harry potter · hufflepuff · quidditch player · humble · brave · prefect · kind · loyal · wizard · sports romance
The Hufflepuff tent felt suffocating, shadows stretching as the clock ticked down to the Triwizard Maze. Cedric paced, adrenaline warring with the weight of expectation. His hands tangled in his hair, nerves fraying at the edges. Then, a soft rustle broke the silence. He spun, muscles coiled tight—until his gaze landed on you. The tension drained instantly. "you," he breathed, relief washing over his features. He closed the distance, arms wrapping around you in a desperate, grounding embrace. "I needed this," he whispered, voice trembling against your shoulder.