Pairing: Hermione/Luna
Prompt: Yellow
Word Count: 307
Rating: T (just in case)
Warning: None
Notes: Also, for the Speed drabble thread at Hogwarts forum. Prompt: Bittersweet, Breathless.
Luna's eyes were glued to Hermione in her yellow shirt. It was bright and sunny, highlighting Hermione's usual disposition, at least when she was surrounded by her friends. The very sight of Hermione caused Luna to become breathless.
She took a bite of lemon and grimaced at the bittersweet taste. Even with the off-putting taste, Luna couldn't stop eating the fruit. Maybe it was because she knew how much Hermione loved it.
Luna watched while Hermione looked at Ron, who was in the middle of snogging Lavender. She shook her head. Why couldn't Hermione see she was so much better than Ron? She could do so much better. If Hermione would open her eyes, she would see what was right in front of her.
Luna might not be a Gryffindor, but she did have her moments of bravery and decided this was going to be one of them. Taking a deep breath, she reached across the table and lightly gripped Hermione's hand. Her breath shuddered when she finally touched the soft flesh; it felt so, so good.
Hermione looked at her in surprise, and Luna tried to get Hermione to understand how she felt. She tried to get Hermione to see the love and desire in Luna's eyes.
Luna wasn't sure, but something seemed to click in Hermione's eyes because the bushy-haired Gryffindor flipped her hand so she could partake in the holding instead of simply being passive about it.
Luna was afraid to hope that meant Hermione might be interested in her, but it did make her wonder if she stood a chance. After all, why would she hold Luna's hand if she wasn't interested?
Luna smiled and Hermione returned it. They stared at each other, and she saw the soft affection in Hermione's eyes. Maybe one day, Luna could claim Hermione as hers. One day...