Chapter 19 - Risk A Kiss

Your POV

I sat on the ground outside reading some books on spells while cuddling Neville who was constantly worrying about my safety.

"I'll be okay, I promise" I assured him, but he still wasn't convinced. I kissed his cheek softly.

"Thanks for caring about me" I said

"Don't you think it's unfair that two girls are up against tasks as well as trying to compare to the three boys in the tournament. Guys have it so easy." Some protesting Ravenclaw complained. Neville frowned rubbing his neck. He fiddled uncomfortably as I leaned into him more.

"I'm afraid I don't agree" I said as I continued to read.

"Care to elaborate, Y/n especially because you are in the tournament and might I add very inexperienced with magic and therefore might severely injury or kill yourself." She said.

"Okay first off guys don't have it easy. They have to talk to girls first, buy us food, always look cute without makeup, be tall, impress parents friends and siblings, they have to be gentlemen, never be in a bad mood, have to hide boners and be good at sex like automatically." I said hearing Neville clear his throat nervously and Harry choke on water.

"You're so weird" The Ravenclaw said. "But since we are on the topic, I think you might be right about one thing. Have you even noticed how uncomfortable Neville is at the moment, clearly he's not use to hiding boners" She giggled as Neville's face turned red with embarrassment. I draped my robe over his lap feeling bad. I stood up.

"Shut up, you don't have to call someone out for something embarrassing" I stated crossing my arms.

"Umm, yeah I do because it's funny" She added laughing. My eyes started glowing red.

"Oh yeah? Then you wouldn't mind if everyone knew you are the only Ravenclaw failing all your classes" I sneered. She gasped and apologised speed walking away. I sat back next to Neville.

Neville's POV

I watched Y/n, she was really short tempered when it came to defending me and it made me love her more. Shit no I can't love my best friend it would ruin our friendship. I noticed her eyes were still glowing red.

"Y/n" I got her attention

"Yes?" She said and looked at me softly.

"Eyes" I reminded her.

"Oh, right" She blinks a few times and they were back to normal. She snuggled into me and I swallowed nervously.

Harry stood up.

"I need some air" He walked off.

"But we're already outside" I said confused but saw Harry walk over to Malfoy and shove him. Uh oh. Y/n and I went over to help.

"Y/n just in time I was telling Potter about how he won't last 10 no 5 minutes in the tournament but you, your death will be the most enjoyable to see. You filthy little Mudblood" He snickered.

"SHUT UP" I yelled. Malfoy just glared at me.

"You're lucky Y/n's here to defend you Longbottom" He growled.

Malfoy pointed his wand at Harry.

"I think we out number you, you blood traitor and you pathetic excuse for a wizard" Malfoy smirks.

Y/n was suddenly invisible before kicking Malfoy in the balls and tripping Crabbe over. Harry and I can't help but laugh.

"Anyone else have any smart remarks" we hear her voice. None of them said anything but Malfoy pointed his wand in the direction her voice came from.

"STUPEFY" He yelled and her invisibility fades out as she was half in the air before hitting the ground. I shouted her name in shock and ran to help her up but I got tugged back by two of Malfoy's followers.

"Not so fast freak" One said as they gripped my wrists tightly. Goyle punched me in the stomach. And Malfoy pointed his wand at me. He suddenly was transformed into a ferret by professor Moody.

I helped Y/n up.

"Is that a student?" McGonagall asked.

"Technically it's a ferret" Moody responded before he was made to turn him back. Moody took Harry to his office to talk and I went with Y/n to the Gryffindor common room then up too my room.

"A-Are you hurt?" I asked and she shook her head taking my hands.

"Your wrists are bruising" She said before kissing them both softly. I felt warm and fuzzy inside my bruises diluted to their original color. 

"Nev... can I lift up your shirt?" She asked. I tensed up.

"I-I...uh" I immediately became self conscious but nervously took my shirt off.

Your POV

I swallowed the lump in my throat. My mouth was dry after seeing Neville shirtless, his body was perfect. He didn't have abs or big muscles, he had a flat stomach but he was a healthy weight. In that moment it became really hard not to kiss him. I gently touch the bruise and heal it. I notice him shift uncomfortably covering himself up went I was done.

"Nev please don't cover yourself up. You honestly look amazing" I look up to see his face bright red.

"Sorry did I over step?" I questioned.

"N-No I just... you don't have to say all this to make me feel better Y/n, I mean look at me Malfoy is right no girl would ever want me. I'm-" I hated that Neville was talking bad about himself even more that he believed anything Malfoy says, so I took a huge risk and cut him off. I leaned in and kissed him, I pulled back slowly.

"I really like you Neville, I like you because you're not afraid to be yourself no matter what people say, I like it when you ramble on about Herbology and my heart pounds every time I'm around you because you go out of your way to care for me, I like how you make me feel safe. You are my first choice Nev, I like you and only you." I said scared he was going to reject me. Pink dusted Neville's cheeks.

"I-I really like you too. C-Can...can I kiss you again?" He asked. I nod smiling softly leaning in for another gentle kiss. I climbed into his lap as we made out softly.

"God get a room or at least a shirt" Dean Thomas said on his way into the room. Neville was embrassed and put his shirt on. I sighed and kissed his cheek.