Chapter 6: The REAL first date

The next morning Harry awoke late in the morning. Around 10:00 to be more specific. He dressed in sleepy silence, only punctuated by tiring yawns. He then walked into kitchen to get something to eat. Looking into the refridgerator he suddenly remembered that he had been out of food since the day Ron had told him about the wedding. He stood, leaning against the refridgerator door, thinking of what he could do for food. He then suddenly remembered, and it seemed so simple he felt stupid that he hadn't thought of it earlier. The tiny cafe where Caitlin worked. He grabbed his coat and set off down the street with his hands burried deep into his pockets. Caitlin was already inside the cafe, serving the people who had gotten up earlier. Since she had taken a day off for the wedding, she had to work extra for toady. She quickly brushed away a strand of loose hair that had fallen from the ponytail high atop her head. The hair of course had returned to the usual waves that flowed naturally through her hair. She dashed quickly behind the counter and came back with a rag. She passed her friend Meagan who worked there as well, but was taking off the apron.

"Glad my shifts over!" she teased nodding to where Caitlin was headed. Caitlin wrung some of the water from the cloth out over her head before continuing to the table on the far left. A little boy, around the age of three had dropped his chocolate milk. Caitlin loved little kids. She bent her knees and stayed low to the ground, wiping up the chocolate mess with the cloth and picking up the glass. She then rose so that she was level with the little boy. She smiled warmly

"Would you like a new chocolate milk?" she asked him sweetly

The boy nodded, smiling and clapping tiny hands together. Caitlin giggled and set off to get a new glass of chocolate milk. She came back and handed the cup to the boy with a grin on her face.

"Here's your choclate milk, and I even brought you a cookie..." she said, holding up a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, the size of her hand. The boy giggled and took the cookie. His parents smiled at Caitlin who returned the smile before turning on her heel. It was then that she realised that Harry had been standing at the counter watching her. She smiled and waved at him walking over to his side.

"That was really nice of you..." he told her as she walked behind the counter and faced him. Caitlin shrugged

"He's so cute though..." she said slightly guiltily as she pulled a dollar out of her pocket and placed it into the cash register.

Harry watched her "What's that for?" he asked

Caitlin slammed the register shut and looked up

"Hmm? Oh, the cookie..." she smiled and shrugged again "So, can I get you anything for breakfast?" she asked

Harry smiled "Yes you can. But today, I request that you join me..." he said

Caitlin smiled "I'd love to!" she said turning, when she ran into her boss, Jessica. She was tall and sometimes, the height could be a little intimidating. Jessica frowned

"No more breaks missy," she said "You were off yesterday and not today so unfortunately, no date with Mr. Green eyes and glasses.'' she said. Caitlin sighed and turned back to Harry who was still smiling

"Dinner then?" he asked raising an eyebrow

Caitlin nodded defiantly "Definately!" she said ducking behind the counter and reappearing with his breakfast. With a small wink, she handed him the plate and mug of coffee and disappeared again. Harry smiled to himself and went and sat at a table. Once finished his breakfast he was about to get to his feet when Caitlin had just appeared in front of the table and was gathering the dishes from his table and balancing them on her wrist. Harry handed her a five dollar bill which she took between her teeth smiling. She then disappered behind the counter and returned seconds after, hands free. She placed the 5 pound note in her pocket and looked up at Harry who stood in front of her.

"I will meet you at your place at 7:00..." Harry told her. Caitlin nodded and leaned over the counter to kiss him on the cheek. Harry grinned to himself as he turned to leave. Caitlin watched him leave but attention was soon turned back to the little boy who had yet again dropped his chocolate milk. She smiled but sighed and picked the rag up again and went over to the boy to clean up the mess.

Jessica had forced Caitlin to work all day. She was lucky enough to get off at 5:00 and quickly disapparated home. She had a nice refreshing shower in the basement and ran back up the stairs. Naturally, her shower had taken atleast half an hour and again the smell of her strawberry shampoo filled the house. She dried her hair quickly so that it lay straight upon her shoulders, and just a little bit past. She quickly tied it in a very messy ponytail and would fix it later. She then quickly dressed in green jeans and a black T-shirt with the words 'Lay off... I'm special' written in bold pink. Slipping on old running shoes and running to the bathroom. 6:30. She opened the cabinet and pulled out a small black pouch. From which she extracted a black pencil. She quickly lined her eyes completely and put it back. 6:35. Now onto the hair. She pulled out the elastic out of her hair and attacked it with a brush. She tied it in two small pigtails leaving several loose strands hanging in the front, back and on each side. 6:45. After pulling her pants back up to her waist for the third time she finally pulled out a red and black plaid belt and slid it through the loops with GREAT difficulty. 6:53. She ran through the house making sure all the lights were off and everything was unplugged. 6:59. One minute left to brush her teeth. Screw it, she thought running to the kitchen as the doorbell rang. She pulled out a packet of mint gum and threw five into her mouth before running to the door. Opening it she came face to face with Harry who was grinning. He held out a blood red rose which Caitlin took and smiled

"Thank you..." she said in a very different voice. It sounded somewhat sweet.

Harry nodded as Caitlin stood to the left. "I'm going to put these in a vase, come in..." she said. Harry stepped inside and closed the door behind him. Her house was clean but not too clean, and big but not too big. Caitlin walked past him him holding a tall clear vase holding the rose itself. She placed it on the sitting room table and rejoined Harry at the door. She smiled.

"We going?" she asked

"Yup..." Harry replied opening the door behind him. They both stepped outside and Caitlin turned to lock the door. She then put her keys safely inside her pocket and followed Harry down the street. At one point, but neither of them seemed to remember when, they had entangled their fingers among each others'. And Caitlin had to admit, she didn't at all mind.

"Where exactly are we going?" Caitlin then asked

Harry shrugged "Ron told me about this place where he took Ally... I know Ron will eat anything but he said the food and service was good..." he muttered.

Caitlin smiled "Sounds fine to me..."

The turned in at the restaurant and the waitress sat them at a table by the window. There was already a glass of water pourred for each of them but Harry had ordered a bottle of wine anyway. He then turned to Caitlin

"You do drink wine right?" he asked rasing an eyebrow.

Caitlin giggled lightly and nodded. After the wine had come they ordered their meals. For Caitlin, there wasn't much to choose from, being a vegetarian but Harry chose without difficulty. She finally concluded on ordering one of those fancy salads and handed the waitress the menu before sipping her glass of wine slowly. The rest of their dinner went smoothly.