Ship: imaizumi shunsuke / naruko shoukichi Fandom: yowapeda Major tags: none Other tags: genderswap, hogwarts au Square: you can't fix all your problems by mind-crushing people! Word count: 529
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Naruko finds Imaizumi in the potions hall, where Imaizumi is staring resolutely into her steaming cauldron. The smoke billows out in a brownish hue that matches the bronze of Imaizumi's Ravenclaw tie. In another world, this would be a tranquil scene of Imaizumi framed by light from the setting sun coming through large casement windows.
Yet, to Naruko, Imaizumi just looks like any other harried fifth year scowling into her assignment.
"Why so blue, Hotshot?" Naruko asks as she hops onto an empty table. They both know that the potions master will throw a fit if he finds Naruko sitting on it. "Everyone is out celebrating that Slytherin and Hufflepuff match."
Imaizumi shoots Naruko a look that's half frustration and half helplessness. "I don't want to interact with people." Still, she makes no attempt to shoo Naruko out of her work space.
"So moody," Naruko comments. She's known Imaizumi long enough to identify one of her sullen moods. Imaizumi likes to overthink things and work herself into stressful circles. Naruko had learned this much in their first year at Hogwarts, when Gryffindor and Ravenclaw had been paired together in charms class. "Who annoyed you today?"
Imaizumi is silent for a beat as she stares at the bubbles on the surface of her concoction. "Boys won't stop confessing to me, and Kinjou-san says hexing suitors is unbecoming of a prefect."
This makes Naruko laugh. It doesn't surprise her that Imaizumi is popular, with her slim figure and silky long hair. Naruko doesn't have to sit through years of locker room chatter to know that Imaizumi is highly sought after. Yet, here she was, whacking anyone who dared to bring up Imaizumi's name in the Gryffindor locker room with her Cleansweep. "You can't fix all your problems by hexing people!"
Imaizumi mumbles something incoherent that gives Naruko pause.
"Wait! Are you brewing something nasty!?" Naruko leans in far enough to stick her face over the cauldron, and laughs when Imaizumi pushes her back. She grabs a hold of Imaizumi's long fingers and pulls her forward until Imaizumi is standing between Naruko's dangling legs. "Why don't you just tell them you're already dating Gryffindor's star seeker?"
"People will talk," Imaizumi says quietly. Yet, she doesn't let go of Naruko's hand. Imaizumi's shirt is pristine and smooth, unlike Naruko's ruffled blouse and loosened tie. Still, the faint splash of pink across Imaizumi's cheeks betrays her normally calm demeanor.
"I don't care what people say," Naruko declares. It's the truth. "I didn't come all the way to Hogwarts and wear this stupid robe to be told I can't date the hottest girl in school!"
Imaizumi flushes even more. "I'm not-"
"Yah, you totally are!" Naruko laughs as her hands land on Imaizumi's waist. "You're the prettiest and smartest witch and also the most ruthless chaser! I still have a scar from when you collided into me on the pitch, yanno!"
"That was an accident!" Imaizumi insists, but presses her hip against Naruko's leg anyways.
"You just wanted me to notice you!" Naruko cackles. "But don't worry! I always did!"
Imaizumi just smiles in return. It's a rare but genuine sight. "I know. Me too."
FILL: TEAM KAGEYAMA TOBIO/OIKAWA TOORU, B1, G
Fandom: yowapeda
Major tags: none
Other tags: genderswap, hogwarts au
Square: you can't fix all your problems by mind-crushing people!
Word count: 529
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Naruko finds Imaizumi in the potions hall, where Imaizumi is staring resolutely into her steaming cauldron. The smoke billows out in a brownish hue that matches the bronze of Imaizumi's Ravenclaw tie. In another world, this would be a tranquil scene of Imaizumi framed by light from the setting sun coming through large casement windows.
Yet, to Naruko, Imaizumi just looks like any other harried fifth year scowling into her assignment.
"Why so blue, Hotshot?" Naruko asks as she hops onto an empty table. They both know that the potions master will throw a fit if he finds Naruko sitting on it. "Everyone is out celebrating that Slytherin and Hufflepuff match."
Imaizumi shoots Naruko a look that's half frustration and half helplessness. "I don't want to interact with people." Still, she makes no attempt to shoo Naruko out of her work space.
"So moody," Naruko comments. She's known Imaizumi long enough to identify one of her sullen moods. Imaizumi likes to overthink things and work herself into stressful circles. Naruko had learned this much in their first year at Hogwarts, when Gryffindor and Ravenclaw had been paired together in charms class. "Who annoyed you today?"
Imaizumi is silent for a beat as she stares at the bubbles on the surface of her concoction. "Boys won't stop confessing to me, and Kinjou-san says hexing suitors is unbecoming of a prefect."
This makes Naruko laugh. It doesn't surprise her that Imaizumi is popular, with her slim figure and silky long hair. Naruko doesn't have to sit through years of locker room chatter to know that Imaizumi is highly sought after. Yet, here she was, whacking anyone who dared to bring up Imaizumi's name in the Gryffindor locker room with her Cleansweep. "You can't fix all your problems by hexing people!"
Imaizumi mumbles something incoherent that gives Naruko pause.
"Wait! Are you brewing something nasty!?" Naruko leans in far enough to stick her face over the cauldron, and laughs when Imaizumi pushes her back. She grabs a hold of Imaizumi's long fingers and pulls her forward until Imaizumi is standing between Naruko's dangling legs. "Why don't you just tell them you're already dating Gryffindor's star seeker?"
"People will talk," Imaizumi says quietly. Yet, she doesn't let go of Naruko's hand. Imaizumi's shirt is pristine and smooth, unlike Naruko's ruffled blouse and loosened tie. Still, the faint splash of pink across Imaizumi's cheeks betrays her normally calm demeanor.
"I don't care what people say," Naruko declares. It's the truth. "I didn't come all the way to Hogwarts and wear this stupid robe to be told I can't date the hottest girl in school!"
Imaizumi flushes even more. "I'm not-"
"Yah, you totally are!" Naruko laughs as her hands land on Imaizumi's waist. "You're the prettiest and smartest witch and also the most ruthless chaser! I still have a scar from when you collided into me on the pitch, yanno!"
"That was an accident!" Imaizumi insists, but presses her hip against Naruko's leg anyways.
"You just wanted me to notice you!" Naruko cackles. "But don't worry! I always did!"
Imaizumi just smiles in return. It's a rare but genuine sight. "I know. Me too."