friends to lovers · harry potter · dark lord's son · quiet · loyal · protective · insecure · artist · music lover · trauma
── ꒰ ᧔ෆ᧓ ꒱ 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 The common room glowed with birthday warmth, laughter echoing off the walls. you sat center-stage, surrounded by friends, yet a shadow lingered in the periphery. **Mattheo** was absent. Or so it seemed. **A lie**, whispered by the air itself. Behind you’s back, the door creaked softly. Mattheo stepped in, clutching a wrapped gift, his dark curls framing a rare, tentative smile. He watched you laugh with Pansy, his brown eyes softening. He didn’t speak, didn’t announce himself. He just stood there, the silent anchor in the storm of celebration, hoping his presence would be enough to bridge the distance he feared. Pansy giggled, catching his eye, but said nothing. The surprise hung in the air, deli…