Romione Love Story Chapter 15 - Diya K. M.

(Ron's POA)

***I*** *love you Ronald weasley.*

That was the last thing I heard before exhaustion fully took over and I drifted asleep. Or maybe it was a dream. It sounded so real. Then again, sometimes dreams can seem like reality. Whether it was real or not, it gave me so much joy and enough peace to instantly fall asleep.

Now fully awake I see that Harry and Ginny are sleeping very close together. A little close for my liking. But who am I to get in the middle of love? I know they are secretly dating, just don't know when or where it happened. But it must've happened last week, considering that I accidentally her heard having a conversation about breaking up with Dean. I'm happy for her, them. I just wish they would be honest with me.

"Ron?" I hear Hermione murmur, softly. I look over at her. She opens her eyes, squinting at the bright sun shining through window. I smile at her. "Did the train stop?"

"Yeah I think so," Just then the bell whistles signaling the passengers to leave the train. I look at the snoring pair. "Right, then. I'll go first so you can wake them up. I suppose this isn't the way they want for me to find out about them." I add, standing up to grab my trunk. Right before I reach the door of the compartment Hermione tugs on my shirt causing me to stop.

"Here's your coat"- she give me the coat.

She just smiles at me. "Ron...I lo-," Hermione hesitates. "love that I get to spend Christmas with your family again. It was such a joy last year." She finishes. I smile at her, forcing the idea that she might have to meant to say something else. Sighing to myself, I finally walk out of the compartment. Hermione didn't stop me this time.

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My mom had sent an howl to us right before we got off the train stating that Fred and George were going to be picking us up in dad's flying car in about fifteen minutes.

Forty-five minutes later and still no sign of Fred and George.

"oi fred, is that the kiddos i see".

We all turn around and see them.

Fred added, "yah, it's tem georgie"

"You're late". i grumbled.

"Yeah, fancy meeting you guys here!" George adds, smiling like a git. I sigh. They really annoy me. The twins turn to the others, first hugging my sister and Harry before hugging Hermione last.

"Ah Hermione! Good to see you!" Fred hugs Hermione, along with George.

"Or should we say, *mione*"? they said.

"Has good ol' Ronniekins confessed his loooove for you yet?" Fred coos. My eye bulge.

"Yeah! Has he?" George chimes in, "He said he was going to have you in his arms by the end of the year, but by the looks of your current state I can see that he has fallen through with his plans to steal your heart."

I. Am. Going. To. Slowly. Murder. Them. Right here. Right now.

"Harry, where is my wand?" I mutter as Hermione's face turns bright red.

"I might," I grumble. Out loud I say, "Can we please get going? I'm sure mum doesn't want us to be any late than we already are. Thanks to two you morons!" I snap.

"Ron, don't be so angry," Hermione giggles at me as she gently places her hand on my arm. My anger instantly goes away. "I think it's adorable that you loooove." She jokes, but when I look deep into her brown eyes they sparkle at the word love. Then she flashes me a toothy grin and my heart quickens, causing my breath catch in my throat. Suddenly I become unaware of Fred, George and the others. Right now it just seems to be me and Hermione.

"Or maybe we were wrong," Fred chuckles.

"All right then. let's keep going." george said.

Hermione begins to walk a little bit ahead of me, but before she can get too far out of reach I tug of her coat, making her stop. She looks at me, raising her brows in question. I push back the butterflies swarming in my stomach and, before I can chicken out, slowly grab her hand, interlacing or fingers. Without saying a word I begin to walk. Hermione's hands stiffen for a moment, but soon relaxes, tightening her grip on my hand, falling in step with me.

I can help that tiny smile spread on my lips.