capri sun [simon]

[LUNA LACHESIS TRELAWNEY]

Late August 2027

After much back and forth and organising the smallest details with the travel agency, Luna took the portkey from London to Anacapri. A flat overlooking the sea atop a sheer cliff had been arranged for the loved up couple, and Luna was aching to see Simon again. It had been a long time since she'd had the chance to be in his arms, but with Quidditch practice and healing her body and mind, she had been extraordinarily busy. The same could be said for Simon, who regaled her with tales of his time in Sweden over text. It was harder to keep in touch than Luna had expected, what with differing schedules and the like.

Luna unlocked the flat door and stepped inside. A sleek, white room greeted her with massive windows that opened up to the sea beyond. She could see Sorrento, and a myriad of motor and sail boats from here, and a tiny table with two chairs was tucked underneath the window. They also had a small terrace bordered by lemon trees which smelled delightful. Luna nosed about the kitchen, taking stock of everything before moving into the bedroom. A massive blue and white bed awaited her, looking invitingly comfortable after a long and gruelling week of practice.

Dumping her bag on the floor, Luna padded into the bathroom to brush her teeth and comb her hair. She tied it back in a plait, enjoying the ritual that she had formed for herself in order to centre her mind. She had come a long way since she'd last seen Simon - she was seeing a therapist to help her through her trauma. The muggle police were wrapping up their investigation and a court date was to be expected in the next few months. Luna had never expected closure to feel so good.

Luna shot to attention when she heard the slap of feet on pavement outside the front door. She sprang into action, flinging the door open before Simon had the chance to, and threw herself into his arms. "Hello there," she said after a moment, stepping back and grinning shyly at him. "Come in, come in. It's really lovely."

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Busy was an understatement. It had been three weeks living in Sweden, practicing day and night with his new team, The Malmo Marauders. He was exhausted and missed Luna more than he could comprehend, so he tried to push those feelings aside and play harder. He wanted to make her proud. His body and mind were pushed past exhaustion daily, he barely had enough time to think about anything but quidditch and bonding with his new teammates. He cut back on drinking and was actively working on bettering himself. Simon had a feeling like the team spoke about it, considering his rocky past with alcohol and fighting. In ways that embarrassed him but he was also grateful because he had a hard time resisting when offered.

There was one thing that ate him up from the inside out daily, the gaping hole in his heart due to the absence of Luna in his every day life. The separation between them had him feeling empty. Waking up in the morning with a cold space in his bed made sleep hard to find. He missed starting and ending his days with his companion. Such a luxury he got used to having, now he felt deprived.

Simon arrived in Italy by a travel agency owned port key in Stockholm with the arrangements of meeting Luna at their villa. They had accommodations for a week in Capri, enjoying much needed time together.

As Simons feet touched the floor, the door flung open and Luna hopped into his arms for an embrace. "Hello Beautiful" he greeted, bags dropping to the ground to squeeze her tight. Simon breathed in her heavenly scent, wishing he could bottle her up. ”I missed you so much.” he pulled away from the hug only to kiss her lovingly, smiling happily as he met her gaze. His eyes peeled away from her to take in the room, nodding in approval, ”Wow, not too shabby. This is amazing. The pictures of this place don’t do any justice.” Simons eyes lit up, watching the boats bob around in the turquoise water. The view was breathtaking from their villa.

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Luna threw herself into Simon's arms the moment he stepped over the threshold, in a very un-Luna like manner. There was a thunk as he dropped his bag to the ground, dutifully returning his whole attention to her. He kissed her languidly, and she hummed her approval. "I missed you too," she murmured against his lips, feeling like a balloon was rapidly inflating in her chest. She peppered his face with little kisses, gave his very juicy bum a squeeze (was it juicier than last time they'd seen one another?) and sauntered away. Luna perched on one of the chairs, watching Simon hungrily as he surveyed the space.

Desire stirred low in Luna's belly as she watched Simon, drinking him in and recommitting every feature to memory. He had missed the bright curiosity of his gaze, the plushness of his lips, the way his strong arms contracted when they held her. And he was looking extra delicious today - he must have spent lots of time in the gym. "We should explore...get something to eat..." Luna started, rising from her seat. "But I admit, I've got a different sort of craving," said Luna, approaching Simon with a coy smile playing at her lips.

Luna's fingertips brushed lightly against Simon's collarbone, trailing down the centre of his chest until they rested gently over his heart. She had made so much progress since the last time they had been together. Luna knew that she was far from perfect, and farther still from being healed. But she didn't flinch away at the thought of being intimate with Simon. In all their months apart, she had craved the strong surety of his presence, the playful kisses and the confident ministrations of his hands. "I missed you every day," Luna breathed, her mouth at Simon's ear, her eyes drifting closed as she kissed his neck.

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Being reunited with Luna felt surreal. The security of having her in his arms once again was like a dream come true. He hoped he wasn’t dreaming because he'd surely wake up on the wrong side of the bed after that. Simon cupped her face, gazing deeply into his lovers eyes, hands traveling up and down her waist as he simply enjoyed the moment with her. That evening he planned to reacquaint himself with every inch of her body, multiple times.

Her lips connected heatedly to his neck, an involuntary moan escaped his lips, ”Yes, we will do it all..” he agreed easily, ”I just need to show you how much I’ve missed you first..” he declared, lifting her with his hands under her bum to transport her to the luxurious blue and white bedroom adorned with a massive king sized bed.

Simon kissed Luna deeply, exploring her mouth fervently after months of yearning for her touch. Her taste and scent were the same, only this time he found himself overwhelmed with emotions to be reunited again. He could squeeze her, he was so happy. Simon gently lay Luna on the mattress, hands slightly fumbling to get her dress off because he couldn't move fast enough.

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Being with Simon was as easy as breathing. Their minds aligned, then their bodies, and Luna took all the time in the world reacquainting herself with her boyfriend's body. Every freckle, every divot, every piece of him. She took it back and cherished it, offering herself as his equal. When they were both spent and sated, Luna drew lazy circles in his chest. She had missed this so much. "It's the little things too, you know. The thought of you kicking me in the middle of the night... I miss even that," said Luna with a chuckle.

Luna shifted and sat up, stretching her limber body and flexing her wrists. Simon had given her a workout worthy of an international Quidditch player. "So, have they called you up for the national team yet?" asked Luna, grinning over her shoulder. She knew Simon would tell her straight off if they had, but perhaps he was saving big news for their reunion. Luna wished every second would stretch into hours, and she could savour the time she had with him. She pulled the dress back over her head and found her knickers, stepping into them and tossing Simon his own pants and trousers. Luna padded to the bathroom to check that her plait was still in place, albeit a bit disheveled.

Whirling around to face Simon, Luna couldn't help but steal another kiss from him. "I'm thinking... gelato?" said Luna, a sudden shyness to her. She had never explicitly revealed her relationship with food to Simon, which had improved leaps and bounds since school, but still she struggled with accepting meals. Suggesting gelato was another step for her - Luna never would have afforded herself a sweet treat in the past. But after the gruelling work she'd put in with the Harpies, Luna felt as if she deserved it. After all, she was on holiday, and she was with Simon. She was due some indulgence. "We can walk around the town up here. There's a lovely fort that overlooks the other side of the cliffs," she added with a smile.

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”And you hogging all of the covers.” he laughed, kissing her with a smile. Moments like these were what he missed most with his girlfriend. The comfort and security made him overflow with love, he wasn’t sure what to do with it. Then, Luna asked the question he had been waiting to share the news about.

Simon smiled with hesitation at first, swallowing hard. But he couldn’t keep it in much longer after she mentioned it. “Actually, they did.” he started with a sigh, stringing her along for a moment. “I got the news last night and wanted to tell you in person. They invited me to play.” Simon said with a smile. It was great news to kick off an amazing holiday with his love. Simon watched her expression, unable to hide the excitement from his face now. He knew this meant he wouldn’t see Luna even more, but they both knew it was important to follow their dreams and goals. Simon didn’t want to start dreading the end of their holiday together already when it barely started.

His hand traced circles aimlessly on her skin, enjoying the warmth and softness as he connected freckles with an invisible line. Luna finally pushed herself out of the comfort of their bed and pulled her dress over her head as he slipped his pants back on, mentioning gelato. His mouth watered thinking of all of the gains he’d be eating. “Oh yes, the gelato.. the pizza.. I saw something called Affogato on the internet. It’s gelato topped with coffee…or is it coffee topped with gelato. Fuck that sounds good.” he moaned with foodgasm delight. Never mess with a man and his tetanus.

Icy blue saucers watched the view outside their double doors. There was a slight breeze as boats bobbed around and singing could be heard nearby. It was like a scene from a movie, everything felt surreal. Simon reached for Luna, wrapping his arms around her small frame as they admired the view. ”We will do all of the things. There won’t be a single moment wasted.” he promised her, smiling down at her excitement and kissing her on the top of the head. His eyes widened with as he caught glimpse of a lady swan dive off of a nearby cliff, a couple of seconds a couple of more specks jumped. “Look at those people.” he pointed as he gaped, scrunching his eyes for better view. ”We should go cliff diving. I hear that’s a ‘thing’ here.” Simon said thoughtfully, curious to how Luna would feel about such an idea.

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Luna grinned. "I get cold!" she replied with a laugh. "Only cos you don't cuddle me enough," she added, nudging him playfully. It didn't help matters that she was very fidgety when she slept. Luna suspected it was because the veil between her inner eye and her mind was at its weakest when she was unconscious, and she had very strange dreams. She rose from the bed, stretching and throwing a question over her shoulder. She didn't really expect Simon to have been called up to the national team quite yet, not with him being so fresh on the scene and the drama from Britain causing him to play for a Swedish club.

There was a split second of silence, a moment between heartbeats. Luna's stomach dropped, but she turned away from Simon so he couldn't see that her face had crumpled. "Oh!" said Luna, feigning brightness. A strange mixture of emotions swelled through Luna. On one hand, she was proud that her partner had been called up to the top leagues of Quidditch. On the other, she was jealous. She hadn't even had an inkling of attention from the national team. And not only that, being called up for the national team meant that Simon would be even more busy with training and matches, and would have less time for her. It felt like he was being pulled away, piece by piece.

"That's great, Simon. I'm really pleased," Luna forced herself to turn around and address her boyfriend with a small smile. "You've earned it." Had he earned it more than her? It must have been the truth, since he'd been offered a place and she hadn't. Instead of dwelling on those nasty feelings, Luna mentioned gelato. Surely a bit of ice cream would help? Though something at the back of her mind warned her that if she gained weight, she'd be in even worse shape for the British team. Maybe that was why they hadn't called her up? She would be more careful. "It does sound good," Luna replied, slipping back into her natural comfort and stuffing down her insecurities.

Simon approached Luna and she let herself be held, tilting her head back slightly and closing her eyes. She breathed deeply, the lemony scent of the air mixing with the smell that was pure Simon. She wanted to freeze time. "Cliff diving?" said Luna with her first genuine laugh since Simon had broken the news. "I was thinking exploring the grottos. But we can do both. Lots of swimming. Maybe some skinny dipping," she added with a playful wink. "Come on, let's go," said Luna, taking Simon's hand and leading him from the cottage.

They wound their way down the streets of Anacapri, stopping at various shops and stalls to admire the hand crafted work. "Oh, granitas!" Luna exclaimed, feeling more comfortable with the idea of lemon flavoured shaved ice than fattening gelato. Besides, this was practically the birthplace of limoncello. "Shalle we?" asked Luna, her gaze sliding over to Simon's with a shy smile.

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Simon couldn’t tell how Luna felt about the news. The hesitation behind her voice, the faltering expression. He swallowed, smiling wryly. ”I’m excited. Things finally seem to be turning around.” he kissed her on the top of her head, wrapping his arms around her form to cradle her as as they watched the view outside their window. “You had me at skinny dipping. It sounds like we’re going to be very busy, let’s head out then!” Simon said eagerly, ready to see what Italy had to offer. They grabbed their things and hit the streets with a laced fingers.

The pair took their time exploring the shops and fashion boutiques surrounding their villa. Turquoise waters, white sand, colored buildings, and beautiful rock formations made him feel like he was in another world. It wasn’t long until Simon felt the repercussions of the hot summer day, much sooner than he wanted to admit. Being half vampire made the scorching capri days a challenge but he had plenty of sun cream. And he was thanking Merlin for being only half vampire.

Simon smiled at the shy look Luna gave him as she admired the variety of shaved ice. If that look was to ask permission for granitas, he’d buy her the entire shop in a heartbeat. He was aware of his girlfriends treacherous relationship with food and body image, it was a dodgey subject that they didn’t speak of much. He tried to support her in any way, showing her it was okay to indulge every once in a while.

”Anything for you my lady.” he obliged, promptly ordering one of each flavor and handing over the funds. ”Grazie.” he thanked graciously as the old lady happily handed over four colored cups of crystalline ice shavings. Each a different variety of citrus. Simon grinned at Luna, ”Okay, maybe I went a little overboard...” he laughed, grabbing the cups with both hands and a proud smile before dropping one on the ground outside the shop. ”Fuck me.” he deadpanned comically, a hint of embarrassment creasing his features before howling with a shame fueled laughter.


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Luna forcefully swallowed the lump in her throat, hitching a grin onto her face despite her jealousy and misgivings. She was quick to quiet the mutinous voices in her head as she suggested gelato, swimming, or any range of activities that would get her mind off the further loss of Simon. Like strings being snapped, the connections holding them together were slowly being cut. Luna focused on Simon's face, the pure and genuine joy open on his features. She would enjoy the now, and worry later. The future was not her strong point.

Simon was eager as he twined his fingers with hers. Luna let her wariness melt off her along with the sweat dewing on her skin from the heat. She spotted a stand selling granitas, and joyfully pointed it out to Simon. Her eyes were wide as he swept over to the stand and ordered four of the treats. Luna stifled her laughter as Simon tried to balance the four cups. Before she could rush over to help him, one of them fell over and flat onto the pavement. She snorted out a laugh and took two of the cups from her boyfriend. "Let's not trust you with these," said Luna with a smirk, glancing at the vendor who was hiding a laugh behind her hand. With that, the last of the heaviness from the past hour dripped away.

Leaning forward, Luna managed to plant a kiss on Simon's cheek in between his howling bouts of laughter. "You should embarrass yourself more often. Your eyes crinkle. It's super cute," said Luna with a look akin to a sneer, but much more playful. "Come on then, glisseo grip," she added with a grin. They found a bench in the central square, with various different types of people milling about. Most were tourists, but some had the harried look of the locals trying to get anywhere without facing a wall of people. Luna placed the third cup of granitas next to her on the bench and took a spoonful. The tartness of the lemon burst on her tongue and she closed her eyes, humming her pleasure. "That is good," said Luna to herself. She spooned out another serving and offered to Simon. As she turned to him, Luna's gaze caught on a couple, dancing to no music in the middle of the street. A few people had stopped to watch, but most bustled past. "What do you reckon?" asked Luna in an undertone.

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Simon forced a laugh from his clumsiness, sending Luna a funny look. She kissed his cheek and laughed along. ”My tourist is showing, bloody fuckin hell that was embarrassing.” he lamented as they found a bench to settle with their treat. It was a refreshing treat for the unforgivingly hot day. He was already thinking about their quest to find the perfect place to go swimming, or skinning dipping..

Luna let out some sounds of pleasure as the granitas danced on her palette. That alone enticed his excitement over the Italian treat. He smiled with a laugh at her display, nodding in approval. Simon took a bite and she eagerly asked what he thought. Simon shrugged honestly,  “I reckon gelato is by far more superior.” he stated solemnly, preferring a creamier treat.

A couple dancing to no music caught Luna's gaze, which caught his gaze. He smiled slowly, "Dance with me." Simon offered her his hand, not caring if anyone saw them because they were traveling lovers and would never see these strangers again.


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Luna snickered. "Yeah, it was, even for me. Can't imagine how you're feeling," said Luna, taking the cups from Simon so the same thing wouldn't happen again. They settled onto a bench and the moment the icy treat touched her tongue, Luna let out a noise of contentment. She offered Simon a spoonful, and he took it dutifully, before claiming that gelato is better. "You're wrong, but it's good for your overlarge ego to be so sometimes," said Luna with a smirk. "Gelato is too heavy," she added by way of qualification.

As her attention was swayed, Luna could feel the desire surging through her. She had half a mind to discreetly wave her wand and bring the music to them. But as if reading her mind (or at least the direction of her gaze) Simon leapt to his feet and offered Luna his hand. "Always," she replied with a soft smile, taking his hand and joining him. The pair moved in a slow circle, and Luna rested her head against Simon's chest, listening to the steady thumping of his heart.

Emotion swelled over Luna as she considered where her life had been a year ago. Lost between her two sisters, never better and never worse, having lost her school and Selene in one fell swoop, as well as reeling from her situationship with the boy who held her close. Now, she was in love, successful in her Quidditch career, and happier than she could ever imagine. Tears sprung to her eyes and she surreptitiously wiped them away. "Fuck, it's so weird to think how far we've come in such a short time," said Luna into Simon's shirt. When she'd managed to get a hold on her uncharacteristic emotions, she looked up at Simon. "I love you," she said sincerely. "Near and far. Hard and easy. Always."

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Luna took his hand and he pulled her into his body, kissing the top of her head as they swayed to the music. It felt like a movie in the picturesque seaside village. His heart soared out of his chest, wishing he could freeze this moment and be with Luna all the time. The distance between them as late had been a struggle for Simon, it was hard not to dread their final days of holidays..but not today. Not when it had just begun.

Simons hands cupped his beloveds face lovingly. ”Aw, I love when you get all soft on me.” he admitted with a smile that was reserved for only her. ”It’s a trip isn’t it..” he agreed, wiping away her happy tears with the pads of his thumbs. Happy tears were the only tears he ever wanted to make her have. And tears from laughing too hard. ”You are all I ever wanted love to be, Luna.” he told her solemnly, gazing deeply into her eyes. "Being with you makes me excited to think about the future.” he told her. Simon was ready for whatever the next chapter may be.

The sentimental words truly made his heart swell in his chest. He’d always been too macho to type to talk about feelings but he wanted to truly try with Luna. But boy, it was sure a natural high at times getting all of those ~feelings off of chest. ”I will always love you. Forever and always.” he declared to her, placing a hand on her heart before leaning forward to kiss her passionately. They were traveling lovers on vacation having the times of their life, PDA was the last of his worries.

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Luna's stomach churned, but not uncomfortably. Like everything that Simon said was the same identical truth she felt. She lived in anticipation of seeing him whenever she could, and of meeting him again in her dreams at night. Somehow, Simon had turned from an annoyance on the Quidditch pitch to the love of her life. They fit like two odd puzzle pieces, lost for so long, but finally together again.

Luna kissed Simon soundly as they slowed their revolving to a stop. "Let's go back," said Luna quietly. "I want to show you how much I love you."

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