Fun in the Sun.
Wearing a tiny gold bikini, Hermione stood on a balcony, sipping a cocktail and looking out over the shimmering blue Caribbean Sea. She and Draco had spent ten days in a top class hotel on an exclusive island in the Caribbean, and their holiday was nearing its end. Hermione had thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and it had brought her and Draco even closer. For ten days it had just been the two of them, and she'd loved every minute. Their hotel was the most luxurious place Hermione had ever stayed in, and they'd spent a few days just exploring the hotel and what it had to offer. They'd also explored the island, which had included a luxury boat trip and even a scuba diving trip. They'd also spent time relaxing and just enjoying each other's company.
"Nice view," Draco suddenly remarked from behind her.
"It is," Hermione agreed as she continued to gaze out across the Caribbean.
"I wasn't talking about the scenery outside," Draco whispered as he wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist and slid his hands over her smooth stomach.
"That's so corny," Hermione laughed, turning her head to grin at her boyfriend.
"Maybe, but it was true," Draco replied. "The view from behind was very nice. Although this view is quite appealing as well," he added, casting his eyes downwards to where Hermione's breasts were barely covered by the top of her skimpy bikini.
"You're insatiable, do you know that?" Hermione questioned with an affectionate chuckle.
To be honest, it surprised her just how desirable Draco found her. Hermione knew she wasn't bad looking, but she also knew she wasn't the prettiest witch around. As an attractive, famous quidditch player, not to mention being a Malfoy, Draco could have anyone he desired, yet he was happy with her. He clearly found her incredibly attractive, and his attentions left Hermione feeling genuinely beautiful.
"You don't normally complain about me being insatiable," Draco said in a low voice as his hands trailed lower and he dipped his right hand into her tiny bikini bottoms. "In fact, I can remember you begging for more on several occasions."
"I can never remember begging," Hermione replied with a slight gasp as Draco's dexterous fingers teased her.
"I bet I can get you to beg," Draco replied with confidence as he suddenly removed his hand from her bikini bottoms.
"Hey," Hermione protested, turning around and pouting at her boyfriend as she placed her nearly empty cocktail on the nearby table.
"Told you I'd have you begging," Draco said with a cocky smile.
"That was not begging, it was protesting," Hermione argued. "I don't beg."
"You will," Draco answered.
Giving Hermione a devastating grin, he swept down and connected their lips. Unable to help herself responding, Hermione wrapped her arms around Draco's neck as she hungrily kissed him back. Keeping their lips connected, Draco edged Hermione back to the table that stood on the balcony. When her hips hit the table, the cocktail glass she'd placed there toppled over, but it didn't stop either of them as they continued to kiss. In fact, they didn't stop until Draco lifted Hermione up and sat her on the edge of the table.
"Oh no," Hermione said with a shake of her head. "Not here."
"No-one can see," Draco argued, his hands already tugging at the string ties that kept Hermione's bikini closed.
All the balconies in the hotel were equipped with privacy charms, so no-one could see onto someone else's balcony, and they were also included in the rooms' silencing charms, so no-one could hear either. Even so, Hermione had still refused to do anything out on the balcony, despite Draco's protests that they had complete privacy.
"That's not the point, Draco," Hermione protested, although by this time Draco had already removed her bikini bottoms and was well on his way to removing her top.
"I thought that was exactly the point," Draco said. "No-one can see or hear, and that's your objection isn't it? You don't want to be caught."
"You're a bad influence, Draco," Hermione muttered, giving in to her desire and allowing Draco to divest her of her bikini.
"I try," Draco replied with a wolfish smile. "Now any time you want to beg, feel free."
"I've told you, I don't beg," Hermione said.
"We'll see," Draco shot back, running his hands down her thighs and spreading her legs.
Despite being out in the open, Hermione's nerves disappeared the second Draco placed a light kiss on her inner thigh. Giving herself up to the experience, she shut her eyes and luxuriated in Draco's light caresses. However, Draco hadn't been joking about making her beg and it soon became clear to Hermione that he wasn't going to give her any sort of satisfaction.
"You're terrible," Hermione hissed as her boyfriend once again pulled back just as his lips were about to reach the part of her that was crying out for his attention.
"You know what to do if you want more," Draco said, his breath ghosting over Hermione's core and causing her to shiver in delight.
"I could take care of myself," Hermione muttered, moving her hand to dip in between her thighs.
"No, you don't," Draco called, grabbing her hand before it got in his way. "Just ask me and I'll make you scream."
"Sod it, you win," Hermione hissed. "I'm begging you Draco, stop teasing me."
"Anything you want, Hermione," Draco said with a smug grin.
Hermione shook her head at her boyfriend, but her annoyance was soon forgotten when he did as he promised and stopped the teasing. He also delivered on making her scream, before the couple retired to the bedroom where they spent the rest of the afternoon making the most of their last day of holiday. Soon they would be back to reality, but for now they had one more day under the Caribbean sun to enjoy.
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Harry looked around his office, pleased with how things were coming along. With Hermione being on holiday, Harry had taken charge of moving the office supplies into the stadium offices. He'd left Hermione's office for her to sort, but he'd taken care of everything else. He'd also taken care of some club business, and he was just waiting for Hermione to turn up so they could catch up and go over what still needed to be doing.
As if thinking about Hermione summoned her up, there was a knock on the door and his business partner poked her head into the room. Harry beamed widely at the sight of his best friend. Hermione was looking tanned and relaxed, and even without asking he could just tell she'd had an amazing time.
"Things are looking good here," Hermione remarked, looking around the office after they'd exchanged greetings.
"You won't say that once you've seen your office," Harry chuckled. "I've left all that for you to sort."
"How nice you are, Harry," Hermione laughed as the pair sat down on a sofa Harry had placed in the corner of his office. "So how are things?"
"Business or pleasure?" Harry asked.
"Both," Hermione replied.
"The club's doing fine," Harry answered. "I've booked another week's training camp. I tried to get us into the same place as last year, but they're fully booked, so I've booked a hotel in Ireland. It's exactly what we want, and it'll be a good way of bringing the team back together."
"Sounds good, although I think I'll give it a miss this time," Hermione said. It had always been the plan for Harry to hold an annual training camp, but she didn't think her presence was required anymore.
"Can you cope with a week away from Draco?" Harry teased.
"I think I can just about manage," Hermione replied with a smile. Although she had to admit, it would be tough to go that long without seeing or speaking to Draco as things were getting increasingly serious between them.
"It sounds like things are going great between you," Harry said with a smile. He was pleased that Hermione was happy, and no-one could deny there'd been an extra spark about her since she'd started dating Draco.
"They are," Hermione confirmed with a nod. "How are things with you and Ginny?"
There had been a time when Hermione had thought that Harry and Ginny were doomed to failure, but over the last few months she'd seen a marked improvement in their relationship. They still didn't live together, but Harry seemed much more content with Ginny and when he spoke about her, he did so with a smile on his face.
"Better than ever," Harry replied, his face breaking out into the wide smile Hermione had gotten used to seeing on him when he spoke about his girlfriend. "In fact we're talking about moving in together."
"That's great news," Hermione said, genuinely happy for Harry. Ginny wasn't her favourite person, and likely never would be, but she was pleased that things were working out for her and Harry. "I'm pleased for you, Harry. And how are things with Ron?"
Even though Ron had apologised to Hermione following the end of season party, they hadn't seen each other since and Hermione wasn't sure if their friendship was salvageable. Over the last year, Ron had shown what he truly thought of her, and it was plain for Hermione to see that his opinion of her was as low as it could be. Surprisingly, the thought of losing Ron as her friend didn't affect her half as much as Hermione had thought it would and it was now getting to the point where Hermione wondered if she would be better off with Ron out of her life completely.
"He's trying," Harry answered. "But to be honest, I'm not sure he's ever going to be able to cope at The Cannons. Yes, he's allowing his old hatred of Draco and all things Slytherin to cloud his judgement, but I think it basically comes down to the fact he feels left out."
"Left out of what?"
"This," Harry replied, gesturing around the office. "I don't think he can cope with the fact we're in business together and he doesn't figure in the picture. Deep down he has to know that he couldn't have contributed to the partnership, but he doesn't want to admit that. He just feels pushed out, and I think he's just going to continue to rebel against us."
"Then maybe it's time we cut our losses and set him free," Hermione suggested kindly. "If we go on like this, our friendships are going to be ruined. Maybe if we ended his contract with The Cannons we can still save our friendship."
"Or that could be the final straw that breaks the camel's back," Harry argued. "He might never forgive us for letting him go without just cause."
"I think we both know we've got cause," Hermione pointed out. "Let's be honest, he's still only got a contract because we're his best friends. Anyone else would have dropped him long ago."
"But he never would have lashed out at anyone else in the same way," Harry retorted. "Just give me a little bit longer to work on him. As I said, he is trying. If I can get through to him, things might not be so bad this season. I need to give him a second chance."
"Let's hope you're right," Hermione said. "Speaking of this season, I think we need to do something to launch the new stadium. We need to make a fuss and let everyone know we're in the big time now."
"Funny, I was thinking exactly the same thing," Harry said with a smile. "In fact, I was speaking to Lucius the other day and he's willing to give us an extra injection of cash to stage a really special launch."
"You were speaking to Lucius?" Hermione looked at Harry in surprise at the revelation, for as far as she knew Harry had only ever spoken to Lucius as their sponsor when she was with him.
"We ran into each other at dinner the other evening," Harry said. "I took Ginny to this new hotel in the countryside and Lucius was there with Narcissa. He is our sponsor, so I couldn't ignore him. I said hello, and we got chatting and the subject of the stadium came up."
"And did the two of you come up with any ideas about the launch?" Hermione asked.
"We didn't," Harry admitted sheepishly. "But you're the one with the bright ideas. I'm sure you can come up with something brilliant."
"I'll try my best," Hermione vowed as she got to her feet. "Unless there's anything else, I'll go and make a start on sorting my office."
"There's nothing else," Harry replied. "But Hermione," he called, stopping her as she reached his office door.
"Yes?"
"It's good to have you back, I've missed you."
"It's good to be back," Hermione replied, giving Harry a smile before leaving his office and heading towards her own, her mind already filled with thoughts about what sort of launch they could do to ensure that the new Cannons stadium arrived with a bang.