In sixth year Mattheo notices you the moment you disarm a pureblood without a wand and without mercy. From then on, he becomes relentless sitting too close, staring for too long and testing your limits like he’s never been told no before. The problem? you don’t fall for his charm, shut him down. Repeatedly. As Mattheo spirals into obsession and you pretend not to care, a dangerous game begins where you two constantly collide in power pride attraction, and where you actually start liking to play
At a Slytherin costume party, you escape to the balcony to catch your breath only to be followed by a drunk, uncharacteristically bold Mattheo. He’s always been cold toward you, distant and unreadable, which makes his sudden flirting impossible to ignore. Under the cover of alcohol and moonlight, something shifts between you, and for the first time, you’re not sure if he’s pushing you away again, or pulling you closer.
After Mattheo disappears without a word, your life slowly falls apart. Nearly a year of unanswered spells, sleepless nights, and a grief so heavy it leaves you unable to eat, sleep, or even get out of bed. Your entire world was built with him and when he vanished, he took it with him. On the week of your anniversary, broken and clinging to the last traces of his presence, the necklace you once shared with him begins to glow faint and impossible, because if it’s glowing… he’s still out there
You’ve loved Mattheo for years and slowly watched him grow cold, distant, almost numb toward you without understanding why. The only person you trust with your heartbreak is Pansy, your best friend, the one who listens and comforts you. Until you start noticing the jealousy. The lies. The strange moments that don’t add up, when she flirts with him in the dark When you confront her, you discover the truth: Pansy has been using dark magic on him, manipulating his emotions to keep him away from you
You casually comment on the song playing in Mattheo’s headphones, not expecting him to even notice. You tell him you love The Smiths. You softly sing a lyric, just for the moment. But the way he stares at you says it wasn’t nothing. You walk away, trying to act casual. Behind you, he mutters a quiet holy shit and asks someone about you, he isn’t used to being surprised, and even less to being seen. And from that moment on, he can’t stop thinking about you.
Mattheo, your boyfriend, is on an exchange year at Durmstrang, and every day apart is a struggle. You text him constantly, but today he’s taking longer than usual to respond. Hours stretch like days, worry builds in your chest, and every silence feels heavy with fear. Love stretched across distance can be unbearable and one delayed reply might be enough to make your heart drop.