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Hermione P.O.V

"Hermione wait!" He ran out after me.

"I'm done waiting Ronald! Grow up!" I shouted and stormed to my room, my blood steaming hot.

I'm so sick of this.

So…it's been a week since I've talked to Ron. Honestly, it's been nice to just cool off and take care of my students.

"Selena! Pay attention before I keep you after class." I scolded and watched as she diverted her attention from Richard to the lesson. Those two have grown awful close as of late, it's quite interesting actually.

"Sorry professor." She mumbled and I continued teaching, feeling a little better than I had in awhile.

"Now for tonight I want you all to study chapter three because there will be a quiz on the elements in the chapter tomorrow first thing. You are dismissed." I finished and watched the students get up, rushing out of class and eager to end the day.

As I got up to put away all my work and leave my room, I heard a set of footsteps.

"Oh good you're here." I set down my papers and looked up.

I haven't spoken to him all week.

"I was just leaving." I said.

"You're not going anywhere." He sternly looked at me and locked the door. I was startled, and became utterly confused as he walked right up to me.

"We need to talk." He angrily said and I saw him clench his jaw, frustration apparent in his features.

"I have nothing to say to you." I replied. What a lie. I have so much to say, I don't know where to begin.

"You told me I have to grow up. Well you know what? You're the one who has to grow up Hermione. What's bloody going on with you? You've changed, and you're definitely not the same girl I knew all those years back." He finished and looked me straight in the eyes, his gaze never wavering.

"I-nothing Ron." Was all I could say. My brain was scrambling for answers. What was going on with me? Why was I in such a bad mood all the time?

"That's a lie. You keep pushing people away 'Mione! Especially me! I know about our history, but you have to stop thinking about that. Listen, we both made mistakes when we were young but we were entitled to them, because we wanted to explore. I want the girl back who used to hit me with a book for eating too much, the girl who'd help me with my essays. The one who was tabbed as the 'smartest witch of our age.' Where is she? Where's my best friend?" He asked in a tone of slight sadness and anger.

It took me a minute to process everything, but when it all registered I found myself even more befuddled then before. Honestly, what's going on here?

Was I scared to be close to him because he hurt me?

"I just…Ron…I want to stop hurting." I breathed out and choked up a bit. His expression softened a bit and he stepped closer.

"Emotionally, I've been a mess. I thought after the war it would get better, but then you broke up with me and I decided to go to a muggle university. I never really recovered I guess, and university was really not that great. Muggle boys are vile and all they want is to shag. I was so alone. I'm sick of being alone. Being alone hurts too much." I could feel tears forming at the back of my eyes and my breathing becoming shallower towards the end of my speech.

"You're not alone. I'm always going to be here for you. Don't ever think that you are on your own. We've always got through tough situations, and we'll do it again. I knew muggle university had something to do with this. Damn muggles and their dirty ways." He chuckled at the end and made me smile.

He always knew how to make me smile.

"C-Can we go back to being friends…please?" I practically begged and watched his face turn into a smile.

"What kind of question is that? Of course." He smiled wider and pulled me into a hug. I sobbed into his chest.

"Why are you crying?" He pulled back and looked into my tear stricken eyes.

"Because you've turned into such a good person Ron. All I've done is been horrid towards you. How can you be so forgiving?" I stumbled out and waited for an answer, my eyes exploring his.

"I just know you Hermione. I know that being a horrible person isn't who you are. I know you better than anyone else, believe me. You are a genuine caring person, and I don't ever want it any other way." He made me smile again and I hugged him tightly, taking in his scent.

I missed him so much.

"Um…sorry." I snapped my head towards the door and saw Selena sheepishly walk in.

"I forgot my book for Defense Against the Dark Arts." She smirked on her way out.

I turned red and started to laugh.

"I can't believe that just happened!" I said while laughing and heard him break out into laughter as well.

"Blimey that would happen to us." He replied and we laughed for a little longer. I took in the moment and it made me feel good. I haven't felt this good in awhile.

"C'mon, I'll walk you back to your room." He said and grabbed a few of my books.

"Are you sure?" I asked and wiped my eyes.

"Absolutely. Let's go lady." He chuckled and we walked out.

Clear air between us both.

Smiles on our faces.

Alright! SO! I know this isn't super long, but I hope it cleared up things. Hermione was definitely not herself, so I decided that bringing them back together in the sense of being friends would be good for everyone. So BAM! Friendship re-instated. And as you can tell Ron really took initiative and stood up for himself. It showed how he has grown as a person. Please let me know how I did!

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-Talar