Rose Plans a Picnic For Two by HPFangirl71

Teddy sat waiting for Rose beneath the apple tree, just outside of the Burrow. At the thought of Rose, he was reminded back to just the other day, when Rose had come to him pleading for him to kiss her. He knew it was only because she'd wanted her first kiss out of the way and she trusted him, there was nothing more to it. Yet suddenly she'd asked him to meet her here and he wondered at why.

Even now as Teddy sat leaning up against the bark of the tree, he could recall the kiss quite fondly. He knew it was wrong to think such thoughts of young Rose but Teddy couldn't seem to help himself. Her lips had been so soft and even though she'd been inexperienced, her kiss had been magical to him. He'd always had a fondness for Rose but it had always been as a "dear little sister" and nothing more. Ever since her kiss though, Teddy had been thinking of Rose in a much more grownup way.

Rose broke into Teddy's thoughts by calling out his name. She was carrying a picnic basket. A brilliant smile adorned her freckled face and her strawberry curls were caught up within a bow behind her head. Teddy thought she looked beautiful and suddenly he was inclined to tell her so.

"You look very pretty tonight Rosie. What's the occasion?" he inquired.

"You and I dear Teddy are going on a picnic." she commanded.

"But it's dark out already." he said, wearing an impish grin upon his face.

"Its okay, I'm prepared." she said slyly as she led the way across the field.

They walked on in silence until they reached an alcove of trees near the edge of the property. There, Teddy saw a table set for two, complete with candelabra in its center. Teddy watched as Rose rushed about lighting the candles and placing food from the basket upon the table. She looked even more beautiful in the soft glow of the candlelight. It nearly took Teddy's breath away.

"Rose, I don't understand…" Teddy said softly.

"It's because of the other day." she replied. "Ever since then, I haven't been able to think of anything but that kiss… and you Teddy."

She turned away in embarrassment but Teddy grabbed a hold of her hand and pulled her back to face him.

"Oh Rosie… you're all I've been able to think of too."

She broke out in a shy smile as she reached up to press a hand timidly up against the stubble on Teddy's face. Teddy responded by letting his lips graze upon the soft skin of her delicate fingers. As the heat of desire flared up between them, he could no longer deny his attraction for Rose. In that defining moment, Teddy suddenly let his heart take over. He bent his head to capture her sweet lips within his in a searing kiss. It seemed Teddy's feelings for Rose weren't so platonic anymore…