 ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
Raju grinned, loving how happy and excited his suggestion made Vesper. Of course he would offer to take Vera and Vasco as well as he always aimed to treat the kiddos equally. “It’s a date then.” One that he was already looking forward to. “Don’t worry, love. I can take you to meet them as well.” Grinning, Raju reached over to squeeze Renner’s hand.
The Coach certainly was enjoying Viano’s determination. He already, for some reason, felt himself bonding with the little guy. “That would be Ofelia Primary School of Magic, correct?” He knew it was right here in Naples. And as Viano commented about white chocolates being his favourite, Raju couldn’t help but exchange a startled look with Renner then with Vesper. What a lovely coincidence!
Vi couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy when Raju mentioned that his family would get to meet the Catapults. He wanted to meet them too! He wanted to meet all the teams! It was already a dream come through to have met Raju {the best of the best} but there were so many more Quidditch stars to see out there. He forced himself to be content with the conversation and the chocolate - which was so yummy, something Vi determined from the first bite. “This is really great,’’ he complemented, smiling at Renner. Would the family mind it terribly if he took another? “Well, there’s always schoolwork, sometimes I help with chores. Mostly I like to come out here to the beach.” It was a calming place for him. The news about white chocolates being Raju’s favourite didn’t surprise him. “I know. I remember reading it in a magazine.” That might have had a slight influence on his preferred chocolate type. Also… yes, he had read every article that he could have found on Raju. “It must be nice to have someone who makes you stuff you like.’’ There was a hint of wistfulness in his voice; but it was nice that Raju had someone like Renner. “Yes. Ofelia is correct. It’s a nice place. I have a question if you don’t mind. Don’t you get annoyed with the paparazzi?’’ he asked. “They’re always hounding every famous Quidditch player, and they hound you quite a bit still.” Vi wanted to know how Raju kept his sanity, for the future when he himself became popular.
Viano’s face lit up. “Do you really mean I can have a few more?” Don’t mind if he did! “Thank you.” After polishing off the first, he plucked up another. “I think…” He chewed, letting the mixture of tastes roll over his tongue. His eyes darting from Renner to Vesper. “I think I’m tasting some sort of berry in this one.” He eyed the bit of red filling in the center. “Cranberry?” |