A Change Of Scenery | By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Hermione/Viktor Views: 7199 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter 4
Hermione pulled her coat tighter around her, blocking the cold breeze. Viktor had shown her around the grounds, which were absolutely breathtaking. She had lingered in the stables longer than they had originally planned. His horses were magnificent, large with black shiny fur. It was only after Viktor promised they could go riding tomorrow did she manage to tear herself away.
The two of them had then Apparated to Plovdiv, a popular city in Bulgaria. Walking down the street, she allowed Viktor to show her to a small café that he often frequented.
"Are you cold, Nin?" he asked, his dark beady eyes looking at her worriedly.
She shook her head, giving him a smile. "I'm fine, Viktor. It's much colder here than it is in England."
"England's veather is… bad. It is either raining or too hot for my taking."
She nodded in understanding. The climate was a really fickle thing sometimes.
"Ve are here," he said, stopping in front of a small building. He held open the door for her, smiling as she walked past.
"Viktor, darling!" a motherly looking woman came bustling over, pulling Viktor in for a hug. She spoke something in Bulgarian that Hermione didn't quite catch.
"Mama Donnas, this is Ninny Granger. She is from England," he explained. "Nin, this is a close friend of mine. She runs the café."
"Hermione Granger, ma'am, pleasure to meet you," she said politely, sticking her hand out.
"Oh, the Granger girl? The one involved in all that business with You-Know-Who?" Mama Donnas inquired.
Blushing, Hermione nodded.
"Well, welcome! Take a seat, darlings."
Viktor lead Hermione towards a small table in the back.
"She seems very nice," Hermione commented, picking up a menu.
Viktor nodded. "Mama Donnas has been very supportive of my Quidditch career," he explained.
Hermione looked him over, unable to keep herself from smiling.
"Vhat?" he asked, turning slightly red in the face.
"I'm just happy to see you," she answered quietly. "I've missed you, Viktor."
He reached across the table and grasped her hand. "I've missed you as vell, Ninny."
Hermione thought it was adorable that he still couldn't pronounce her name the full way. It gave him an excuse to use a nickname, one that no one else called her.
Mama Donnas came over and Viktor ordered them both sandwiches. Apparently Mama Donnas baked the baguettes herself and they always came out delicious.
They spent the time waiting for their food talking. Viktor told her all about his latest Quidditch game and Hermione told him how she had just helped to pass a bill promoting werewolf rights.
The conversation came easy and Hermione couldn't remember the last time she had felt so relaxed around someone.
The sandwiches eventually arrived and Hermione felt her stomach grumble.
"Hungry, Nin?" he asked, a smirk on his face.
"Shush," she admonished him. "But yes, actually, I am. This food looks delicious."
"It is," he grumbled through a mouthful of his food.
Hermione rolled her eyes. Did ever man she know talk with his mouth full? But she picked up her food and bit into it. Closing her eyes, she savored the bursting flavor. "Oh, this is delicious."
"I am glad you like it," Viktor replied, almost half-way done with his meal.
Hermione smiled. The two of them finished up in silence, eating the rest of their meals.
"Thank you, Mama Donnas," Hermione said politely as they were leaving. "It was delicious."
Mama Donnas surprised her with a hug. "It was my pleasure, darling. Please, come back anytime. And Viktor, tell your mother I will be owling her later this week." She gave Viktor a hug, kissing him on both cheeks.
The two of them stepped back outside into the cold. "Do you want to go for a walk?" Viktor asked, glancing at her.
Nervously, Hermione nodded. "That sounds nice."
"Vonderful," Viktor said, taking her hand. Hermione blushed at the contact.
The two of them walked around the city, taking in all the sights. Viktor pointed out all the famous buildings, explaining the history of the ancient city with every step. He loved the way her eyes light up when he explained something. It seems my little bookworm is still as curious as she was back then, he mused to himself.
After spending some time in the city, Viktor Apparated them both back to the manor. Hermione didn't miss the way he hands lingered on her waist once they arrived. Blushing, she looked up into his dark eyes. "Viktor," she said gently.
"Yes, Nin?" he asked, his deep voice sending chills down her spine.
"I, ummm," she stuttered nervously. His eyes were just so beautiful. What was I saying? Oh, right. Viktor leaned forward slightly. Is he going to kiss me? In a moment of panic, Hermione stepped backwards out of his embrace.
His eyes flashed with hurt.
"Goodnight, Viktor. I'll see you in the morning," she said before quickly turning on her heel and hurrying to her room. Once inside, she collapsed on the bed, her head swimming with thoughts.
Viktor was definitely going to kiss her. And she was definitely going to let him kiss her.
So why didn't she?
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