Pairing: Viktor/Harry
Prompt: Celebrate
Word Count: 312
Rating: T (due to themes)
Warning: None
Notes: Also, for the Speed drabble thread at Hogwarts forum. Prompt: Closer, Contest, Heaven, Remember, Joy
When Harry and Viktor kissed for the first time, it was also Harry's first kiss. It wasn't like heaven. It was sloppy, too much tongue, and painful when Viktor's teeth bit his bottom lip harshly. His first kiss was nothing like Harry thought it should be. Of course, there wasn't much of a contest since Harry had nothing to compare it to.
He told Hermione about his problem with the kiss, and she smirked knowingly. "You just need to practice. The more you practice, the closer you'll get to having a perfect kiss with your boyfriend. As long as you still want Viktor as your boyfriend, of course."
"Of course I want him. I've had a crush on him since the Quidditch World Cup, remember?"
"Just checking."
So, they practiced. Harry never told Viktor about the kiss being less than stellar. He didn't want to hurt his boyfriend's feelings. And Hermione was right. Every kiss seemed just a little better, and it made Harry want to celebrate his joy at that knowledge.
He guessed he should have known Viktor would be aware of his dissatisfaction. One night, after Harry was particularly enthusiastic of a nearly perfect kiss, Viktor pulled back and asked, "Is that better?"
Harry blushed, mortified. "Viktor...I..."
"It's okay, Harry. I know I'm not much of a kisser, but I want you to enjoy our time together."
"I do," Harry hurried on to say. "I like you a lot. That's why I didn't tell you about the problem with the kissing. But yes, that was much, much better."
"Good." Viktor nodded. "So we can keep kissing."
Harry smiled so much it made his cheeks hurt. "I'd like to keep kissing you for eternity." Harry didn't stop to think about what Viktor might infer from that statement.
Viktor swooped down and claimed Harry's lips, and Harry didn't complain one little bit.