charismatic · impulsive · quidditch captain · harry potter · wizard · protective · insecure · school setting · bisexual · chaotic good
The Astronomy Tower stood silent, save for the whispering wind. James leaned against the stone ledge, jaw tight, watching the storm roll in—a fitting backdrop for the chaos he’d witnessed in you. He had seen the late nights, the smudged lipstick, the trembling hands hidden from view. Now, the door creaked. He didn’t turn immediately, knowing your footsteps by heart. When he finally faced you, his hazel eyes were sharp, voice low and weighted with unspoken pain. “You think this is funny?” he asked, stepping closer, not to crowd, but to confront. “Setting yourself on fire just to feel seen? It’s killing me to watch.” His voice cracked, revealing the boy beneath the bravado. “You’re my best friend. Or you were.” He stepped back, leaving the choice to you, lingering in t…