prolonging it. He stuck his tongue in again, and I wanted the kiss to stop, right away.

I didn't feel a thing.

I didn't feel any sparks, I just wanted him to stop and pull away.

That was when it hit me.

No matter how hard I had been trying, I wasn't in love with him. In like yes, but that had faded.

I still had feelings for Blaise.

In Blaise's words, merda.

"Ron," I said, pulling away slightly. "I'm tired, can I go to sleep?"

He nodded. "One last kiss though," he said, leaning in again.

This kiss was more intense- this time he ran his hands up and down my back- and they occasionally slipped under the hem of my shirt, stroking my lower back. He moved his lips downwards to my neck and I managed to stammer, "Ron, I need to sleep."

He pulled away, grinning.

"Okay," I said, looking very flustered. "Goodnight, Ron."

He smirked. "Goodnight princess," he said, brushing his lips against my temple before he left.

What am I going to do about Ron?

I don't know.

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The next week was very odd, I hadn't seen Harry and Ron at all. I didn't know what was going on, until Dave had mentioned that some Auror trainees were handpicked to go to the former war sites.

Why didn't they tell me?! Why couldn't they at least owl about what's been going on, or at least visit before they left?

Needless to say, I was furious.

He walked in my dormitory a week after; I didn't even get up to say hello.

"Hi princess!" he said joyously.

"Where have you been for the last week?" I asked icily. Not that I needed to know.

"Princess.. I thought you heard," he said weakly.

"No, I didn't hear!" I flared. "I didn't know until a few days after, when I was told that you were chosen to go to the war sites. Why didn't you tell me in any way?!"

"I'm sorry I didn't- it slipped my mind, I- "

"Okay.. I know I've been pushing you to excel, but.. has this taken a higher priority than me?" I asked quietly.

"What are you talking about?" he exploded. "It was just a week in England! Harry and I had to go there! And why aren't you as mad at him?!"

"I just needed you to inform me where you went, because I was worried!" I wailed.

"Well, you're not my mum! So stop annoying me!" he said angrily, stalking out of my dormitory before I could react.

What the bloody hell just happened?!

I sat down at the kitchen counter in shock.

Five minutes later, he walked through my door again.

I walked up to him, and without thinking about it, I slapped him. Hard.

"What was that for?" he yelped, rubbing his cheek.

"If you don't want me caring for you, then fine! Don't bother!" I yelled. This has honestly been the most furious I have ever been. "Now get out before I make you!"

"Princess! Hermione! Love!" he said pleadingly as I pushed him out my door.

At the word 'love', my temper flared even more.

"Go- AWAY!" I shrieked, slamming the door in his face.

I burst into tears, leaning against the door as he was banging his fists onto it. I was lucky that the wards on all the dormitories were strong enough to withstand breaking-in charms, so he couldn't try anything.

I sat into a heap in front of the door, staring at the carpet. He left after a while; thank goodness.

For the rest of the evening, I lay awake, pondering.

How could I have let things get out of hand?

Why do I always fight with Ron? Aren't we supposed to be happy? We've been best friends since school. Okay, we always had fights, but not like these.

Then in a flash, it came to me.

He's not Blaise. You've been looking for someone to replace him, but you never have.

But I thought I was happy with Ron..

You were, for a bit. But he can't compare to Blaise.

With that revelation, I cried myself to sleep.

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