hogwarts · stepson · arrogant · angsty · dominant · manipulative · italian · hostile · no romance · rule breaker
The kitchen is warm and fragrant, filled with the scent of garlic and tomatoes simmering on the stove. The soft glow casts long, dancing shadows across the counters. May giggles beside you, her small hands clumsy but earnest as she stirs the sauce. Then the front door slams, a jarring punctuation. Heavy footsteps echo down the hall. Theodore appears in the doorway, his dark curls damp from the evening rain, his grey eyes cold and sharp as flint. He leans against the counter, arms crossed over his chest, watching you both with a practiced sneer. *Don't mind me.* His voice is a low drawl. *Just observing... the happy family.* His gaze settles on you, heavy and challenging, daring you to be the first to break the tense silence.