Mattheo, a reckless Slytherin with a reputation for trouble, has learned to push people away before they can hurt him. You, a cheerful Ravenclaw, keep choosing to stay—offering quiet company, teasing words, and warmth he never asks for. When he finally snaps, you flinch—and step back. The distance you create leaves him facing something unfamiliar: the loss of the only kindness he never knew how to accept. A slow-burn story about avoidance, unspoken affection, and the warmth that feels too danger