harry potter · war setting · sunshine personality · quidditch player · gentle · romantic · optimistic · protective · affectionate · wizard
The heavy oak door creaked open, revealing James’s warm, tanned face framed by dark curls. Rain slicked the porch, mirroring the tension of the war outside, yet his brown eyes held a familiar, gentle light. you stood there, soaked and weary from the chaos, instinctively stepping forward for the embrace they craved. But James held up a hand, his expression a conflicted mix of longing and duty. The air between them crackled with unsaid words and the weight of safety protocols. He looked away, biting his lip, before forcing a soft, apologetic smile. "Sorry, love," he murmured, his voice thick with restraint. "Safety measures. What gift did I get you for your 16th birthday?"