A/N major update night! This and my other story in one night go me.
The morning couldn't come quick enough for Ron, he couldn't sleep and even the threat from his father couldn't dampen the thought that Harry would be turning up in a matter of hours. Ron got dressed and set up the extra bed that Harry sleeps on by 7am and sat staring at the bed waiting until he turned up.
Ron woke up from a nightmare of his father. He opened his eyes to see Harry staring down at him smiling.
"Harry!" Ron said startled and sitting up.
"You wouldn't wake up, I even slapped you!" Harry laughed. "Have you not had any sleep for a week or something?" He added and Ron just smiled along with him.
"When did you get here?" Ron asked and Harry checked the time.
"About 45minutes ago," He said and Ron smiled.
"So how are you? Have fun at the Dursley's?" Ron said lifting an eyebrow.
"Oh yeah, they took me to a theme park, the zoo and the cinema!" Harry said sarcastically ad they both laughed. Just by looking at his best friend Ron would forget all about what's been happening and the pain all over his body. Seeing Harry laugh would light up his heart and when Ron realised it did, he shook off the feeling.
The boys spent the day messing around playing Quidditch and video games as if they had been together all summer.
"Hey!" Harry shouted when Ron beat him in a game by putting his hand in front of his eyes so he couldn't see.
"I won!" Ron smiled and Harry scowled and playfully hit Ron on the arm. Ron flinched back into himself and held his arm in pain.
"Sorry!" Harry said a little confused. "I didn't think it was that hard."
"Oh, I'm bruised there… from walking into a door," Ron said letting go of his arm. Harry looked at him a little suspiciously and then rolled his eyes. They continued their game for a little while more until they were interrupted by Ron's door opening. Ron looked around to see his father walking into his room with a smile.
"Hello Mr. Weasley," Harry smiled and he nodded a hello to Harry.
"Can I have a word, Ron?" Mr. Weasley said and Ron looked at Harry.
"I'm in the middle of a game…" Ron said and Harry smiled.
"It's ok, Ron. Go," Harry said putting the game on pause. Ron didn't return Harry's smile but his face turned to panic as he slowly got up and followed his father out of his room and into the bathroom. Mr. Weasley locked the door and turned to Ron who had his eyes closed ready.
Mr. Weasley left Ron in the bathroom to stop crying before he went back to Harry. Ron took a deep breath and went back into his room and sat on the floor again and picked up his controller. Harry looked at him, examining his red eyes.
"Are you ok?" Harry asked a little confused and Ron looked away from Harry to hide his tears. "Ron, what's wrong?" Harry said putting a hand onto his knee. Ron turned to face him slowly with tears falling down his cheeks. Before he knew it Harry had pulled him into an embracing hug and Ron was crying into his chest.
"Tell me Ron… you're worrying me now." Harry said rocking Ron slightly trying to calm him down. Ron gained some control over his breathing and managed to calm himself down. Ron sat up and stared at Harry through tired eyes.
"My…" Ron started but he couldn't find the words. Harry smiled and waited for Ron to talk. "My dad… hits me." Ron said slowly and in almost a whisper. Harry's eyes widened as if he couldn't believe what Ron had just said. "Please, don't tell anyone. No one knows…" Ron said and began to cry again.
"Oh, Ron…" Harry said pulling him into another hug. "I won't tell a soul." He whispered and Ron nodded and Harry held him to look into his eyes.
"I won't let him hurt you again…" Harry said staring into Ron's red eyes.
"Don't try… he has said you being here won't stop him." Ron said wiping his eyes, Harry sighed and didn't know what to say.
"How long has this been going on?" He asked and Ron shrugged.
"A few months…" Ron said and then traced his fingers over his arm. Ron wondered whether to show him his cuts that way maybe he could stop hurting himself.
"What is it?" Harry said on cue as if he could read his thoughts.
"Please don't hate me…" Ron whispered and he lifted up his sleeve. Harry stared at the cuts and scars on Ron's arm and Ron's stomach squirmed in fear of being thrown away by Harry. Harry brushed his fingers over Ron's arm and then smiled weakly at him; Ron pulled down his sleeve and looked at the floor.
"I could never hate you…" Harry said moving closer to Ron. "Please try and stop…" Harry said and Ron could hear the hurt in his voice.
"I can't if he carries on…" Ron said holding back more tears. Harry stroked Ron's cheek with his thumb and pulled his jaw forwards and pressed his lips onto Ron's lightly. Ron embraced the kiss and slipped his tongue into Harry's mouth. Harry leant into Ron and held his waist and began to venture around Ron's body but then Ron flinched and Harry pulled away quickly.
"I'm so sorry…" Harry said looking at Ron sadly. "Can I see?" Harry asked and Ron nodded slowly then stood up.
Ron pulled his shirt over his head to reveal his torso and Harry stood up to examine him. There were bruises all over his body and some severe purple ones on his ribs and sides, Harry's eyes filled with tears at the sight. Ron put his top back on and slumped onto his bed with his head in his hands and began to cry again. Harry sat next to him with his arm around him loosely trying not to hurt him.
"Shhh… it's ok. I'm here." Harry whispered soothingly into Ron's ear kissing it lightly as he did.