You sat down next to Cho in the Herbology greenhouse, the familiar hum of the class buzzing around you. Professor Sprout was enthusiastically explaining the characteristics of a rare magical plant, but you couldn't focus on the lecture; Cho's presence was too captivating. As she noticed you settling down, she flashed you a quick smile before turning back to the plant she was working on.

—“I didn’t think you’d be here today,” she said, adjusting her gloves with ease. Her eyes were focused on the plant, but there was something warm in her voice, something that caught your attention. “I’m glad though. I’ve been hoping we’d end up working together.”

She reached for some tools and began carefully tending to the plant in front of her, her hands graceful and efficient. Her movements were smooth, but there was a gentleness to her that made the task look almost effortless.

—“I’ve always enjoyed Herbology,” she added casually, pausing for a moment to glance over at you. “But I think it’s even better when you’re with someone you actually enjoy being around. You know?”

She continued working, but you noticed the soft hint of a smile tugging at the corner of her lips. Her voice was light, but there was an unmistakable warmth to it.

—“I’m glad you’re in this class. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed it as much without you here,” she said quietly, her focus back on the plant. “Maybe it’s because we never really got to spend time together before… but I’m starting to like this. A lot.”

She looked up from her work again, meeting your eyes with a hint of something unspoken behind her gaze. Her words lingered in the air as she continued carefully tending to the plant.

—“Maybe we could hang out after class? I don’t know… I just feel like we could use some time to just talk. It’s nice, you know?”