Victoire Weasley

17. Kisses and Assaults

Note: So in this chapter, you'll be reading a little bit from Harry's point of view so that you'll have a better view of the problem that will come.  There will most likely be more chapters where this is included.  Enjoy!

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Victoire's P.O.V

Before I knew it, Teddy's arms were squeezing me tightly.  He held me close and rested his chin on my head.  When he finally pulled back, he tilted my head up and kissed me gently.  "I'm so glad you're alright.  You don't know how worried I was."

"Oh don't worry about it, it wasn't bad." I waved his worries away.

"Actually it was, and I hope you don't blame it on me." He realized that what he said made him seem worried about his reputation only.  His face grimaced and he hurriedly started saying  "I mean-"

"I know what you meant," I said, interrupting him.  I smiled at him the kindest smile I could muster up, not wanting to place any blame on him.

He sighed with relief until realization hit him.  "Oh!  And I have something for you!" He said excitedly and pulled out a rectangular, velvet box.  My jaw fell as I stared at it.  It looked much too expensive.  And the fact that I hadn't gotten him anything made me feel sick and guilty.  My little incident with the previous necklace had kept me from getting him an actual gift.  "I can't accept that."

He chuckled, "Yes you can, and you will."  He opened it for me, because I knew he suspected I wouldn't.  Inside was a beautiful, braided silver chain with white crystals interwoven.  At the very end of the necklace, there was a transparent marble attached.  But what was most remarkable was the small flower inside it that I recognized as an aslike clover.  It appeared to be in full bloom, full of vibrancy and life.  It's tips were a lovely, light pink.  A fresh perfume-like smell was coming off of it and it seemed to glow vaguely.  I couldn't say anything.

Teddy had been staring at my face for the past minute, but I didn't realize until I met his gaze.  He smiled even more broadly, seemingly satisfied with my expression.  "It's-lovely." I forced out.

"It's special." He smiled, "You see this aslike clover?  It's said to have magical properties such as luck.  I don't know whether or not to believe it, but hey, it looks good.  And the best part is that that aslike clover will always stay in bloom.  It will never whither." He said with a smile.

This gift was simply amazing in every possible way.  I couldn't think of any way to thank him fully, so I repaid him in the only way I believed I could at the moment.  I leaned towards him and kissed him generously, and before I knew it, we were against the back wall to Grandad's shed.  Teddy pulled me to him and his hands ran down my back...and lower.  If only we hadn't been fully dressed in winter clothing right now, this might have been a little more romantic.  But my mind forgot where I was and what I was wearing, the only thing that mattered was Teddy.  Eventually, we pulled back, out of breath.

"Well that beats any present I've gotten today," He grinned broadly after recovering.

I sheepishly looked at my feet.  "Well...about that.  I never got you a gift." I felt heat rise to my face with guilt.

He laughed, "Honestly Victoire, I don't care.  Your gift to me is that you're here right now.  And that kiss...though you're welcome to do that again anytime."

"Are you sure?" I looked at him doubtfully.

"About the kiss?  Definitely." He joked.  I rolled my eyes and he laughed again, "Yes, of course I'm sure."

"Alright, fine, I'll believe you.  But just wait, I'll find a way to pay you back in time."

"Mmm," He said thoughtfully, "Well I hope it includes physical contact." I hit him on the shoulder and he just smirked.  He then clasped the necklace around me neck and grabbed my hand, walking me back to the welcoming warmth of the Burrow.