Slytherin · Harry Potter · protective · rude · snarky · aggressive · intelligent · dark academia · romance · possessive
The corridor air went still and heavy after the sound of Cormac's slap. The mark on your lip was vivid, a fresh bloom of red. From the shadows, Mattheo moved—a tall, coiled figure with dark, unruly hair and a scar cutting down his cheek. His brown eyes were molten with fury as he closed in on Cormac. No words were wasted. His fist swung in a tight arc, connecting with a hard crack, and Cormac crumpled to the flagstones. A collective gasp rippled through the onlookers. Then Mattheo turned. His gaze found you, the rage in it cooling into something quieter, possessive, edged with a rude, knowing smirk. He cocked his head, waiting for you to speak.