I couldn’t help myself… Here’s some Dumblewald… Is that even the ship-name? Idk, but im just gonna use it, I dig it. It seems their ship-name is Grindeldore so I changed it for good measure :)
Anyways, I know Gellert went to Durmstrang, not Hogwarts, but for the sake of my heart and my fantasies, just let it be, yeah? I like the idea of Albus and Gellert being close to each other and in the same school.
They have been friends for years, but at some point during their friendship, they both realised they felt more than friendship. They just never dare to tell the other.
“Hey Al, what you doing tomorrow?” Gellert says casually as he and Albus walk through the corridors of Hogwarts. Making their way back to the common room just before curfew.
Albus simply shrugs, “Not sure. You?”
It’s now or never, Gellert thinks to himself. Everyone knows about Albus being gay, so that’s not the thing that’s keeping him from asking Albus on a date. It’s the fact that no one knows about his being gay and about his feelings for his best friend. Not that that’s the real reason, he doesn’t care if people know about it, on the contrary, he’d be happy to finally be able to be himself for once. It’s just that he has no idea how Albus will react. What will he say? Will he feel awkward if Gellert tells him he’s also gay? Will he hate him for not telling him sooner? Will Albus end their friendship if Gellert confesses his feelings for Albus?
“You still there?” Albus suddenly speaks, bringing Gellert back from his temporary trance. Gellert nods nervously, “Eh- yeah, I’m still here.”
Albus notices the change in Gellert’s behaviour, but says nothing of it, he just raises his eyebrow, “So, got any plans tomorrow?”
Gellert is reminded of the question and still doubts whether he should ask Albus out or not, but he eventually decides against it, too scared of the consequences. “No, not really. We could maybe go visit Hogsmeade?”
Okay, so he did kind of ask Albus to do something together, but he didn’t ask him out on a date. And asking him like this was normal to the both of them, they actually always went to Hogsmeade together without it being in a romantic way.
Albus eyes light up and a smile enters his face, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Gellert. “Sounds great!”
The rest of their walk to the common room is spent in some chatter and laughter here and there, but Gellert can’t help but feeling a bit down. He should’ve just asked Albus on that date, but then again, he’s still scared.
Tomorrow came rather quickly and Albus and Gellert were currently making their way to Madam Puddifoot’s Tea Shop.
“Hey boys, the usual?” Madam Puddifoot asked as they took their seats on their usual table. They both nod and send the lovely lady a smile.
Gellert had been acting a bit off the whole day and even on their way to Hogsmeade Albus couldn’t help but feel a bit ignored by his -crush- best friend. “Something bothering you, Gell?”
Gellert’s eyes shot up from where they were plastered on the table. “Yes.” His answer was short and rather cold, but he couldn’t help himself. Gellert has never been one to handle his feelings well and now that he truly admits his own feelings to himself, he just can’t help but act weird and stupid knowing them.
Albus just frowns, but decides to let the change in Gellert’s behaviour slip.
Their tea soon arrives and they’re both content with the warmth of it, due to the fact that it’s freezing outside. Albus tries to make conversation every now and then, but none of his attempts succeed. Gellert just keeps cutting short, or even off.
“Hey, ehm, do you still need any help with the DADA essay? I could help if you want..?” Albus eventually tries. Gellert sends his friend a cold look, “No, I don’t need help. Thank you very much, jesus do you think you’re better than me at everything?”
This, Albus decides, is enough. He stands up, smashing some sickles on the table to pay for his tea before putting on his jacket. He makes his way towards the exit and leaves as soon as he reaches the door. Outside it’s freezing cold once again and the fact that Gellert is acting like a dick to him doesn’t help him either.
After a short he feels a hand taking ahold of his arm, “Al, hold on!”
The voice telling him to stop is very familiar. A voice Albus actually doesn’t want to hear right now. Not too long ago this voice was speaking in a not-so-nice manner to him.
Albus halts, even though his guts tell him to keep on walking. When he turns he’s met with a guilty-looking Gellert. “I’m sorry, Al. I don’t know why I’m acting like this. Well, I do, actually, kind of, but still. I’m sorry!”
The sincere look on Gellert’s face tells Albus that he’s really sorry, but this time, it doesn’t do the entire trick. “We made a promise to each other.. We’d never fight each other and we’d always tell each other if something’s bothering us. So just tell me what’s wrong, Gel. Don’t play me like this, you know I can’t stand you acting like this to me.”
“I know, I know! But I just really can’t tell you this. I’m sorry! I just can’t.”
Albus just shakes his head, “So much for telling each other everything. See you around, Gellert.”
As Albus starts his way back to the castle, Gellert tries to get him to stop again, but Albus doesn’t budge this time. His friendship and the promises he made with Gellert are important to him, much more than he dares to admit. Things like these hurt him, even though he knows Gellert should be able to keep things to himself. It’s just that he doesn’t appreciate it that it effects Gellert’s mood so much for him to start acting like a dick to his best friend.
The rest of the day goes by in a flash and Albus is unable to find Gellert anywhere. Not that he’s really looking for him, but still, Gellert is nowhere to be found.
While Albus is going through the rest of his day with confusion and hurt taking over, Gellert is loudly scolding himself in the astronomy tower. This is his place to go to whenever he messes something up or whenever he simply feels like going here, to clear his mind.
Today it doesn’t do much good. He just keeps coming to the conclusion that he messed up with Albus today. It’s incredibly weird as to how he’s coping with this situation, he never had so much trouble with coming up with and excuse or coming up with something to apologise to Albus.
It’s probably the fact that he came in peace with his feelings for the said guy. The fact that he has feelings for Albus makes him even more panicked about the situation. He’s more scared than ever to face Albus again.
Finally, at dinner, the two friends meet again. Gellert is hesitant at first, but takes the seat across from Albus. “Hey,” he speaks softly, scared to overdo things.
In those past couple of hours of scolding himself in the astronomy tower and thinking about his options, he eventually settled on just telling Albus about his true feelings. He realised he can’t go on like this, he can’t keep on going and be friends with Albus if he can’t be his complete self.
“I’m truly sorry about earlier, I really didn’t mean to ruin your day. I know we promised to tell each other. The thing is, I’m scared to tell you what’s been bothering me. But I will tell you, even though it scared the living crap out of me. I will tell you, but not now, not here with so many people around. I’ll tell you later, after dinner. Will you come with me to the astronomy tower then?” Gellert’s voice is still soft and gentle.
Albus nods and sends his friend a small smile, “Of course I will. And you didn’t ruin my day, I was just worried. I’m happy you’ll tell me what’s wrong later, I hope I can help you with whatever’s bothering you.” his hand moves to rest on Gellert’s hand and he squeezes it gently as a comforting gesture. Gellert smiles at this and can only barely hide the blush creeping up on his face.
Dinner is, as usual, delicious. Albus and Gellert are completely content with their meal and desert and when they’re all done, they start their journey to the astronomy tower.
“So…” Gellert starts when they both enter the top of the tower, “What I’m about to tell you can possibly affect our friendship, which I hope, doesn’t get affected, at least not in a negative way. So, please don’t hate me for what I’m about to tell you. I’ve tried to surpress it, but I can’t. I’ve tried to let it go, but I can’t.”
After a short silence, Albus speaks up, “Jesus Gell, tell me what’s going on already, you’re making me even more concerned than before!”
Gellert once again debates if he should really spill the secret he’s been keeping for quite a while now, but when Albus speaks up again, calling his name every so gently, his decision is made.
The silence returns and for a good second, Gellert thinks it’s the end of their friendship. That thought only lasts until Albus let’s out a confused kind of chuckle. “What do you mean you fancy me? Are you-”
Gellert sighs, “Yes, I’m gay. I only figured it out recently. I figured it out because I started having different feelings for you. I started feeling uneasy and even a tad jealous when I saw you being close with other guys.”
Albus just looks Gellert straight in the eyes. He can’t believe his luck. “You should’ve told me sooner.” it only comes out as a whisper as he slowly steps closer to Gellert.
Something in Gellert’s eyes twinkles, “Yeah, I know. I’m sorry. I just thought you’d hate me or something.”
“What the hell Gellert?! How could I hate you? For being gay? C’mon I’m not a fucking hypocrite! I’m gay myself! Merlin, why would I hate you for that?” Albus asks flabbergasted.
“No! not because of that! I thought you’d feel awkward. I mean, I would understand if that was the case.”
Gellert still doesn’t completely know what Albus thinks of all of it, but he’s quite certain his friendship isn’t over.
In the meantime, Albus has stepped a lot closer to Gellert. Their faces only inches apart. “Do you object to me kissing you, Gell?” Albus asks softly.
Gellert’s eyes go wide. He doesn’t know how to use words anymore, so he just shakes his head. Why on earth would he object to that?! Okay, maybe he is insanely nervous. It’ll be his first time kissing a bloke, ever. It’ll also be the first time kissing his best bloody friend.
His worries and nervousness are soon completely washed away when Albus presses his lips softly against Gellert’s. They’re both a bit hesitant at first, but soon they melt under one another’s touch. Their lips move in sync and when Albus moves his tongue inside Gellert’s mouth, a firework explodes in Gellert’s body.
Never had kissing someone given him this feeling. Everything seemed to fall into place perfectly.
Albus broke the kiss, much too soon for Gellert’s liking, in the need of air. Suddenly a thought strikes Gellert’s mind. “So, does this mean?”
“I fancy you too, Gell. I have for Merlin knows how long. You’re really, incredibly thick if you haven’t noticed it before, actually. But that’s not what matters. I’m very glad that you told me, ‘cause now I can finally be myself around you, without having to hide my feelings.”
Albus words only increased the smile on Gellert’s face. “You are so right.” Feeling a boost of confidence, Gellert leans in again and presses his lips against Albus’. This time the kiss is quite short.
“Let’s head back to the common room, yeah?” Albus asks, to which Gellert nods.
The two boys walk back to the common room, hand in hand. The smiles on their faces are bigger than ever and they keep stealing glances at each other, chuckling when they catch one another doing so.
“Merlin I’m happy I had the guts to tell you.” Gellert says while letting out a whole-hearted laugh as they near the portrait-hole.
Albus smiles and presses his lips against Gellert’s in a short kiss, “I am, too, very happy you had the guts to do so.”
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