Jaci looked around at the beautiful place she had appeared on. She was in a meadow, beautiful green bushes swayed and danced with the gentle breeze that blew, bringing the sweet smell of flowers to her. "My God," she heard. She smiled broadly, because she knew that voice. Slowly Jaci turned and gasped.
Charlie sat on a rock, dressed in blue jeans and a muscle shirt. Jaci had always thought Charlie was cute. Now, however, looking at him, she saw he was nothing short of handsome. His red hair was cut short, but was still long enough to run her fingers through it, and found that she desperately wanted to. His face was freckly and tanned with the sun, and was just irresistible. He had deep brown eyes, that were lost in thought, and oozing with friendliness. He had a strong muscular body. Her eyes scanned upward from his firm legs, strong chest, muscular arms, and smiling face. He stood up and walked over to her grinning like a fool.
He took her into his strong arms, and gently hugged her, as if he was definitely aware of his strength. He smelled like grass and sweet flowers. "You made it," he whispered into her ear. Jaci smiled, and looked up at him.
"Was there any doubt?" she asked. Charlie laughed. He picked up her suitcase, and they began walking through the meadow.
"How have you been bookworm?" Charlie asked. Jaci groaned. She hated that nickname that Charlie had given her.
"Again with that nickname?" Jaci asked as she stopped walking. She turned to glare at him. He stopped as well. "I've grown from that bookworm, you know."
Charlie smiled. "Yes, into a beautiful butterfly," he said, gently stroking her cheek. Jaci blushed. She looked down, but Charlie raised her head so he could gaze into her eyes. "You are beautiful, did you know?" Jaci shook her head.
Charlie was dying to kiss her. He always had a thing for her. He had always found himself dying to kiss her. He never did though. Now that she was here with him, in this beautiful place with her staring into his eyes, he couldn't resist.
Jaci held back a gasp of surprise when Charlie's lips met hers. He was gentle and sweet. Jaci placed her hand in his arm, to steady herself, and kissed him back. They stayed like that for a while. Finally Charlie pulled back.
"I'm sorry," he told her, still staring into her eyes.
"Charlie, what just happened?"
"I just kissed you."
"I thought so," she said, wrapping her arms around his neck. She kissed him again. This time Charlie dropped the suitcase to the ground, and wrapped his arms around her waist to bring her closer.
Later, they walked out of the forest, Charlie holding her suitcase in one hand, and Jaci's hand in the other. "Charlie?"
"Yes?"
"When can we see the dragons?"
Charlie chuckled. "Well, today's Friday, and I don't' work on weekends. So until Monday."
Jaci's face fell. "Darn." Charlie laughed. Jaci turned to glare at him. "Are you laughing at me?"
"No, of course not." Jaci laughed. "So how long are you staying?"
"A few weeks, or as long as you'll put up with me."
"Don't say that, or else you'll be here forever." Charlie winked at Jaci, and she blushed. They walked out of the meadow, and into a city. Jaci looked around. She could tell right away, that it was a muggle town. Thank goodness she was wearing jeans and a tank.
"I thought it might be better if you stayed here, where we work. We mainly live out of tents, I do have an apartment, but it's in a city close by. I have to be on location for three more days, though. We'll go back to my place on Wednesday, if you don't mind."
Jaci smiled. "Of course not." They walked to a hotel. When Charlie started to take out his wallet, Jaci stopped him.
"Hey, I do have money," she told him winking. Charlie laughed.
"Yes, but it's my fault you have to stay at a hotel," he said paying the man. Soon they got to her room.
"Typical," Jaci said. Charlie looked at her curiously.
"What?"
"Oh, nothing." Jaci hadn't known she'd said that aloud.
"No, now you tell me."
Jaci smiled. "I'm not whining or complaining, but I always either get room or floor 13, or room or floor 5."
Charlie started laughing. "And now you have room 13 on floor 5." Jaci nodded. She laughed as Charlie grinned lazily at her. They got off the elevator and walked into the room.
It was beautiful. With exotic big cat animal prints. There were two queen sized beds, each in a separate part of the room. There were also two bathrooms, one TV, a couch, and a small kitchen.
"Oh Charlie, it's beautiful!" Jaci hugged him tightly. "Thank you!" she walked to one bed and lay down. It was soft and light. She felt as though she had sunk right through the bed. Charlie leaned over her.
"Comfy?" he asked.
"Yes," Jaci said winking at him. Charlie laughed as he walked around to the other side of the bed. He joined her on the bed.
"Where would you like to have dinner?" he asked.
"Doesn't matter," Jaci said as she snuggled closer to the pillow. Charlie laughed. "Are you laughing at me again?"
"Yes, but because you look so cute doing that," Charlie assured her. Jaci smiled.
"Thank you," she said. Charlie looked at her as he propped himself on his elbow. She turned to look at him too. "Charlie?"
"Yes?"
"Why are there two beds?"
"Well, I was hoping I could stay here, during the weekend. It's just two days, but if you mind, then I can go and get another room for me."
"No, don't' waste anymore of your money. It's ok." Charlie smiled.
"You were always so understanding."
"Would you stop flattering me already?" she asked. Charlie laughed.
"But what if I don't want to?" Jaci smiled. She sat up and smirked at him.
"So about dinner—"
"Oh yeah, what do you want?"
"Anything as long as it isn't shrimp, fish, frog, turtle, or anything else that comes from the sea."
Charlie smiled. "Yes, I remember you like chicken." He stood up and helped her up. "Come, I know a little Italian restaurant." Jaci looked down at her clothes.
"Are we dressed for it?"
Charlie laughed. "Yes don't worry, it's nothing fancy. It's a great place to eat and it's jut a few blocks down the street."
They walked out of the hotel and walked down about five blocks. "hello Charlie, it's been a while," the waiter said, as he sat them down. Charlie smiled.
"I know Mark, I hope you are well."
"Excellent. And this is?"
"Oh yes, this is my good friend, Jaci."
"Ma'am," Mark kissed her hand. "What will you two be having today?"
"Hmm, Charlie what do you recommend?" Jaci asked. Charlie grinned.
"Mark, bring us two chicken Alfredo and two cokes."
"Oh make mine a water, please," Jaci said. Mark nodded as he walked off.
"Water?" Charlie asked. Jaci smiled up at him.
"I've had too much soda this year. I need to cut back," he said. Charlie smiled.
"Yes, you used to sneak them into Hogwarts all the time."
"I still do," Jaci said grinning. Charlie laughed and put his hand on hers.
Jaci felt her heart start to beat faster. What is going on? When he kissed me I felt like I was going to die. And now I'm flirting with him continuously. But I don't want this to end.
"Jaci how have you been?" he asked, bringing her back to earth.
"Oh, I'm doing fairly well."
"Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, and Defense Against the Dark Arts still your favorites?"
"Oh yes, I love them all." Especially potions, ha whatever!
Just then, their food arrived. They ate, and after wards they sat and had dessert. Jaci thought about the events of the say, and something she kept remembering was nagging her.
"Charlie?"
"Yes?" he asked, looking up from the brownie ice cream they had ordered.
"When I apparated, why did you say 'My God?'"
Charlie wiped his mouth with his napkin and looked at her. Sighing, he put his hand on hers again.
"Do you really want to know?" Jaci nodded. "You have truly gotten more beautiful, and it just shocked me when you appeared out of nowhere before my eyes, and stood there. Then you were surrounded by the meadow…it just took my breath away." Jaci blushed.
"Don't lie." The grip on her hand tightened. "I'm not Jaci, it's the truth, the absolute truth. He leaned in and kissed her.
Jaci sighed. He tasted like chocolate, and was rather sweet. The he quickly deepened the kiss. Jaci wasn't quite sure how they got to the hotel, but they did. Charlie set her down on the bed, and continued to kiss her. Then when Charlie moved his hand under her shirt, touching her back, Jaci moved away, shocked.
"Charlie—"
"I'm sorry, Jaci. I shouldn't have done that." He stood up and began walking away, to the bathroom if Jaci wasn't mistaken. Quickly Jaci stood up and went after him. She placed a hand on his shoulder. Slowly, he turned to look at her.
"Don't be sorry Charlie, I'm not." And with that, she placed his hands back around her waist. Charlie looked at her, and closed his eyes.
"Are you sure, Jaci? We don't have to—" Jaci arrested his statement with a kiss. He gently picked her up, and placed her back on the bed.
Early morning sunlight hit Charlie's face, and he groaned. He hadn't wanted the night to end. Instinctively he tightened his grip around Jaci as she stirred. With his other hand, he took his wand and closed the curtains. Jaci sighed.
"Much better," she mumbled. Charlie chuckled. He let his finger lightly caress her bare stomach. Jaci snuggled closer to him.
Jaci couldn't' believe what wonders had happened the night before. She felt different somehow. She placed her hand on his and played with his fingers. Then she turned to face him.
Charlie smiled at Jaci's gaze before becoming worried. "You're ok, right? I didn't hurt you, right?" Jaci smiled at his concern. She slowly kissed him.
"I'm fine Charlie," she said. She reached over and began massaging his tense shoulders. He groaned, and Jaci couldn't help but smile. "You like?" Charlie nodded.
"I like a lot," he said, his eyes roaming her body.
Now the old Jaci would have blushed. Surprising herself quite a bit, she smiled, and moved her hands down his chest, playing with his muscles. "Oh really?" she asked coyly.
"Yes, I do," he answered, moving his hands slowly and gently down her back, and coming to a rest on her waist. He brought her closer.
"Then show me," she said, before kissing him.