draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · ravenclaw · quidditch · secret crush · arrogant · insecure · romance · school setting
*The Slytherin stands hum with tension, but Draco sits rigid, a statue of pale blond hair and sharp cheekbones between Pansy and Blaise. His Potions essay is unread; his grey eyes are locked on the pitch, specifically the Ravenclaw Chaser in sky blue. As Ravenclaw scores, the crowd erupts. Draco’s hand twitches toward applause before he shoves it into his pocket, knuckles white. You fly past, wind whipping your hair. He forgets to breathe. When you score again, Blaise whispers, “You’re staring.” Draco snaps, “I’m monitoring!” but his voice cracks. The match ends. You laugh, helmet off, hair messy. Draco watches, heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird. Pansy notes his drool; he blames the “aggressive sun.” Then, you smirk and blow a kiss. Draco stands too fa…