"Okay. What would your perfect first date be like?" Dani asks from Hermione's bed.
Currently they were in Hermione's bedroom. Dani on the bed and Hermione sitting in the chair at her desk.
"How did we suddenly go from music taste to perfect first dates?" Hermione asks dumbfounded.
"I dunno..." Dani answers vaguely.
"You don't know?" Hermione arched an eyebrow.
"Yeah... I mean like.. I'm just curious." Dani blushes but quickly recovers with a retort. "Is it bad to be curious Hermione Granger? You are after all the most curious person I've ever met"
A blush immediately hit Hermione's cheeks.
"I..I uh... No. No it's not a bad thing. Curiosity."
Dani laughs and throws a small square pillow in Hermione's direction, which Hermione (to her own surprise) caught in time.
"Nice reflexes" Dani complimented.
"Thanks" said a shocked Hermione.
"So... What is your answer then? Perfect first date"
"I don't know. It's not like I'm dating anyone so I wouldn't get to go on a first date. I don't think I ever will"
"Awh c'mon Hermione. Your telling me that even though you aren't dating anyone, which I don't believe, you've never dreamed it? Or even fantasized about it?"
"Well yes. I don't have time for silly things like that"
"Your a liar Hermione Granger"
"What? How can you call me a liar?"
"Because I know you've thought about it. Every girl does. It's just a natural thing"
"Not me."
"Okay then. If you won't tell me then I won't tell you about my perfect first date. Which I know your dying to know since I asked you first"
"That's fine with me. I don't need to know"
"Okay" Dani said with finality, then proceeded to pick up the discarded magazine she was busy flipping through in the beginning.
Dani went on as if everything was perfectly normal. Like she couldn't care less.
While Hermione though, was just staring at Dani like she had grown two pairs of heads, with the burning desire to know Dani's answer. Her whole body literally itched to know.
She had opened her mouth a couple of times to say something but closed it every time.
She closed her eyes and willed herself to not give in.
"I'll tell you"
And there goes the will power.
Dani looked up and Hermione could see she was wearing a triumphant smile. Like she knew Hermione would give in.
Curse this girl for knowing her so well!
"What was that?" Dani asks as if she didn't quite understand.
Gritting her teeth, Hermione answered.
"I said I'll tell you. But you have to tell me yours okay."
"Scouts honour Hermione"
"Okay good then"
"Yup!"
"Okay. Yes I'm going to tell you."
"Okay..."
"My perfect first date"
...
"Uh are you going to say anything or..."
"What? Yes of course. Just give me a second"
Dani giggled.
"I have, you know, thought about how my first date would be like. Of course nobody knows that"
"Of course" Dani smirks
"Anyway. It would obviously be with someone I really like and that likes me back"
"Obviously"
"Dani!"
"Sorry. Sorry" Dani smiles apologetically.
"As I was saying. It would have to be with someone I really like. And I... Well I always imagine my first date to be under the stars. On a warm blanket near a really big tree. The tree would be decorated with lots of fairy lights or just normal lights. And a small pond or just a small stream nearby. There would be a present wrapped in my favorite color with a bow on top laying on the blanket. And then just the two of us, sitting or laying down, just talking about anything and everything. Just talking and being with each other"
Hermione finishes. She couldn't believe she just told Dani that. She felt weird inside but she couldn't place why.
Looking up she saw Dani just staring at her.
"So... Say something"
"You definitely aren't easy on a guy for a first date are you? Poor soul" Dani tried to down it by joking about it but somehow the joking intention wasn't that strong and Hermione knew it because she only faintly smiled and nodded her head.
Dani couldn't help but imagine that date. Hermione on that date. Dani with her on that date. Dani being Hermione's date. Dani surprising her with the perfect present. Dani holding her and offering her hoody to protect her from the cold.
What is wrong with me? I can't think like this. I'm just a friend to Hermione. She would never see me as anything else. She would hate me if she ever got the idea that I like her more than just a friend. Because that's it. That's the truth. I do ,without a doubt, like her as more. I've already fallen for her.
But I can't think like this. I should stop before I hurt myself. Before I hurt her.
"You know Hermione. That's a perfect first date. And one I think will definitely come true. You shouldn't worry too much about that"
If the blush ever left Hermione's face today it would have been a miracle.
Clearing her throat she whispered a thank you.
"Now it's your turn."
"My turn? For what?"
"Dani! You promised"
"I know. I know" Dani laughed.
"Okay. So tell me then"
"My perfect first would be sharing a plate of fries and large milkshakes next to the sea on the beach." She answered simply.
Hermione stared opened mouth at her.
"Is that it?"
"Uh yeah? Does there need to be more?"
"I thought it would be something really big or something"
Dani laughed.
"Hermione. I don't need to go way out for a first date or any date, as long as I get to spend it with some one I really like. As long as it's just the two of us, alone, then I don't really need more. But sometimes it wouldn't be bad to do fun stuff or romantic things on dates" Dani concluded.
"Your right. I guess I'm a little too over the top."
"Your romantic. Actually there's nothing wrong with that. It just means that whoever you date is one hell of a lucky person" Dani smiles.
"Okay. Okay. Let's talk about something other than my love life. Which is non existent." Hermione said while turning around away from Dani.
"You wanna know who's love life is totally non existent? Come look here" Dani says mischievously.
Which of course Hermione didn't catch on.
So as soon as she turned around she got smacked in the face with a soft pillow.
"Hey!"
Dani almost fell of the bed, so hard did she laugh.
"What was that for?" Hermione glared at her.
But Dani couldn't stop laughing.
"So you think that was funny then?" Hermione asked as she stood up with said pillow in hand. She made her way slowly to the bed.
Dani almost stopped laughing but then she saw Hermione advancing with the pillow and a determined expression on her face.
"Hermione what are you doing? It was just a joke."
Still Hermione advanced.
"It's time for some payback" Hermione grinned.
And before Dani had a chance to prepare herself, she got hit over the head with the same pillow. Hermione didn't stop though and she continued her assault all the while laughing hard.
"Her...ni..stop...doing..." Dani laughed and tried talking at the same time.
"Say your sorry"
"N...never"
"Then I'm not stopping"
By now Dani was covering flat on the bed and Hermione was kneeling on top hitting Dani over and over.
"Suit yourself Granger" Dani said with determination.
In one sudden swift movement Hermione found herself on her back, pillow less, with a smirking Dani hovering above her. Her arms were pinned down by her side.
They were both still laughing and didn't seem to notice the closeness and intimacy of their new position.
Dani took first notice and it made her freeze in her position. She could only stare down at Hermione.
Hermione noticed the sudden stillness and opened her eyes to meet Dani's very blue one's staring straight at her from an impossible close distance.
Her breath hitched in her throat when she took in Dani's hovering body over hers. Her arms where Dani's had them pinned were like coals, burning up her entire body.
She swallowed a lump in her throat when her eyes, on their own accord, skimmed over Dani's lips.
Both girls seemed to be locked in that position. Neither one moving an inch.
"Hermione! Dani! Lunch is ready, come down and eat. Don't forget to wash your hands!" Emma Granger's voice cut through the moment.
They both jumped and sprang apart.
"Uhm yeah I..." Dani began uncertainly.
"Lunch. I'm hungry. We need to go eat" Hermione's voice came out squeaky and too fast.
Dani nodded her head and took the lead in going down to the kitchen.
Neither knew who was more grateful (or disappointed?) for Emma disrupting that little moment.
I had some trouble with connection that's why I'm late with an update.
Sorry X
Hope everyone is still reading? :))
