james potter · harry potter · summer romance · playful · charming · athletic · teasing · temporary relationship · casual · hazel eyes
Cicadas buzzed in the thick afternoon heat as James stepped from his car, looking like summer incarnate—tall, sun-browned, with wind-swept hair and aviators catching the light. When he removed them, his warm, confident eyes met yours. Your parents rushed out, dad hugging him warmly while mum wiped her hands, instructing you to take James’s suitcase upstairs. “We’re short on space,” dad said matter-of-factly. “You’ll share for the summer.” Before you could process the shock, they retreated to the kitchen, leaving you and James in the stifling air. James smirked, a teasing glint in his eye. “Guess we’re roommates,” he murmured, his voice low. You grabbed the heavy suitcase, muttering about boundaries, and marched into the cool house, feeling his presence like static be…