DISCLAIMER: I do not own any recognisable characters.
This story was inspired by AkashaTheKitty's Dramione story, The Bracelet. The story made me fall in love with Theo Nott, therefore creating this "Themione".
Chapter Ten – Feelings
Hermione smiled, before leaning in to give Theo a peck on the lips.
"Eurgh. Keep the lovey-dovey stuff to a minimum, you two," came Ginny's voice.
It had been a month since the whole Durmstrang-Hogwarts Battle of the Station, as everyone had taken to calling it. Everything settled back to normal when they went back to school after their week off. Even Theo had said things at Durmstrang were the least exciting it had ever been, especially when Draco and most of his thugs were gone.
Theo had told Hermione, Harry, Ron, and Ginny that Malfoy had been sent to St Brutus' Juvenile Detention Centre and High School, along with Blaise Zabini, Greg Goyle, and Vince Crabbe, amongst Theo's old friends. Colin Creevy's parents had also filed charges against Theo and Malfoy, but Malfoy got off worse, because he pleaded guilty to more bullying charges that were more severe than Theo's.
Theo had also reported that things were much more friendlier at Durmstrang. Students were no longer as cold and cruel about other schools, as the main instigator of the bullies was locked away; they didn't want to risk being sent away, too.
After Theo had started dating Hermione, Ron admitted that the only reason he hadn't asked Lavender Brown out was because he was afraid of hurting Hermione. As touched as Hermione was of his thoughtful gesture (which was rare, because most of the time he was tactless), she urged him to quickly ask the Beauxbatons girl out before she was taken.
Also at Hermione's behest, Ginny finally told Harry the truth of how she felt. Harry admitted that he had always liked Ginny, but was afraid to act on it because Ron was his best friend and her brother. When Ginny was seeing Michael Corner the year before, Harry felt that he had to move on, but he and Cho Chang never worked out, because he found out Cho was seeing a Beauxbatons guy. Now that Ginny was coming clean, Harry had immediately gone to Ron to "ask his permission", in a way. Ron had shaken his head at his best friend, commenting, "How daft can you be, mate? She's been crazy for you since she knew you."
That, apparently, had been permission enough.
Now, one month after all the drama, they were celebrating a night out in a fancy restaurant uptown.
"Speak for yourself, Ginny," Theo shot back teasingly, eyeing the hand that was entwined in Harry's.
The redhead rolled her eyes at Theo. Harry pulled out her seat like a gentleman, then sat himself beside her. Ron arrived a second later, followed by his girlfriend.
Lavender Brown's personality was part Beauxbatons, part Salem Institute, tiny part Hogwarts. She sort of knew how to have a good time, she didn't mind dating a guy from another school, and she was snobbish at times.
Her and Hermione's friendship was almost nonexistent, mostly due to the fact that Hermione had been Ron's ex-girlfriend, a fact that Lavender was never comfortable with. Lavender and Ginny's friendship was just as fabricated, but theirs was more strained, mostly because Ginny was Ron's sister; Ginny had subtly made it known that she preferred it when Hermione dated her brother, especially when Lavender let her Beauxbatons side out.
All six of them got along well enough, but there was the occasional tension when Lavender commented thoughtlessly. Otherwise, everything was usually fine.
They all ordered their food, and were waiting for their food when soft music began in the background. The boys grinned a little at the surprised looks on their partners' faces.
"Didn't think we would pick out a nice restaurant with an actual dance floor and nice dance music, did you?" Theo asked, grinning crookedly.
"Romantic restaurant, with romantic music," Ron added, also smirking.
Everyone laughed.
Harry said, "Shall we take it in turns? The dance floor's not that big, and that way, we'll have our own choice of a song."
Heads nodded, and he grinned. "Alright. I'm first. Planner's honour."
He pulled Ginny to her feet, then walked over to a well-dressed man who was in charge of the music. The man nodded, twiddled a few buttons, and Cascada's Every Time We Touch sounded over the speakers. Ginny and Harry revolved slowly around the dance floor.
"They look so sweet together," Hermione breathed.
Theo raised a hand and cupped Hermione's face. Her brilliant brown eyes immediately snapped to his face, before closing gently as his hand stroked her skin.
"We'll dance next, Hermione?" he whispered softly as his face came closer to hers.
She smiled slightly, before breathing, "Sure."
Still smiling, Theo lightly touched her lips with his. It was a soft yet sweet kiss. It wasn't of passion or of pleasure, but simply a show of innocent love. It was the type of kiss both Hermione and Theo liked; it showed how much they cared for each other beyond the plane of physical gratification and attraction.
When Harry came back with Ginny holding on to his hand (and blushing something fierce), Theo gave them a smile and a commendation, before leading Hermione up to the dance floor.
"Wait here," he whispered gently, before kissing her on the cheek, and moving forwards to talk with the sound manager.
He came back smiling. When the music began, he held her waist, and she coiled her arms behind his head. The only thing they saw were each other's eyes, staring into theirs with so much adoration. The only thing they heard was the music as it swirled around them and made their night unforgettable…
I remember what you wore on our first day
You came into my life
I thought hey
You know this could be something
'Cause everything you do and words you say
You know that it all takes my breath away
And now I'm left with nothing
So maybe it's true, that I can't live without you
And maybe two is better than one
But there's so much time, to figure out the rest in my life
And you've already got me coming undone
And I'm thinking two, is better than one
I remember every look upon your face
The way you roll your eyes, the way you taste
You make it hard for breathing
'Cause when I close my eyes and drift away
I think of you and everything's okay
And finally now, believing
And maybe it's true, that I can't live without you
Well maybe two is better than one
But there's so much time, to figure out the rest in my life
And you've already got me coming undone
And I'm thinking two, is better than one…
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