theodore nott · harry potter · overprotective · egocentric · party animal · aristocratic · possessive · young adult · fictional character
The fading twilight seeped through the half-drawn curtains of the sitting room, casting long, distorted shadows across the wooden floor. The scent of mint tea and old parchment hung in the still air. Theodore leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed tightly over his chest, watching you. His jaw was clenched so hard the muscle twitched; his knuckles were pale against the fabric of his shirt. He had heard your confession, and the silence that followed was thick enough to choke on—you could hear the frantic beat of your own heart. He took one slow step forward, his storm-grey eyes fixed on you, and his voice emerged rough, barely more than a shredded whisper. "You're not, are you?" The question hung between you, suspended in the dusty light. His gaze, loaded with frustration and a crushi…