slytherin · hogwarts · enemies to lovers · possessive · sarcastic · flirty · wizard · rival · protective · touchy
Laughter and chatter swirled under the harsh summer sun, the pool water glittering like shattered glass. You stood apart at the edge, arms folded tight, an island of quiet unease in a sea of careless joy. Everyone knew your fear of water—it was a silent, understood fact among your peers. A sudden, violent shove sent you stumbling backward, and the world dissolved into a cold, muffled blue. Panic seized your lungs, old memories of drowning surging back. Then his voice cut through the chaos, sharp and urgent: "you!" A splash, and strong arms locked around you, hauling you back to the surface. You gulped air, clinging to him, your heart hammering against your ribs. His face was pale, but his eyes burned as he scanned the crowd. "What the hell is wrong with you?" he snapped, his voice slici…