Authors note:
I know this is a short chapter, barely a page long in my word documents, but I needed a bit of a mental break from the fighting scenes and what I have in store for Draco and Hermione.
Just a few notes, I'm not the best translator so I had to consult some Italian friends on terms of endearment in Italian, but if I'm not correct then please let me know!
cara- my "dear" or my "beloved"
mi amore- "my love"
Also, I just fell a little bit in love with my Blaise.
So obviously I had to dedicate this chapter (however short it may be) to him and his cara.
-RLG
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The blonde-haired witch trembled before Blaise, darting her eyes from left to right.
"We don't have much time," she whispered anxiously.
Blaise tugged her by the elbow and pulled her behind the trunk of the oak tree they'd hidden under. It didn't offer much concealment, but it was better than nothing.
Mr Greengrass had a slippery habit of turning up every time they'd tried to speak.
"My father," she began, "he's taking us away again... he thinks the dark lord's followers are still a threat to us. I can't make him see reason, Blaise. I can't-"
Astoria's lip began to tremble.
"I'm sorry," she whimpered, "I tried everything. I tried..."
Blaise's hand came up instinctively to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. Instead of withdrawing his hand, he let it linger for a moment, caressing her cheek.
"Shhh, cara," he murmured in the voice he reserved only for her, "I know you did."
She turned her head so that she could kiss the palm of his hand delicately. He marvelled at the softness of her lips.
A solitary tear slid down her cheek as she looked into his eyes. He'd never seen anything so beautiful in his life
"I don't expect you to wait for me," she whispered, "I only ask that when you think back on us" she blinked back tears, "you remember me fondly..."
"Don't talk like that Astoria-" he tried to cut in.
"I want you to be happy," Astoria gulped, "even if it's not with me. I want you to find a witch that will make you happy"
Blaise felt a fierce possessiveness come over him suddenly. He cupped her chin in both his hands bringing her gaze level with his.
"Stop this," he demanded gruffly, "it's not the end."
He softened when Astoria squeezed her eyes shut, fighting back tears.
"Look at me," he coaxed her, "I would not give you up for the world. Do you hear me? You're the one for me Astoria. There will only ever be space in my heart for you."
"What if I never see you again?" he felt her trembling under his touch.
"That's not going to happen." Blaise said sternly, "Alright?" his eyes bore into hers with intensity "that has never been an option. You belong with me. I will find you again. No matter what it takes. And when I do I'm going to marry the fuck out of you"
The sound of the back door slamming echoed throughout Snape's backyard and Mrs Greengrasses voice called out for her daughter to return inside.
Blaise's head turned at the interruption but Astoria's soft hand gently brought him back to face her.
"I'll be waiting," she whispered before pressing her lips urgently against his. It was a brief as it was tender. Blaise closed his eyes, afraid that she would see his pain at having to let her go.
"Don't forget about me, Zabini" her breath ghosted against his cheek.
"Never"
When he opened his eyes she was gone.
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Authors note:
Please let me know your thoughts! Reviews and messages are how you guys keep me going! Thank you for all the positivity, I hope I can give a little of it back during such a tumultuous and scary time. Stay safe guys. 3
-RavenclawLeGrand
