At Ritz
"Geez, how can women get so many stuffs in just one day?" Grumbled Malfoy, eyeing Granger's shopping bags.
"We're women, that's why." Countered Granger.
The four of them slumped into their chairs, picked up the menu and started browsing through it.
"I'll have the Lobster Linguini. What about you darling?" Asked Draco, looking fondly over at Hermione. "How 'bout the Bangles and Mash? I know you love Mashes."
As if on cue, Hermione flashed her dazzling smile. The one that never fails to make Draco's knees go weak.
"Aww, you remembered! Yeah, I think I should have that." Cooed Hermione.
Across the table
"Granger, they serve proper food here right? Not some shitass muggle-feed." Spat Malfoy.
"In case you haven't noticed Malfoy. This here," Hermione said indignantly, waving her hands in a circle over head. "Is the best restaurant there is in muggle London. They serve only the best food here. Not some 'muggle-feed' as you may think."
"Fine."
"Fine."
"Fine."
"Fine."
"Stop copying me!"
"Am not!"
"Are too!"
"Tsk. Be quiet!"
"Aw shut up!"
The noisy din that the two teenagers were making attracted the attention of Hermione and Draco from across the table.
Back to the Adults
"Like a married couple aye?"
"Yes Draco, just like we were when we were younger"
Draco reached his hands under the table, searching for his wife's hand. He grabbed hold of it and gave it a gentle squeeze. As if telling her "You're mine." Sending surges of warmth through Hermione's body, making her feel safe and secured, just by holding on to his hands.
This must be the power of love. She thought.
And indeed it is.
"So have you guys decided?" Asked Draco, looking over at the two teenagers.
"One moment please." Answered Granger sweetly.
Across the table
"Malfoy, make up your mind quick!"
"Im thinking! Im thinking!"
"Ugh, you are incredibly slow you know that!"
"No I don't. And no I am not slow. Ah damn, I cant make up my mind."
"Oh fine, I'll order for you. Who knows, by the time you finish deciding, the cows would have came home already."
"Fine. Surprise me. I'm going to the gents" And Malfoy slammed his menu shut, pushed his chair back and strutted off to the restroom like he owned the place.
That bloody insufferable prat. You want a surprise aye? I'll give it to you. Just you wait.
"Ah waiter! Yes, can I have a Tokyo Beef Steak and a Chef's Salad without the Italian dressing please. Thankyou." Said Granger, handing over hers and Malfoy's menu back to the waiter.
"Then I'll have the Lobster Linguini and Magles&Mash please. Oh and a bottle of your finest red wine." Said Draco, handing his menu over as well.
"Alright sir. Excuse me madams." the waiter bowed and left with their orders.
"Is a salad all that Draco wants?" Asked Hermione.
"Yupp. He's on a diet. He thinks he's too fat." Answered Granger.
"Ohmy, that dear boy is out of his mind! He isn't fat! In fact, he needs more food! Although I must say he is really well build." Laughed Hermione. Throwing a quick but cheeky glance at Draco.
At that juncture, Malfoy came back from the gents and slumped back down in his seat.
A polite chatter ringed through the four as they waited for their food.
At long last, the food arrived. As the waiter put down the plate of salad in front of Malfoy, he dug into hastily.
"Slow down would you? You eat like a pig." Snapped Granger, cutting her steak daintily.
Within a minute, Malfoy was done with his salad and pushed his plate away.
"And now, for the main course. Where is it?" He demanded like a hungry little boy.
"That was your main course dear" Said Granger, smirking at him.
"WHATTTT."
"Uh-huh"
"Was this your idea?"
"Well, you did say surprise."
"You cunning pea. I need food!"
"Too bad ferretface. You want it? Order it yourself. And this time, be quick. Or you can have another of my surprises."
"Fine. Waiter! Can I have the menu."
"Im sorry sir, last orders are at 9pm sharp. The time now is 935pm." Said the waiter apologetically.
"What in merlin's name. What am I going to do now!" Huffed Malfoy. "I don't care, you're giving me half of your steak Hermione."
"Says who! Im-" Granger stopped short. "hang on, did you just call me Hermione?"
This time, Malfoy shuffled his feet uncomfortably under the table.
"So what if I did?"
"So you did!"
"No I didn't!"
"Yes you did"
"No I didn't, I want your steak."
With that, he grabbed her hand holding the fork with a piece of steak stuck on it and shoved it into his mouth.
"Hmmm, this is good. I want some more." He gestured at Granger's steak.
"Wish on, im not giving you anymore of it."
But yet Malfoy reached over and ate more of her steak. By this time, Granger had given up fighting for her steak and let him have the remainder of the steak.
After the hearty meal, Draco paid for the bill and the four of them made their way out. Granger swaying a little due to the red wine.
"we're gonna have to floo back to the manor, are you up for it?" Asked Hermione, looking worriedly at Granger.
"Abbbbbaaa, Yeeeahhh. Let'ssss go! Hurry hurry! We'll be late for class!" And she stumbled on a pebble, tripped and almost fell.
But luckily Malfoy managed to catch her and held her up with his hands on her shoulders.
"I'll take her. You guys don't worry." He said to the two adults.
"Alrighty then." Said Draco.
He and Hermione stepped into the floo gate and floo-ed off one after the other.
Malfoy looked down at Granger.
There is no way she can floo back on her own in this state.
With that, he lifted her up bridal style and stepped in the floo-gate. He glanced down at her almost sleeping face.
Wow, she almost looks like an angel when she's asleep. God, she looks almost beautiful like that.
Malfoy shook his head and blinked his eyes a couple of times to clear his thoughts.
No, I did not just think that. No I did not. No I did not. No I did not. No I did not. No I did not. No I did not. GOD, SHE IS GORGEOUS!
Malfoy shook his head once more. Scared his thoughts.
With Granger safely tucked in his arms, "MALFOY MANOR!"
(A/N: ALL RIGHTY THEN, HERE'S THE LATEST CHAPTERRRRRR. REVIEWS MY LOVELIES OUT THERE. I'VE GOT THE OTHER CHAPTERS LINED UP IN MY THUMBDRIVE TOO, BUT IM GNA LEAVE MY DEAR READERS IN SUSPENSE(: LOVE ALWAYS.)