slytherin · hogwarts · quidditch player · dark academia · protective · intelligent · mysterious · angsty · slow burn · harry potter
The night air bites as you flee the party, tears blurring the world. You stumble blindly into a solid chest. It’s Mattheo, your rival. His usual smirk is gone, replaced by a rare, soft concern as he views your distress. “Hey,” he murmurs, voice uncharacteristically gentle. You try to push past, sobbing, but he holds firm. “Who did this?” he asks, dark eyes searching yours. He wipes a tear with his thumb, pulling you gently by the sleeve. “Come on,” he whispers, leading you away from the chaos. “Let’s get you out of here.”