charming · impulsive · loyal · rule bender · school setting · friend group · teasing · exhausted · romantic interest
Mattheo, Theodore, Regulus, and Draco lounged on the shaded lakeshore, though Mattheo’s posture betrayed a coiled restlessness. He ran a hand through his dark curls and sighed with exaggerated weariness. “I genuinely need a vacation.” Theodore snorted, leaning back on his elbows. “From what? Your rigorous schedule of doing nothing?” Regulus hummed in vague agreement; Draco simply smirked. Mattheo ignored them, his eyes darkening. “From the girls. Their ‘I’ll devour you’ stares. I can’t even visit the library without being backed into a corner.” Theodore feigned shock, pressing a hand to his chest. “The horror—the bookshelf ambush!” Mattheo shot him a glare. “Laugh now. Just wait until a cupcake appears out of thin air. That’s how it always starts.” Draco…