Hard To Get; A R/Hr Story[Warning: Rude Language] [FINISHED]

Hippogriefje

Hard To Get

It was a beautiful summer day. Harry was staying at the Burrow and Hermione could be arriving any minute. Ron and Harry were talking in Ron’s room.

Ron sighed and looked at Harry.
”What am I supposed to say to her?”

”Just act normal. Say you’re happy she has arrived, that kind of stuff..That isn’t to hard for you, is it?” Harry answered calm but edgy.

Ron actually looked terrified when he heard a door slam downstairs.
”But how will I tell her I love her when the time is right?” he said quickly as if she already was standing in front of his room.

Harry shrugged.
”Maybe you should..just..let it happen, you know?” Ron glared at Harry and Harry was sure he didn’t know.
”Kiss her.” he said when Ron still didn’t respond.

”Kiss her?”, Ron squeaked, “like..now?”

”No!”, Harry said more frustrated, “when I’m not here!”

There was a short knock on the door and Ron nearly fell off his bed.
”Come in.” he said nearly audible.

Hermione opened the door and came in.
”Hi Ron!” she said cheerful and she hugged him.
”Hi Harry!” She hugged him as well.
”How have you two been? When did you arrive Harry? How’s Ginny? Where is Ginny? Wait, I’ll be back about a minute!” Hermione left the room and ran to Ginny’s room. Harry and Ron heard a short squeal and a door closing.

”Well, I don’t think we’ll see her back soon.” Harry declared.

”Do you think she heard us?” Ron said anxiously.
Harry shrugged and pulled out a book about the Chudley Cannons from Ron’s bookpile. He flipped through the pages untill he found an interesting part and began to read. Ron nervously moved his feet and looked at the door. Harry suddenly had an idea. He slammed the book shut and put it under his arm.

”I’m going to read this outside.” he said quickly and before Ron could react he rushed out Ron’s room and walked down the stairs. Ron suddenly went pale and he also rushed to the door. He only saw a lock of black hair going down the stairs. Ron hopelessly sat down on the floor against the wall and still looked at the stairs at the end of the hall.

”-...everything allright Ron? What happened? Where’s Harry?” It was Hermione. Ron woke up out of his trance and quickly stood up.

”Harry just..you know..” he cleared his throat. “Went outside..to..ehr..read...” Ron felt his ears turn pink. Hermione raised an eyebrow.

”Oh...what is he reading?”

”My third book about the Chudley Cannons.”

Hermione stood hesitated between Ginny’s room and Ron. She looked quickly at Ron and swayed her arms around a bit. She coughed softly.
”Well..I guess I’m going back to Ginny’s room than..” she said clearly disappointed.

”Okay..” Ron didn’t saw her face. Furious she went inside Ginny’s room again and started screaming.

”I THOUGHT YOU SAID HE LIKES ME!” Ron couldn’t hear Ginny’s anwser. “WELL, ACTUALLY HE ISN’T INTERESTED IN ME AT ALL!” Another silence in the hall when Ginny answered. Ron could still hear Hermione, though she wasn’t screaming anymore. “I came out to talk to him, you know..And, he was just staring and barely spoke a word! Do you think he’s not interested anymore?” Another answer from Ginny. Ron listened carefully but he couldn’t hear their conversation anymore. He felt his heart beating fast. Hermione likes him too! He couldn’t wait to tell Harry.

Just when he went to the stairs to look for Harry his mother screamed from downstairs that they were going to dinner. Ron didn’t expected it and almost fell down the stairs.

During dinner he tried to catch Hermione’s glance, buts she was busy talking to his father talking about (what else could it be) Muggles. Instead he gave a meaningful look at Harry, which he would definitely would understand. Ron and Harry had a way of looking at each other without saying word, and they would still know what they meant. So Ron gave Harry a “I-wanna-talk-to-you-in-private-later”-look and Harry nodded. Ron couldn’t wait to tell him and watched how his father was the last one finishing his meal. Ron jumped on his feet but his mother called him back; there was also a desert. Ron never refused a desert, but this time he did. He gave another meaningful look at Harry (the “Refuse-that-desert-NOW”-look) but Harry avoided his eyes. Ron sat down grumpy and waited till Harry was finished; who (at Ron’s despite) ate two doses. Finally, when Harry was finished, Ron rushed outside with Harry a few steps behind him.

”What’s wrong with you?” Harry said while he swope some pieces potatoe from his shirt. “Do you have to act like such a dickhead or did someone just used imperio on you?” Ron didn’t care to be abused, as long if one of his familymembers or Hermione didn’t came out the Burrow. Ron gave a cheerful look at Harry and pulled him a little more away from the house, sure they couldn’t hear them talking. It worried Harry even more. “I’m taunting you and you don’t even care? That’s scary”

”Look, Harry.” Ron took him by his shoulders and looked him right in his eyes. He told what he heard in the hall. Harry gave him a big grin.

”That’s great!”

”Well..yeah..” Ron said less more nervously than their conversation about it before. He lowered his voice when Ginny came outside. “When shall I tell her I heard her yelling at Ginny?”

”When it’s the right time. Or use my first advice: kiss her at the right moment.” Harry winked at him and went after Ginny. Hermione came outside, saw Ginny leaving with Harry and saw Ron. Clearly she was shocked to see him out there and she gave him a nervous look. She came a bit closer.

”Hi.” she said softly.

“D’you want to take a walk?” Ron asked her. He looked at his shoes.

”Yes, fine.” Hermione took another step closer at him and they started to walk off the gritted path near the Burrow. It was a wonderful walk. They talked about lots of things; school – Harry – quidditch...but not about their love for each other. After a while they came back at the Burrow. It was 21:30. They saw Harry and Ginny sitting in the grass against a dune by the Burrow. Unwillingly Ron and Hermione walked to them when Ginny waved.

”Where have you been?” Ginny said with a smirk that also could’ve been Fred or George’s face.

”We walked.” Hermione said bittered and she seemed like herself again. Ginny happily looked up and asked them to join Harry and her. Ron and Hermione just sat down away from each other as far as possible when mrs Weasley called Ginny inside. Harry smiled at Ron and also went inside. Ron gave him a death glare and plucked a few grass halms. Hermione stood up. Ron sighed sadly and watched her go up the dune. She sat down on the swing mr Weasley had made in Ron’s childhood. Slowly she swung back and forth, saw Ron staring at her and signed him to come to her. Ron also stood up and walked to her. She smiled sweetly at him and Ron had the feeling he was melting and slided of the dune again. He persisted and climbed further on the dune, which suddenly seemed much higher – or was it his imagination? When he arrived up the dune, he walked straight up to her and stopped in front of the swing, only a few inches away from her. He felt his heart beating in his chest and wondered if she could hear it. Hermione looked up at him and gave him that special smile again. This is the moment, a voice in his head (which was almost identical to Harry’s voice) said when the swing totally hung still. Ron leaned forward to kiss Hermione, but he couldn’t do it. He stiffed in fear and looked at her with big eyes. Hermione gave a comforting smile. When Ron still didn’t move; she slowly came up from the swing. Ron thought he’d screwed it all up, but she gave him a soft and warm kiss on his cheek. After that she strolled to the Burrow. Ron thought he could never move again.

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Hippogriefje

The next day mrs Weasley woke everyone up early.

”Out you go, all of you!” she said pleased. Ron raised his hands against the sunlight and shuffled to the bathroom. But there was already someone in there. Grumbling he leaned against the wall and after a quarter or so, Hermione came out. Ron felt his ears and neck flush pink and he smiled nervously. Hermione touched his arm – only for a second – and Ron nearly fainted. Drooling he watched her go to Ginny’s room. Too bad he watched a few seconds too long – when he turned around at the bathroomdoor again, Harry already rushed inside. Moody Ron went back to his room again, to get some clothes together.

Suddenly, he heard a soft cough behind him. He turned around and saw Hermione standing in the doorway. Ron straightened up and cleared his throat. He slowly walked to her and touched her arm on his turn. A short shivering went through his body when Hermione didn’t pulled away.
”You could come in if you like.” Ron said hopeful. Hermione softly pushed him away. Ron was sure she only did it to touch his chest. She slanderd into the room, grabbed him by his blouse and pulled him with her. Ron slammed the door shut with his foot and Hermione locked it with a simple swift from her wand. Ron swallowed. His fantasy was becoming a reality...Hermione pushed him on his bed. Ron opened his mouth and took a short breath but Hermione held a finger on his lips.

”Ssh...Don’t talk...We don’t have too long..” Hermione sat on his lap and squeezed her lips on his. Ron smelled strawberries. Satisfied he layed his arms on her back and held her tight. Her lips were so soft and warm...Suddenly she opened his mouth with her own. On that very moment Harry Potter – Ron’s best friend, but not for that moment – knocked on his door. Ron could actually kill him (Voldemort would be happy). Ron pushed his tongue against Hermione’s closed lips. Closed? Why!? Ron wanted to steal a kiss before it was too late, but Hermione already jumped of him and unlocked the room. She rushed a hand through her hair and Harry came in. He saw Hermione standing near the door and Ron sitting on the other side of the room, on Ron’s bed. He thought nothing happened. Hermione gave a last wink at Ron and walked out his room.

”What happened?” Harry asked, who hadn’t mentioned the tence between Ron and Hermione. Ron shrugged. “Did you tell her?” Harry continued. Ron shook his head. “Speak up man!” Ron looked at Harry’s face. For some reason, he didn’t want to tell his best friend he kissed Hermione. He had two reasons. One. Harry ruined his first kiss with Hermione. Two. It wasn’t even a real kiss! Well, almost..But, Harry ruined it.

”Nothing happened..we just..stared a bit..and stuff..She was bored..or something..” In his head Ron re-experienced what happened. Hermione was far from bored a few minutes ago..But Harry doesn’t have to know yet. Ron chuckled softly when Harry shrugged and uselessly tried to fix his hair.

A few minutes later that morning mr Weasley greeted them enthusiastically.
”Your mother has a surprise for y’all!” He said brightly at Ron. Ron gave him a weak smile and searched for contact with Hermione. Bloody hell! She just ignores me! Is that her way of loving someone? Snorting he sat down facing Hermione. She still didn’t looked at him. Playing hard to get, are we? Ron thought bittered. His mood was decreasing very fast.

”Why did we have to get up so early?” Ginny asked after a few minutes of silence while everyone was eating.

“Oh! Yes!”, Mister Weasley screamed, “Molly, hon’?”

”Well, I thought it would be nice if you’d go to Hogsmeade today! Getting out the house a bit..Or else you’ll get bored and make me irritated” Ron chuckled again. Hermione and me wouldn’t get bored... He thought by himself. Hermione lifted her head up and looked at Ron for a second. Then she turned her head away again. Ron was getting more irritated at the minute. Why was she acting like that? They have kissed each other and now it’s like she’s flirting with a stranger in a bar! Ginny and Harry talked excited about the shops and mrs Weasley told mr Weasley that she did good to gave them permission. Ron finally caught Hermione’s eyes and stared in it a few moments. Than Hermione winked again and Ron felt like his heart was rudely ripped out of his chest, thrown with power at a trampoline and he followed it. This is great! She finally gave in to my irresisteble me! Ron was satisfied and ate the rest of his breakfast.

Later that morning Harry,Hermione,Ron and Ginny arrived in front of Hogsmeade. Ron had no idea what to say so he could be alone with Hermione, but Harry screamed “Honeydukes Sweetshop!”, grabbed Ginny’s hand and ran through the shoppingstreet. Well, I wouldn’t have to deal with that anymore, he thought rather pleased. Ron saw a map in a corner of the street and looked at the shops and their describings.

”Shall we go to..” Ron looked at a horrible girlish thing “..Madame Puddifoot’s tearoom?” Hermione looked surprised but didn’t complain. So they went off to the tearoom. Ron quickly opened the door and let Hermione pass through. He went after her and saw a table in a dark corner. Actually, that would be really pleasant. Before Hermione could sit down at a well-litted table he grabbed her arm and took her to the dark corner. He let her sat down and ordered two strawberry-flavoured tea’s. Ron payed for it and went back to Hermione. Since this morning he was all into strawberries. How could that ever be? Hermione smiled thankful and blowed over her hot tea. Ron came a bit closer.

”Hermione..” Ron whispered and he put an arm around her. Hermione actually pushed his arm away. Ron felt tears coming. He forced himself not to cry. “What’s wrong with you?”, he whispered soft but sharp, “didn’t you like our kiss?” Hermione pretended she was alone at a table or she was deaf. Ron felt his anger raising. “Do you want me to make a scene out here?” he said a bit louder. Hermione grabbed his hand and made a frustrated sound.

”Fine, make a fool of yourself. Don’t you know boys can’t make a scene?” she spitted the words out. Ron opened his mouth again to gave her a real scene but again that day she held a finger on his lips. “Not in public.” was all she said. Ron gave her a filthy look but didn’t say a word. It was no use to fight against her, she’ll win anyway. Actually he preferred to keep it a secret, instead of don’t kiss her at all.

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Hippogriefje

After a silent time at Madame Puddifoot’s, Hermione forced him to come with her to Scrivenshaft’s Quill Shop. With a face which was definitely filled with boredom Ron went inside with her. Ron stayed behind Hermione and watched her touching the different Quill’s carefully and sometimes whispered a comment about it. Ron felt a short shock in his body when she suddenly stopped and he bumped into her. He turned pink again and stayed away a bit further. Hermione didn’t pay attention at him at all and still looked for a perfect Quill. Ten minutes later they left Scrivenshaft’s. Ron wanted to kidnap her to Zonko’s Joke Shop, sure she didn’t liked it at all, but Hermione actually ran away from him. Confused Ron went after her.

”’Mione! Wait!” He yelled in panic when he didn’t saw her anymore. He pushed away a few people and saw her run into an alley. With new courage he made a sprint. At the end of the alley she stood, definitely waiting for him. Slowly Ron walked up to her. When he stood next to her, Hermione grabbed his hand firmly and pointed forward. Ron looked and saw a beautiful park, hidden behind this alley. He never saw it before. It was wonderful. How could that be hidden so far away from everything? They walked to the park. It was empty, there was not a single person in the whole park. A tiny bridge, made of wood, gave an entry to the park.

”I want it to be special.” Hermione whispered when they stopped in front of the bridge. Ron stretched out his neck to see a sign which floated above the entrance.
Krap Eht Tixe Ot Evol Taerg Ruoy Ssik ,Evol Taerg Ruoy Uoy Sevig Yllaer Taht Krap Eht – Krap Evol, it said. Ron raised his eyebrows.

”Is that kind of spell or something?” He asked Hermione worried. Hermione didn’t answer but took him into the park. Ron turned around. Love Park – The Park That Really Gives You Your Great Love, Kiss Your Great Love To Exit The Park. His heart began to pump faster again. He loves to have such a great, smart girlfriend.
”Is it true? Do we really have to kiss to get out again?” Ron said, who actually couldn’t believe it. Hermione nodded. Ron made a snorting sound and walked at the bridge. An invisible wall kept him from the rest of the world.
”Okay..I believe you,” he said, “but why are we the only couple out here?”

”I don’t know..” Hermione shrugged. “Maybe people don’t know it’s out here..Or they’re just scared to find out their partner doesn’t really loves him or her.” She smiled sadly. Ron smiled back nervously. What if I don’t really love her? What if my feelings are over in a minute? I have to get out of here, or I’ll starve to death!
”Shall we go over there?” Hermione pointed at a fountain which was surrounded by willows. They walked to it and sat down on a wooden bench. Ron watched the sunset and wished they could stay there until it became night. He saw it was actually possible, a covered temple-like place was hung with hammocks. Ron turned over his head at Hermione, who’s head was resting on his shoulder. He lifted her head with his fingertips and placed his lips on hers. They were warmer than that morning, possibly from the tea they had. She still smelled like strawberries and – she tasted like it. Hermione placed her hand on his shoulder and stroked it. After a while, they stopped. Ron felt his heart beating harder and harder, scared it would actually come out of his chest. He reached out to kiss her again, but -

”’Oi! Whatcha doing out there!”

Hermione jumped up instantly and Ron nearly bumped his head at the bench.
”NO! WAIT!” Hermione screamed. Ron turned around his head and saw Harry and Ginny running down from the alley and getting dangerously close at the bridge.
”DON’T ENTER THE PARK!” Hermione yelled like she broke down. Harry and Ginny laughed and – entered the park. It was too late. Hermione fell down on her knees dramatically and Ron stood up.

”WHY DID YOU DO THAT, YOU IDIOT!” He yelled at Harry.

”What’s wrong?” Harry asked confused. They had ignored the sign completely. Ron pointed furiously at the sign and Harry turned around and read it. Ginny also began to read it. Ron helped Hermione up but she shove away his shoulder with her hand.
”So...what’s the problem?”, Harry said with a snicker,”I can always kiss Ginny!” Ginny turned red and hidden herself behind a bush.

”What d’you mean..?” Ron asked disordered. Harry giggled a bit shy and watched Ginny disappear behind the bewildered plants.

”Well..D’you remember that afternoon lately when you two were walking?” He said when Ginny was totally invisible for them. Ron nodded and Hermione leaned on Ron’s shoulder to pull her shoe straight. “Well,” Harry continued, “Ginny and I kissed..We walked too, you know..and..well..we just..” He stopped when he heard Ginny move.

”Are you two back together again?” Hermione broke the silence.

”I guess so..” Harry said and he looked love-sick at a lock of Ginny’s hair. “So..” He broke the second silence. “And you two are together finally?” Ron never saw him with a smile that big. Ron was happy for him – and Ginny – and he was happy for himself. He has been in love for like – what was it? Six years? – a very long time, and finally Hermione was in love with him too. He smiled back at Harry and gave him another meaningful look, like always. He felt Hermione breathing in his neck, it gave him a comforting feeling.

Harry also disappeared in the bushes for a while and when they came out, they all walked out of the park together. Ron and Hermione stayed a few passes behind Harry and Ginny, so they had a little privacy.

”So..” Ron started after a few minutes walking back to the Burrow. “How long have you been in love with me?” He asked curious. At his pleasure she turned red.

”Don’t laugh, okay?” Hermione asked nervous.

“Why would I?” Ron replied.

”Since our first year at Hogwarts, actually.” Hermione said softly. Ron stopped walking and stared at her. Did she really say..?
”What’s wrong?” Hermione said worried. “Does it scare you? Oh, I knew I shouldn’t have said that!” she moaned.

”Nothing’s wrong,” Ron said with a grin, “I’m just glad I have you.” Hermione gave him that special smile she only gives him, and they walked on. Ron felt a bit stupid, actually. Why did I wait so long? He thought by himself. He saw Hermione walking happy beside him and felt butterflies in his stomach. Well..Maybe it’s better we’ve got a relationship now..We were too young to start earlier. He answered his own question. Suddenly, another question came up in his mind.
”Why did you played so hard to get?” He said with a moody undertone.

Hermione didn’t reply right away.
”Well...I just wanted to tease you, ‘cause you’re always annoying me at school and stuff..So I thought it was payback-time.” A twinkling sparkled in her eyes. Ron growled and tickled her. That’s just why he loves her. She’s such a weird girl. And she’s smart, that too.

”Good one, honey.” He gave her a wink. “I’ll guess I have to pay you back for that later!” And he laughed. Hermione tickled him back and they fastened they’re pass, to catch up with Harry and Ginny, walking towards a lovely view of the Burrow with a sunset behind it.

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The End