Bodyguard

Chapter 2 - The cabin

Ron is sending Hermione away with Theodore! Will she be able to handle to handle the heat between them?

Hermione P.O.V

"I'm sending you away with Theodore."

Ron is sending me away.

"Where are you sending me? I hope it's somewhere nice like... Hawaii."

"What? No! Are you crazy? Why would I send you to Hawaii with your bodyguard?"

"Figured you might want to do something nice for me for a change." I say with a slight roll of my eyes.

"For God's sake, Hermione, you life is in danger!"

"Please you're just using that as an excuse to finally get rid of me."

From the corner of my eye, I see Theodore discreetly leave the room, closing the door behind him.

"There you go with the dramatics again."

"Dramatics?" I scoff. "You're the one being ridiculous right now. What about increasing the security? What about using the security footage around the building to track down the shooter?"

He rolls his eyes and starts writing on a piece of parchment.

"Why don't you leave the investigating to the men? I'm handling this, it'll be over before you know it. But you're not staying here and that's final. End of discussion." He says crossing his arms over his chest .

"Just admit it, Ron."

You want to get rid of me because...

You want me gone because you want to screw your assistant. And if I'm out of the way, well, there's nothing to stop you, is there?"

"Don't be ridiculous. Hotels exist for a reason." He says with a smug smile.

"See. You don't even try to deny it." I say and smile with a fake sweet smile. He smirks but still says nothing.

"Ron, please don't do this to me." I look at him with a pleading look as if it will change his mind.

"It's already done. I've just confirmed it with my security team on my phone." My shoulders slump forward in defeat.

"Can you at least tell me where you're shipping me?" I ask with some sincerity.

"With a mouth like yours, there aren't many secrets I'd trust you with. Theodore and I will be the only ones who know your location. You will have no contact with anyone besides your bodyguard while you're there."

"I can't even tell Ginny or my parents? But-"

"I expect you to be packed and ready to go first thing tomorrow morning." One look at his face tells me everything. He's not going to change his mind.

The next morning

As I pack up the last of my things, I can't help but glance once more at the room I'm leaving behind. I have no idea how long I'll be gone it could be days or even weeks. At least I won't be completely alone wherever I'm going. I glimpse the bulky shadow behind the glass door, and I blush.

After Theodore saved my life last night, I can't help but feel thankful to have him tagging along. And Theodore Nott isn't just a capable bodyguard, but also incredibly good looking. It's going to be hard pretending that I don't find him attractive.

I try to get Theodore out of my mind without much success and start thinking about what to wear. I don't want to look plain and bland. I want to look desirable... and I want to get a reaction out of him.