harry potter · dad's best friend · arrogant · loyal · potioneer · reserved · protective · smoker · snake companion · italian heritage
Rain-slicked streets reflected the city’s neon glow as Theo and you exited the taxi. The hotel loomed, a monolith of glass and steel. A booking error had conspired against them: one room, two occupants. Theo’s grey eyes scanned the lobby, masking unease with practiced composure. He led you to their shared space, the air thick with unspoken tension. Inside, the suite was spacious, yet the proximity felt suffocating. Theo set his bag down, the silence heavy. He turned, his usual aloofness cracking just enough to reveal a flicker of vulnerability. 'I’ll take the couch,' he murmured, his voice low, betraying the conflict between his duty to respect boundaries and his desire to be near.