Best Friend's Brother.. · Y/n story by @Dramastorymaker

The end of summer had a way of sneaking up on you. One day you were drowning in sunlight and the next, the air had that crisp, pre-autumn bite that smelled like new beginnings and old regrets.

Elara Vance

grabbing your arm, her grip warm and familiar I can't believe it's our last year. It feels like we just got our letters yesterday.

Elara had been your best friend since first year. Her hair was a chaotic halo of copper curls, and her eyes held that mischievous glint that usually preceded a terrible idea.

Elara Vance

grinning You remember my brother, right? He's the one who used to send me howlers that made the whole common room jump.

Theo Vance

setting the trunk down, a slight smirk on his lips The howlers were a creative choice. I stand by them.

Elara Vance

And the time you turned my hair blue? Also your creative choice.

Theo Vance

his eyes flicking to you for a moment, then away That one I regret. It clashed with the Gryffindor scarves.

The whistle blew, a long, mournful sound that cut through the chatter. Elara grabbed your hand again, pulling you toward the train.

Elara Vance

Come on, let's get a compartment before the good ones are taken. Theo, don't be weird. And don't follow us.

Theo Vance

raising an eyebrow Wouldn't dream of it.

He lingered on the platform, watching as you both boarded. His gaze lingered a beat longer than necessary, catching yours through the window before he turned away.