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Chapter 11: Falling In Love
Hermione was sleeping peacefully strangely she an odd sensation as if someone was stroking her hair and was awoken by warm lips on her forehead. She looked up and saw Ron's face staring back at her. She was so surprised she punched him on his nose. Ron gave out a yelp.
"Bloody hell Herm, you've got a strong fist!" Ron exclaimed, examining his nose.
"Ron?! What are you doing here?" she asked bewildered by his sudden appearance.
"Me? You wanted me here." Ron hands still on his nose. "Remind me to never surprise you again."
"Sorry." She sat up and took a look at Ron's nose. "It's okay. Nothing's broken." Ron looked into Hermione's eyes she felt so awkward she got off her bed and went straight to the bathroom without saying anything. Ron waited patiently outside.
When Hermione came out she was dressed in a beige blouse and wore faded jeans. The first thing that escaped her lips were "I'm sorry." Ron noticed Hermione's teary eyes. He already forgave her and wanted to show her he meant it that's why he caught a train back here to stay with her. He stood up and took her hand, "I told you I love you, but I forgot to tell you I forgave you." He lifted her face and wiped the tears on her cheeks. "Herm, please stop crying. It hurts to know those tears are for me."
"But. but Ron….I.." she stammered. Ron placed a finger on her lips, "It's all in the past." Hermione looked into his eyes they seem to tell her something. She wondered what it was….sadness? Fear? No. It was greater..far greater than that…Ron's eyes showed Hermione ,love. Love in the most unselfish way. Tears started to well again, she was overcome by emotion. Hermione didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She felt warm hands wrap around her waist as Ron whispered, "I love you." Hugging her reassuringly. Hermione let her body collapse into his arms, she hadn't felt this for so long…security. Ron's face was so close she could hear him breathe, it was a soft breath yet fast paced. They stayed like this for a while not speaking..just being there was enough to say everything.
Harry had not expected what transpired yesterday, he was still recovering from everything. Cho's kiss and Hermione's punch, they were too well remembered. He personally felt like a scum even though he knows he did everything he could, he should have tried harder and he was supposed to tell her that he loved her. Now she won't even look at him. He mentally kicked himself for getting into another mess and dragging someone else with him. Great. Just great. Ron and Hermione both hate me. He decided that if he wants to fix things he had to be honest…something he hadn't done for the past few days. He was going to tell Hermione he loved her and explain what happened with Cho. This is going to be over in the next five minutes. He determinedly made his way to Hermione's room.
Hermione and Ron managed not to say anything and stand still for five minutes in each others arms it was only the knock that made them move. Not really a knock more of a rapping on the door. Ron pulled away and answered the door, Hermione asked who it was but Ron didn't answer he just stood there with loathing written all over his face. Hermione looked and understood, it was Harry.
"What do you want?" Ron asked protectively.
"Uh…Ron, what are you doing here?" Harry asked, surprised to see Ron.
"What do you want?" he asked again.
"I wanted to talk to Herm" Harry answered, "but since you're here I'll talk to you too."
Ron wasn't paying any attention he looked over to Hermione and asked her if she wanted to talk to him. Hermione nodded. Ron stepped aside and let Harry in.
Harry had not expected this, Ron is here?! He had remain composed when he saw Ron and that took a lot of work. When he stepped in he sensed their anger like it was a lion gnawing at his body, ripping it to pieces then discarding what's left. It sent chills up his spine, "Hello Herm!" he tried to speak as if nothing had happened ,but Ron's deadly glare and Hermione's sad eyes beg to differ.
"What do you want, Potter?" Ron asked sharply.
Harry winced as he heard Ron call him by his surname. "I want to apologize to both of you."
Hermione and Ron sat in silence.
"I have hurt both of you and that was never my intention." Harry continued, "I made a mistake when.."
"When you betrayed me?!" Ron interjected in rage.
"When I did that I didn't realize the consequences of my actions." Harry finished.
"That's it?! You're sorry, I forgive you. If that's what you want to hear. It isn't happening." Ron answered.
"I know. I understand that. I also need to apologize to Herm. I dragged you into a trouble and I …offended you yesterday." Harry had chosen his words carefully.
Hermione looked at Harry and waited, "What you saw wasn't true. She pulled me and I was too surprised to react." Harry continued.
Too surprised! You expect me to believe that?! Hermione's eyes shined with anger, she was pissed. He knew it, he saw it in her eyes. "Ron and I are together." She stated out of the blue. Harry was surprised his jaw fell open and it seemed Ron was too. Hermione wanted to take it back ,but she couldn't. She had made another mistake.
"What?" Harry asked.
"I said we are together." Hermione repeated staring intensely at Harry.
"You…how?" he asked.
"We are and we don't need to tell you how." Ron answered smugly.
Harry's world was insane. Hermione and Ron are together. It was made official in front of him. It made the fact hurt twice more than it already did. "Hermione, you can't be.."
"Be what?" Ron asked, fists clenched.
"Be.." Harry thought about it, he wanted to give Hermione happiness and if this is it, he decided to give up, "choosing anyone better." He finished, a glaze of sadness in his eyes.
"Thank you, Harry." Hermione stood up. Harry followed, it was his queue to leave. "Congratulations, mate!" Harry called to Ron before leaving them alone.
Ron had closed the door and walked over to Hermione. "Why did you tell Harry we are together?" he asked with no hint of sarcasm just an honest question.
"I wanted to." Hermione replied.
"Herm, you're not doing this to get back at Harry right?" he took her hand and caressed it, "Are you?"
"No. I love you and you love me I figured we might as well be together. Aren't you happy?" Hermione was lying. She just wished Ron doesn't find out.
"Of course I'm happy! I just had to check." Ron took a step closer to Hermione. Hermione also took a bold step forward their faces were only inches apart. Should I do this? What am I doing? Relax. Breathe. Hermione thought. Ron had leaned in to give her a kiss ,but Hermione had turned her cheek to him. Ron backed off a little insulted and embarrassed. "Ron, I'm sorry."
"No, it's okay." He started blushing.
"I just didn't….I'm not yet ready."
"I understand. I do. Let's just get breakfast." Ron grabbed his coat from the sofa when Hermione slipped her hand to his, his features softened and he gave her a lopsided grin.
They made their way to the Great hall and took their seats. Usually, Hermione would have to stop Ron from eating too much ,but right now Ron wasn't eating anything. His attention was diverted to Hermione, he kept giving her plateful of food. "Ron, this is too much." She said with a laugh.
"Sorry." He answered giving her another lopsided grin. Hermione appreciated his kindness. Ron wasn't the usual romantic guy. He had trouble expressing himself.
"Here." Hermione grabbed one of the plates he filled with food and replaced Ron's empty plate. "Go eat." Ron looked at Hermione sheepishly then he dove in. Hermione let out a laugh as he started eating. Hermione was already full with the food Ron had previously given her, she couldn't eat another bite. She suddenly felt a searing sensation on her chest and remembered the Aimeryl. She clutched it and decided to leave. Damn that Malfoy! What does he need now?! Even though she was already full she took an apple anywayand excused herself and walked to Draco's room.
Draco had not yet slept since yesterday. His eyes were bloodshot, his hair was a mess and he hasn't eaten anything yet. He was still trying to come up with ideas to get to Hyacinth Manor without being caught and all his ideas aren't working. He was so frustrated he slammed his fists on his desk and threw everything on it. How the hell do I get there?! I need help! No! I'm never asking for help. Draco Malfoy will never ask for help, he'd rather slave over this thing by himself. Uh..I need to get something to eat, he thought to himself as he heard his stomach growl. He had rested his head on the desk as he slowly slipped to slumber. He would have been well-rested if Hermione hadn't entered and called to him.
"What do you want, Malfoy?" she asked, looking at him.
"Uh…what are you doing here, Granger?" he asked, looking at her.
Whoa! What happened?! "Malfoy, what happened to you?" she exclaimed, Hermione saw a lunatic in front of her.
"What are you talking about?!" he snapped, he was too tired and hungry to do this.
"Have you slept at all? You look like you were up all night." Hermione moved in closer and heard his stomach grumbling. "Are you trying to kill yourself? Get some sleep and have breakfast. You're not going to solve your problem by starving yourself." Hermione placed the apple on his desk and picked up the papers scattered on the floor.
Draco stared at the apple, he wanted to grab it and scarf it down ,but his pride prevented it. He waited patiently as Hermione picked the papers. Move it, Granger! I'm starving.
Hermione somehow sensed that Draco wasn't going to eat the apple if she stayed in the room. Bloody man has too much pride! "Next time, Malfoy. Don't call me just because you want to starve yourself." She stated.
"What're you talking about?" he asked.
"This damn thing hurts when it burns!" Hermione exclaimed taking the Aimeryl out.
"I haven't called you, Granger." He answered obviously confused at Hermione's accusation.
"What? But this….Ugh! Never mind." Hermione spun around and walked away, hiding behind the door and looking at Draco.
Finally! Draco grabbed the apple, polished it on his shirt and scarfed it down. Hermione who was peeking behind the door smiled then she left.
Draco finished eating and went straight back to finding a solution. Wait for me mom I still have two days. Draco grabbed his quill and devised another plan.
My Note: Well…if you've noticed my style of writing drastically changed..that's because I read two books and they influenced me…I'm just gonna warn you now…the following chapters will have less harry or no harry at all…im focusing on Ron, Draco and Hermione's relationships. By the way, no more suggested pairing I decided to see what happens when I reach the end and go from there ,but I considered your suggestions.
Toodles!