Coercion ✔️

Chapter 27

"Well, what are we going to do now? I don't want to go to class" I whined and my dad chuckled before he seemed to think of something.

"Oh! Why don't you introduce me to that ginger boy you like! What was his name... Ralph no, Ren? No... Merlin, I should know this you say it all the time. Especially in your sleep... Rod... no wait, Ron! Yes, Ron! Introduce me to, Ron!" he said making my cheeks flush as he smiled happily. I was gonna say something back but a soft voice was heard down the hall that made my heart stop.

"You like me?"

Blaise's POV

(Same day - Wednesday)

I froze looking down the hall at Ron as he threw his band off and started to run towards me. I was just frozen in shock and couldn't move and I think both Pansy and Draco were as well because they didn't try and nudge me out of my trance like they normally would.

"Shit, where did he come from?!" my dad asked worriedly. The last thing I told him was that Ron had told the school he liked boys, but because I was a Slytherin and he was a Gryffindor I thought he hated me so dad at the moment thinks he hates me.

Ron was getting closer and dad started to move over to me, before he could come too close Draco stopped him with a smile and whispered something in his ear. I was too out of it to hear. I turned back to look at Ron and didn't realize he was right in front of me as he jumped into me which sent me tumbling over.

I quickly put my hand on the back of his head to protect it just in case we rolled over but I landed on my back and it was fine.

"Ron..?" I whispered as he held onto my chest with a bright smile.

"Is it true? Do you like me?" he asked excitedly causing my confusion to rise. Is he not gonna reject me? That's the only thing I can think of. Ouch, it hurts just thinking about that. Harry and Hermione came up to the group out of breath but with huge smiles. Why is everyone smiling?

"Blaise, I can't see very well right now but I can hear so start talking or I'll walk up to your dad and make him spill," he threatened me and I couldn't help but laugh as I moved to sit up. Ron didn't let go of my chest so he landed in my lap and I had a blush on my face.

"This is so awkward... it's like I'm confessing to my crush in front of my dad" I whispered blushing as well. I was so embarrassed and I heard dad squeal and start silently cheering, "he did it! He did it!".

"So, it's me, right? I'm the crush?" Ron asked while moving his gloved hand up from my chest to my face. I nodded my head and because his hand was on my cheek he felt it. Out of nowhere tears started leaking out of his eyes and I freaked.

"Ron, why are you crying?!" I asked quickly, moving to grab his face. He gave me a confused look.

"I'm not crying- oh it's the irritation from all the bright lights all of a sudden. That doesn't matter! You like me!" he shouted as if he couldn't believe it and I nodded with a small chuckle. Then froze.

"So, are we still going to be friends now that you know? I don't want to ruin the friendship!" I ask guiltily and he gave another confused look before Harry cleared his throat.

"Ron, you got a little excited and forgot to... tell him how you feel. He's probably freaking out right now" Harry sighed and Ron looked at me and then put his head on my shoulder embarrassed.

"Merlin, I'm a mess. Blaise, I uhm... this is hard to say... I uhh I like you... too" he mumbled and my eyes widened as I looked at Hermione and Harry and they both nodded.

"I'm gonna faint" I heard Pansy whisper while my dad continued to squeal.

"Holy shit" I whispered and Ron took his head off my shoulder.