Flames ( HP Fire Series #1)

18. The Sorceress' Village

Autumn's p.o.v.

"Come on, Autumn! It's morning! You're going on a date, for gods sake! Wake up!" Rose jumped up and down, more excited than me. 

"Chill! I'm up! I'm up!" I surrendered, crawling out of my warm bed. "Jeez! Don't tell me I've got to put on makeup! " I groaned.

"Well, you're in luck! You don't, unless you want though." Hazel smirked mischievously. I sighed inrelief, pulling my hoodie out and a pair of comfortable sneakers. I pulled on my favourite jeans and left my hair its natural way. 

"Perfect!" Aurora clapped. "Not too much, and not too sloppy." I grinned at my reflection, excited about the following visit.

"Meet us at the dessert shop later! And plenty of juicy details!" Rose shouted.

"Shut up!" I shouted as I bumped straight into Will's warm arms. "Hey." He kissed the top of my head softly and I smiled.

"I'm so excited!" I jumped out of his arms, kissing his cheek properly. "Let's go get some sweets!" I whined. He chuckled and pouted.

"I thought we were going to eat first."

"Please?" I looked at him with puppy dog eyes.

"Merlin! Stop being so cute!" He protested and gave in. I gave him a small peck.

The Sorceress' Village was quaint and beautiful.Cream coloured cottages lined the streets and the rich blue sky was seen as patches beyond the avenue of trees. I inhaled the sweet breeze, the melody of birds and the rustle of leaves lulled and nurtured my senses as I lapped in bliss. Will took my hand in his as he stared ahead. His face was smooth and merry, his mouth firm-set and his eyes candid. He was, in my eyes, the epitome of perfectness. 

All around the village, witches and wizards held trays of delicacies, dashing in and out of the raucous crowd, offering treats of happiness. I nibbled at the sweet square of chocolate a witch thrusted in my hands with a 'good day'. The rich milky flavour filled my mouth as a vague fruity taste wormed its way into my senses. It was delicious. I pulled Will onwards, into a small homey shop that smelled heavenly and warm. 

"Slow down, princess! Get what you want, it's your belated Christmas present." He joked. My eyes widened as big as saucers as he nodded earnestly. "I'm not joking."

"I love you. Although it's almost summer." I said breathlessly, not waiting for his response. The slabs of chocolate wrapped in shiny colourful wrapping caught my eyes. My favourite. Chocolate. I grabbed bars of chocolate and examined the sugar quills. Sounds great for me. 

"Brownies and fudge! Fresh from the oven!" A plump woman shouted cheerfully from the back. Trays of rich brown cubes of the desserts lined the counter, intensely chocolatey and spongy. The soft fresh cakes were so attractive that I pulled out my money.

"Remember about your gift?" Will stopped me quickly. 

"Merlin, you don't have to!" I protested but he silenced me with a kiss. It was as delightful as ever but this time, his mouth tasted like chocolate. 

"Okay fine. If this is what you're gonna do every time..."  He shushed me again with another kiss.

"Have you been sampling chocolate?" I raised my eyebrows after the passionate kiss. He chuckled quietly. "You simply love it, right?" He teased.

"I like you, not the chocolate." I said as he closed our distance. His hot breath fanned my bare skin and sent a thrill down my spine. "okay, I'm going for the fudge before it disappears." I whispered, dashing towards the fudge.

"Anything I can do for you, dear?" The kindly woman asked me, spooning some freshly baked fudge into a bag. 

"I would like..." I paced undecidedly. "Merlin, how can I choose from this myriad of goodness?" I joked.