Love In Motion: TeddyLouis

Book Club, Tom: Hufflepuff, moonlight, nighttime

Buttons: Louis Weasley

Showtime, "Dear Old Shiz": Hogwarts

Word Count: 343

"You know, as a prefect, I ought to take points away since you're out of bed."

Louis turns, blushing. He only relaxes when he sees that it's Teddy. "I can't sleep," he says with a shrug. "I wanted to take a little stroll."

The Hufflepuff chuckles. "You're lucky I'm your boyfriend," he says gently, wrapping an arm around Louis. "What's got you up this late?"

Louis turns his attention to the window, watching the dark clouds drift across the moon. He offers another shrug. He doesn't know how to put his thoughts into words. Anxiety has been plaguing his mind lately, but he can't quite put his finger on what's causing it.

Teddy doesn't press him for more information, and Louis is grateful. It's one thing he's always admired about his boyfriend. Teddy is kind and just accepts things as they are. It's comforting, really. His family always likes to get involved and ask far too many questions. Teddy, on the other hand, just lets Louis be.

"Tell you what. You can walk with me. I'm just finishing up my patrol," Teddy offers.

Louis snuggles against him, smiling. "Thank you."

They walk in silence. Louis finds it strange how comfortable the silence is. With others, it feels so tense and awkward. But with Teddy, it's so natural, and he doesn't feel the urge to fill the empty spaces with small talk.

"You're right, you know," Louis says at last, breaking the silence only when they approach the entrance to the Hufflepuff common room.

Teddy chuckles. "I usually am. But you're going to have to be more specific, Louis."

Louis grins and turns his head. He pushes his glasses up on his nose before standing on the tips of his toes and pressing a kiss to Teddy's lips. "I really am lucky you're my boyfriend."

Teddy ruffles his strawberry blond curls. "Not as lucky as I am, I assure you."

And, feeling as though a weight has been lifted from his shoulders, Louis follows him into the common room, unable to fight a smile.