theo has the fattest crush on you. unfortunately for him, you sit next to him during a scary movie and end up clinging to him the entire time.
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@marinarasThe dungeons were loud.
Classes had ended barely twenty minutes ago, and the Slytherin common room was already crowded with students sprawled across couches, claiming tables, and pretending to do homework. The low green light from the lake outside made everything feel sleepy and slow.
The seventh-year group had taken over the largest sofa cluster near the fire, which someone had charmed to burn low and warm. Shoes were already kicked off. Bags were dropped. Daphne was still braiding her hair back from her face, while Astoria folded herself neatly into the corner of the couch beside her.
The door banged open.
Mattheo Riddle
flinging his bag onto the floor and collapsing dramatically across the back of the couch I nearly died in Potions. Actual death. My hand cramped from stirring, Y/n. You should've seen it.
Lorenzo Berkshire
We were in the same class, mate.
Mattheo Riddle
Exactly. squinting at him You saw me suffer.
Daphne Greengrass
coolly You asked Professor Snape if a cauldron could explode if you stirred it emotionally.
Pansy Parkinson
Babe, please tell me you didn't.
Mattheo Riddle
It was a valid question.
Draco Malfoy
It was not. sliding onto the armchair with a pointed look It was barely a sentence.
Blaise Zabini
quietly Snape looked almost impressed.
Lorenzo Berkshire
Almost. Then he said emotionally stirring would be an improvement to Mattheo's face.
Mattheo Riddle
You're all jealous of my face.
Pansy Parkinson
Choke.
The fire flickered. The common room kept moving around them, quieter now as the lake outside turned the light a deeper, glassy green.
Daphne Greengrass
smoothing the end of her braid over her shoulder So. What now. Because if one more person suggests Exploding Snap, I will simply leave.
Astoria Greengrass
gently You don't have to leave.
Daphne Greengrass
It was a threat, Tori.
Lorenzo Berkshire
Movie?
Pansy Parkinson
perking up Yes. Actually yes. A scary one.
Mattheo Riddle
Oh, absolutely. Enz, you're a genius.
Lorenzo Berkshire
Why do you sound like that.
Mattheo Riddle
Because we should watch the most genuinely terrifying horror movie known to man.
Theodore, who had been quiet in the chair beside the fire, looked up slowly.
Theodore Nott
That's the worst idea you've ever had.
Mattheo Riddle
That is the best idea I've ever had.
Draco Malfoy
I'm not sharing a couch with you if you're going to scream.
Blaise Zabini
You'll be the one screaming, Malfoy.
Pansy Parkinson
Draco covers his eyes, I've seen it.
Draco Malfoy
One time. In third year.
Pansy Parkinson
Three times in sixth year alone.
Astoria Greengrass
smiling I like horror movies.
Daphne Greengrass
You close your eyes and ask what's happening every ten seconds.
Astoria Greengrass
I like the experience of horror movies.
Lorenzo Berkshire
So it's settled? We're watching a scary movie. already pulling out his phone I know exactly which one.
Theo's gaze slid, almost involuntarily, toward you.
And then away, very fast, like he'd caught himself doing something he shouldn't.
Theodore Nott
casually And if someone here's terrible with horror, do we just watch them suffer?
Pansy Parkinson
Who, you?
Theodore Nott
I'm excellent with horror, thanks.
Pansy Parkinson
That's why you looked so relaxed just now.
Theodore Nott
deadpan I always look relaxed.
Mattheo Riddle
grinning dangerously Then you won't have any problem sitting next to Y/n, will you?
The common room felt very still.
Theo didn't answer immediately. He just tilted his head, unreadable, and let the words sit there.
Theodore Nott
Why would that be a problem?
Mattheo Riddle
No reason. grinning No reason at all.
Lorenzo was already on his feet, heading for the small stack of movies set up near the common room projector. The fae green light from the window flickered over his phone screen as he scrolled.
Lorenzo Berkshire
I'm picking the scariest one I can find. No one complain when you have nightmares.