Authors note: this is my first fanfic that I have written, so I hope you like it. Sorry it’s a little short. Also i think I made Y/N gender neutral? This is before the fourth book.
Sitting on my bed staring out the window, it was a beautiful day. It was the middle of summer, and it just gets better everyday until we go back to Hogwarts.
“Do you want to go outside?” I asked my friend Cedric who was sitting on the floor reading a book.
He looked up. “Sure,” Cedric said, closing his book and leaning back on his hands. Cedric looked lost in thought. “Where would we go?” he inquired, focusing back onto me.
I looked off for a moment, “We could go swimming,” I suggested.
Cedric brightened at my idea “Yeah! We could go surfing, I know a great little beach-”
“ No!,” I said, cutting him off with wide eyes.
He looked confused. I pulled my knees to my chest. “I mean, uh, I… don’t even have a board.”
“You could borrow one of mine, if you want,” Cedric said, giving me a puzzled look. He knew I was lying. But he didn’t know why. “Y/N,” Cedric said, moving closer, with a serious but slightly curious expression.“Is there something you’re not telling me?” he asked.
“No.” I said fast. The room felt tense.
“Ok,” Cedric said, putting up his hands, deciding not to push it. The room’s atmosphere relaxed. He put his hands down and said “when do you want to go?”
“We could go right now,” I said, sitting on the edge of the bed.
“Ok, we’re going to have to go to my house real quick though,” Cedric said, getting up and grabbing his jacket off the floor with him.
“Ok,” I said quietly. Grabbing my gear, I realized Cedric was staring at me with a look of concentration, like he’s trying to figure something out. He left the room so I could change afterwards.
Once I was done we walked out of my apartment building, with a pack on my back. Taking my glorious way of transportation; my bike, I followed Cedric to his house.
“I’ll be back,” he said when we got there, kicking down the stand. He didn’t take long and came out with a pack of his own holding a. He changed into a tank top and his swim shorts. Cedric got on his bike. Once again following him this time to the beach he was talking about.
Riding my bike always gives me peace, the wind in my hair, the distant noise of birds, the view. I’d go biking over flying on brooms anyday. I feel free riding, always have.
We arrived there in no time, locking our bikes on the railing. I had to give him credit, It was a nice beach. It was like rocky meets sand in a perfect way; it was peaceful, not a lot of people were here and that made me relax. I’m not a fan of lots of people in one place.
We set up a blanket and we stripped down to our swimsuits. Cedric brought out a Quaffle he took from the school and we started to play volleyball in the water, let’s just say I crushed him by a million points. He was a poor loser and picked me up. I squealed as he proceeded to throw me into the water.
It was quiet for a moment before I came up for air squirting salt water at him. The salt from the water was bitter on my tongue. I laughed, slashing more water at his dry skin. He had a feral look on his face just before he splashed me with a giant wave. I just started a war by accident, and I was losing hard core. Y/N, you idiot.
The war continued for a while until I caught him off guard by tackling him into the water. We laughed when we reached the surface, still holding each other. I looked into his eyes, Cedric’s eyes were a beautiful shade of blue. Like the ocean, calm and warm burning with desire. He was holding me close, and he was so warm. I wanted him to hold me forever.
He’s your best friend, physically and emotionally. He probably doesn’t feel the same way. With that thought I cleared my throat. Cedric let go of me immediately without telling me, his eyes leaving mine. I fell into the water not ready when he let go. Gasping when my head popped up from the water. He apologised, helping me up.
We went to our little camp and dried off. We were a little hungry, luckily we brought food. I got peaches and two cans of cola, and Cedric brought leftovers from last night. We chatted, and he tried apologising again for dropping me in the water. I was still a little annoyed. We were the only ones there now. Eating the peaches instead of eating the food he brought.
“If you don’t mind me asking, why didn’t you want to surf?” he asked, looking at me with the expression he has when he’s serious. Crap.
“Uh, I don’t want to talk about that,” I dismissed, looking down.
“Y/N please tell me,” he pleaded, giving me the puppy dog eyes that make me melt. Damn you Cedric!
“Cedric.. I- I don’t- I can’t,” I stuttered not being able to speak over the title wave of grief that hit me like a ton of bricks.
“I love you, if you don’t want to tell me that’s okay, but if you want to I’ll be right here for you if you need me,” Cedric said, letting it go a bit. Holding my hand with a look that made my heart stop. Did he just say he loved me?
“Well you know my dad?” I said, looking down. Tears welled in my eyes thinking of him.
“Yeah,” Cedric nodded.
“He.. he didn’t leave me when I was nine, he.. He died in a grindylow attack while he was out on the water with me out on his surfboard trying to teach me how to surf,” I said, sniffling and just about to cry.
Before I could wipe away my tears Cedric lifted my head, his index finger under my chin and wiped my tears with his thumb. He pulled me into his chest, hugging me tight while I cried my heart out. My tears dripped onto his shoulder. He kept whispering comforting words into my ears. He pulled me onto his lap so he could hold me closer. Telling me to let it all out. I sobbed for what felt like hours until I finally stopped. He never let me go, he just kept his hold on me. It was comforting, I felt safe.
“Did you mean what you said? About you loving me?” I said, hoping I didn’t ruin the mood, remembering what he said.
He inhaled, then he exhaled.
“I was hoping you wouldn’t remember that.. I wanted to tell you properly, but I really do love you Y/N, ever since I saw you on the Hogwarts train. When you walked into my compartment all shy and cute, your hair was shorter, I couldn’t stop staring at you, you were and still are the most beautiful person i’ve ever seen. So yes I meant it with all my heart, I give it to you,” he poured out to me, twisting to see me better.
My heart sang. I didn’t know what to say. So I turned to kiss him. I tried to pour all my passion into that kiss. Sparks flew when we touched lips. He tasted sweet from the peaches we ate. We got into a better position with me straddling his lap, our lips still connected. When we parted we were both out of breath. Cheeks flushed. His eyes were swimming with so much love and adoration.
“Does this mean you love me too?” Cedric asked. Hands on my waist.
“Yes, I love you Cedric Diggory,” I breathed out, happier than ever to finally tell him my true feelings.
From that moment on, I knew we would never part.
PLEEEEASE go check out this new writer! She’s one of my friends and she started writing so go and leave some love I think she did an amazing job! I mean we all know I hate when someone uses Y/N instead of an actual name and I hated when someone requested for me to write Y/N but I love the one shot so I am going to ignore it like I always do XD
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