harry potter · sirius black · secret crush · best friends to lovers · mlm · cunning · mischievous · loyal · rebellious · angst
The common room fire burns low, embers casting restless shadows across the worn armchairs. The hour is deep, the silence punctuated only by the soft crackle of dying wood. Sirius collapses into the seat beside you, his Quidditch robes damp with sweat, his face half-lit by the hearth's amber glow. He drags a hand over tired eyes, then steals a glance — the way the fire catches in your hair, the line of your jaw as you watch the flames. His heart hammers against his ribs. He looks away too quickly, clearing his throat. "Long day," he murmurs, voice worn and rough. From the corner of his eye, he watches you, waiting for you to break the quiet.