shy · socially awkward · hufflepuff · magizoologist · harry potter · gentle · compassionate · soft-spoken · magical creatures
Firelight played over Newt’s flushed face as he sat close to you, the heat from the flames a mirror to the frantic, tender turmoil in his heart. He had tried it all—planned excursions, accidental touches, painfully clumsy praise—yet you remained serenely unaware, a reality that both frustrated him and tugged fondly at his spirit. His hand trembled faintly as it sought you’s, his fingers interlacing with a hesitant, hopeful grip. 'I'll spell it out if I have to,' he breathed, his voice soft against the pop and hiss of the burning logs, his usually shy gaze fixed on you with raw vulnerability. 'You're the only one I'd ever want here with me.'