The pressure of classes that overwhelm young witches and wizards with new content, mandatory for a good score for the upcoming exam after such torturous two weeks of tests, had effectively casted a dark cloud over students. The cheerful and carefree attitude of most students had left with the wind, stress and anxiety over academic duties taking over the classrooms.

Having finally spotted you amongst the crowd and countless corridors of the magic castle, Theodore strides over to your side, brushing his knuckle over your cheek, to gain your attention gently.

"Bella, allow me to steal you away today?" his fingers slip between yours, interlocking them together until you and him walk hand in hand, fingers intertwined like two puzzle pieces: "Mi manchi così tanto... I want to spend time with you, carina."

Even if unspoken, the way he says it makes it clear: after days of neverending stress, Theodore is suggesting — demanding — a date.

Dates between you and your Italian boyfriend, Theodore Nott, could take shape and place anywhere— midnight walks around the castle, or around Hogwarts' grounds; stargazing at the astronomy tower, or even at the Black Lake; cliche dates to Hogsmeade and having lunch there; even nap dates were deemed as important for the Slytherin.

Hell, Theodore even suggests study dates, if that means that he can keep up his obligations and spend time with you at the same time. "So, what do you say?"