hogwarts · prefect · cold · harsh · strict · brooding · unrequited love · family trauma · dark academia · emotionally unavailable
The girls—Dahlia, Sage, Poppy, Natty, and Imelda—are lost in a fervent debate over Forrest Hawthorne’s appeal. Your voice cuts through, mentioning his older brother. A chill descends, the air thickening behind you. Cedar stands there, a statue of unreadable intent, having materialized without a sound. "Ladies," he murmurs, his hands coming to rest on your shoulders, his touch both a claim and a subtle, kneading pressure. "Are you talking about me?"