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teach me (Neville part 2)

The night isn't over yet. Show me what I taught you," Neville smiled, holding his hand out for you to take.

A goofy grin immediately grew on your face as you took his hand, following him out to the dance floor.

Just like he showed you, you placed one hand on his shoulder and the other in his free hand as he placed one on your waist.

The two of you began to sway to the music. The music had started off slow, but began to speed up into a more lively tune. You two moved to the beat of the music, following each other's steps perfectly.

Neville gave you a spin, sending you into a fit of giggles. Then, he grabbed you by your waist, slightly lifting you into the air, spinning as he did so.

He put you down, the two of you both laughing. You stood toe to toe with him with your arms around his neck, while his were around your waist. The music began to slow down again, and you two just swayed gently to the tune.

"I wish I had asked you sooner," Neville murmured.

"Why?"

"Because I..." Neville sighed.

"I wanted to be the one to make you smile tonight. Not Cedric." He looked down at his feet.

"Neville," you paused to cup his cheek with your hand, lifting his head to gaze into his eyes. "Edward didn't make me smile a single time tonight. The only time I was happy was... Well... Now," you laughed gently.

Neville smiled. "Yeah?"

You nodded.

Neville rested a hand over the one you had on his cheek.

"(Y/N), I love you," he said softly.

You felt your eyes go wide and your cheeks heat up. "N-Neville?"

"I-I know we're just friends. That's what we've been for so long. Best friends. But, I love you. I love the way you stick your tongue out when you're really focused, I love how much you trust me, and I love how every day, you find a new way to amaze me."

You were silent.

"I just wanted to tell you. Right now, dancing with you... Just feels... R-right." Neville smiled to himself.

You couldn't speak.

You could only think of all the moments you and Neville had together. Every study session, every time you partnered up together in potions, all came flooding back to you.

Your gaze lifted to his eyes, and you felt your heart flutter once more.

Neville always had your heart. It just took you this long to realize it.

"Neville, I..." you trailed off. He gazed at you, searching your face for an answer.

He found it seconds later.

You brought your hands up to his face, stood on your tip toes, and planted a soft, gentle kiss on his lips.

When you pulled away, his eyes stayed closed for a moment longer before opening again.

"C-can we do that again?" Neville asked shyly.

You let out a giggle before leaning in again for another kiss. This time, it was much longer, and sweeter. Neville gently pulled you closer to him, kissing you softly, being careful not to smear your lipstick.

The two of you blushed as you pulled away. Neville rested his forehead against yours, continuing to sway to the music with you.

"I never should have come here with that git... I should have came here with you," you said softly.

"It's okay. We're here now. Dancing," Neville grinned.

"By the way, you're an excellent dancer, (Y/N)," Neville added.

You chuckled. "Well, I had an excellent teacher."

~The End~