Secrets I have held in my heart (part 1)

Chapter 26: First date

I was a nervous wreck during Muggle Studies, I could hardly focus considering that after lunch I had my first date with George.

'what's up with you?' asked Hermione in a hushed voice during Professor Burbage's lecture about the use of electricity. My legs were bouncing and I was fidgeting with my quill, not copying down any of the words that came from our teacher.

'I'm just a bit anxious that's all' I lied, I didn't want to tell Hermione I'd be missing out two whole school hours for a date, she'd probably murder me

'yeah right, tell me what's up' she said

'fine but don't get worked up because it won't change my mind' I whispered 'George asked me out on a date after lunch, and it's our first date together. We never really got the chance to go out so he took the advantage that I had two free periods after lunch to ask me out'

'oh my gosh y/n, how could I get worked up!' Hermione said excitedly, getting a look from our professor

'be a bit more quiet Granger' I said through gritted teeth, I didn't want to be put on detention on my last day

'sorry' she said a bit more silently 'I'm so happy for you and don't worry, I'll cover for you during study period' she said

I thanked Hermione and we turned back to our parchments. Hermione kept taking notes while I kept daydreaming about what the date would be like. 

The class ended after a never ending hour and I quickly shoved all of my books into my bag.

'hey please do me a favour' I asked Hermione before leaving 'let me copy off your notes tonight, I wrote nothing in class today'

'yeah no problem' she replied, fumbling around with a chain around her neck 'oh and good luck on your date' 

'shhh Granger' I said warily, I didn't want people to overhear, even if they didn't care 

'I'll fill you in when I get back' I called as I made my way out of the classroom

I got to the Great Hall for lunch relatively early, George was already at the table. We had agreed to finish off our lunch before everyone else and then sneak off to somewhere private so that we wouldn't get caught when leaving our study groups.

'hey Georgie' I said, kissing his cheek

'hey darling, is it just me or have those been the two longest hours of your life?' he asked

'hmm not really' I pretended to say bored 

'I got distracted by this really cute guy in class' I began, 

George looked at me alarmed but was reassured that it was a tall ginger boy taking classes outside for Care of Magical Creatures.

We finished our light lunch as George had told me not to stuff myself and sneaked out of the Great Hall, telling Fred we'd see him later to which he just hummed in response, unsure about that.

George took my hand and lead me to an area right behind the grounds of the castle, it had a view to the Black Lake but it was cleverly concealed by some trees and boulders. He had prepared a small picnic which mainly consisted of dessert.

'George' I inhaled 'it's perfect'

'lets not wait any further then' he said, taking me to the picnic blanket so we could sit down.

He took out the contents of the basket, inside was a cake with hearts drawn with icing. I could see he had tried to make it himself as some of the hearts were slightly lopsided, he also took out a thermos which had some hot chocolate and finally, a small package which he shyly gave to me.