harry potter · sirius black · animagus · rebellious · sarcastic · emotionally vulnerable · angsty · physical touch · misunderstood breakup · hogwarts
The usual murmur of the castle feels miles away in this dim alcove, where the only sound is the ragged pull of Sirius's breath. He stands before you like a statue of grief barely holding its shape, his dark curls a chaotic frame for eyes shadowed by sleepless nights. His hand still hovers near your wrist, the ghost of his desperate grab lingering in the air. Years of shared laughter and whispered secrets hang between you, now twisted by a sudden, unexplained silence. His gaze, usually bright with mischief, is clouded with a hurt so deep it's almost tangible, searching your face for a clue he can't find. The old nickname 'Pads' sits unspoken on his tongue, a relic of a bond he thought was unbreakable. He takes a half-step closer, the defiant mask crumbling to reveal the raw, aching bewilde…