13 - Randy's

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Ron and I walk into the little restaurant as a wonderful aroma wafts into my nose.

We walk up to the counter and are greeted by a kind, pudgy older man. I smile to myself because he reminds me of Hagrid.

"Welcome to Randy's. How may I help you today?" he beams, earning a smile from me as well.

"Hello. We're new in town and don't know what to get. What would you recommend?" I ask, still smiling at him.

"Well, you should get the bacon cheeseburger. There isn't a finer dish." he remarks.

"Well, we'll take two of those, with chips. Also, two iced teas." I state.

"You want corn chips?" he asks, writing down my request.

"No, I want potato. You know, the little stringy things that you put ketchup on.

"Oh, you mean fries?" he asks me, chuckling.

I look at him and laugh in return, my cheeks burning slightly.

"Yes, fries. Thank you." I reply, looking at Ron.

He asks me is that all and I nod.

"Your total is $15.25." he tells me.

I reach into my purse and pull out a $20 bill.

"Keep the change." I tell him.

He thanks me as I drag Ron to the nearest open booth.

We sit and talk for a few minutes, laughing at certain ways a group of American teen boys in a nearby booth pronounce words.

I don't know why but I felt at peace with Ron. Like this could last forever. And then the peace left and it's place came overthinking.

What do you mean by forever, Elena? Because the way that I'm thinking is not the type of forever you need to be preparing for right now. Especially not with Ron.

Right?

Ron's POV

Lenie and I have always been alone together but this time, it was different.

We were laughing at how bizarre the American boys in the nearby booth sounded pronouncing words and for some reason, my heart leaped.

Don't get me wrong, I've always known Elena Malfoy was gorgeous. But, when her face lights up, she was absolutely astonishing. I truly can never get enough of it.

It's like that treat your mum says you're not supposed to have before supper. But you sneak it anyways because you crave it so bad.

I just want to be there for her and wrap her in my arms, never letting go. I shake my head instantly.

You can't do it, Ron. Do not jeopardize this friendship. And she's in no place in her life to try something new right now.

I see her expression drop a little when I look back up at her.

"Are you okay, Lenie?" I ask, reaching for her hand.

Elena's POV

"Are you okay, Lenie?" Ron asks, pulling me out of my thoughts as he reaches for my hand.

"Yeah, just thinking." I reply, giving him my hand.

"Oh, yeah? What about?" he queries while studying my face quizzically.

"You really want to know?" I ponder.

"Yeah, tell me what goes on in that pretty little head of yours." he answer, looking at my face again.

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