It felt as though the summer was flying away, in front of Misha's eyes. He had expected to be getting ready for Auror training at this point, but the rejection that had come in the post the previous month had turned everything upside down. Now, instead of looking forward to the Fall, he was sort of dreading it. In an attempt to make up for his disappointment, Misha was turning the last month of his freedom into his own drunken orgy.
Nothing about Bella Sorrento or her stuck up brother signaled 'drunken orgy', but it was the best option Misha had at the moment. Besides, clean cool water and cold hard cider sounded amazing on such a hot day. With an open invitation, he tossed a six pack of cider into his backpack and double checked the Floo address before stepping into the fireplace.
He wasn't expecting a house elf when he arrived, his own family wasn't as keen on them, and it gave him a bit of a start.
"Mistress is on the back deck," the small creature said happily, urging him to move forward. Misha shrugged and followed. The light was nearly blinding for a moment, but when he recovered, he was treated to the sight of sparkling blue water.
"Fuck me, this is nice," he quipped, to no one in particular.