The prompt for this week. You're afraid that you'll lose me in big crowds so you always hold my hand but now you just hold my hand when there's only, like, five people around and I'm getting very suspicious.

This is definitely not my best. And Unbetaed.

Regardless, hope you guys enjoy it.

It was Saturday night when Theseus asked her to accompany him. Leta had been surprised because it was unusual for Theseus to asked her out without the others. He sounded so nervous over the phone and it made her even more confused because Theseus Scamander never sounded nervous.

At least, not until now.

Leta agreed to meet up with him in thirty minutes. As she prepared to go, Leta couldn't help but wondering why Theseus sounded so nervous. Over the years of knowing the older Scamander, she didn't remember he ever sounded that nervous.

Theseus was Newt's older brother that five years older than him. He always looked out for everyone in their group. People usually had this first impression, where he was this cold and stiff person but everyone who knew him personally would never associate him with such words. If anything Theseus was one of the biggest dorks in their little group. He was self-assured, reliable, stern but also kind, sweet and funny.

Theseus always loved hanging out with them despite being a lot older. Leta remembered how he used to pick Newt up and treat them with snacks. And when he had a car, he often drove them to their house or bring them out of town for holiday. Now they were in college and Theseus often had to go for a business trip, he rarely could do that again but he would always try when their schedule clear.

Leta chuckles. She guessed she just had to see for herself what made the older Scamander nervous. She saw her reflection, a smile graced her face. The white shirt with jeans and then the beige coat made her look casual and yet, at the same time classy. Satisfied, she applied light make up and also decide to bring gloves, in case it was getting too cold. Despite already in the middle of March, it was still a tad too cold for her liking.

Leta planned to tie her hair up but decided against it, opted for letting her hair down naturally instead. She examined her reflection once more and satisfied with her appearance. She was about to leave her bedroom when suddenly there were knocks on her bedroom's door. She arched her eyebrows before she swung open the door. Corvus stood in front of her with a teasing grin on his face. The glint on his eyes meant that he found out about something amusing.

"Corvus….. What?" Leta asked.

"A certain Scamander waiting in the front door, for you." Corvus replied. He giggled before continued. "I know that Newt and you are just best friends since he already dating Tina but who would have thought you get the older one."

Her hand pinched one of Corvus's cheek. "Well, you have such a smart mouth I see."

"Ouch, Leta! Stop it!" Corvus begged.

Leta released the cheek and playfully slapped her little brother's shoulder. "Stop being a smart ass, Corvus."

"Fine, fine." He grumbled. He was already leaving before he turned his back only to say. "Have a nice date, Leta!" He grinned before ran away immediately.

Leta could only shake her head in amusement at her little brother's antics. Some things just didn't change she guessed. When she opened the door, Leta couldn't help but let out a giggle when she saw Theseus was humming as he waited for her outside the flat. The sound of her giggle made him turned around, and he smiled brightly at her. "Leta!"

Leta returned the smile. "Hi, Theseus. I hope you didn't wait too long."

"Nah, it's fine." Theseus replied. "I just arrived. Anyway, ready to go?" He grinned.

"Sure, Theseus." Leta answered. But then she tilted her head, asking him a question "Where are we going thought?"

Theseus laughed. "It's not far from here. C'mon Leta, you would love it."

"I am going to trust you on it, Theseus." She smiled.

Theseus drove them toward the South Bank but in the way, they stopped at the coffee shop. He felt a little bit sleepy and need some strong coffee he said. He left her in the car and came back with two drinks with him. She insisted to pay for it but he didn't let her, her every attempt to slipped the money always failed that she had to give up and accepted the drink.

Leta was fairly surprised when she realised it was her favourite tea, chamomile tea. "How are you still remember my favourite tea?"

"I always remember, Leta." Theseus smiled. There were this twinkles in his eyes that make her cheeks darkening. She knew that Theseus always been a charming person but it felt like she never really notice it until now. Leta cleared her throat, trying to get rid of her embarrassment.

"Anyway," Leta said, changing the topic. "Since when you drinking coffee? I don't remember you ever drink it before."

"It's Tina's fault actually," Theseus answered. "She has been trying to make Newt drink coffee but somehow I am the one who got convinced to drink it. Now I drink either tea or coffee on a daily basis." He paused a beat before added. "I still hate Espresso thought. It's too bitter."

"Ah yes, I remember Newt and Tina argued about tea and coffee nowadays, trying to make each other love the drink." Leta recalled. "Everyone is amused. They will drink it but then complaining later. And yet that keep happening. They are impossible." She shook her head in amusement.

"They really are," Theseus agreed.

They spent the rest of the trip talking about their recent activities. Leta didn't realise how she missed talking with Theseus. He was a naturally funny person and always capable of bringing a positive mood when they needed it. She always felt happy near Theseus but she never really understand why either. Hearing him laughed and smiled, make her wanted to laughs and smile too.

Such a weird and yet, a pleasant feeling.

It didn't take a long time for them to arrive at the South Bank. As soon as she opened the passenger's door, the cold wind ambushed her. She tightened the coat around her. It was too cold and it supposed to be spring already. She also expected it to be crowded but not this crowded. She mentally groaned because she knew it would end up a disaster if she were lost.

And then, Theseus offered her his hand.

"What…?" Leta arched one of her eyebrows, confused.

"It's far more crowded then I expect and I don't want to lose you in the crowd, Leta." Theseus tilted his head and asked. "Could I hold your hand?" He gave her a coy smile.

For some reason, she felt her cheeks darkening. She took his hand and let him lead her to wherever he planned to. They strolled the path near the river and admired the sight. Theseus started to talk about London's eye history. She listened to him attentively, amused by how passionate he was about it.

There was something that was on her mind though. Why did he keep holding her hand?

They already reached a part where it was less crowded and if he let go of her hand, she won't be lost within the crowd. She kept thinking until she fell into a conclusion. Without thinking twice, she blurted out a question. "Theseus, is this a date?"

Theseus stared at her, and not even a whole second his face turned red. "I mean…. I thought you realise, Leta." He scratched his cheek, embarrassed.

"Wait," Leta blinked. "Is that why you sounded so nervous in the phone?"

"Asked your long-time crush on a date would make anyone nervous." Theseus shrugged. He bit his lips. "Do you hate it? I can drive you home-"

"No!" She cut off. "I mean it's fine, Theseus. I just realise it now but I really enjoy it."

"Really?"

"Yes, Theseus. It's fine." Leta affirmed. And then she frowned. "Wait, did you say I am your long-time crush?"

If it were possible, his face turned even more crimson. "Yes," He cleared his throat. "Since two years ago, precisely."

"I can't believe it."

"You should believe it because the guy himself telling you, Leta."

"Are you going to ask me as your girlfriend?" Leta asked him, curious.

"Well….." Theseus trailed off, tilted his head. "If we had more dates, I would. But I don't want to make you uncomfortable with immediately asking that."

"Such a gentleman," Leta giggled. "Is this mean you are going to bring me to more dates?"

"If you wished for it, I will." He smiled coyly.

"Then, that's good." Leta smiled back. "I do love spending time with you, Theseus."

"You do?"

"I do."

"Is this mean we can go on with our current date?" He asked.

"We can," Leta answered. "I can answer yet about the unspoken question but let's decide after we have more dates. And enjoying this one, of course."

Theseus laughed. "I can live with that." He added. "Let's go to the near restaurant, I starving."

"Alright," Leta agreed. "But let me pay my food this time."

"As you wish, Leta."

Leta was not sure what kind of feeling she had for Theseus yet. But she knew for once that she really enjoy spending times with him. She determined to enjoy and figure out that feeling. She knew one thing though, she won't regret it.

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