Everything about her was... Perfect. Her eyes. Her hair. Her skin. Her body. Her voice. Everything. Neville Longbottom was one of the few people who saw Luna Lovegood for what she really was. A person, Just like everyone else. Not a loon. Just a person. Of course, They weren't together. Not yet.
"- And the nargles even stole my shoes!" She finished her long rant, Taking another sip from her glass of red wine. Neville had invited her over for dinner- Not mentioning that everyone else wasn't really going to be there. He had them all make up different, believable excuses. "Nevile..? Are you even listening..?" Her voice got quieter than usual and she looked downwards, Sadly staring into her now half empty wine glass.
"Of course I am- Sorry, Luna.." He sighed, Clearly feeling guilt. "I just have a lot on my mind, Thats all.. D-Don't be sad.." He put his hand gently on her cheek without thinking and carefully made her look at him and up from her sad daze into her glass. Their eyes met for a moment, A brief time that felt like forever. Just when Neville became nervous that she would move away, She did something he would have never expected her to do. She kissed him; The kiss was brief, But not too brief to an extent where it was unable to be enjoyed. Her lips tasted- Like the best thing he had ever tasted before. Well, That and the wine she had been drinking.
She pulled away gently just as he took his hand away from her face and sat slowly back like he was. She smiled slightly, Getting a certain twinkle in her eye. It was not unlike the look Albus Dumbledore had gotten in his eyes everytime he spoke of a new hope. She was a believer of several things that- Well, Some of which he could not find himself to agree with. C'mon, I mean, Wrackspurts? Nargles? Rubbish! Still, He respected both her and what she believed in, No matter what. He knew that to her it was important.
"What was that about?" Neville asked, Still trying to catch his breath. Not from the kiss itself, Just from the fact he was just kissing Luna Lovegood.
"I like you, Neville." She gave off that warm smile that she always did. Dunno if you'd consider it to be warm, But he knew exactly how it made him feel inside.
He couldn't respond. He went into a state of awkward panic. He had never really been with a girl- At least not officially or for free- Before. Not unlike Luna, He had been judged and pushed around a lot. Therefore, No one really wanted much to do with him.. Not even nowadays. "I-I.. I like you too, Luna." He stuttered.
That smile, Again. Damn. "Maybe we should do this whole 'dinner' again sometime.." She said thoughtfully. She let out a chuckle. "And maybe we could call it a.. date?" She smiled brightly. He hadn't seen her this happy in- God knows how long. She hadn't actually smiled like that in a very long time- But now, Unlike those other times she had just covered it all up with a fake smile, She had a reason to.
"Yeah!" He answered a bit quicker than intended. He didn't mean to sound desperate. "I mean- Uh, Yeah.." He began to get a bit red in the face. "I'd love that.." Their eyes met again, As he glanced over. They could almost read each others emotions now- Not unlike an open storybook.
Both of their expressions showed signs of love and pure happiness. This time, He leaned in for the kiss. It wasn't as brief. It was.. Pure magic, Neville thought as they pulled apart.
"Oh, No!" Luna muttered, Looking to the grandfather clock in the corner of the room. Neville, Who didn't notice this, Began to panic a little. Had he done something wrong?
"Wh-What?" He asked cautiously.
"Oh, Its not you. The time- Its already past ten.. Father probably expects me home by now-" She kissed his cheek quickly, Grabbing her purse and slinging the strap over her shoulder. "Goodnight." Neville's blush had gotten worse from the small affectionate gesture. How couldn't it have?
"G-Goodnight." He waved to Luna as she walked out. He was grinning like a dork. He put his hand over his mouth slightly trying to hide the grin as she walked away.
He had to have been dreaming. He had just gotten kissed, Three times; Twice on the lips and once on the cheek. Not just that. Someone felt romantic feelings for him- A real life, seemingly perfect girl. And her name was Luna Lovegood.