The One with the Crush

''Newt, let me help you,'' you say, lowering his book, which he is holding in front of his face. His face was crimson red, ''okay.'' His voice was small and quiet. You let out a sigh of relief, you've been trying to convince him for like a week.
Newt looks at you in awe, but quickly turns away when you turn to him. You took notice of his flushed face and you thought it was kind of cute.
     ''Will you help me with Care of Magical Creatures then?'' you ask, your eyes shifting to his. He develops a smile on his face, ''of course! I would love to!'' You chuckle at his adorable reaction, ''thank you.''
     That is how the study began. In the library, in the tower where Newt kept his creatures to care for or in the common room.

''You can do this, Newt,'' you soothe the boy next to you, ''but you have to eat something.'' Newt surveyed his untouched plate. He tilts his head to look you in the eyes, ''I-I'm just very nervous.'' You wrap your arms around him, ''you'll be alright. You knew everything perfect.''
     Newt felt his face getting hot when you wrapped him in an embrace. His pupils dilated. His heart skipped a beat by your touch. His hands were getting sweaty. ''You can do this,'' you comment as you pull back, ''but now eat something.''

The next three hours were full of concentration. Their first exam was Charms, which was distinguished in a written- and a practical portion.
     You have finished your exam earlier than Newt and waited outside. Newt searches for you when he walks out of the hall. ''How did it go?'' you ask as soon as you spot him. He turns around to see you sitting on a bench.
     ''It went pretty good,'' he smiles. You smile, ''that's great to hear!'' You both walk to the tower where Newt keeps his creatures. Once you have arrived, the niffler ran to you and clung itself to your leg. ''It has grown fond of you,'' Newt chuckles.

''Oh, hi, Pickett.'' You shift your eyes to your shoulder, where the bowtruckle is sitting. ''Every creature has grown fond of you,'' he chuckles, causing you to chuckle too. Newt watches you in awe as you play with the creatures.
     ''Y/N?'' Newt blurts, his eyes widening at his own boldness. You tilt your head, ''yes?'' ''The creatures are not the only one who has grown fond of you. I-I might h-have done that t-too, I-I began to like y-you,'' Newt stutters cautiously, surveying the floor.

You were stunned and had to blink a few times to let it all sink in. Newt lifts his eyes to you and shifts them back to the floor. You carefully rose on your feet and Newt thought you were going to leave.
     You walk to Newt and sit down in front of him. You lift his chin by your finger, forcing him to look you in the eyes. You took in his features when Newt is getting more and more nervous. You lean in until you are a few inches away from him. She could hear my heartbeat, Newt thought.
Does this mean she likes me too? Shall I kiss her? What if she doesn't like me! Newt observes your eyes and closes the gap between you, capturing your lips.

Because of the lack of oxygen, you pull apart and rest your head to his. ''Wow,'' he breathes. ''Precisely,'' you giggle, ''no wonder your creatures have grown fond of me.'' Newt chuckles, ''I've told them a lot about you.''
     Both decided to quit studying for the day, maybe continuing after dinner. You just lay half on Newt, playing with all the creatures. The niffler came up crawling on your stomach with something shiny in its beak.
     Newt's eyes widen as he notices what it is. He gestured the Niffler to stop, but it didn't listen. The niffler walks closer to you and clamps its hands on the jewel. A heavy blush reaches Newt's cheeks - one of embarrassment.

The jewel hunter extends its little arms, wanting you to take it. You happily take the jewel from the creature. You then see it is a bracelet with engraved with your and Newt's initials and the Hufflepuff house. ''Newt?'' you ask while turning around to look at him, ''did you make this?'' You took notice his flustered face.
     ''Yes,'' he whispers, obviously embarrassed. ''It's so cute, you made this for me?'' Newt was staring into your eyes before answering, she has such extraordinary eyes. Another nod follows and your face lit up. ''Aw, thank you.'' You gave him a small peck on his cheek, leaving him flustered.
     ''I-It wasn't meant for you to see it, but I'm glad you like it,'' he says nervously. ''Aw, then you shouldn't make shiny jewels while keeping a niffler.'' It makes him chuckles, ''that is right.''

The next day you had Transfiguration, which was distinguished the same as Charms. Newt was less nervous for this one and both had rocked this subject.
     After Transfiguration, you both were found at the tower where Newt kept his creatures. You had your nose stuck in your Herbology book while Newt is staring at you. ''You know,'' Newt stammers, causing you to glance up, ''y-your eyes. I-I don't know how to say.''
     You tilt your head as you don't know what he means. ''I-I can't explain, but... N-never mind,'' he stutters and surveys the book in his hands. ''Don't stress about it, Newt,'' you smile, which makes him smile back.

After a week of struggling, the exams were done. The professors were busy with grading their tests. The results were available after a week and sent to the specific student. You screech as you survey your list. Most of them were E's (Exceeds Expectations), but there were even O's (Outstanding) on it. You had to find Newt and raced to his tower.
     ''Newt, how are your results?'' you pant and sit down next to him. He smiles and shows you his list. He has A's (Acceptable) and E's, which means he has done it. ''Newt, you've passed your NEWTS, I'm so proud of you.'' You hugged him and kissed him, which led him caught off guard. He smiled and kissed you back.

''Well done for or graduating or passing this school year,'' the headmaster speaks. ''At the end of the year, we always have a house that wins the house cup.'' You eyed Newt, hoping it will be Hufflepuff.
     ''Slytherin has 229 points and thus ending on the fourth place. Ravenclaw has gained 298 points, which earns the third place.'' Newt felt suddenly a hand, getting ahold of his. He glances at you, who isn't aware of it.
     ''Gryffindor has gained 339 points, which ends on the second place. Which means Hufflepuff has earned the house cup with 398 points!!'' The flags had turned yellow and the Badgers cheered.

You had packed your trunks, not realising you were about to leave Hogwarts. The school you have spent seven years. You look around the room for the last time before heading down to the common room.
     You took one more look at the common room before crawling through the hole. You watch the barrels you always had to tap on, for entering the common room. If you didn't tap on the right barrel nor the right rhythm, you will be drenched in vinegar.

''Keep me in touch,'' you kiss Newt. He smiles and nods. You both jump on the station of King's Cross. ''I will,'' he smiles once again.
     You hug your parents. You glance over your shoulder and smile to Newt. Not knowing this was the last time you would see him. He didn't send your letters nor tried to contact you. It had you heartbroken.

Extended Scene

After Newt had left you, heartbroken, you decided to move on. You left Scotland, heading to America. You joined MACUSA as an Auror and you were paired up with Tina Goldstein. You two worked together and grew a close friendship. She also knew about your relationship with Newt Scamander.

One day, you were at the office while Tina was attending one of Mrs Barebone's speeches about the magic in America. Tina felt a man struggling to get through the crowd. When she was able to take a look at him, he suspiciously looked like the boy you told Tina about.
     Tina followed him into the bank and lost him afterwards.

Tina had encountered the man and pulled him into an alley. After his identity, Tina knew this was the man who broke your heart. ''You are coming with me, Mr Scamander,'' Tina said flatly and let him into the building of MACUSA. Not only did she drag him to MACUSA, but also because he suspected him for releasing magical creatures in New York.
     Tina brought Mr Scamander with him towards her office, expecting you to be in your office. However, you needed something off Tina's desk and walked towards it. "Y/N!'' Tina gasps anxiously, causing Mr Scamander to tilt his head. ''Hey, Tina. How was,-'' you stopped in the middle of the sentence when you saw Newt. Newt took notice of the change in your eyes. The look in your eyes hardened, yet he noticed the heartbroken expression.

''Y/N,'' Newt breathes. ''What are you doing in America, Mr Scamander?'' You ask coldly and shoot him a cold glare. Newt observes you from head to toe and lingers a little longer around your wrist. ''You're still wearing the bracelet,'' he claims astonished. You survey the bracelet and mentally curse yourself.
     ''Yes, you idiot,'' you say, sighing, ''I always wear it. I've always worn it. I've always loved you.'' You turn around and walk back to your office. Newt felt his heart sink, tears prickled in his eyes, and eyed the woman next to him. Tina was glaring daggers at the man.
     ''You better go to her and make it up, but if you hurt her,'' Tina warns dangerously, pointing her finger towards him, ''I will hunt you down.'' Newt's eyes widen and he nods. Tina's preying eyes were following Newt to your office.

Newt knocks onto your office door and enters the office. He sees you standing near the window, leaning against a wall, watching the city. ''What are you doing here, Newt?'' you ask, sighing and you turn around to look with a pained look.
     ''Y-you know, your e-eyes really are,'' he stutters, not able to find the right words. Just like in seventh year of Hogwarts. '"Are what?'' You cross your arms over your chest as you watch him. ''I'm not supposed to say.'' Pickett is climbing out of Newt's pocket onto the nearest shelf, but Newt doesn't notice.
     ''Newt, I read your book, and did you,-'' you couldn't finish your sentence, because Newt cut you off. ''I still have a picture of you... Wait, did you read?'' Newt pulls the picture of you from his breast pocket and unfolds it. You are inordinately touched. Newt looks from the picture to you.

''I got this. I mean, it's just a picture of you from the paper, but it's interesting because of your eyes in newsprint...'' He tries to explain in his unusual language, ''see, in reality they have this effect in them, Y/N...'' He shifts his eyes back and forth from the picture to you.
     ''It's like fire in water, in dark water. I've only ever seen that-'' he couldn't pronounce word nor find the right word. ''Salamanders?'' you whisper. Newt nods, ''yes and I've been a total idiot for leaving you. Even Pickett wouldn't talk to me for weeks.''

You sniff as you feel touched by his words. You walk closer and lay your hand on his cheek, wiping a tear away. Newt tucks a strand behind your ear and leans in until your foreheads touched, ''I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.''
     ''Am I still allowed to kiss you?'' he asks nervously. You chuckle through your tears, ''Always.'' Newt crashes his lips on yours and wraps his arms around your waist while you snake your arms around his neck.
Newt secretly missed this so much and was happy to do this again.

''I love you, Y/N. Will you come back to me?'' You smile and nod, ''yes. Yes, I want to.'' Newt smiles like an idiot and captures your lips again. The door slowly opens and Tina's head peeks around the corner. She gasps softly and smiles.
     ''Remember, Mr Scamander. Hurt her and I will hunt you down.'' Newt froze when Tina's voice reached his ears. You giggle as you pull back, ''thank you, Tina.''  Newt laughs nervously and can't help it to kiss you again.

''I like doing this.''