Lost in a Dream ||Newt Scamander||

Happy Birthday Clover

Back in Hogwarts, Newt would always sneak a little note into her book bag or a little small something and later receive a smile from her in the hallways, but this year he knew he needed to step up and give her something truly special. Now that they were together, a little Chocolate Frog or love note wouldn't pass (she always thought the notes were just jokes anyway). This year he bought her the perfect present. Newt looked over at Clover fast asleep beside him and smiled. She looked even more beautiful in her sleep, her long auburn hair draped over her shoulders, a few wisps in her shut eyes. He admired her a while longer before realizing how strange it most likely was. Clover began to wake and her eyes drifted open.

"Morning, Newt." She stretched and yawned softly. Newt smiled at her.

"G'morning. Someone's certainly tired."

"Just a little."

"Darling, its 11:30 and your birthday as well!"

Clover sat up and made a face. "Please don't tell me you bought me anything."

"Alright, I won't tell you."

She rolled her eyes playfully. "Newt, you didn't have to buy me anything for my birthday. Just being here for me is enough."

"But I wanted to. And what is it with you and presents?"

"I just don't like the fact that you're spending your own time and money for something that of course, belongs to you."

Newt sighed and scratched the back of his neck. "Well than I apologize for getting you a present. A rather expensive one at that."

Clover groaned and covered her face with the covers. Newt chuckled and tickled her causing a squeal from Clover. "Hey! That tickles!"

"That's the idea!"

* ~ * ~ * ~ *

"Just open it already."

"But then-"

"Clover Elizabeth Ackerley open the dang box!"

Clover rolled her eyes playfully and opened the package, revealing an ivory envelope containing two steamboat tickets. To London.

"N-newt... I thought we went over this..." Clover internally winced.

"I thought... maybe it'd be nice if we moved into my old flat..." he told her softly.

Clover lit up and smiled. "It would. It would be very nice indeed."

Newt smiled back at her and pecked her cheek. "I'm glad you actually agreed to open it."

Clover laughed and shook her head.
"Only since it was from you."