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Leehan is fourth year Hufflepuff whose life looked perfect. Good grades, Polite attitude and most importantly his visuals. When people meet Leehan for the first time, They won't notice his intelligence or his politeness. They would focus on his angel-like face, His soft brown eyes or how his eyes sparkle when talking with people. Everywhere Leehan went he would feel eyes looking at him, not in a bad way. Like admiration, He enjoyed it. His friend Woonhak—Who was a grade younger than Leehan always teased him for being the schools "Popular it-boy" or whatever. Leehan didn't care—He simply rolled his eyes in a playfull way while Woonhak did his signature smirk. Leehan had many friends, he loves making friends. He enjoys getting to know new people and socializing. He also likes to spend time at the library, He usually reads about fish and marine creatures there—Leehan likes fish. He likes to watch them swim and make bubbles. In his free time he would sit by the river next to Hagrid's hut, It's peaceful, He could sit there quietly while listening to the water. He and Hagrid are close, Mainly because Leehan loved playing with Fang. Leehan loves his friends.
One day at the breakfast table Leehan was explaining how corydoras eat to Riwoo and Woonhak at the Hufflepuff table when Sungho suddenly apeared
"Hi Leehan!" Sungho yelled while ruffling his hair
"Stop! My hair is going to get ruined and aren't you supposed to be with the Ravenclaws?" Leehan said while laughing
"Well there isn't any rules saying anything about changing tables" Sungho replied back
"Hyung you scared him" Woonhak said to Sungho
"Yeah he almost jumped out of his seat" Riwoo said, Adding fuel to the fire.
Leehan didn't hear anything. He was too focused looking at the boy at the Slytherin table.
The boy looked the same age as Leehan. He had soft black hair with bangs that covers some of his eyes, He had some silver piercings on his ears and most importantly his eyes. He had black eyes, But not the cold and evil kind, It's the kinds that feels warm and safe. Leehan felt something bloom in his chest.
"Leehan are you listening" Sungho snapped him back to reality.
"Uh yeah" Leehan said nervously "Also whos that Slytherin"
Sungho furrowed his brows while looking at the Slytherin table
"Are you talking about Taesan?"
"I don't know, The Slytherin boy with black hair and silver piercings I guess" Leehan replied
Realization hit Sungho "Ohhhh then thats Taesan. He's quiet, Keeps to himself, Good at potions Why'd you ask?"
"Nothing" Leehan muttered
Sungho didn't push futher.
Suddenly Woonhak brought up a new topic to talk about
"Did you hear that Mingyu hyung from Griffindoor and Wonwoo hyung from Ravenclaw are boyfriend's they've been secretly dating for a year now!" Woonhak said excitedly
"How did you know" Riwoo asked
"Well, I saw them holding hands in the hallway, when I asked them they confirmed that they were boyfriend's" Woonhak whispered
At the same time Mingyu and Wonwoo walked into the Great hall , Hands linked and smiling.
Sungho was so shocked that he almost choked on his scrambled eggs
Woonhak grinned "Told you"
"They're completly opposites, it's kind of shocking that they've been dating for a year now" Leehan added. Leehan accidentally glanced at the Slytherin table and saw Taesan directly staring at him, Leehan smiled. Taesan quickly looked down, Ears visibly red. That made Leehan laugh a little hot he thought.
It was a Saturday morning, It's the beginning of winter now. The air is starting to get cold in Hogwards. After breakfast, His friends went to the library to do homework but luckily for Leehan he finished all his homework yesterday. So he has a full free day today.
He sat on his bed for a while,
"I'm bored" Leehan mumbled
He looked around his dorm.
His sketchbook lay in his bag, The sketchbook that Leehan uses to write about fish and draw them, It's his hobby, he enjoys doing it.
He looked outside his window where he can see Hagrid's hut from a far.
"Since today is not a bad day, Lets go sketch something by the river!" He said to himself enthusiastically
When he got to the river he realized his favorite spot, A big rock by the river was taken by a guy, Leehan isn't sure who that is but he looked familliar . The rock was big, so Leehan went to the rock to ask the guy if they can share the rock.
When he walked to the guy he was shocked, The guy was Taesan. The Slytherin who Leehan intensely stared at a few days ago.
Taesan, Who sensed someone next to him, naturally looked up. He was equally shocked as Leehan. They started at eachother for a while.
Keep calm Leehan He thought to himself.
Leehan cleared his throat and asked Taesan "Hey! Is it fine if we share this rock?"
Taesan, Startled by the question quickly nodded. Leehan smiled and plopped himself next to Taesan. He started drawing, Small strokes, little doodles. It was his escape.
Leehan did a quick glance at Taesan, The Slytherin was looking at the river.
Leehan's heart fluttered. The cold wind hit Taesan directly, making his hair look both messy and neat at the same time, he looked really good.
Should I start a conversation? Leehan thought in his mind, After ten minutes of overthinking he finally gathered the courage to.
"Do you come here often?" Leehan asked the Slytherin.
"...I come here when i'm bored" Taesan replied.
The Hufflepuff's face brightend instantly
"Me too! I usually sketch here!" Before Leehan realized, he started talking about fish and his drawings to Taesan.
Taesan did a small smile seeing the Hufflepuff's face when he passionately talked about his pet corydoras, Maybe he enjoys spending time with the boy.
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Leehan and his friends were hanging out in the Hufflepuff dorm, They were actually having a great time. Except Leehan. He was obviously zooming out, Not long his friends caught on
"Leehan, Are you ok?" Soul asked
Leehan smiled "I'm fine"
"You are not fine. If you're overwhelmed we could hangout on another day" Sungho added "I could go back to the Ravenclaw dorms if you want"
"No it's just-" Leehan paused
He looked at his friends, They were all looking at him. Waiting for him to say something.
Leehan just grabbed a pillow and screamed into it
"Guys, I think i'm in love" he whispered
"WHAT" Jaehyun the Gryffindoor yelled out loud
Woonhak was so shocked that he didn't even scream, Which is rare because Woonhak is always loud.
Both Sungho and Riwoo exchanged glances at eachother both were speechless.
Soul eyes widened so fast that Leehan almost laughed.
"WHO IS SHE" Jaehyun yelled out
Leehan looked at Jaehyun, Unimpressed. "Who said they were a she"
That caused more commotion now.
Everyone was yelling at Leehan trying to get answers.
Leehan only shrugged "I'll tell you if he likes me back"
Only to get a groan from Woonhak
The only one who didn't yell at Leehan was Soul, The innocent guy simply hugged Leehan when everyone was going crazy.
Leehan smiled.
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At the Slytherin dorm things were going the same. His friends successfully cornered Taesan.
"so, you said you were going to the river for an hour. But why did you enter the dorm two hours after you left for the river?" Jongseob said to Taesan
"I lost track of time" Taesan defended
"Really? Because when I looked at the river from the dorm, I saw you talking to someone. A Hufflepuff I think" Kazuha added
Taesan's face became red as a tomato
"Shut up" He muttered
"Well who's the man?" Kazuha asked
"Shut up"
Jongseob lifted his eyebrows "So you're not going to tell us?"
Taesan grinned "Not until who your mystery boyfriend is"
Jongseob choked on air.
"What the fuck man"
Taesan smirked "So it is true"
Jongseob side-eyed him "Where's the proof"
Taesan smiled "Well firstly, you started to not hangout with your friends when you have a free class, You started to write more. I saw you secretly write a letter when everyone was asleep"
Jongseob's neck was slowly turning red
Kazuha was trying so hard not to laugh
Taesan smiled proudly after successfully avoid the topic of his relationship status.
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It was Saturday again. Leehan entered the great hall. It was packed with students and professors. His friends sat in their usual seat, Saving a seat for Leehan. Leehan smiled and walked to them.
"Good morning" Leehan said to them all cheerful
"How do you have so much energy in the morning" Woonhak groaned, trying not to fall asleep
Leehan smiled even brighter now "Well! I finished my all homework. So I can spend my day relaxing"
Leehan plopped down to the seat next to Sungho
Right now, Leehan looks like a ball of sunshine. Smiling, Talking and actually awake.
While the others look like they just got out of bed.
"What are you doing after breakfast" Leehan asked everyone
"Homework" all of them answered at the same time
"What about you Leehan?" Jaehyun asked back
"River" Leehan replied
Riwoo laughed "You always go there" which made Leehan pout
"Well I like watching the fish in the river" Leehan said
"We know" Woonhak replied.
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Leehan arrived at the river.
He was already there, Sitting on the rock and doing nothing.
Leehan went up to him. He didn't even say anything, Taesan wordlessly moved to the left to make space for him.
"thank you" Leehan whispered.
There was silence.
The comfortable kind.
They did some small talk.
Leehan didn't push Taesan to talk, The Slytherin looked nervous.
It became a routine.
Saturday. River.
The more time Leehan spent with Taesan, The more his crush of him grew.
A part of him wanted Taesan to like him back.
A part of him was scared.
After three months of spending time at the river together Leehan told himself that he will confess his feelings to Taesan.
Winter just ended. Summer is coming.
"Taesan" Leehan whispered
The Slytherin slowly turned his head to Leehan
"Yeah?"
"Do you like someone?"
The Slytherin hesitated for a second "yeah"
"oh." Something in Leehan's chest ache
"Do I know them?"
Taesan smiled softly
"yeah"
Leehan smiled through the pain
"Who?"
Taesan looked very nervous
"you"
Leehan eyes widend in shock
"Me?"
Taesan smiled
"Yes,you"
Leehan felt like the world stopped moving
Taesan liked him.
His crush liked him back.
He didn't even process it fully
His arms reached for Taesan's body
He pulled him into a hug.
He felt Taesan's body go still.
Three months of thinking his crush is one sided.
Three months of yearning for a gut he thought he would never have.
Tears started flowing
When Taesan realized Leehan was crying, he quickly wrapped his arms around Leehan
"What happened Leehan?" Taesan said worriedly
Leehan sobbed into his shoulder "I'm just so happy"
Taesan pressed a kiss to Leehan's head
"I'm happy too"
They stayed like that for a while.
"So, What are we?" The Hufflepuff asked
"What do you want us to be" The Slytherin replied
"Can we be boyfriends"
Taesan pressed another kiss to Leehan's cheek "Sure"
"Sooo what do you want to tell to your boyfriend" Leehan asked Taesan curiously
With no hesitation Taesan replied with "Your eyes are pretty"
It caught Leehan off guard
Taesan shrugged it off "It's true"