There's No Point Pretending (H.G. X Reader)

Valentine

Okay, okay you've got this. You can do this, all you have to do is walk up and say hi. Everything else will work out. I just have to say hi.

I tried to convince myself that these words were true but even still I was nervous. Butterflies erupted in my stomach just thinking about what I was going to do, even so I forced my self to keep walking to my inevitable doom.

What am I doing? Well, if you must know, I'm on my way to the library, where I will undoubtedly find the person I'm looking for, then start a conversation. Who am I looking for? Why, only the smartest witch in this school, and quite honestly probably the smartest of all the magic schools, Hermione Jean Granger. Why? Because when I was taking Muggle Studies, I learned that muggles have a holiday known as "Valentines day," a holiday made specifically to celebrate love.

Which is why I'm practically running down the hall to the library, because that holiday is tomorrow.

I looked at the notes I had taken in class that day and read them, only slowing down ever so slightly. I transfigured my quill into a rose and continued my jog/run through the school. I made a pitstop by the kitchens and asked the elves if they had any chocolates. I ended up leaving with three heart shaped boxes and two small bags of it.

Then I went down to the dungeons to my common room to set my school supplies down and fix my wild appearance.

I knew that she would probably reject me, I was a member of her rival house after all, and we barely knew each other, but I allowed a part of me to be hopeful anyway.

After all, wouldn't it be something if she thought of me when I was doing the same?

I walked at a much calmer pace since the library wasn't that far away from the common room, and I hid the chocolates and rose as best I could under my school robes.

My heart beat wildly as I opened the door and searched for the brunette.

There. I found her, as predicted, tucked away in a corner of the library reading a book and taking notes. As I approached my head started spinning wildly, I felt as if I might throw up.

I thought about turning around.

"Y/N?" I looked up to find myself already in front of the girl.

Crap.

"Can I help you with something?" She asked in confusion, tilting her head just a little bit.

Merlin she's adorable.

"I, uh, well I just came from muggle studies and-"

"You want me to do your homework, don't you?" She asked, annoyance clearly showing.

"What? No, I-"

"Look, I'm not doing your homework for you, I can help if you need me to, but I won't do it." She reached for a book in the pile she had next to her.

"No." I stopped her from grabbing the book by wrapping my hand around her wrist. "I don't need your help with homework."

I let go of her and she slowly pulled her hand back, "Oh, sorry. I'm just used to that."

"I suppose that makes sense, you being the 'brightest witch of her age' and all, but let's be honest, your probably the brightest out of this whole school. I guess people ask for help all the time." I could give swore I saw her blush just a little bit at the compliment, but I didn't let it go to my head.

"Anyway, I was in muggle studies, and we were learning about this holiday I found really interesting."

"And what holiday would that be?" She smiled up at me.

"That's why I'm here. I was wondering," I paused for just a moment while I revealed the rose and chocolates (and worked up the nerve), "if you would be my Valentine?"

This time I know for sure that she blushed.

"W-well, I um, I would actually really like that." Her smile was breath taking. My fear of rejection and hatred that could have come out of this encounter melted and I couldn't help the grin that took over my features.

"Wonderful."

AN:
First things first, I know I'm a few days late but it was either post it now or wait til next year so...

Anyway, sorry for being gone so long. I certainly didn't plan to disappear like that, it just sorta happened.

School's been kicking my ass and I was to mentally drained to try and write one shots. I'll try to be a little more active here, but I still can't make promises that I'll be here all the time.

I know this isn't my best work but I just wanted to put something out there for you guys.

Also, I don't know if I've ever actually said this but feel free to leave a request, I'm happy to do those if you have them.

See ya later. (Its three in the morning and I'm tired as shit so if there are mistakes please point them out I'm to tired to check, goodnight)