Newt Scamander x Reader

Part 1 (Hogwarts) - Chapter 5: Fourth Year

Word Count: 857

*Now, there wasn't much I thought to do in this, so were going to pretend that the Yule Ball is an annual thing and it happens for all the fourth years.*

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You and Newt sat together in the same booth you always had. You both laughed about how your both almost 15. The world seemed to pass by pretty quickly. The train ride felt considerably longer this time, maybe it just wasn't as interesting as it used to be. You felt Newt's head hit your shoulder. You turned to see he had fallen asleep. You didn't move a muscle, he was obviously quite tired if he needed to fall asleep on your shoulder.

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The year went by better than last year. The rumours died down, though people still thought of you differently. Despite that, there was something interesting happening this year, the Yule Ball. Of course the only person you could ever think about going with was Newt. By this point you admitted to having a crush on him, though you've probably liked him for years.

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You were hanging with Leta in your shared dorm room. No one had bothered to come back. "Hey Y/n, how would you feel coming to the Yule Ball with me, as friends of course." She asked.

"I was planning on asking Newt, but he can wait." You scoffed as you both laughed. She knew of your crush on Newt and had sworn not to say a word.

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The night of the Yule Ball came. You wore a (Clothing and colour of choice) and Leta wore a long blue velvet dress. She looked stunning and you were very happy to walk into the Great Hall with her. You linked arms and walked in giggling like little schoolchildren. You found an empty table and sat waiting for Newt to arrive. You saw him walk through the doors and found where you and Leta were. He was wearing a simple black and white suit with a black bowtie. You must say, he cleans up nicely. He agreed to say and sit out while you and Leta danced together.

"You should go ask him." She told you.

"Not yet, he'll never dance with me with the giant crowd, so I have a plan." You told her. You both danced to a couple songs, some being slow dancing and others being more upbeat. You both had absolutely no rhythm and were just being stupid the entire time. You even caught Dumbledore laughing at your antics a couple of times.

The crowd thinned out dramatically once the 4th slow dance played. So now was your chance. You and Leta walked back to the table, Leta sat down but you went over to Newt. "Dance with me." You told him as you held you hand out. He took it but said.

"I don't know how to dance."

"I don't either, did you see me and Leta?" You both chuckled. "Well I know this much. Put your hands on my waist." He did exactly that, though his hands were tense. "Relax, it's only me." He relaxed slightly and you put you hands on his shoulders. You saw his face go red, particularly his nose and his ears. Luckily the song was simple and you both swayed from side to side. Leta had walked by and accidentally bumped you closer into him.

"Oops, my bad." Leta giggled and kept walking.

"Sorry." You said as you avoided eye contact with him. Your face was red also.

"No, it's okay. I'm rather enjoying this actually." He said as he swayed with you. He held you waist gently as his thumb unconsciously rubbed circles into your sides. This only made you more flustered. "Though, I don't really know how to dance and this is something I never thought I'd be doing ever, well now that I think about it may-." Newt was so nervous he began rambling about whatever came to his mind. You just wanted to dance so you shut him up. You quickly but gently pulled his neck down as you stood on your tippy toes slightly. He was considerably tall, around 5'8. You still had lots of growing to do since you were only 5'1-2. As you pulled him down, you kissed his lips softly but as you did, you knew he wasn't weirded out as the gentle grip he had on your waist got slightly firmer and he leaned into the kiss.

"Sorry, you were talking to much." You said as he stared at you with wide eyes. He didn't say anything. He moved both his hands to you face and swiftly pulled you in for a second kiss. This one had a little more passion and longing in it than the first. It lasted slightly longer as well.

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Though you wouldn't deem you and Newt together, it was quite obvious that he liked you as much as you liked him. Deep down you were afraid that you would taint is already frown upon image if you dated, though he didn't even bother thinking about that. All he wanted was you.