He pushed himself against Ron's body, taking in as much of the closeness as he could get. When Ron nuzzled his cheek, he did the same back. When he got his forehead kissed, when he was called sweetheart again...

He was very quickly finding out that he loved it.

"I..." No, if he kept blaming himself... he'd never be able to get over it. Ron was right. He had managed to help by pinpointing what was wrong... but in the end, it was up to Zero to do what he needed to with that information. He couldn't let guilt... get the best of him.

"I'm just glad you and Jade are all right. That's all that matters to me."