Emma and Alex's Picnic by the Lakeside (Day of Emma's Discharge from the Hospital Wing)

Alex walked with Emma, her hand in his right hand and his left hand holding the basket. "Let's head over towards the lake," he said with a smile.

"Ok." Emma being swinging their hands slightly.

Alex was excited, especially since the sky was nearly flawless. He swung his and her hand slightly. Once they reached a nice spot under the oak-tree, Alex arranged everything, keeping the cake hidden in the basket. The bread with all of the toppings are placed on the blanket...along with the water and pumpkin juice. "What would you like, Sweetie," he asked with a smile, looking into her eyes.

"Wow." she murmured giving him an impressed look. "Thats a nice layout... erm... water and bread and butter please." Emma smiled up at him.

Alex said with a smile, "coming right up." He buttered some bread and poured a glass of water. Alex laid them in front of Emma. He then got some bread and placed some turkey slices on a sliced bread roll. He laid on his side and took a bite of the sandwich.

"Thanks" Emma said taking a small sip of her water. "So..." she said looking down into her water. "Nevermind." Emma murmured.

"Is something bothering you, Em?," asked Alex thoughtfully, taking a sip of his water.

"No not all." she lied taking another sip. She looked up and smiled at him thoughtfully.

Alex placed the glass down when he looked into Emma's eyes and saw something within. He laid his hand over hers, and said thoughtfully, "Em...you know that you can tell me anything." He then graced her cheek with his hand and said softly with a smile, "...and I can tell that you're lying, Love. What's troubling you?," he asked gently, sitting up and placing his arm around her.

"Um..." Emma breathed a small nervous laugh. "Thank you... I mean... I know I can. Just...." She fiddled with her bracelet awkwardly wondering how to say it. "Its going to sound stupid. And embarrassing... and never mind. Its- its really not that important."

"Emma...if it is important to you, then its important to me," said Alex with a reassuring air to his voice. "I don't like seeing you troubled," he admitted, before kissing the top of her head.

"Its not... well....." Emma took a breath. "Ive never had a boyfriend before and I think I really like you but thats just going to make it awkward if you dont like me back but I want you to and your really sweet but I dont know if you just like me or well... you really like me." She said it quickly trailing off at the last part before shutting her eyes. "God... that sounded.. so stupid!!! Im sorry."

Alex laid back down and said, "that's not stupid. Its perfectly reasonable," he said with a reassuring smile. "I really like you, Em. We've been Best Friends since first year, and...at least I...feel a closer bond with you now, as opposed to then." He then looks into her eyes.

"Oh good... I mean- I really like you. More than best friends. I needed to know you felt the same way. Thats a good enough answer. Thanks." Emma smiled and leaned back down next to him. "Thanks for saving me."

"Anytime," said Alex with a smile. "For dessert, I asked the House-elves to whip up something special for you, decorations and all. Though please cover your eyes for just a moment, Em," he said with a sweet air. Once she was covering her eyes, Alex brought the cake and set it before her. It had a pretty, real-looking image of Emma on the cake and she was next to a lily pond, picking up a Lily-flower. Alex was surprised since the picture he drew wasn't nearly that real-looking. He hid his surprise, and said, "open, when you're ready."

Emma nodded and opened her eyes. A look of surprise crossed her face followed by appreciation. "Wow... Alex its- amazing!! How did they- and it looks so real. Its beautiful." Emma leaned over a kissed his cheek. "Thank you. Again."

"You're welcome. I was so worried about you...especially when you were in the Hospital wing," said Alex looking downward. "I was so excited when I found out that you were going to be alright," he looked up and met her eyes, before she kissed his cheek. He smiled and kissed her. Afterwards, Alex cut a slice and placed it on one of the plates in front of Emma. He then cut a slice and placed it on another plate. "You get the first bite. I thought (-----) flavor is your favorite...I hope I got it right," said Alex with a smile, hoping the flavor was correct.

(ooc: Nikki...it is your choice what the flavor is and or what it was supposed to be. )

(You Gryffindors do stuff so differently... Wow. Just compare the threads where Serg' with Katie, and then this one... Such different feelings/emotions... I think it's very interesting, actually....)

(LMAO. Yes very different isn't it? There's actually one couple on this rp who isn't looking for sex. Amazing.)

Emma kissed back gently her head spinning as her eyes drifted closed.. "Hm?" she asked pulling away. Emmas eyes fluttered open and she muttered a thank you. "You got it perfect." Emma took a little bit on her fork and slid it in her mouth. "Its delicious." she stated after swallowing.

"I love cake," said Alex with a smile. "I'm glad you like the cake," he added before laying back down on his side and eating a couple of bites of cake.

Emma smiled. "Yeah... Its really good."

(srry!!! IDK..... I didnt know how to reply!!!)

Alex smiles, and catches Emma's eyes and says, "..." He's lost for words. "I'm sorry, Em...I seem to have lost my...train of thought." He chuckles. Alex runs his fingers through his hair.