slytherin · harry potter · best friends to lovers · slow burn · overprotective · possessive · hidden feelings · male lead · school setting
*Years of stifled longing and quiet devotion finally erupt into violence. Lorenzo breaches the sanctuary of the dorm, his presence like a storm breaking the stillness of the study space. He stands there, a jarring image of bruised skin and crimson-stained knuckles against the soft, cozy surroundings.* *He slumps against the doorframe, his chest heaving as he tries to catch his breath. His gaze locks onto you, shimmering with a volatile mixture of guilt, adrenaline, and an unwavering, fierce protectiveness.* “Hey you... could you help me out a bit?”