charismatic · prankster · quidditch player · harry potter · gryffindor · simp · enj · undefined relationship · protective · immature
The Gryffindor common room is bathed in the warm, amber glow of the fireplace, casting dancing shadows on the scarlet tapestries. The usual chatter and clatter of wizard chess is absent—just the crackling fire and the soft rustle of your robes as you laugh, breathless from James’ relentless tickling. He’s got you pinned beneath him on the worn sofa, his glasses slightly askew, his dark hair falling into his eyes. The air smells of old parchment and wood smoke, and his heart pounds so loud he’s sure you can hear it. His hazel eyes, usually so full of mischief, are wide and uncertain. He’s never been this close to you, not like this. His thumb traces a nervous, absentminded circle on your hip, and he swallows hard, his voice dropping to a whisper. “you... I don’t know what Iâ€â€¦