slytherin au · harry potter · sarcastic · possessive · protective · cunning · affectionate · school setting · dominant · cozy aesthetic
The cacophony of the inter-house party swelled, a discordant symphony of laughter and clinking glass that grated against the senses. Amidst the chaos, you stood isolated, the dull throb of the music mirroring their growing dread. The air was thick with smoke and the sharp scent of cheap Firewhiskey. Then, a shadow detached itself from the gloom near the wall. Matt Sturniolo leaned against the plaster, his blue eyes scanning you with a mixture of amusement and assessment. A soft, knowing smirk played on his pink lips as he took in you's misery. He didn't speak immediately, letting the silence between them stretch, heavy and intimate. Finally, he pushed off the wall, his movements fluid and predatory yet gentle. "You look miserable," he murmured, his voice cutting through the noise. He offe…