Since I won't be able to upload a chapter Saturday because of a birthday and I want to rest on Sunday(and also finish the lasts chapters of this fic) I'm posting it ealier than anticipated so enjoy!
WARNING: SO MANY GEEK REFERENCE, Slash, a Hermit Author trying to describe a town she never visited, Domestic!Johann, bit of fluff, just James and Lily
"Let's go up and get you dressed"James shared the same smirk as his father.
Johann felt giddy and dreadful at the same time, giddy because he would finally discover how the twins and Harry could access the upper floor and dreadful…Well…You might know the answer to this one.
"I'll join you up later!"said Lily, loading her plate with another and larger piece"I have something to do"
Harry looked at her then nodded his head 'yes'. And Lily started walking out into the streets of New York, her plate in one hand and cutlery in the other.
"Just be careful!"shouted Harry as he grabbed Johann's arm and started leading them both toward the back-room. The two couches with their table and the two bookshelves were all that was in the room. A piece of paper entered his sight. A piece of paper with something written on it.
"Read what's on it, memorise it but don't say it out loud"said Harry.
Grabbing the paper, Johann stared at it.
'There is a stair with a door at the top instead of the bookshelf on the left'read in his head Johann.
"Got it memorised?"asked Harry
Johann nodded, still frowning confusedly at the paper in his hand.
"What's the me-"
Johann was gaping. Maybe even trying to imitate a fish out of the water as one of the bookshelves had disappeared and in its place stood a stair up. Harry snickered at him as he stood, mouth wide open in surprise and his finger pointing at the stair like an idiot.
"B-B-But…Wh…How?!"
'Magic is truly amazing! HYDRA needs to study it! See how far we can go, all the possibilities we could reach!'
"Not telling"Harry smirked at Johann before laughing at the man's frowny—pouting— face.
Passing between them, James ran upstairs, followed calmly by Harry and Johann. Pushing open the door, James entered the room followed by the two adults.
"Welcome to my home"said Harry
The living room was decorated with red and gold walls, there was a fireplace in a corner of the room, a long couch and two smaller ones in front of a flat screen hanging on the wall and linked to a Stark Quadruple-Play Box set on a little table under the screen and something inside the table, a large doorless doorway on the right gave him view of the kitchen.
"Come this way"said Harry, walking into the corridor on the right.
As he followed Harry into the corridor, he noticed the pictures on the wall, all of them of the twins at different moment in their childhood, a few of them with Harry in them, the wizard opened one of the doors in the wall and walked inside. Johann followed and looked at the master bedroom that was Harry's. There was a mahogany king sized bed against a wall, framed with two night tables, there was a large chest in a corner, two large mahogany wardrobes, two bookshelves, a couple of chests of drawers and a door a couple of feet away from the bed. Harry was rummaging through his one of his wardrobes, and then let out a victory noise as he took out a black suit with a white shirt and a black tie.
"Now, let's get you dressed, Mister Smith"Harry smirked at the end.
Into what he had put himself?!
—
Once Lily was in the street, she looked on both side of the road before crossing. She ran a few blocks before smiling as she noticed a figure, sitting hunched on a bench, wearing a worn blue hoodie with a baseball cap and torn jeans.
"Mister Ducky!"shouted Lily, walking toward the man.
The man raised his shadowed face, a tiny smile enlightening the man's feature.
"How many times do I have to tell you, it's Bucky"replied the man, although there was still a little hesitation in the voice and name.
"Ducky"replied Lily
"Bucky"argued Bucky
"Ducky!"Lily stomped her foot with a tiny frown then handed him the plate with a grin"This is for you!"
Bucky shook his head at the girl's stubbornness and went to take the plate with his robot arm but was reminded it was damaged as a pain shoot up to his shoulder.
"Are you all right Mister Ducky?"asked Lily, when she saw him cringe when he moved his arm.
Gently putting the plate on the man's laps, Lily extended a hand toward the man's arm and was rewarded with a bit of an electricity shock as she touched the metal arm through the fabric.
"Ouch!"
Putting himself away from the girl, Bucky cradled his metal arm to his chest.
"You okay?"asked Bucky
Lily nodded.
"What happened to your arm, Mister Ducky?"
Bucky stayed silent then pulled down slightly the sleeves of his hoodie, showing the little girl a part of his metal arm.
Lily's mouth made a perfect 'o' shape before approaching the man, she extended a hand to touch but took it back when she was reminded of the shock she just received.
"What happened?"asked again Lily
"I fell"Bucky's voice sounded so far away from her, his eyes reminiscing ghosts of the past.
"Is it all right?"asked Lily, as she saw one of the fingers twitch and the cringe Bucky got.
The man shook his head.
"You know, I know someone who might help you!"pipped Lily"He's a genius, especially when it comes to technology and mechanics! Sure he has the emotional capabilities of a spoon but he is great, the greatest even!"
Bucky couldn't stop the little smile from blossoming into his face.
"I'm sure"said Bucky"But sadly, I can't really go to this man"
"Why?"
Bucky shook his head.
"Grown-up matters"
Lily tilted her head quizzically at him.
"Well, think about it"said Lily"I'm sure you hate it when your arm hurts you"
Bucky made a noise behind his throat, picked the fork and dug into the cake Lily brought him. He remembered when he stumbled into the little pest, she had saw him look longingly at the coffee shop, and more importantly at Captain America, before turning away and going back to his walking. A little voice had called for him then the little girl had started crossing the streets to join him. He had seen a car sped toward her and he had acted on pure instincts. He had met her halfway, scooped her up and jumped them out of the car's way. The car had honked angrily but didn't stop or slow down its pace and wheezed past them. He had scolded the girl into looking on each side of the road before crossing and she had whined, looking down at something on the ground. He had looked down and noticed the crumbles and icing of a pastry decorating the black asphalt. Since that day, she had always brought him some pastries when she could.
"So what the occasion for all the war paint?"asked Bucky
Lily rolled her eyes dramatically
"It's Halloween"
"Still, why the skull? You could have gone with something…I don't know, cuter?"
"I'm The Red Skull, I'm not cute"deadpanned Lily then added after a moment"And my brother is Captain America"
Bucky nodded but as he looked at her, distant memories of a man with a red face, fighting and a burning facility played before his eyes.
"Wish I could stay a little longer but I have to go"said Lily, taking back the empty plate and cutlery"We're celebrating both my brother's and my birthday and Halloween" then Lily giggled"I also believe my father's got a date"
"Really?"Bucky smirked and with his valid hand ruffled the girl's hair"Then have fun and happy birthday to you and your brother"
Bucky stared at the laughing girl's retracting back.
—
"I swear I have seen them here, somewhere"mumbled Harry, pulling another drawer and rummaging through it.
Johann watched him from his spot on the bed. Harry had handed him a suit—that surprisingly fitted him since the wizard was short compared to him— then had left him to dress. He knew the character he was disguising into—thanks to being bored inside four walls and trying to catch up 70 years of history through movies. And when Harry had asked if he could come inside, he had opened the door and Harry had whistled at seeing him.
"I knew I chose the right character for you" had said Harry, walking past him"James wanted you to go as Elrond and I hesitated between V and Agent Smith"
"V?"had asked Johann
"Please, don't tell me you did not see V for Vendetta?"
He had stayed silent and Harry had groaned.
"When you're free some day, we will sat down and watch this movie!"had promised Harry and Johann could only give a small smile and a nod at the younger man.
Harry's eyes had narrowed and he had started circling him.
"Something is missing…"had mumbled Harry, glaring at Johann who had raised an eyebrow"OH! I know!"said Harry before the wizard went to a chest of drawers and started rummaging through it.
And here they were. While Harry was looking for…whatever he was looking for, Johann had decided to wait by sitting on the bed—and enjoy the view he had on Harry's backside.
"Ahah!"shouted in victory Harry, holding…A pair of sunglasses.
"You turned your room over just to find glasses? Sunglasses?"
Harry nodded, victorious smile not even faltering.
"Harry"sighed Johann"It's getting dark, I won't be able to see"
"Not with these!"Harry sing-sang, walking toward the sitting man.
Giving one last smile, Harry put the glasses on Johann's face then took a step back to admire him.
"Perfect!"said Harry
Finding that he could see the world as if he had nothing on, Johann smiled at the man's antics and stood up, making sure his movement were slow as he tilted his head a little on one side.
"Thank you"Johann drawled deeply.
"My pleasure"replied in the same tone Harry before snickering.
Johann joined in the snickers and walked toward the wizard, passing an arm behind the man's back and, automatically, Harry passed his arms around the man's waist. Slowly their snickers died down as their faces got closer and lips met tenderly. Groaning into the kiss, Johann closed his eyes and savoured the feelings of finally having his wizard back. They separated and Johann looked down at Harry with adoring eyes…Then he frowned. Harry was staring unseeingly at him, his figure trembling and his breath ragged. His eyes widened as he understood what was going on. Harry was having a panic attack.
"Harry?"called softly Johann, cradling the wizard's face"Harry? It's okay, it's just me…There is just the two of us"
Harry started hyperventilating.
"Harry!"called louder Johann"It's okay, breath with me, in then out"Johann demonstrated and Harry mindlessly breathed with him"In then out, in then out…"
For five minutes, Johann and Harry breathed, with Johann whispering soothingly calming words to the wizard. When Harry finally settled, he looked up at Johann, fear still present in his eyes.
"Thank you…"he breathed, trying to shake off the hallucination of seeing Red Skull's face instead of Noah's.
"It's the second time I've seen you have a panic attack"stated calmly Johann, holding the small wizard in his arms"How come?"
Burying his head in Johann's chest, Harry stayed silent.
"Harry?"
Silence.
"I thought…I thought…"Harry took a shaky breath"I thought it wasn't you"
'What?'
"What?"Johann voiced his thoughts
"I thought it wasn't you"mumbled Harry again, sobs shaking his body, as he tried to bury his face deeper into Johann's chest.
Johann didn't understand what Harry meant but he still hugged the boy and rubbed circles on the boy's back. They heard someone coming up then the laughter of two children.
"DAD! I'M BACK!"shouted Lily, running into the corridor, toward Harry's room"YOU'RE READY?!"
Stilling in Johann's embrace, Harry stepped away a little, rubbed his eyes and answered in a steady"Yes, pumpkin! Just give us a minute!"
"WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!"shouted Lily
"No we won't!"replied Johann.
Harry looked at Johann then down, extending a hand to fix the man's askew tie.
"Sorry about that…"mumbled Harry
Johann shook his head dismissively.
"It's okay, it's not like you have any control of it"replied Johann
"It's not okay! I thought I had got rid of him! I can't even be happy without him haunting me!"
Taking the wizard back into his arms, Johann shushed him and rubbed his back soothingly.
"Can you tell me who?"
Harry let out a shaky laugh.
"You wouldn't believe me"
"Try me"replied Johann, stepping away to look into Harry's eyes.
Harry looked at him then opened his mouth.
"WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!"screeched Lily, knocking on the bedroom door.
Johann held back a growl and Harry rolled his eyes.
"We're coming, Lils!"Harry then whispered to Johann"I'll tell you later"
Taking the staff and grey hat he had discarded on the bed, Harry put them on and walked out.
"FINALLY!"groaned both twins.
"You guys are impatient pricks"growled Harry jokingly.
"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"replied James with a tiny smirk.
"Why, you!"gasped Harry then, advanced dangerously with an evil smile"Come here you little fools!"
The twins ran away laughing as Harry chased them down the stairs, an amused Johann following behind them. When Johann arrived into the closed shop, Harry had an upside down laughing Lily in his arms and was fake battling James with his staff and James was blocking each hit with his plastic shield.
"Now we're really going to be late"joked Johann, interrupting the three from their 'epic' battle.
"You're right"replied Harry, giggling slightly as he put down Lily.
"Wait! Don't forget the beard!"shouted James, running into the bakery—nearly colliding with Johann's legs— and running back with the grey beard and giving it to his father.
"Thanks, I almost forgot!"Harry put on the beard and opened the door, holding it for the others to get out. Once the four of them were out, Harry locked the door and drew down the metallic shutters.
"Maybe we should ask some graffitists to put some bakery themed graffitis on the shutter"suggested James, after the shutter was down.
Harry looked at him then at the sad grey shutter then at his son again.
"That's not a bad idea, I'll see about it"replied Harry, walking toward Johann"So, what's the plan?"
"The haunted house first"replied Johann, then turned to the twins"You do know it's the scariest haunted house in New York?"
Both children nodded.
"We know what we're getting into"they replied at the same time in sync"Doesn't mean we're scared"
Johann shrugged, walked toward the road and hailed a taxi. Immediately, a taxi stopped and a window rolled down.
"Where do you want to go?"asked the driver.
"The Bloody Manor, on Varick Street, Hudson Square"replied Johann"The quickest way, please"
"Sure, dude"
Harry opened the back door and ushered the kids inside then Harry eased himself in then Johann followed.
"Gonna celebrate Halloween?"asked the driver
'No we disguised ourselves because fuck you, we can'thought sarcastically Johann with a roll of his eyes.
"Yes"replied jovially Harry"By the way, do you know of any other activities in New York?"
"Concerning Halloween? Well you have The Village Parade on 6th, you have many things in Central Park like Boo at the Zoo or the Pumpkin Parade or you could visit a cemetery"suggested the driver, taking a turn on the 7th Avenue.
Harry stilled at the mention of the cemetery.
"Thank you, sir"said Harry, leaning back in his seat.
It wasn't a very long trip, but when they arrived, the queue was the largest all four of them had seen.
"You got to be kidding me"said Lily
Taking out his smartphone, Johann entered his password and scrolled through it.
"Good thing I took the Express Tickets"replied Johann"We won't have to wait in the queue"
Lily looked at him with eyes wide and a large grin.
"Noah, you're awesome!"
Johann smiled down at her and grabbed her hand while Harry did the same with James's and they all walked right toward the entrance, ignoring the queue.
"Tickets, sir"hissed a man in a Pinehead costume.
Johann presented his phone and the man looked at it, passing a scanner at the eTickets' barcode.
Lily tugged at his sleeves, demanding to be picked up.
"You do know you're now nine year old and yet you still want to be picked?"said Harry as Johann complied and picked her up.
"I know, I'm just making the most of it before you start getting too old to pick me up"replied Lily
Johann had to bite his tongue to stop himself from laughing.
"Fool of a Took!"Harry hissed as he shook his staff at her while James giggled.
"Just to warn you"fake hissed darkly Pinehead"This haunted house is extreme, so be careful with the kiddies, don't want anything to happen to them"
"Acknowledged, sir"replied in sync the twins.
As the four entered the Manor, someone in the queue screamed then laughed.
—
Their exit was far more different than their entrance. Lily was pouting, both Harry and James had matching grins on and Johann…Johann was laughing like no tomorrow. Not that evil, megalomaniac laughter but an honest to God laughter that came from both the heart and the belly. As Johann tried to get his laugh under control, he recalled their trip in the Manor. As they had walked through the different rooms, he had learned many things: both James and Harry were screamers, especially in pitch-black rooms with people scaring the shit out of them and both Lily and him were the ones that mostly kept their cool. Okay, he may have started and/or cursed when someone/something spooked him but Lily had bested him when it came to keeping it cool. That is until the very end.
"It was fun"had said Lily from her spot in Johann's arms"Sure there were scary moments but I wasn't even scared!"Everyone could have heard the pride in her sentence.
And just as she finished it, an actor had appeared out of the blue, startling him and Lily, and Lily's reaction was the best. She had let out a long ear-piercing scream then had stopped abruptly before glaring at the actor.
"That was totally not cool, mate"had deadpanned Lily, shaking her head at the actor who was definitely giggling under his mask.
Since then, he was sure he had broken two, maybe three, ribs just from laughing.
"That was definitely not funny, Noah"growled Lily
Johann tried to articulate an answer but gave up as his laughter worsened.
"Well, you got to say"said James, starting to giggle"It was kind of funny"
Lily gave a noise of exasperation and Johann howled with laughter, having to sit on the ground not to fall, people looked at them funnily. Harry approached the laughing man and crouched to his level.
"I think we'll wait until you calm down before moving on, alright?"
Johann could only nod.
Harry joined him on the ground and both stared at the twins who were beginning to bicker. A few times a giggle escaped him as James jibed something concerning her scream at Lily and Lily retaliated maturely by an exasperated scream before throwing herself on James, who ducked out of the way.
"Calm down"warned Harry.
"He/She started it!"replied the Gremlins, pointing at the culprit.
Johann let out a couple of giggles before, finally, getting a grip.
"All right now?"asked Harry, noticing Johann had stopped laughing and/or giggling.
"Ja"replied Johann"It would be a miracle if tomorrow I'm not sore from all the laughing"
It was Harry's turn now to laugh. There was a roar then a fuming Lily started chasing a laughing James, both running in circle around the two adults. Rolling their eyes, the adults took a twin in their arms when they were within reach, holding them as they tried to get out.
"Lily Luna! James Sirius!"growled Harry, making both twins still in their arms and mumble 'sorry's.
Harry sighed.
"What time is it?"asked Harry.
Checking his wristwatch, Johann looked at Harry.
"It's 9:37 pm"replied Johann.
"It's getting late"said Harry, standing up and setting Lily down"We're going to go home soon"
"What?!"
"Oh! Come on, Dad"whined James"It's still early"
"I have work tomorrow"replied Harry"And it's not about the shop"
The twin shut up about that.
"What do you mean?"asked Johann, too standing up and setting James down.
"Not here"replied Harry, looking around.
"Please, Dad"whined Lily"At last, let's finish the night on a lighter note"
"Yes! Let's go to Central Park!"suggested James.
"Pumpkin, I…"
"PLEASE!"replied both kids, teaming up and using the 'cute puppy eyes' attack on him.
"No I will not be swayed by this"Harry childishly put his hands on his eyes, blocking the view.
"PLEASE!"whined the two pests.
"Nope!"
"PLEASE DADDY!"
"Keep on begging, I like it"
"Harry, please"
Okay, that was definitely not the twins' voice.
Taking off his hands from his eyes, Noah's blue eyes were almost pleadingly looking at him, begging him to comply with the twins' demand.
"Alright, fine!"
The twins cheered and Noah gave him a dazzling smile that made him blush—thanks Merlin he had a large fake beard on.
"And I pay the ride this time!"growled Harry.
Noah nodded and Harry hailed a taxi, ushered everyone inside and gave their direction to the driver. The ride was longer than the first, since the Village Parade had begun for a moment in the 6th Avenue and they had to pass near it, driving by many disguised people, some even—obviously drunk— came to door window and tried to scare the twins—who stuck their tongues at them— and the driver cussed at them in Russian. The driver left them at an entrance after Columbus Circle and Harry paid for their ride. In the dark of the night and the light of the city, the Park glowed orange, making impossible for them to distinguish the lit pumpkins framing their path. Whooping of joy, the twins let go of the adults' hands to start running around, their tiny figure disappearing in the night.
"Be careful!"shouted Harry
"PROMISE"came the answer from the shadows, making Harry shake his head fondly.
They walked their path in silence, sometimes their hands brushed against each other.
"You said you had special work tomorrow?"said Johann, his voice low enough for them to hear only.
Harry gauged him silently then sighed—and casting wandlessly and wordlessly a Muffliato around them.
"Avenger stuff"replied Harry, kicking a rock that was on his way"The twins are still a bit uneasy concerning my work with them"
"I thought they liked the Avengers?"
'Like any child would'
"Oh! Believe me, they love them!"said Harry with a sad smile"But they lost a friend during the Battle of New York"
Johann stopped walking for a moment.
"You're telling me they were at the Battle of New York? With this alien shit?!"asked Johann, flabbergasted.
"Not really no! Like I would endanger them!"growled Harry, glaring at the man—who raised his hands in surrender—"But the Avengers had taken prisoner Loki, the man or rather God behind the whole 'alien shit' and he escaped but not without doing a lot of damages, a friend died that day and the twins were the witness of it"
Johann had trouble swallowing.
"Were…Were they…?"
"They weren't all right the first days, hell they weren't all right the first weeks!"replied Harry"They are still healing, and since they know I sometimes work with the Avengers, they fear…"
"Losing you"finished Johann.
"Yeah…"agreed Harry"And if I leave them all alone, they'll—'get upset enough to magically blast the whole street'— get upset and it's not the kind of upset you'll ever want in ten lifetimes"Harry paused then sighed"I want to cancel this meeting, really! But with the crisis that has been going on, that is still going on, I can't, as much as I want it, I can't"
Noticing a bench a few feet away, Harry walked toward it and sat down with a tired groan. Johann stared at the wizard, who seemed to look older.
"So, what are you going to do?"asked Johann, sitting down next to him.
Harry gave a long sigh.
"I don't know"replied the wizard"I can't bring them with me, I have no babysitter—'since I hardly trust anybody with my kids'—my family and friends are in England—'A Floo away but I still don't trust them with the kids'— I could ask Pepper, Tony's PA, well more like handler really"added Harry at Johann's questioning look"But she's busy with Stark Industry and babysitting Tony, I can't add two more children to her care"
Johann looked at the wizard and made a decision that would lead to his doom.
"I could…babysit them"suggested Johann
Harry looked at the man, a bit uneasy.
"I've told you before, the twins and I get along pretty well"said Johann"And you trust me, right?"
Harry bit his lips and looked away.
"Harry?"
"I do"replied Harry"Strangely, I do"
"Strangely?"Johann frowned questioningly
"I was thrown into a—'war'—big conflict in my youth, one of my professor—'who wasn't even my real professor'— had this saying 'Constant Vigilance'"Harry tried to mimic Mad Eye's gruff voice"It is only later, after losing almost everything I've loved, that I understood the meaning and applied it daily to my job and I still apply it"
"Do you still apply it when you're with me?"asked Johann
Harry looked right into his eyes.
"No"
Mentally letting go a huge breath, Johann smiled at the wizard, taking his hand gently and squeezing it. Harry squeezed back, and advanced his head, placing his lips over Noah's, pecking them gently before drawing back—and almost letting out a relieved sigh when he didn't hallucinate Red Skull—But Noah had other intentions. Johann let out a growl as Harry's lips left him and he chased after them, capturing them softly and passing a tongue over them. Harry opened his mouth slightly and Noah's tongue entered it and started mapping every corner. They broke the kiss only to breath and start again. Harry let out a pleased groan as Noah's pulled him on his laps and deepened their kiss, their hands starting to roam the other's body. A twig snapped somewhere and both he and Harry stopped kissing. Breathing deeply, Harry kept his eyes closed—when had he closed them?— and put his forehead against Noah's.
"Maybe we should take this somewhere else?"suggested Johann, huskily.
Harry let out a breathy laugh.
"Somewhere private? Agreed"Harry kissed him again but didn't allow the kiss to get deeper which made Johann whine"If you give me some times"Harry kissed the man's forehead then cheeks then nose"I'll be happy to spent as much time with you as you want"Harry pecked him on the lips"We'll be happy"Harry opened his eyes and stared into Noah's.
The honesty in Harry's eyes was almost overwhelming.
"Harry, I'd wait two centuries if it means to be with you"replied Johann, the honesty in his own voice almost surprised him.
Smiling gently at the man, Harry kissed him one last time then got off the man's lap.
"It's getting late"said Harry"And I still have some demons to put to bed"
"Where are they by the way?"asked Johann.
"Only one way to find out" Going in the middle of the road, Harry put a hand on his throat"LILY LUNA POTTER! JAMES SIRIUS POTTER, YOU HAVE EXACTLY 10 SECONDS TO COME BACK OR YOU CAN KISS GOOD BYE OUR PLANNED TRIP!"
Johann had to pluck his ears as Harry's voice seemed to be amplified.
"I'LL BE COUNTING! 10!…9!…8!…7!…6!"Harry tried to keep his voice steady as panic slowly seeped into him.
'They should already be back by 7'thought Harry
"5!…4!…3! JAMES! LILY! I SWEAR YOU BETTER BRING YOUR ARSES BACK HERE! 2!…"Just as Harry was about to count to one, something collided/tackled him the ground and two weights settled on him.
Hitting the ground in a groan, Harry glared at the two exhausted and wheezing children. Johann stood up and walked hastily to the three, surprise written all-over his face—and something unknown swelled in his chest.
"Where in the bloody hell were you two at?"hissed Harry
"We…We"James whizzed
"We were running around the whole park"breathed Lily, a bit of sweat making her make-up drip here and there"We were…"
"…Almost finished when we heard your voice and"added James
"Run back to you"ended both children.
Harry looked a little fearfully at them then at Johann, who shrugged.
"They're your children"said calmly Johann"I wouldn't think there is something, let's say, 'normal' about them, in a good way I mean"he added at Harry fearful gaze"You told me you'll explain later and I will respect that"
Harry nodded tensely and stood up holding his two pests, groaning as his back cracked.
"I think I cracked something"said Harry
"Are you sure you're just not getting too old?"asked innocently Lily
Harry glared at her but his gaze sweetened when she appeared sheepish. Harry sighed.
"At last, next time, come back quickly"said Harry"Peace time are almost non-existent nowadays"
A shadow passed over Harry's face before disappearing. Silently they exited the park and walked back to the shop. It was nearing midnight by the time they were at the shop. Lily and James were getting drowsy—to the relief of Harry who thought he'd have to drug them so that they could go to sleep.
"At what time can you come?"whispered Harry as he opened the back alley door he usually uses to receive the products.
"At what time do you need me?"
Harry thought about it for a second.
"Can you be here at 6:30 am? I'll need to bake treats and brew a strong coffee for everyone, especially Tony, the guy is definitely not a morning person"
Johann nodded, turned to walk away but noted he was still disguised as Agent Smith.
"Wait!"called Johann as Harry was about to close the door"I'm still wearing your suit"
"Keep it for the moment"replied Harry"I still have your clothes from today, I'll wash them and you'll pick them up tomorrow when you come"
"Alright, good"Johann nodded.
Harry smiled then pecked him on the lips.
"Good night, Noah"said Harry against his lips"Sweet dreams"
Kissing him back, Johann answered.
"Gut nacht, Harry, and see you tomorrow"
Harry gave him one last smile before closing and locking the door. When Johann walked back to the base, he was happy for the first time in a long, long time.
For the Translation:
Ja-Yeah
Gut nacht-Good night
