The Secrets of The Sighted (Golden Trio Era) {3}

Il Cibo di Carmella

(A/N- FYI I'm gonna make up stores and locations for the dates as there isn't much you can do in Hogsmeade for a date)

Mikayla arrived at the gate, seeing a nervous Fred bouncing on his heels with his back to him. He wore a dark blue jeans, and a pale blue sweater with a white collared shirt underneath, that was sticking out a bit under his sweater, complimented with some brown dress shoes. Fred hadn't noticed her yet, Mikayla smiled to herself, drinking in Fred's appearance before cheerily saying "hello," to announce her arrival. Fred spun around, and Mikayla couldn't help but think he looked even better from the front. Her skin tingled where Fred's eyes danced, taking in her appearance, "hello love, you look gorgeous." Fred complimented the blonde, causing a blush to rise upon her apple cheeks, "thank you, Freddie. You look very handsome." Mikayla smiled up at him, as she placed her hand lovingly on his shoulder.

Fred smiled down at the blonde before leaning down and placing a light welcoming kiss on her lips. When they broke apart, Fred raised his right hand to reveal a single velvety dark maroon tulip, causing a big grin to plaster itself onto her face. Mikayla rose to her tippy toes, kissing Fred's cheek as she took the tulip out of his hand and replaced it with hers, "thank you for the flower, Freddie." The blonde smiled up at her boyfriend as he starts to lead her towards Hogsmeade, drinking in the fragrance of her favourite flower. "You're welcome, Mia." Fred kissed the blonde's temple as they continued to journey to Hogsmeade Village.

"So, are you gonna tell me what you've got planned?" Mikayla asked as she tried to stay in pace with Fred, who has legs that are good bit longer than hers. "Patience, love." Fred chuckled as he began to swing their hands as they walked. Fred led Mikayla to a small Italian restaurant called 'Il Cibo di Carmella'. Mikayla looked at the door to see that the restaurant was newly opened, on the open sign it had the date it opened, 12th of August 1996, which was a little over a month ago. The pair enter the restaurant, there was a warmly light room, with tables that had red and white picnic-esque tablecloths. The tables were in the centre of the room, surrounded by booths. There was a few small families and couples sitting scattered around the restaurant, and an Italian woman approached us.

"Ciao, welcome to Il Cibo di Carmella. I'mma Carmella Accetta, do you ave a reservationa?" Carmella's english was almost perfect, her accent added a smooth rhythm to her words. "Yes, it's under Weasley." Fred smiled at the older woman, his big charming smile and the woman blushed lightly before looking down and scanning her reservations. "sì, um, yes I see, theresah free booth by the window for you both." Carmella leads the young couple over to the booth, passing them a menu each. "Would you like anything to bere, I mean, um..." Carmella struggles to find the translation for drink, "Sì, possiamo avere entrambi l'acqua, per favore?" Carmella sighed happily looking over at the blonde who just asked for water for the both of them in Italian. "Sei fluente in italiano? Sarà più facile che tradurre tutto." (Are you fluent in Italian? It will be easier than translating everything.) "Sì." The blonde smiles up at the Italian woman, who soon leaves to go get their waters. "I just order us waters for drinks." She explained to Fred once Carmella had left. Fred was just looking at her with smile, "what?" Mikayla questions giggling nervously, "just trying to figure out, how I got so lucky to have you." Mikayla gaze fell to her hands that were nervously playing with the tablecloth, as a blush creeped onto her skin. A smile played on her lips, "flattery will get you everywhere." Mikayla stated cheekily as she slid her shaking hands onto the one Fred was resting on the table. Fred laughed lightly, making eye contact with Mikayla as he raised her hand to his lips and placed a feather light kiss on her knuckles.

They share small talk until Carmella returns with their water and some complementary bread rolls, asking if they were ready to order their food. "Sì, avrò il risotto al pollo e ai funghi, per favore e Fred avrà le lasagne." Mikayla ordered herself the chicken and mushroom risotto, and the lasagne for Fred, since they discussed what they'll be eating. "Perfetto!" Carmella chimed, "grazie," Fred thanked her as they handed over their menus, "prego." Carmella smiled, walking away as Mikayla took a sip of her water. "How's the shop doing?" Mikayla questions Fred as she buttered her roll, "great, sales have doubled in the last month. How's school?" Mikayla's smile shrunk a bit, "lonely, I haven't really been a part of the group lately. I'm dodging the new potions teacher, who has been adamant of me joining his 'Slug Club' suppers, and I've spending most my time being busy, so I don't have to deal with everything going on, not to mention how much I miss you being there." Mikayla admits, Fred squeezes her hand which he retook after she finished buttering her roll, she raises her gaze to look in Fred's eyes which made her melt a little.

Mikayla fell into a rant telling Fred all about what the prophecy said, how she's been discovering new things she can do being an Aevus Seer. She told him about what happened to Avery, what Malfoy had done yesterday and how she's fell into the big sister role for Brian's little sister, Eva. Fred sat there and listened to her worries, and fears without interrupting her, he knew she needed to tell someone, and was glad she felt so comfortable with him that she could spill her guts to him. Mikayla went say something else but a sound from the radio caused her to stop, "Mikayla Black is a sixteen year old girl who has collaborated with Madam Malkin for her annual catalog. Not only did she model for the book, but also sold songs to Madam Malkin to play in her store. We've been requested by our listeners to play a song by Mikayla, so this is Mikayla Black singing an original song called 'Unsteady'" Mikayla's jaw dropped as the song began playing on the radio, her wide eye were mirrored by Fred and Mikayla could feel eyes land on her as the song continued.

"Wow, imagine being that talented at 16. She has a bright music career ahead of her, watch out Celestina Warbeck, Mikayla Black is coming for your spot of best British Female Artist in the WWN Music Awards 1996, get tickets for the live show on December 31st now. If you want to learn more about Mikayla Black, what awards she was nominated for and hear more of her music, tune into Maddison Lowe the Music Manic in an hour on the Wizarding Wireless Network." A different voice promoted, Mikayla was blushing madly whilst Fred smiled at her and gave her a kiss to make her feel better.