Hogsmeade Submarine Date 2
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Harry Leferts
Spoon softly clinking against her cup as she stirred cream into her coffee, Hachi gently smiled as she watched Harry and Iku happily chat as they waited for their orders. Watching them, she felt... content at this very moment. Yes, the War was still going on and once they returned to Yokosuka, they would be back in it...
But in the here and now, in this moment, it didn't exist. All that did was her and her two companions sharing conversation in a warm tea house over hot drinks. It was the sort of situation that she had hoped to have happen at some point. And it happening right now? She felt like it was a true gift and one she was thankful for. Watching the expressions of two of the people she most cared for, Hachi felt her own feelings soar. Iku's and Harry's eyes lighting up in joy as they talked and such made her engines practically purr in happiness. As a matter of fact, she sighed as she had the thought about how this could happen more often in the future. An image in her head of the three of them older doing much the same.
Moments later, she blinked as Harry turned to her with a curious look on his face, "Hachi-Chan? Is something wrong?"
Confused, Hachi gave him a bemused smile, "Hm? Wrong? Why would you think that, Harry-Chan?"
Frowning, Harry gestured at her, "Um, you haven't said anything for several minutes. And, well, you just sighed." He then shrugged, "So I wasn't sure if something was wrong or not."
Lightly blushing, the blonde Subgirl looked over at Iku who seemed just as curious. Rather then say anything right away, Hachi reached over and took his hand in hers, "Sorry about that, Harry-Chan. Nothing's wrong, just... I was just sitting here in thought enjoying this." She waved a hand around them, "And I was just thinking that the peace and quiet in this place and it being just the three of us here enjoying each others company. It is just... perfect."
Iku gave a small smile at that, "Hai, it is nice." Sipping her tea, she gave a nod, "And I'm enjoying it."
Simply nodding, Hachi smiled back, "Exactly." Taking a sip of her own coffee, she gave a small chuckle, "It is not too often that we get to just sit and relax while talking with each other. Back home, even when we're off we have to keep an ear out in case something actually comes up. Here? We don't, we're actually free from worry and the like." Placing her cup down, the Subgirl nodded, "It's relaxing and freeing."
A slight frown on his face, Harry leaned against his hand in thought, "I never really thought of it that way, Hachi-Chan."
Just shaking her head, the blonde smiled, "And you really don't need to, Harry-Chan." Taking a deep breath, she let it out and closed her eyes, a peaceful look on her face, "I'm enjoying myself right now as it is, just the three of us in peace."
Lips curling upwards, Iku leaned to the side so that her head was on Harry's shoulder, "So is Iku." Her own eyes closing, she did much the same as Hachi, the scent of freshly baked goods as well as tea, coffee, and the others making her relax before opening her eyes. Her red eyes looking into his emerald, "This is really nice."
Taking her hand in his, Harry gave it a small squeeze, "Hai, it is." Gently kissing her forehead, and getting a giggle, he shook his head. Feeling a weight on his other shoulder, the thirteen year old boy turned and blinked as Hachi had placed her head on his shoulder, "Hachi-Chan?"
Mock pouting, she looked up at him, "What about me, Harry-Chan? Where's my forehead kiss?'
Only shaking his head, Harry smiled and then kissed her forehead, getting another giggle and a bright smile, "There you go."
He had to blink a few moments later as Hachi gave him a light kiss before smiling, "And there you go, Harry-Chan."
Not to be left out, Iku did much the same and grinned as Harry blinked, "Um... wow..."
Sharing a look, the two shipgirl giggled though they had blushes on their cheeks. Neither had been lying when they stated that they were enjoying it so far. Spotting movement, Iku turned and smiled some, "Looks like the food is coming."
The woman from behind the counter chuckled a bit before she set down the various things on the table. "It is indeed." First, a plate was set down in front of Hachi, which had a small mountain of square doughnuts on them. But each of them could see that each one had what looked like melted fudge for icing on them, making the blonde Submarine lick her lips. In front of Harry, a small basket was set down with various parkin squares in it, the scent of molasses drifting up. And in front of Iku, she set down a double layered, circular pound cake the size of a large dinner plate in width, the top dusted with icing sugar with jam and clotted cream between the two layers, "I hope that you all enjoy your meal."
Both Submarines bowed to her as they spoke as one, "We will!"
Harry, meanwhile, gave her a nod and a smile, "Thank you."
With a smile of her own and a wave, the woman left for the counter, "Just let me know if you need any more drinks, dears."
Nodding, Hachi smiled back, "We will, thank you." Once the woman was back behind the counter, the Submarine looked at the treats and shook her head, "Wow... this all looks so good!" Turning her attention to her own plate, she licked her lips and picked up one of the fudge doughnuts there, "You know, I've heard of these, but never had the chance to try one before now."
As she glanced at him, Harry gave a shrug and a small smile, "They're pretty good, Scotland is somewhat famous for them."
Her attention returning to the treat, she frowned before taking a bite and a small groan coming from her before she used her finger to wipe some custard from her chin. Popping said digit into her mouth briefly, Hachi chewed and then swallowed, "This is so good." Eyes lighting up, she quickly ate the rest of the one she bit into. Then, she took one each and placed them on Harry's and Iku's plates, "Here, you need to try these."
Laughing lightly, Harry nodded but took some of his parkin and placed it on Hachi's and Iku's plates, "Here, you can have some of these."
Only shaking her head, the blue haired Submarine quickly cut some slices of her cake and placed them on Harry's and Hachi's plates, "And here are some from me!" Gesturing with a fork, Iku's expression became gentle, "After all, sharing food with those you care about is great."
Just nodding, Harry smiled, "Agreed."
All they got, to their amusement, was a nod from Hachi as she was already eating another doughnut. Once she had eaten three, she swallowed and looked at them thoughtfully, "You know, this place is even better then I had thought. And I want to come back here."
While Iku made a sound of agreement even as she worked her way through a slice of cake, Harry considered that, "Well... maybe we could meet up more often than just the Hogsmeade Weekends."
Eyebrow raised as she cleaned her lips and took a sip of tea, Iku blinked and cocked her head to the side, "What do you mean, Harry-Chan? I thought that you could only come down here on certain weekends?"
Much to her surprise, Harry shook his head before pausing, "Well, technically, yes. But a lot of students sneak here during weekends and such. From what I heard, no one here will tell as it is an unofficial thing. Probably best to do it early in the mornings and such when almost no one is here though."
Unknown to him, Hachi and Iku were having a silent conversation with each other. Eventually, the blonde shook her head and smiled, "Maybe." Taking another bite of a doughnut, she gave a grin, "I wouldn't mind coming back here more often though."
From where she was across from Hachi, her fellow shipgirl only nodded. Once she swallowed again, she smiled, "Same here. And I can't wait for everyone else to come here as well!"
As they continued to eat, giving each other bits and pieces of what they had ordered, the group settled into light conversation. Sipping his tea, Harry glanced between them, "So what do you two plan to do?"
Humming, Hachi considered that question before scratching her cheek and sharing a look with Iku, "Actually, we were thinking that besides spending the day with you, we could get some Christmas shopping done for everyone. There should be all sorts of neat places here in the village that we could go and buy things." Seeing Harry about to say something, she placed her finger on his lips with a smile, "We have money, Harry-Chan. That's why we were not too worried if we had to pay for our snack." After he nodded, she pulled back her finger and briefly replaced it with her lips, "Still, thank you."
Lightly blushing, Harry scratched the back of his neck, "Um, you're welcome, Hachi-Chan." His expression and tone then turned teasing, "Though I suppose that this means that I'll be able to get an idea as to what to get you for tomorrow when I'm here with RO-Chan and Shioi-Chan."
This time, both Subgirls blushed some before pouting. Granted, that only lasted a few seconds before they were all giggling or laughing together.
Soon enough, they finished their food and drinks with Harry paying. With that done, and thanking the woman behind the counter, the three stepped outside with the cold air hitting them after being in the warm tea shop for so long. Shaking it off, Harry was about to say something when Iku and Hachi both kissed him on the cheek before speaking at the same time, "Thank you for that, Harry-Chan."
Face slightly red, and not just from the cold, Harry gave a smile. Before they could do anything, he gave them light kisses and paused after each one. His next words made both Subgirls feel their engines pound, "Huh... chocolate fudge and custard... and raspberry with cream." Unknown to Harry, both shipgirls had a little bit of smoke coming from their ears as they felt themselves overheat slightly. Taking their hands in his, he began to pull them along, "So where to first?"
Shaking herself free of her embarrassment, Hachi had to think for a minute, "W-well... I heard that there was a music shop here?" At the nod, she continued, "And I was thinking either buying an instrument for RO or some sheet music."
That made the thirteen year old wizard blink before frowning, "An instrument? I know that RO-Chan plays piano, and really well at that..."
Hachi gave a slight smile, "Ja, she does because her crew did. She can also play guitar and violin as well." Pointing at herself, she nodded, "I can also play the violin, but I prefer the cello."
Raising her free hand, the other shipgirl smiled, "And I can play the flute while Imuya-Chan can also play that and Shioi is good on the lute. Maruyu though rocks at the sax."
Briefly, Harry had the image of Maruyu with sunglasses on as she played said instrument, before shaking it off, "Well... there are two music shops here in Hogsmeade. Dervish and Bangs is one of them, and Dominic Maestro's Music Shop is the other. Both are good, though I know that the owner of Dominic Maestro's Music Shop actually won a musical award."
Finger tapping her chin, Iku nodded some, "Well, whichever one is closer then."
Simply smiling, Harry squeezed their hands and they walked further into the town.
Spoon softly clinking against her cup as she stirred cream into her coffee, Hachi gently smiled as she watched Harry and Iku happily chat as they waited for their orders. Watching them, she felt... content at this very moment. Yes, the War was still going on and once they returned to Yokosuka, they would be back in it...
But in the here and now, in this moment, it didn't exist. All that did was her and her two companions sharing conversation in a warm tea house over hot drinks. It was the sort of situation that she had hoped to have happen at some point. And it happening right now? She felt like it was a true gift and one she was thankful for. Watching the expressions of two of the people she most cared for, Hachi felt her own feelings soar. Iku's and Harry's eyes lighting up in joy as they talked and such made her engines practically purr in happiness. As a matter of fact, she sighed as she had the thought about how this could happen more often in the future. An image in her head of the three of them older doing much the same.
Moments later, she blinked as Harry turned to her with a curious look on his face, "Hachi-Chan? Is something wrong?"
Confused, Hachi gave him a bemused smile, "Hm? Wrong? Why would you think that, Harry-Chan?"
Frowning, Harry gestured at her, "Um, you haven't said anything for several minutes. And, well, you just sighed." He then shrugged, "So I wasn't sure if something was wrong or not."
Lightly blushing, the blonde Subgirl looked over at Iku who seemed just as curious. Rather then say anything right away, Hachi reached over and took his hand in hers, "Sorry about that, Harry-Chan. Nothing's wrong, just... I was just sitting here in thought enjoying this." She waved a hand around them, "And I was just thinking that the peace and quiet in this place and it being just the three of us here enjoying each others company. It is just... perfect."
Iku gave a small smile at that, "Hai, it is nice." Sipping her tea, she gave a nod, "And I'm enjoying it."
Simply nodding, Hachi smiled back, "Exactly." Taking a sip of her own coffee, she gave a small chuckle, "It is not too often that we get to just sit and relax while talking with each other. Back home, even when we're off we have to keep an ear out in case something actually comes up. Here? We don't, we're actually free from worry and the like." Placing her cup down, the Subgirl nodded, "It's relaxing and freeing."
A slight frown on his face, Harry leaned against his hand in thought, "I never really thought of it that way, Hachi-Chan."
Just shaking her head, the blonde smiled, "And you really don't need to, Harry-Chan." Taking a deep breath, she let it out and closed her eyes, a peaceful look on her face, "I'm enjoying myself right now as it is, just the three of us in peace."
Lips curling upwards, Iku leaned to the side so that her head was on Harry's shoulder, "So is Iku." Her own eyes closing, she did much the same as Hachi, the scent of freshly baked goods as well as tea, coffee, and the others making her relax before opening her eyes. Her red eyes looking into his emerald, "This is really nice."
Taking her hand in his, Harry gave it a small squeeze, "Hai, it is." Gently kissing her forehead, and getting a giggle, he shook his head. Feeling a weight on his other shoulder, the thirteen year old boy turned and blinked as Hachi had placed her head on his shoulder, "Hachi-Chan?"
Mock pouting, she looked up at him, "What about me, Harry-Chan? Where's my forehead kiss?'
Only shaking his head, Harry smiled and then kissed her forehead, getting another giggle and a bright smile, "There you go."
He had to blink a few moments later as Hachi gave him a light kiss before smiling, "And there you go, Harry-Chan."
Not to be left out, Iku did much the same and grinned as Harry blinked, "Um... wow..."
Sharing a look, the two shipgirl giggled though they had blushes on their cheeks. Neither had been lying when they stated that they were enjoying it so far. Spotting movement, Iku turned and smiled some, "Looks like the food is coming."
The woman from behind the counter chuckled a bit before she set down the various things on the table. "It is indeed." First, a plate was set down in front of Hachi, which had a small mountain of square doughnuts on them. But each of them could see that each one had what looked like melted fudge for icing on them, making the blonde Submarine lick her lips. In front of Harry, a small basket was set down with various parkin squares in it, the scent of molasses drifting up. And in front of Iku, she set down a double layered, circular pound cake the size of a large dinner plate in width, the top dusted with icing sugar with jam and clotted cream between the two layers, "I hope that you all enjoy your meal."
Both Submarines bowed to her as they spoke as one, "We will!"
Harry, meanwhile, gave her a nod and a smile, "Thank you."
With a smile of her own and a wave, the woman left for the counter, "Just let me know if you need any more drinks, dears."
Nodding, Hachi smiled back, "We will, thank you." Once the woman was back behind the counter, the Submarine looked at the treats and shook her head, "Wow... this all looks so good!" Turning her attention to her own plate, she licked her lips and picked up one of the fudge doughnuts there, "You know, I've heard of these, but never had the chance to try one before now."
As she glanced at him, Harry gave a shrug and a small smile, "They're pretty good, Scotland is somewhat famous for them."
Her attention returning to the treat, she frowned before taking a bite and a small groan coming from her before she used her finger to wipe some custard from her chin. Popping said digit into her mouth briefly, Hachi chewed and then swallowed, "This is so good." Eyes lighting up, she quickly ate the rest of the one she bit into. Then, she took one each and placed them on Harry's and Iku's plates, "Here, you need to try these."
Laughing lightly, Harry nodded but took some of his parkin and placed it on Hachi's and Iku's plates, "Here, you can have some of these."
Only shaking her head, the blue haired Submarine quickly cut some slices of her cake and placed them on Harry's and Hachi's plates, "And here are some from me!" Gesturing with a fork, Iku's expression became gentle, "After all, sharing food with those you care about is great."
Just nodding, Harry smiled, "Agreed."
All they got, to their amusement, was a nod from Hachi as she was already eating another doughnut. Once she had eaten three, she swallowed and looked at them thoughtfully, "You know, this place is even better then I had thought. And I want to come back here."
While Iku made a sound of agreement even as she worked her way through a slice of cake, Harry considered that, "Well... maybe we could meet up more often than just the Hogsmeade Weekends."
Eyebrow raised as she cleaned her lips and took a sip of tea, Iku blinked and cocked her head to the side, "What do you mean, Harry-Chan? I thought that you could only come down here on certain weekends?"
Much to her surprise, Harry shook his head before pausing, "Well, technically, yes. But a lot of students sneak here during weekends and such. From what I heard, no one here will tell as it is an unofficial thing. Probably best to do it early in the mornings and such when almost no one is here though."
Unknown to him, Hachi and Iku were having a silent conversation with each other. Eventually, the blonde shook her head and smiled, "Maybe." Taking another bite of a doughnut, she gave a grin, "I wouldn't mind coming back here more often though."
From where she was across from Hachi, her fellow shipgirl only nodded. Once she swallowed again, she smiled, "Same here. And I can't wait for everyone else to come here as well!"
As they continued to eat, giving each other bits and pieces of what they had ordered, the group settled into light conversation. Sipping his tea, Harry glanced between them, "So what do you two plan to do?"
Humming, Hachi considered that question before scratching her cheek and sharing a look with Iku, "Actually, we were thinking that besides spending the day with you, we could get some Christmas shopping done for everyone. There should be all sorts of neat places here in the village that we could go and buy things." Seeing Harry about to say something, she placed her finger on his lips with a smile, "We have money, Harry-Chan. That's why we were not too worried if we had to pay for our snack." After he nodded, she pulled back her finger and briefly replaced it with her lips, "Still, thank you."
Lightly blushing, Harry scratched the back of his neck, "Um, you're welcome, Hachi-Chan." His expression and tone then turned teasing, "Though I suppose that this means that I'll be able to get an idea as to what to get you for tomorrow when I'm here with RO-Chan and Shioi-Chan."
This time, both Subgirls blushed some before pouting. Granted, that only lasted a few seconds before they were all giggling or laughing together.
Soon enough, they finished their food and drinks with Harry paying. With that done, and thanking the woman behind the counter, the three stepped outside with the cold air hitting them after being in the warm tea shop for so long. Shaking it off, Harry was about to say something when Iku and Hachi both kissed him on the cheek before speaking at the same time, "Thank you for that, Harry-Chan."
Face slightly red, and not just from the cold, Harry gave a smile. Before they could do anything, he gave them light kisses and paused after each one. His next words made both Subgirls feel their engines pound, "Huh... chocolate fudge and custard... and raspberry with cream." Unknown to Harry, both shipgirls had a little bit of smoke coming from their ears as they felt themselves overheat slightly. Taking their hands in his, he began to pull them along, "So where to first?"
Shaking herself free of her embarrassment, Hachi had to think for a minute, "W-well... I heard that there was a music shop here?" At the nod, she continued, "And I was thinking either buying an instrument for RO or some sheet music."
That made the thirteen year old wizard blink before frowning, "An instrument? I know that RO-Chan plays piano, and really well at that..."
Hachi gave a slight smile, "Ja, she does because her crew did. She can also play guitar and violin as well." Pointing at herself, she nodded, "I can also play the violin, but I prefer the cello."
Raising her free hand, the other shipgirl smiled, "And I can play the flute while Imuya-Chan can also play that and Shioi is good on the lute. Maruyu though rocks at the sax."
Briefly, Harry had the image of Maruyu with sunglasses on as she played said instrument, before shaking it off, "Well... there are two music shops here in Hogsmeade. Dervish and Bangs is one of them, and Dominic Maestro's Music Shop is the other. Both are good, though I know that the owner of Dominic Maestro's Music Shop actually won a musical award."
Finger tapping her chin, Iku nodded some, "Well, whichever one is closer then."
Simply smiling, Harry squeezed their hands and they walked further into the town.