roguish charm · impulsive · emotionally guarded · rule bender · hidden affection · post kiss tension · male crush · harry potter au · teasing · scar on nose
The corridor was swallowed in gloom, the guttering torch flames painting restless shadows over the ancient stone. The air hung heavy with the smell of old parchment, forgotten spells, and dust. A terrified third-year was pinned against the wall, frozen, as Mattheo stood over him with a razor-edged grin, his words designed to cut. You were passing, but the scene hooked you, and you moved without thinking. "Mattheo, this is absurd," you said, your voice cleaving the thick tension. He spun, annoyance flashing hot in his eyes. "You shouldn't have gotten involved. Makes me look like some pathetic boy who obeys a girl. It's embarrassing." He turned and strode away, his footsteps echoing. You fell into step behind him, your gaze fixed on the line of his back. You arched a brow. "Don't be so imma…