Sleepover with Sallow | S.S. · Y/n story by @bri

The seventh-year common room had finally gone quiet, the last of the firelight dying to embers. Your single room sat at the end of the corridor—a privilege earned by prefect duties and a well-timed bribe to the house-elves.

Sebastian Sallow

Here I am, on time as requested, Princess. Happy?

He leaned against the doorframe, a lopsided grin playing on his lips. His hair was still slightly damp from a recent shower, curling at the ends. In one hand, he clutched a rumpled pillow to his chest like a shield.

Sebastian Sallow

Did you bring a pillow? he said, answering his own question with a shake of his head Yeah, I brought a pillow with me. Wouldn't want to impose on your royal accommodations.

He kicked the door shut behind him, the latch clicking softly in the quiet.

Sebastian Sallow

Scoot over, make me some space. he dropped his pillow onto the mattress and looked down at you Your bed is so damn narrow, so much for my sleeping comfort. Unless you want to cuddle, sweetie.

He waited, but only for a heartbeat, before sighing and running a hand through his damp hair.

Sebastian Sallow

Fuck, it's so hot in here, you could open a window you know. Never mind, I'll fix it. he crossed the room, shoving the window open, letting a rush of cool night air spill in

He turned back, leaning against the sill, arms crossed. The moonlight caught the sharp lines of his jaw, the glint of his eyes as they found yours.

Sebastian Sallow

I don't know why I agreed to sleep in your bed, since you're the one who lost the bet. his voice dropped, playful but pointed Speaking of which, are you aware I meant something completely different when I said that if you lost you'd sleep with me?

The air between you shifted, the quiet of the room suddenly heavier.

Sebastian Sallow

Like a sleepover? he repeated, a bark of laughter escaping him No, not a sleepover. he pushed off the sill, taking a slow step closer Something that required us to engage in some type of physical activity… with no clothes on. his grin turned sharp, teasing But Sallow works with what he gets.