Peace in the Dark

"Woah, hey. You can't take all of it," Hope said as she hand-fed Clabbert chunks of fish from a little bowl, "leave some for the others." She scolded lightly.

She and Newt were technically inside Newt's bedroom, but within his bedroom, they were inside his suitcase. Working with the creatures he rescued from all over the world. Some to stay, some to rehabilitate and be released.

Wet feet slapped the ground as Newt walked over to her with a smile. He smoothed back his soaked hair- the curl holding little droplets, while his dress shirt left very little to the imagination of his physique. Biting her lip, she was slightly disappointed when he used his wand to dry himself off.

"How's the Kelpie?" She asked, giving another fish chunk to one of the Clabberts who hadn't gotten any yet. They were interesting little green things that looked much like a chameleon.

"Doing just fine, I expect she'll be released soon." He smiled, sat on the ground next to her, and helped feed them.

Hope glanced at him and smiled softly, nudging her knee against his. "Nervous for tomorrow?"

"Hm? No, why?" He swallowed hard, clearing his throat.

"Well, because it's normal to be nervous for the first day of school," she giggled, "that and you sat in a puddle of Clabbert urine and have yet to notice."

Newt looked down at the puddle and gave a sheepish smile as he stood, and with a wave of his wand, he was clean. "I suppose I'm a little nervous." He swallowed.

She took hold of his hand and squeezed lightly. "Hey, being nervous is okay, but just know I've got your back. You'll do great, and those students will walk away with a better understanding of why these guys are so important."

His smile was so contagious, the way his eyes sparkled. Hope rose to her feet and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing his lips softly.

"We've been in here all day," she stroked her thumbs along his cheeks, "you need to eat and get some rest. I know we've stayed an hour past what was a distraction for tomorrow. But everyone is fed, clean, and most are asleep."

Newt let out a soft sigh and nodded. "Yes, yes. You're right, I know."

Biting her lip, she pressed her front against him, relishing his soft gasp. "I can…help you fall asleep."

He blinked. "H-how?"

With a grin, she nipped his ear lightly. "First, you'll eat. After that, you'll get ready for bed. Then…" her hand pressed lightly against the bulge in his pants.

Newt's shudder filled Hope with a delighted tingle.

Pulling his hands, she led him to the stairs and moved behind him, pushing him forward. "Up you go."

He laughed and shook his head but obliged and went up the stairs. He pushed the lid to his suitcase open and climbed out. Hope followed after him, smirking at his behind.

"I do have a lovely view, I'll admit."

"Hope." He scolded, but she could hear the smile in his voice as they exited the case, closed, and locked it.

"You get cleaned up, and I'll get us some food." She kissed his cheek and quickly left through the circular door, heading for the kitchen.

Hope entered the kitchens, where there was a table of food meant for staff in case they needed a midnight snack. She put some food onto a plate, enough for the both of them and turned to go.

"I thought you didn't care much for curry," Albus said with a smile as he entered the kitchens, likely for hot chocolate.

"Ah, observant as always," Hope laughed lightly and nodded, "It's for Newt. He's nervous about tomorrow."

Albus nodded. "Hm, yes. I imagine he is, but he will do just fine."

"I know that. You know that. Newt is yet to be convinced of that."

"I don't doubt that." He grinned and picked up a mug of- she was right, hot chocolate. "Goodnight, Hope."

"You say goodnight, but you probably aren't going to sleep much, are you?"

"Ah, observant as always." He grinned, repeating her very words to him.

Hope rolled her eyes with a grin. "Ha ha," she elbowed his side lightly, "goodnight." She shook her head with a grin and left to return to Newt.

Upon entering the room, she found Newt sitting on the bed, looking over a few textbooks for tomorrow. He would be teaching with his own book but naturally wanted to show excerpts from others.

"Okay, no more work," Hope said, setting the plate on the bed before him and taking his books, "thank you." She said as she took them, setting them down on the desk far from the bed.

"I'm beginning to realize you're a responsible troublemaker." He chuckled, taking a bite of food.

"Why, thank you." Hope giggled and sat on the bed beside him, leaning against him as she ate turkey pieces.

Newt pressed a kiss to her temple. "Hm, no. Thank you. If not for you, I'd be a frantic mess, fretting for tomorrow. You…give me peace." He murmured.

Warmth hugged her heart, making her smile.

"I'll always do my best to do so."

"As will I."

They ate until they were full, then continued getting ready for bed; brushing their teeth. Hope combed her hair, glancing over at Newt with a sly smirk.

"What?" he asked with a raised brow from where he sat on the edge of the bed.

"Oh…nothing…" she said, slowly pulling her hair into a ponytail.

Newt tilted his head to the side as he watched her, his eyes trailing up and down her body. "You- you know, sometimes you have an animalistic look about you."

Hope paused and arched her brow in amusement. "Is that so?"

"Well, yes, your eyes seem to uhm," he swallowed hard, "size things up much like a beast sizes up their meal."

Continuing to walk forward, she couldn't help but giggle.

"Maybe I am."

Newt's eyes widened just a little.

She grinned and clarified. "In a very non-vampire way." Hope lowered herself to her knees in front of him. "But I'm still going to suck you dry…"

The red that graced Newt's face made her heart race, she loved that look of bewildered arousal he had.

Hope took hold of the pajama pants he'd just put on and pulled them down, watching his expression. Wanting to make sure this was fun for both of them.

"If you need me to stop, just tell me."

He nodded in response, seemingly breathless. It would make sense as she could hear his pulse racing. Newt pulled himself further onto the bed, but the momentum made him flop to his back with a jolt.

Hope climbed on top of his legs, looking down now at his already hardening cock. She slowly pushed his shirt up a little more, admiring how his lean muscles descended to his jutting hips and lower still where he began.

Her eyes flitted up to his ever-growing needy gaze, waiting a moment to give him a chance to back down before starting. When he didn't, she lowered her head, and while one hand gripped his shaft, her tongue slowly dragged up his tip.

The gasp he let out made her own body shiver.

Hope looked up again, her hazel eyes meeting his green ones. The desperation they held fueled her. She knew how to do this, her instincts guiding her as she took him into her mouth. Letting his tip hit the back of her throat with a well-adjusted moan.

She watched as his hands clenched the sheet beneath him, and as he had when pleasuring her, she listened carefully for each sound he made. Every clench and unclench of his abdomen. She made mental notes of what he liked and what he really liked.

Hope did this for what felt like ages, given that she could only breathe through her nose and the bobbing of her head was quickening.

Newt threw his head back, panting now the longer she sucked him off. Something salty hit the back of her throat, and she knew he was so close.

Using her tongue in quick, merciless flicks, she devoured his head. Up and down, side to side, against his slit, before using both hands to begin pumping him hard and fast.

Newt cried out as he came hard and fast, ribbons of hot cum hitting the back of Hope's throat, which she swallowed greedily. Her eyes rolled back as she moaned, relishing her power over him. The ability to make him come undone made her pussy quiver.

When she was sure his cock had nothing left to give, she pulled away and licked her lower lip.

"It's a good thing the room is soundproof." Grinning at him as she tried to catch her breath.

"How…" he panted, rubbing his face with his hands before looking at her with wild eyes, "that was…"

"Amazing?" She offered. "Spectacular? The best you've ever had?"

"All of the above." Newt laughed. "Though you are also the only one I've ever had."

Hope pinched his thigh, making him jump and grin at her.

"I'd apologize, but it is true." He chuckled.

Giggling, Hope crawled forward, looking down at his lips. "And you are always honest." She murmured, stroking his lower lip. "I admire that about you."

After a quick job of brushing her teeth again, Hope crawled into bed with him and sighed happily. Cuddling against his chest. "You're going to wonderful things tomorrow, Mr. Scamander." She murmured, letting sweet sleep take her into a comforting darkness.

Albus' POV

Albus stared longingly into the fire, pursing his lips as he sipped his hot chocolate. He gazed around the room - up at the ceiling of a glowing moon and sparkling stars. The room he'd designed was inspired by her.

Was it really so wrong? He thought, turning his eyes back to the fire, his thoughts wandering to the idea of them. Holding each other close as they lay in bed, falling asleep to the sound of each other's breaths.

Was it so wrong to want that?

To want…them?