Since I haven't updated in FOREVER I decided to come back with a little fluff. I hope you enjoy.
Bonnie thought today was going to be a great day at Hogsmeade. She thought that she would have a long day hanging out with her best friends and just get to enjoy herself. She definitely didn't think she would be standing outside alone wondering what had just happened between her two best friends.
'Trevor is in muggle films? How does he even have time for that? …. Casey was so mad I can believe she just blew up at Trevor like that… Poor Darren, it's obvious to the world that Casey must like Trevor why else would she care if he makes out with some girl in a movie. Casey likes Trevor… What if they were to get together? Would I become a permanent third wheel? This is so weird.' Bonnie thought to herself as she began to walk around Hogsmeade alone.
"Penny for your thoughts?" said a voice behind her making her jump.
"Sorry didn't mean to scare you!" Braton said as she turned to look who was behind her.
"Braton! Oh my, you gave me a fright." Bonnie said.
"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you. So what happened with your friends? I would have thought you would be spending the day with them" Braton asked Bonnie.
"I could ask you the same thing how come you aren't with your posy?" Bonnie asked
"Sometimes they bore me. All they talk about is how powerful and rich their families are. When you don't have one doesn't seem that interesting anymore." Braton said looking towards his shoes.
"You have one Braton. The Weasleys are your family now." Bonnie said smiling at him.
"The Weasels? Yeah they are alright." Braton said laughing when Bonnie stuck her tongue out at him.
There was a moment of uncomfortable silence. Bonnie pretended to pick something off her sweater.
"So you want to go get something to drink or something?" Braton asked.
"Yeah sure, I was going to get a Butterbeer with my friends but the Three Broomsticks is packed. I know it's kind of lame but do you want to just get some tea at Madame Puddifoots?" Bonnie said.
"Sure I could use a cup of tea. It is getting chilly out here." Braton said as Bonnie lead the way.
The walk to Madam Puddifoots was pretty awkward for both of them. It wasn't every day that they spent time with each other and it would still take a long time to get used to being around each other at school. They walked in silence casting glances at each other once in a while. On lookers passed by were taking double looks at the sight of the once enemies walking peacefully next to each other.
They walked up to the small tea shop and walked in a tuneful tinkle announcing their entrance. The decorations were very tacky and extremely frilly. Braton had never been to Madam Puddifoots' Tea shop before and he immediately understood why. The gaudy tables and chairs were claimed by teenagers holding hands or kissing over cups of tea and coffee. The round tables were decorated with lacy napkins and china sugar bowls. It was a very cramped feeling even Madam Puddifoot who immediately greeted them and rushed them to a nearby booth seemed to have trouble moving in between the chairs. (All description from the book)
On the inside Bonnie was scolding herself. She had always come here with Casey just to get tea and never really thought much about the atmosphere. It clearly was the dating spot for sickening kissing couples who were madly in love with each other. She felt mortified that she invited Braton here.
'Why did I bring him here, of all places? This is so embarrassing he must think… uuh!' Bonnie thought to herself.
"So… uh… I've never actually been in here before." Braton said trying to relieve the tension. He didn't understand how people could be comfortable making out in front of strangers.
"Yeah, I've only come here with Casey I didn't realize it was so… Comfy?" Bonnie said with a half held laugh as a girl beside them burst into giggles at something her boyfriend has said.
"Ha yeah I guess you can say that." Braton said sipping his tea that Madam Puddifoot placed down in front of him.
The young teens looked around barely giving each other eye contact. Bonnie felt like this was the most embarrassing situation she had been in a long time. She was so thankful that Braton decided to change the topic.
"So… What about your friends? You never told me what happened?" Braton asked, trying to come up with something to break the discomfort.
"Oh right. We went to the Three Broomsticks who were strangely showing a muggle film. That is why the place was so crowded. I have no clue why they were showing the film, but it was interesting to see wizards watching a film like a bunch of muggle teens. Not that there's anything wrong with not watching films, but you know." Bonnie began
'Wow, get to the point!' Bonnie thought to herself as she felt like she was beginning to mumble.
"Well anyways, the muggle film was a play called Romeo and Juliet which is a love story about…" Bonnie began
"I've actually read that play by William Shakespeare right? I really enjoyed it." Braton said
Bonnie looked at him with surprise. She wouldn't have thought Braton was in to reading something by a muggle author and especially a play as romantic as Romeo and Juliet.
"Oh well that's great. So we only saw like a second of the movie and there was Trevor! He was the main character Romeo kissing Juliet. I couldn't believe it. My best friend whom I should know in a muggle movie! Before I even knew what was happening he was running out Casey hot on his heels and they started yelling at each other." Bonnie said.
"Over what?" Braton asked
"I don't know, I think Casey was jealous." Bonnie said immediately reddening as she realized maybe she shouldn't have said that.
"Because he was in a muggle movie?" Braton asked.
"Don't say anything, but I think she might have a thing for Trevor. I know she's with Darren, but who knows." Bonnie said. She didn't know why she felt like she could be a hundred percent truthful to Braton, but he did make her feel comfortable.
"Oh I see." Braton said.
The two sat there sipping at their tea. The windows were foggy with the steaminess in the air. Bonnie silently cursed Madame Puddifoots for putting them in such a small booth. She could practically feel him breathing they were so close.
Braton looked around the room. Silently vowing to himself to never come to this little shop again. It really was incredibly tacky. He wasn't sure why people would really want to come here to being with. He shifted in his seat trying to get comfortable and accidentally brushed up against Bonnie.
"Oh sorry." Braton said.
"Oh it's okay." Bonnie said.
Braton suddenly feeling hot pulled his sweater up over his head. The steamy air was really starting to get to him and he used his sweater to wipe the little sweat that started to build up on his forehead.
Bonnie stared at Braton as he took his sweater off. His shirt rode up a little as he took it off. She tried not to wince as she saw the scars there. Braton must have seen her looking because he quickly pulled his shirt down. A little color formed across his skin.
"I… I am sorry Braton." Bonnie said.
"Why… It is not like you're the one who did it." Braton said not really comfortable with where the conversation was going. He and Bonnie hadn't really talked about his father that often.
"I know. Just wish things were different." Bonnie said not sure what to say to him. She couldn't imagine going through what Braton went through on a daily bases with his father.
She subconsciously laid her hand on top of his giving him a soft squeeze which he returned by grabbing her hand in his.
"Thank you." Was all Braton could say as he looked at her.
He let her hand go and turned back to finish his tea. Bonnie felt her pulse quicken and smiled to herself.
"So you uhh, you want to get out of here? The tea was good and all, but I think I've had my fill of watching strangers make out" Braton said after he notice she was done with her tea.
"Yes! I definitely had my fill too." Bonnie said putting on her coat and following him out.
"So where do you want to go next?" Bonnie asked shivering as they went into the icy air.
"I was thinking of stopping by Maestro's Music Shop. I was actually on my way there when I saw you standing by yourself." Braton said.
"You like music?" Bonnie asked kind of surprised, first reading muggle literature and now music. There was more to Braton than she knew.
"Yeah, it is kind of a secret hobby of mine." Braton said.
"Well Mr. Malfoy your secret is safe with me." Bonnie said smiling.
"That's good wouldn't want to hex you now would I?" Braton said laughing as he nudged her slightly throwing her off balance. In which she playfully slapped his arm.
The rest of the day was very nice. Bonnie had planned a great day with friends and ended up having just as good of a one with Braton. They laughed and joked with each other. Braton shared his tastes in music and Bonnie told him about more muggle literature she thought he would love. Before they knew it the sun had started to go down and the air became colder.
"I can't believe what time it is. We got to get back to Hogwarts." Bonnie said
"Wouldn't want to get caught after curfew Weaslette?" Braton asked playfully
"No I wouldn't as a matter of fact." Bonnie said laughingly as they started toward the carriages that would take them back to Hogwarts.
Bonnie smiled to herself and looked up as snow started to fall. She loved the snow. She thought it was one of the most beautiful things about nature. Forgetting who she was with, she started twirling laughing a little.
"Dancing in the snow now are we?" Braton said laughing as he watched her face light up.
"You should try it." Bonnie said spinning faster.
"Men don't spin." Braton said.
"Is that so? That's too bad because it's really fun." Bonnie said laughing and spinning faster causing herself to lose her balance.
Braton quickly caught her around her waist as she slipped on some ice.
"Are you alright?" Braton asked breathing in her perfume.
'Wow she smells amazing' Braton thought
"Just a little dizzy is all" Bonnie said as she looked up at him.
His arms were still around her waist as he brought his hand up and pushed back a piece of hair that fell in front her face pushing it back slowly behind her ear. Bonnie could swear she felt herself come on fire as she watched how intensely he was looking at her.
"Come on you two, last call to Hogwarts. You don't want to be out past curfew." A professor spoke behind them, obviously checking for stragglers.
Braton quickly let go of her waist. His face flushing he turned toward the carriage and opened the door motioning for her to follow him.
Bonnie blushed intensely as she got into the carriage. The two teens barely looked at each other the rest of the ride to Hogwarts. Braton walked with her to the Gryffindor tower, ignoring the questioning stares of the other Gryffindor's. She paused by the painting of the Fat Lady.
"Thank you for spending the day with me. It meant a lot not having to be alone at Hogsmeade after my friends ditched me." Bonnie said.
"Oh it's fine. It gave me a reason to spend time with someone worthy of it." Braton said.
"So I am worthy of your time now? I bet you wouldn't have ever thought you would say that to a Weasley." Bonnie said laughing.
"Never in a Million years." Braton said smiling.
They stood their awkwardly before hugging each other quickly. Braton watched as she went inside making a point to make sure she got inside safely before walking down to the dungeon.
Bonnie smiled as she walked up the stairs to the girl's dormitory. She changed into her nightgown and laid down in her bed. As she fell asleep a small smile spread across her face.
Today was a good day indeed.
Well I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I really enjoyed writing it. I hadn't visited this story in so long I actually had to go back and re-read a lot of the chapters. I hope I hadn't made any mistakes. Please review, I really look forward to reading your reviews. It's what fuels me to continue to write this story instead of giving up. Part of me wants to spend some time and rewrite some of the chapters to make them flow more. I am going to try to get the next chapter out soon. Thanks for being a loyal reader .