This week's prompt. We're internet friends and we're meeting up in real life today and I'm super paranoid because what if you're a deranged killer and– omg you're perfect. As usual I take liberties again.

Unbetaed.

Anyway, after the release of the ballroom scene I just want more theta content even if that means I had to write it myself lol

What do you think of meeting in real life, Loz?

Leta blinked at the message. It was from her closest internet friend, Thes. They had met Tumblr two years ago. She never forgot how they stumbled over a post and from there they kept messaging each other back and forth. She always felt safe to talk about anything because Thes would always listen to her first before responding back. Not even when she felt like she was being petty Thes judged her for it. She trusted him.

And yet, she hesitated to respond back.

Because sometimes even the good friend stumbled on the internet could be actually some sort of deranged killer. She knew she was being paranoid but with all those news regarding how most of the real-life meeting went bad she couldn't help it but scared.

So Leta took her sweet times before decides what to respond to it. She put the phone on the nightstand. She craved chamomile tea which according to her little brother, Corvus, it was her thinking drink. Whatever was that mean? She sipped her tea while thinking about what to respond when Corvus decided to interrupt her.

"What is it? What bothering you?" Corvus asked. He plopped down on the empty seat across her and then tapped his own forehead. "You frowned hard." His eyes landed on her cup of tea. "Also that is your thinking drink and if you need to drink it, mean there is something bothering. Spill it, Leta."

"What even is thinking drink mean?" Leta huffed. She was not in the mood to humour him. Corvus rolled his eyes.

"You only drink it when you think about something, so it's your thinking drink." Corvus said. "Anyway back to topic. What bothers you, Leta Laurena Lestrange?"

"You're being annoying."

"My charm actually."

Leta shook her head. Her little brother sometimes just loved being annoying like this but she knew it was his own way to care about her. So she decided to tell him about Thes suggestion. Corvus listened to her as she had her doubt about agreed to it.

"Hmm.." Corvus hummed, "The same Thes that sometimes make you laugh so much and grinning like a mad man? The one that makes you cursing on your phone or laptop occasionally? Also the one you often tell your insecurities?"

"Well, yes." Leta narrowed her eyes at the expression that Corvus made. "What is it, Corvus?"

"You are just being paranoid," Corvus stated.

Leta shot him an annoyed look. "Tell me something I don't know, Corvus."

"I mean," Corvus shrugged. "Has he ever been anything but sweet to you?"

"Well no-"

"There you go."

"What if just camouflaged?" Leta asked back. "He could just pretend to be a good person but actually deranged killer or something like that."

"Well, if you were that scared over it….." Corvus tilted his head. "I can go with you and sit somewhere near so you would feel safe." He chuckles after whatever he saw at her expression. "Don't be so worried since I will be there. The Ravens always looking out for each other right?"

There was some part of her who still paranoid about this whole thing but since her little brother going to be there, she thought it won't hurt. "Alright. I will agree to meet him then."

Corvus grinned and gave her thumb up. "Nice!" He stood up. "I am going to Aurelius's house. I promised to have to study together with him and Nagini." He walked away, fetch his bag on the other chair and waved at her. "Bye Leta!"

"Don't forget to be back before dinner!"

"Aye, ma'am!"

Leta sighed in amusement as she heard the door being closed. She went back to the bedroom, retrieving her handphone. She noticed there were new messages and felt bad because it was from Thes.

Loz?

If you didn't want to, it's fine. I won't be upset.

Leta smiled. And replied to his messages.

I am sorry I don't mean to leave you on read. Let's meet.

Are you sure?

I am!

Alright then. What about a coffee shop near your office you told me two days ago? That way, you won't have to go too far.

Sure! Tomorrow? At lunch?

Yes! Lunch is it! I will wear my favourite cap. You know, the one I sent you the pic two days ago.

I get you, Thes. Until tomorrow!

Until tomorrow indeed ^_^

Leta giggled. Thes tendency to added emotes when he was happy always been endearing. She put down her phone on the nightstand again, looked behind her shoulder and grinned at her wardrobe. She already planned several choices in her head. She didn't want something too formal or casual. After rummaged her clothes several times, she decided on a simple v-neck white shirt with a blue long coat on top of it and ripped jeans. Satisfied by her choice, she hanged the outfits in the wardrobe.

Leta couldn't stop the smile blossomed on her face. She might be worried before but for some reason, she couldn't wait for tomorrow to come.

At least that what she thought, until before she had to go.

Corvus sighed at her. "Leta, I will be there. In another table near you, I promise. If this guy turned to be an arsehole, I would kick him myself. No one hurt my older sister and get away with it."

Leta chuckled. "Thanks for your protection then."

"You're very much welcome." Corvus grinned. "C'mon I'll drive us there."

The drive didn't take a long time. Leta took a deep breath before she opened outside the car. It was a windy day. Corvus approached and said he would follow behind. He gave her an encouraging smiled.

Leta gave him a small smile in return. When she entered the coffee shop, the strong smell of coffee welcomed her. She chuckles, a year ago she won't imagine herself to loved coffee as much as she did know. Her best friend's girlfriend, Tina Goldstein kept insisting her to drink it and now she loved it.

Leta checked her phone and saw the message that he already there. She turned her head around, trying to find Thes's cap. She smiled when she spotted his cap and approached him. Thes was so focused on his phone that he didn't realise she was behind him. Bitten down the giggles, she touched his shoulder while calling his name.

"Thes."

Thes turned around and Leta gasped because she recognised him and she could tell that Thes also recognised her. They pointed to each other and exclaimed.

"Leta!"

"Theseus!"

The other customers glanced at them and they immediately apologised for making a ruckus. Leta sat on the seat but her eyes still looked at the person in front of her in disbelief. She couldn't believe her internet friend was none other than Theseus Scamander, Newt's older brother by eight years. He didn't around much since he usually was busy but when he could he would always be lovely and despite all Newt's grumbled about Thes, he always enjoyed Thes's company.

Could she still call him Thes thought?

Theseus cleared her throat and gave her a sweet smile.

"I guess the world really love to surprise us, huh."

"Yes," Leta chuckles. "I don't expect it either."

"Let's introduce each other again, shall we?" Theseus grinned. "I'm Theseus Scamander also known as Thes in most social media."

"I'm Leta Lestrange. Mostly goes by Loz." Leta grinned back.

"That makes me curious, why Loz?" He tilted his head. "It's usually a nickname for names like Lauren and your name is Leta."

"Laurena is my middle name." She explained.

"Make sense," He nodded. "Do you want to order something?"

"Sure, Th-" She stopped herself before continued.

Theseus noticed her abrupt halt. "What is it?"

"Could I even still call you, Thes?" Theseus blinked a few times before laughed. Leta absentmindedly noticed it was such a pleasant sound.

"Of course you can." Thes gave her a big smile. "We are friends after all, Loz. or should I call you, Leta?"

"Loz is fine but it would be lovely to be called Leta. I am not used being called as Loz in real life." She smiled back.

"Alright. Leta is it." He winked and Leta tried not to blush. Thes called the waiter to order. She had to bite back her smile when he ordered for hot dark cocoa. She remembered that Thes said that he was a big fan of dark cocoa. She couldn't help but glad because all those facts she knew from their friendship was real.

Leta ordered espresso and Thes gave her a surprised expression. He waited for the waiter to go before asking. "I know you recently fell in love with coffee but I don't expect you actually love espresso. It's pure black coffee after all."

"You can blame it on your brother's girlfriend. Newt and her used to wage a war which is better between tea and coffee and they dragged me into it." Leta shrugged.

"Ah, Tina is it?" Thes chuckles. "The fierce woman. She definitely matches Newt perfectly. Both of them can be stubborn sometimes."

"You get it right." Leta chuckles, "But they are also very sweet. Truly match by heaven."

"Well anyone that could make my brother looked at them as if they hung the moon must be sweet of course."

Their conversation moves on to their common interest. Leta couldn't help herself but feel relieved because there was nothing different with Thes. He treated her just like they were chatting in social media. It felt so comfortable to talk with him and she could feel this sentiment returned by Thes since he kept talking about anything with her and she was more than happy to listen to him and likewise.

She didn't realise how long time passed but she interrupted by a sudden message from her little brother.

I am going home! You don't need me, any more right? Also, who thought your Thes will be the Theseus Scamander AKA Newt's older brother. I definitely not. Anyway, have fun!

P.S I can see you already halfway having a crush with him :P - Corvus

He is not my Thes! Don't be smug and be careful on the way home. - Leta

Will do, Leta! - Corvus

"Sorry," Leta said as she put her phone on the table. "My little brother messaged me."

"There is nothing to sorry for." Thes tilted his head. "There is nothing wrong with him, right?"

"Nothing, Thes." Leta assured. "He just being little shit."

"To be fair, most siblings are."

"First-hand experience I assume?"

"You are the best friend of the said sibling, Leta." Thes laughed. "You tell me, my dear." He winked.

Leta laughed. She really enjoyed Thes's company. She was afraid of meeting him but it turned to be the best thing ever and she must admit that Theseus Scamander was her type. Maybe Corvus was right but she didn't want to think much about it. For now, she was more than happy to had this friendship with him.

Leta didn't know at the time but in four years, she would call herself Leta Scamander. It was the best thing that would happen to her.

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