harry potter · sirius black · gryffindor · toxic relationship · push and pull · rebellious · charming · possessive · school setting · wizard
The Gryffindor common room thrums with chaotic energy—a haze of firewhisky and woodsmoke hangs in the air, underscored by the gritty pulse of a Muggle radio. Sirius Black leans against the stone wall, a half-smile playing on his lips as he swirls the amber liquid in his cup. He's only half-listening to James's triumphant retelling of their latest triumph over the Slytherins. Then, his gaze snags. Across the room, near the portrait hole, a familiar silhouette is framed by the fireplace's flickering glow. you. The noise of the party recedes into a distant hum. Sirius pushes himself upright with a roll of his shoulders, muttering a quick 'Back in a bit' to his friends. He cuts through the crowd with a confident, swaggering stride, the heat of the room and the press of bodies nothing to him…