"I'm In Love?"
Magnilda and Neville had finally turned their attention away from each other, looking even more shy than ever. "Um. . ." was the only thing Magnilda could think of to say to break the awkward silence. Unfortunately, though, she just made the silence even more awkward. The silence had lingered on a bit longer before Neville decided to break it.
Well, er. . . here, you can borrow it, if you'd like." he handed her the plants and herbs book, as if she had just asked to use it. Magnilda had put up her hands in polite refusal at his offer, shaking her head. "Oh no, that's okay! I---"
"You can borrow it, I don't mind," he repeated, giving one of his crooked smiles.
The Ravenclaw looked at him and at the book for a moment. Returning the smile, she thankfully took the book. "Thank you." she said softly. "You're welcome. . ." Neville's voice almost sounded like it was in a trance, and he just stared at her. But she didn't seem to notice; at that moment, she looked at the cover of the book, stroking the soft, worn green cover as if it was a treasure. And to her, in a way, it was. All books were her treasures, but this was one of the books that she loved the best.
Finally, she had looked up to see the Gryffindor staring at her. She looked puzzled. "Are you alright, Neville?" she wondered.
Neville had been jolted out of his thoughts, and he felt himself blush in embarrassment. "Oh, uh, yeah. I'm okay."
"Well, I must get going now. I would stay, but. . . my brother wants me to help him with his homework." she sighed in annoyance. Neville suppressed a chuckle. He didn't know what it felt like to have a sibling, being an only child, but he had a feeling it must be no fun at all.
"Oh, okay. See you later, then." he replied. He also was a bit perplexed; who did homework on a Sunday? But he pushed away that questioning thought, for here he was, in the library, and had been reading a book just a moment ago that wasn't really something even a reader would call fun to read.
Magnilda smiled at him warmly. "Yeah." she then turned and left.
As the Ravenclaw made her way out of the library, she noticed her heart had been beating a little fast after meeting Neville. It was a strange feeling, a feeling she never felt before. Yes,she did confirm that feeling back in the library, but the feeling was difficult to believe, to grasp in understanding. Was it really true?
I'm in love? she thought to herself in shocked disbelief.