Broken Brooms and A Wild Flower
George's point of view
Hot showers are a blessing from Merlin. The steam and the pounding water hitting your back is so relaxing. Whenever I'm stressed, a hot shower helps more than one would think. All your rage and anxiety can just fight the firey water droplets, burning your flesh. Ah, peace of mind.
*bathroom door slams into the wall*
"Brother! Im wearing your underwear," Fred yelled, turning on the faucet, making my shower water freezing.
"For merlin sake! Turn the faucet off!" I scream, turning off the shower quickly. So much for peace of mind. "Why are you always taking my underwear!" I yell at Fred, wrapping the towel around me, opening the shower door.
"Just don't wear any. Wear some shorts and feel the nice breeze," he said while gathering up some quidditch merchandise from my room.
"AGAIN. WHY ARE YOU WEARING MINE?" I screamed. While I grabbed my toothbrush, I heard mumbling and just decided to ignore. He's my brother and I love him to death but sometimes, I favor Ron. I finished brushing my teeth and walked back into my bedroom.
"Wow," Hermione said, mouth gaped open.
"Oh, uh, hey Hermione," I jumped back surprised. "You might want to close your mouth," I smiled. She closed her mouth and looked down at her feet. Not before I seen how red her cheeks were. "I could take a picture for you to keep if you would like?"I joked walking over to my dresser.
"Stop," Hermione said laughing softly.
"That isn't exactly a no, so?" I smiled looking up from my dresser her. Her hair looked messy like it did when we were in school or that time in the forest. I love when its like that. Decorated with wild flowers…
*Flashback 3 years ago at Krum's grandfather's house*
"Your hair looks different?" I said to Hermione after Fred and I apparated to Krum's flat.
"Oh, I used some potion on it to make it straight, Krum likes it like this," Hermione said sighing, running her hands through it.
"I see," I said, feeling awkward. I hate Fred. Why did he convince me in coming here? Why is he the way he is? I'll kill him. Bury the spell? Why? When I could have a flick of my wrist and rip out Krum's throat?
"Well, you look smashing! Where's the gorilla?" Fred said looking around he field in front of Krum's home. Before Hermione could say anything, gorilla was walking towards us with two brooms.
"Is that a Quicksilver 3000!" Fred yelled snatching it from Krum.
"Zis is Hermioonee's, Vhere is your brooms?" Krum said, handing Hermione the Quicksilver.
"Uh, well King Kong, we didn't know to bring them. Have some extras?" Fred asked staring at the Quicksilver.
Krum just nodded, and gestured Fred to follow. Fred handed Hermione her broom and started to walk with Krum. He turned back to pound his chest at me like Kong. I smiled and looked at Hermione who was glaring.
"I wish you would stop calling him that," she signed mounting the broom.
"What happened to you? You use to be fun," I joke, taking the other broom from her and mounting it.
"Stop," she said, lifting off the ground.
"Since when do you like flying?" I asked, lifting off behind her.
"Krum has been teaching me," she said softly, "I protested for a while but finally gave in."
"Sounds like my relationship with Fred," I smile. She laughs and it sends a jolt through my body causing me to almost slip of the broom.
"Are you ok?" She laughs, gripping the broom tight.
"Yes, I uh, drink," I laugh nervously. I'm such a git, what is my problem. It's been years! Why does it feel like yesterday we were dancing at school.
"Want to take a short ride?" She asked, lifting higher into the air.
"I'd go anywhere with you Granger," I lift up and take off to the forest. She follows close behind and I'm impressed. I start to swerve around the trees, spinning and showing off. She follows and starts laughing. I laugh to and speed up to this lake clearing and lightly touch the water with my fingertips. She follows suit and races ahead of me, she looks back and smiles. I smile back and look at our reflections in the water. The next thing I hear is a crash and her scream. I hear branches snapping and a big thud from her hitting the ground. My heart drops to my toes and I race over to the tree she fell by. I jump off the broom and lift her head into my lap.
"Hermione," I said out of breath, "Are you okay!?" I grabbed her head and looked for blood anywhere. I lightly run my hand down her body to make sure she didn't have any cuts. I look back at her face and see her smiling. "What?" I chuckle, smiling back from contagion.
"I'm awful at this,"she said laughing even harder. She then sighs and looks at the snapped Quicksilver broom.
"You really are," I agreed laughing with her touching her now nappy, branchy hair. I pull a branch out and tuck her curly hair behind her ear.
"So, much for the potion,"she says painfully, trying to lift her arm to pull leaves out of her hair.
"I like your hair messy like this, reminds me of old times," I smile, tucking her hair again. I smile down at her.
"What?" She smiles back. I pull a wildflower out of her hair and hand it to her. "A wild flower."
"It's beautiful," she says smiling.
"Yes, it is," I said staring into her sparkling eyes. How can a specific set of eyes make you feel so lost and whole at the same time? "Hermione, I wanted to ask you something," I said serious, sitting her up.
"Yes?" She questions, placing her back against the tree.
"So, I know we haven't talked much. I wanted to ask why you never.."
"Herm-own-ninny! Herm-own-ninny!"Krum yells from outside the forest. Hermione looks over and sighs.
"Oh, we better go," she says, using the tree to help balance her. She almost slips and I catch her. "Thanks,"she said smiling at me before turning away and walking back to the field. I sigh and look down at the wildflower. I pick it up and smell it…
*back to present in George's room*
"George?" Hermione said waving her hand in my face.
"Was, that a yes to the picture?" I smiled, zoning back into the now.
"No, thanks," she said smiling, "You think you should get dressed so we can catch up with your crazy brother?"
"Well, Fred has my underwear and unless you want to see me naked?" I smile again, finally finding some boxers
"Oh," she blushed walking to the door, "duh."
I walk quickly behind her, and she starts to turn around, "I'm sorry, ill just wait outside the.." She starts to say and suddenly stops.
"I like your wild flowers,"I whispered, her forehead almost touching my lips.
"Thanks," she whispered back. The pulling of our bodies felt so strong it was hard to stand still. Her scent was intoxicating and my body felt fire. She rests her forehead on my lips for seconds before pulling away. Just grab and kiss her George, do it! Now!
"I'll see you outside," she sighed lightly, walking out and shutting the door. I walk to the door and press my head against it.
Hermione Granger will be the death of me. I solemnly swear.