#grinderwald

Pairing: Theseus Scamander x reader

Words: 1212

Requested by anonymous: theseus scamander request? maybe he likes the reader and he thinks she feels the same but then he notices how close she and newt are and starts to distance himself and it’s a lot of angst but with a good ending? because she likes him too if you can please and thank you

Note: I’ve realized I’m only able to write Theseus oneshots if I listen to 1920s french music for some odd reason.

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There was always something unsaid between you and Theseus. Well, at least ever since the two of you were sent on a mission, you and Theseus’ first mission together, your colleagues however, placed their bets on the possibility the both of you might end up together as a couple or not. Nearly everyone in the Ministry knew about this, the love and admiration in each other’s eyes when they meet. Theseus Scamander, Head of Auror and Y/N Y/L/N, the best Hit Witch the ministry had ever known; the two of you were meant to be the Ministry of Magic’s power couple.

With your relationship as friends growing stronger, Theseus often came by your little apartment, mostly for tea the two of you talked about everything under the sun, you were the only one who would laugh at his rather stupid jokes that no one else usually understood. You and Theseus cozed up in your old Burgundy sofa, enjoying a cup of tea and the lovely pastries from the bakery around the corner with Josephine Baker playing softly in the background. You personally had a fascination for muggle music, Theseus had bought you that very same record for your birthday. He never forgot how delighted you were then.

Those were times Theseus loved the most, the times that made him love you so much more than he already did.

Although you had been rather close with his younger brother, Newt Scamander, as you and Newt were classmates during your time at Hogwarts, he never really saw your relationship with Newt a romantic one. Theseus was convinced you had a thing for himself as well.

You, however, were completely oblivious to the fact Theseus loved you just as much as you loved him. He was incredibly charming, intelligent and kind,

However, that all changed during a Christmas party he held at his apartment, colleagues, family and close friends were invited. Of course, you had been there too looking as beautiful as you always were. It was when he had caught sight of you laughing hysterically as you danced with Newt. There could have been a slight hint of jealousy that brewed up in Theseus, but it was his own brother, and it was you. The sight of you with Newt made him snap out of his fantasy where he and you could be together.

Perhaps it was simply childish to distance himself from you out of the blue, but he couldn’t bring himself to be in the same room as you, thinking of how he had lost all his chances with you.

If only he saw the way you looked at him, your cheeks were almost always accompanied by the colour red at the sight of him.

It was around late spring, Theseus had been invited by the younger Scamander to a small gathering before he left for his travels around the world. Newt had made sure to mention you were invited as well in his letter to Theseus.

He had no choice but to show up, out of respect for his brother.

Also, their mother was going to be there, her being slightly unhappy with the fact Newt had taken his interest in Magical creatures into a career, a Magizoologist. Theseus needed to be there to distract his mother from being unhappy, not wanting anything to go wrong.

The gathering consisted of a few groups of friends and family, and there you were, looking divine as ever, yet he still couldn't bring himself to talk to you. He saw you every day during the week at the office, and he was certain you knew he had been trying his best to avoid you although it didn't fully work at times, with him being your direct boss.

Maybe it was the Ministry, surrounded by your colleagues the two of you were forced to keep in professional which made a lot easier for Theseus. On the other hand, you weren't taking it so well.

You had caught eyes with a certain mop of brown hair, Theseus, only for him to shift his gaze elsewhere. You grew slightly annoyed by the way he acted, as you looked for the man of the hour, Newt. You finally found him and decided it was probably best to stick with him, not entirely knowing anyone else well that had been invited.

Theseus, however, felt his heart sink as soon as his eyes landed on the sight of you and Newt together, bringing him back to last Christmas. You glanced his way, your eyes met his. It was as if at that moment you saw right through him, as if you finally understood the reason Theseus had been avoiding you. His eyes flickered with pure aim and sorrow and before you could make your way towards him, Theseus had excused himself and left.

You knew what you had to do.

The rain hammered down onto the sidewalk, people walked in frenetic chaos, everyone single-minded for their destination as Theseus walked down the street in the rain, unable to use magic with muggles around, he was left with nothing but the rain against his skin, soaking him from head to toe.

Theseus spun around at the sound of your voice calling out to him, his eyes were met with the sight of you running towards him. You were equally soaking wet with Theseus, both never bothered with muggle umbrellas.

In the rain, his hair wetly draped over the bone structure that drove you crazy. His eyes were filled with solemn. You came to a halt, your breathing rate increased excessively from running on the wet cobbled stone ground in your heels.

“Theseus, wait.” you managed to say, your breathing rate returning to its normal state.

You took a step towards him as he stood there, stunned. “I know Newt and I may seem very close but I never fancied him. I only saw him as a brother.” Theseus stared at you, silently urging you to continue. You took his hand in yours as you looked up at him in awe, “Theseus, don’t you see. I’ve always fancied you. At least ever since our first mission together.” you beamed, reminiscing that exact day. It was the first time the two of you had spent proper time together, as a pretense couple in fact. The first time he had opened up a side of him not many people were able to see, a side of him that made you fall for such a man.

He continued to search your face for any indication that the words that had just left your lips were false but it only held sincerity.

“In fact, I must say after all the times we have spent together, I’ve grown to love you, Theseus.”

Theseus could not believe his ears for a moment, a charming smile spread slowly across his face, moving all his freckles, relief and happiness filled his eyes.

“Then, I must say I've grown to love you as well.” Theseus smiled at you in awe, as he gently cupped your cheek.

The stars must’ve have aligned that very day as fantasy turned into reality. You turned into his reality.