That smile as she approached caught Melinda off guard, making her stomach flutter. Goodness, but he was even more handsome than she remembered, and her own smile bloomed wider in answer. "A picnic? I'm afraid I've forgotten my blanket," she quipped. "We'll have to make do spreading our coats out." He had a sense of humor. That was good to know, and made him all the more appealing.
Joining Adrian under the overhang, Melinda was glad for the dim light. It hid her blush when he suggested apparating. It meant having to trust him. But even more than that, it meant standing close, holding on to him as he took them to whatever destination he had in mind. She hesitated for a moment. She didn't know him at all to trust him like that. But the way her pulse was jumping had her throwing caution to the wind. "I don't mind, no," she said as she stepped closer.