Okay so my chat buddy has returned! Screw having a temporary substitute! I love this gal! ^^ Here you guys go, chapter 3


Harry burrowed himself into the covers, the sun was already shining through the open blinds.

"Harry, wake up." Harry ignored the voice and reached out blindly. Finally locating his pillow he placed it over his head. Perhaps, he could get a few more minutes if he ignored the voice.

"Harry?" This time Luna shook him.

"Luna, let me sleep." Harry mumbled. Luna tried to pull the blankets away from Harry with no success. Harry just tugged his blankets back and covered his head with them.

Harry dozed back to sleep, thinking that Luna had given up. He heard the door creak open and a delicious smell hit his nose.

"Do I smell a Strudel?" Harry asked still half asleep.

"A freshly toasted Toaster Strudel. And I didn't burn it this time. Even, cooked it in the towastier. " Luna sounded out the cooking machine's name as she sat at the edge of the bed poking the breakfast. A hand came out from underneath the covers, but Luna kept it out of reach.

"Can I have it?"

"Unless you get up off of bed and get dressed, I will be consuming this strawberry strudel." Luna broke a tiny piece off the strudel to make her point. Harry flipped over and rose like a zombie. His blankets pooled in his lap for a second before he started to crawl toward Luna, his intent was the strawberry strudel she was holding.

"Fine you win. Just give me the strudel." Luna giggled and handed over the strudel. Harry laid his head on Luna's lap and chewed his breakfast, making approving sounds.

"Best thing you have ever cooked." Harry said.

"What about my lemon meringue pie?"

"You put spinach in that one." Harry grinned at Luna with half a strudel hanging out of his mouth. Luna giggled and stood up. Harry's head which had been resting on her lap fell over the side of the bed and the last half of the strudel fell from his mouth to the floor. Harry gave a little cry of sorrow, picked it up and ate it anyways. He wasn't going to let a perfectly good strudel go to waste.

"Get up, I need to go to the store before it rains today." Luna stares from the doorway.

"Why do you need to go? It's eight in the morning." Harry groaned.

"I am in need of feminine hygiene products, as I do not know where the store is in this town, I need you to take me. Besides I doubt you know what kinds I like."Harry blushed.

"Fine, just give me a moment to get dressed."

"Best hurry, Mother Nature waits for no one." Luna disappeared into the hall giving her friend some privacy to get showered and dressed.

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Harry parked his bike at the side of the store and waited for Luna to get off before doing the same. He placed a notice- me- not charm on the bike in case any would be thieves thought of anything.

They entered the small store Luna ignoring the looks she was receiving with her outfit.

She looked like a hippie, with her tie dye shirt, bell bottom pants, flip flops and a headband, to complete the outfit she wore her infamous radish earrings.

Harry himself was wearing his beat up leather jacket a white t-shirt and simple pair of tight jeans. They looked like quite a pair.

She identified something at the corner of her eye. She turned her eyes without turning her head so she wouldn't alert Harry that she had spotted someone. She quickly hid her smirk as her hunch had been correct.

"Harry, I have now decided I want to try some of that muggle candy that Hermione was talking about the other day. It's one that is round and has butter of peanut in the middle." Luna smiled dreamily.

"Fine I'll get the Reese's and you get your female stuff." Luna nodded and was already walking in a different direction. Harry spotted the candy isle and searched for the Reese's. He found them on the top shelf and tried to reach it, however his fingers were just out of reach even with him being on toes.

Despite growing a few inches more thanks to nutrient potions Harry never became real tall, only coming to 5feet 6inches. Harry tried jumping to get candy but that didn't work. None of the packages of sweets around him had the length to reach up that high. If he wasn't amongst muggles he would have used a simple levitation spell.

Harry placed his foot on the lowest metal shelf and pushed himself up. His fingers closed over the plastic candy bag and tried to pull it down. The bag had somehow had gotten stuck. Harry tugged lightly at the bag, with no success. Harry was grabbing the shelves hoping no one was seeing him act like a monkey.

Harry tugged harder and freed his prize from whatever was holding it on the shelf, however in doing so he lost his grip on the shelves. Harry closed his eyes and braced himself for the harsh landing on the floor.

It never came.

Even with his eyes shut he felt somehow suspended in the air. He felt strong arms holding him beneath his back and knees.

"You alright there?" a familiar voice asked and Harry opened his eyes.

"Jacob?" The mentioned male smiled, flashing white teeth.

"That's me. If I may ask why were you climbing the shelves?" Harry blushed.

"I was trying to get some Reese's for Luna." Harry looked around the empty isle.

"Uh… Jacob I appreciate you saving me from a nasty fall, but you can put me down now." Harry could see that Jacob was blushing just as much as himself. Jacob let Harry's legs fall down to the floor. Jacob had to control a shudder as Harry slid down his body.

As Harry slid down, he was shocked at what he was feeling. Jacob was well toned and he could feel a six pack through his clothes. He started to blush and quickly looked down and stepped back as soon as he found his footing.

Needless to say, both men were trying to curb their sudden feeling of arousal.

"Uhh... thanks." Harry spoke as he grabbed the forgotten bag of Reese's from the floor.

"Where is Luna by the way?" Jacob coughed out, trying to change the subject.

"Last time I saw her she was heading towards the feminine hygiene isle. I should check up on her.

"Mind if I tag along? Paul is next door getting some wood and he usually takes a while." asked Jacob.

"Sure, but don't you have to help him?"

"No, he prefers to shop when I am not there hovering over him."

"Okay, well I may need more than one set of eyes to find her." Harry and Jacob headed toward the isle where the blonde would most likely be with Jacob guiding Harry by touching the small of his back.

Harry stood at the entrance of the isle astounded at the sight his friend made.

Luna was sitting Indian style on the floor with several different packages lying around her. She looked like a child in a plastic covered fort. Luna was holding one bright green package reading the label with a serious look on her face.

"Luna, I'm kind of afraid to ask, but what are you doing?" Harry asked.

"I am trying to find out which one of these are better. There are these super long, then they are the overnight ones. Then, the super long also comes in ultra thin. They even have something called pantiliners." Luna's nose wrinkled at the ink package in her hands and instead grabbed a dark blue package. "I may go with the Maxi's they seem to be able to hold more." Luna put the dark blue package down next to her and grabbed a yellow box.

"Did you know they have something called tampons?" She pointed the small yellow box at them, eyebrows knitting together. "Do you even know where those go? I mean that is just unnatural! What if it gets stuck up there?" Both Harry and Jacob were blushing scarlet by the time Luna finished her speech.

"Oh, hello Jacob" Luna smiled dreamily at the tall man. She had been pretending not to notice him standing next to Harry as she had been sneaking around. She saw how he had placed his large hand on Harry's back as he guided his around the store.

She was glad her plan was starting to work.

She gave a giggle in her head and went back to looking at the yellow box in her hand.

"Hi, Luna." Jacob waved nervously.

"What do you think of tampons Jacob?" Luna pointed to the yellow box that now obscured half of her face.

"No comment." Jacob blushed really wishing the subject would change.

"Clueless, I see," Luna tossed the yellow box above and amazingly it landed easily on the top shelf where the same color boxes resided.

Luna looked at the packages that surrounded her. It really was a hard decision to make, there were so many different brands and they all had something different...she pondered silently for bit before sighing.

"Lunch time." Luna spoke in an airy voice. True enough, Jacob looked at his watch and it read exactly 12 o' clock. It was kind of creepy that she would know that as the girl didn't have a watch on her and there were no clocks near by.

"Actually there is a diner next to the store. They have some pretty good lunch specials." Jacob was glad the odd conversation was done with for the moment.

"That sound's good. You mind if we go and get a bite while you decide what to get?" Harry suggested. Luna was concentrating in reading the package she had in her hand. She waved them off without a word.

"Very well, I'll grab you something to eat as well," Harry handed Luna some American muggle money and the chocolate bag. "That should be enough money for the candy and whatever else you decide to buy." Luna smiled accepting the money.

"You do know which diner Jacob is talking about? It the light yellow building next to-"

"This one." Luna waved Harry off. " I know, I know, I saw it when we were coming in here. Now don't worry about me, have fun, enjoy yourselves. And I want a burger with fries by the way." Luna lightly smacked her friend's knees from her position from the floor in order to get him to leave.

As soon as both men turned the corner, Luna slinked herself forward to look at the future couple walking out of the store. Luna laid there on the floor as she finally saw the couple walk of her sight.

" Luna? What are you doing on the floor?" Luna turned so she was flat on her back and can properly see the person speaking.

"Hello Paul, I am trying to think of ways to get both of our friends together. What are you doing standing there?" Paul raised an eyebrow. The blonde was on floor knees hugged to her chest and her wheat blonde hair was spread like a halo around her head.

"Apparently, I am staring at a girl who is lying on a filthy floor of a supermarket." Luna placed a finger on her lips, staring up at Paul.

"I believe you are right. This floor is dreadfully cold." Luna extended her arms out like child, smiling as if wanting to be picked up. Paul shook his head, wondering how he could have possibly gotten into this situation.

Paul grasped the offered arms and easily lifted up the light blonde. Luna grasped his upper arms to steady herself. As soon a she did she let go, she frowned. Luna once again grasped strong biceps, but instead this time she smiled. She released Paul arms and she wrapped her arms around him.

Paul looked down in horror at the loony blonde.

"What in the world are you doing?" Luna looked up for the moment, loosening her hold.

"As I said, the floor was cold. You are just so warm and toasty, now please stay still." Luna practically melded herself against the now blushing Paul.

"Is this necessary?"Paul asked.

"Yes, and as soon as I warm up I will release my womanly form from your manly body." Luna sighed and leaned against rock hard body. Paul stood stock still for a few moments, holding his breath. He had no idea what this crazy blonde would think of next, and it was best not to give her ideas. After what seemed like eternity Paul was released.

Or so he thought.

Luna then latched on to his arm and began to drag him toward the check out area. Paul was kind of surprised at how strong she was to be able to pull him around.

"What are you doing?"

" I need to purchase these items, and you are going to help me." She simply said. Paul just gave her a look of disbelief, but stayed quiet and walked with her to the counter.


So the ending sucked. I agree with you there, but trust me it was necessary in order to get out the next chapter.

Everyone thank Kats323 for helping me out with this story. She has been a great help.

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IYN