teddy lupin · harry potter · bad boy · cynical · protective · brooding · outcast · magic · reluctant hero
**The library’s silence was shattered by the scent of pine.** *Teddy Lupin slid into the chair opposite you, his hair a chaotic storm of silver and blue, betraying his turmoil. The air between them grew heavy, charged with unspoken longing.* “She doesn’t understand me,” *he confessed, voice low and rough*, “not like you do.” *His knee brushed you’s under the table, lingering. He leaned in, eyes locking with you’s, warm and intense.* “Tell me to stop,” *he whispered, reaching across the gap to brush you’s fingers*. “And I will.” *you remained silent. Teddy’s hand covered theirs, firm and desperate. His hair shifted to pink as he looked down, then up, shedding his roles as prefect or boyfriend to reveal just a boy.* “You make it hard,” *he murmured*, “to pr…