It was time to go home. Everyone was packing their things up and getting ready to leave. Mrs. Weasley went to where Ron and Hermione were.
"Darling, can Rose stay here with us? Just three days... And besides, she still wants to stay here." Mrs. Weasley looked at her with a pleading expression on her face.
"Hmm... I approve. What about you Ron?" She replied. Hermione looked at Ron and found him looking at her. She immediately looked away.
"I also approve." Ron said while carrying the bags to the car.
"Just take care of her Aunt Molly." She carried her shoulder bag and went outside. Mrs. Weasley went outside too.
"No problem. I'll take good care of my little Rose. And by the way, don't call me Aunt Molly, just call me mom. Okay?" Mrs. Weasley smiled at her and waved. Hermione sat on the passenger seat and peeped on the window. She waved goodbye to Rose, Mrs. And Mr. Weasley.
The whole ride was so quiet. Hermione didn't like it, neither Ron. They were just exchanging glances to one another until they reached Hermione's house. He carried Hermione's things and after that, he bid goodbye to Hermione. After Ron left, she blamed herself for the awkwardness between them once again. 'I should've never kissed him.' Hermione went to her room and slept.
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Hermione woke up about 8:00 pm. She ate alone, and that made her wish that Rose and Ron was with her. After she ate, she faced the television and watched a movie that was playing on her favorite channel. She was cuddling a huge pillow when suddenly, a loud knock sounded on her door. She stood up and went to the door. When she opened it, she found Ron leaning on one of the post on her porch. When he saw her, he smiled and walked towards her. He suddenly hugged her.
"Ah! I missed you Mione!" He placed his chin on Hermione's shoulder. Hermione closed the door and sniffed.
"Did you drink?" Hermione pushed him lightly away from her.
"Yah, just a bit." Ron replied. He was about to hug Hermione again when she stepped back.
"A bit? Are you kidding me? You're drunk, Ronald Weasley." Hermione guided Ron on the sofa and made him lay on it. When he was already comfortable, Ron closed his eyes. Hermione washed Ron's face with a face towel. She then removed Ron's jacket to make him feel more comfortable. She was about to leave when Ron held her wrist and pulled her with a great force. Hermione fell down on the floor and looked at him.
"Don't leave me." Ron said. After that, all Hermione could hear from him was his heavy breathing. Hermione felt sleepy so she laid her head on Ron's chest. She could hear his heartbeat and he could smell his perfume. 'Hmm, smells delicious...', Hermione thought. After a minute, she fell asleep.
Hermione slowly opened her eyes. Bright light from the sun welcomed her. She couldn't remember what happened the night before. She noticed that a something or someone was lying below her. She brushed her messy hair so she can see clearly. When she saw that it was Ron, she felt secure and loved. Ron was hugging her waist. Hermione was just looking at him, as if she was fascinated by the man's features. She touched Ron's eyes gently, down to his cheeks. 'Oh how cute his freckles are!' Hermione thought. She also brushed the hair off his forehead that was stocked there because of his sweat. Her fingers wandered freely on his face, when suddenly, she found herself touching Ron's lips. It was soft and warm. She neared her face on Ron's mouth and smelled his breath. 'Hmm, his morning breath smells good.' She was busy sniffing his breath when Ron's eyes opened up. Hermione was shocked.
"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry!" she pleaded.
"Oh, no no, it's okay. Don't worry." Ron smiled.
"Go-good morning." Hermione greeted.
Hermione didn't realize that her finger was still on Ron's lower lip.
"Did you kiss me Hermione?" Ron asked, laughing.
"Huh? Wha—oh my goodness!" Hermione removed her finger on Ron's lips.
"Just tell me if you want to kiss me, I'm always ready." He was laughing when Hermione stood up.
"No thanks!" She walked towards her room but she didn't notice Ron was following her. She closed the door and faced her drawer and opened it. She was busy choosing what clothes she would wear that day when she spoke up. She was talking to herself.
"No Hermione! Control yourself. You will never kiss Ronald Weasley again!" by that, she slammed the cabinet's door and almost jumped out of shock. She saw Ron smiling flirtatiously at her. Her mouth was left slightly opened.
"And why not?" Ron walked towards her and pinned her on the cabinet's door. She was an instant prisoner inside his arms.
"be-because.." she said.
"hmm?" Ron waited for her answer.
"because, I don't know! I'm—" she paused for a while. "because I'm afraid that with that kiss, I'd fall for you all over again. I'm afraid you—you'll hurt me again!" Hermione was crying. Ron held her chin and lifted her face so that he could face her. He wiped the tears off of her face.
"Do you think I'll hurt you again? Do you think I'll commit the same mistake again? Hermione, I lost you once and I will never let that horrible thing happen again. I love you, Mione. I still love you. Say those words to me, and I promise you, I will be yours forever." Ron looked at her eyes, begging. Hermione just shook her head.
"I'm sorry Ron. I'm sorry." Hermione looked at him. She noticed disappointment on his face. Ron freed her from his arms.
"Okay, if that's what you've decided." Ron walked out from the room. He couldn't describe what he was feeling. He wanted to cry but he fought the tears on his eyes. When he was about to go out the house, he saw Rose. The little girl smiled and hugged him.
"Daddy! I missed you!" Ron carried her up and kissed her cheek.
"I miss you too baby. Why do you came back early?" Ron asked.
"because I missed my mom and dad." Rose smiled at him. "Where's mommy?"
"Oh she's in the room."
"Daddy, please bring me where mommy is..."
"So—sorry baby, I have to go." Ron brought Rose down and he walked towards his car.
'I think I need to wind up a little...' Ron said to himself.
