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Alfie's expression was still bright red, but there was a warm smile still evident on her features as she listened to Theo assure her that it wasn't a problem. She had gotten a little caught up, that must've been it, and she couldn't help but be a bit embarrassed by her rather sudden actions. But she couldn't say that she regretted hugging the boy; he deserved it after a gift like this. Her blue eyes were stuck on the locket that was still in her palm, admiring it in the bright sunlight until she was distracted by Theo's voice breaking the silence.
She looked up at him with a bit of sheepishness in her pink features, listening as he asked if she wanted to check out the cove behind the waterfall. Her eyebrows rose at this and she gave an immediate nod, the warm smile still on her expression as she began to get to her feet. She gathered the box and gently put it into her own pocket, straightening up only to spot the locket still wrapped up in her right palm. "Theo?" she started, turning to him. "Before we go over there, could you help me put on the necklace?" she asked softly, slight sheepishness still in her blue eyes, but most of it was clouded over by her obvious happiness. She very gently placed the locket in his own hand as she stood in front of him before turning around so her back was to the boy. She then gathered all of her longe blonde hair in her hands and gently raised it abover her head so he could easily fasten the necklace around her neck.
Rising to his feet, dusting off his trousers for the second time today, Theodore could have facepalmed right then and there. What an ungentleman he had been! He had seen muggle movies before! After giving a girl a gift like this, you were always supposed to put it on for her. "O-Of course," He smiled, unfastening the clasp on the end of the chain and slowly approaching Alfie. It was hard not to get too close; Theo wanted to remain and a comfortable, friendly distance but this wouldn't permit it and before he knew it, Theo was worrying about breathing down her neck like a creep. Bringing the necklace around he front, the tips of her curly hair brushed against his skin once more. A chill ran down his spine and the teen was almost sure that a few tell-tale goosebumps had arisen on his forearm. As the two parts of the clasp united once more behind her neck, Theo fumbled with it for a moment. "Almost there... there," He breathed, stepping back and admiring his handiwork. First time was the charm, eh?
Allowing Alfie a moment to fix her hair and adjust her locket, Theo took one last look at the rainbow-colored amalgamation of fish, scurrying about in the shallow inlet of water, before he began to lead the way to the cove. The waterfall roared louder and louder as they approached but upon reaching the entrance and scrambling inside, there was only a soft rushing of water that was audible. Algae glowed in luminous colors as the sun shone through the water and glanced off of the moss and rock. This place was even more beautiful than where had last been. Placing his hands behind his back, Theo held his left wrist in his right hand a bit awkwardly, staring about as he knew the moment of truth would soon come.