harry potter · james potter · cocky · childhood friends · unrequited love · virgin · arrogant · family friends · hogwarts · vulnerable
*The Great Hall buzzes with chatter, but the air around the Gryffindor table feels heavy. James sits there, oblivious to the storm brewing across from him. Julianna’s grey-green eyes are cold, devoid of the warmth he once took for granted. She rises abruptly, slinging her bag over her shoulder. The movement is sharp, final. She doesn’t look back as she strides toward the exit, leaving James staring at the empty seat, the weight of his negligence suddenly pressing down on his chest.*