Blood is falling | Slytherin boys

Choking on your love

~Enzos pov~

"So I was thinking we could all hang out in the common room this arvo" I say, looking at y/n, sitting next to me in class

"Oh yeah for sure!" You cheer

We settle into class, and I'm captivated by the way the sunlight dances in your hair, casting a halo around you. You're focused on your notes, but every so often, you glance up, and my heart skips a beat.

I admire the way your eyes light up when you laugh, how your smile seems to brighten the entire room. It's beautiful, and yet it stings. A familiar ache settles in my chest, a longing that feels both thrilling and painful. What if, just maybe, she feel the same way about me? The thought flickers in my mind, a fragile hope that I cling to like a lifeline. What if she doesn't see me that way? What if I'm just another friend to her?

I shifts in my seat, trying to focus on the lesson, but my thoughts keep drifting back to you. The way you brush a stray hair behind your ear, the way your laughter lingers in the air—it all pulls me in deeper. I wish I could tell you how much I admire you, how I hope for something more, I even burned my blackbook for her, but the words remain trapped in my throat.

Instead, I watch her, caught in this bittersweet moment, balancing between admiration and the fear of rejection. Maybe one day I'll find the courage to speak up, but for now, I sit quietly, hoping that somehow, she might feel the same spark I do.

"Who would like to demonstrate for the class?" The professor says

Y/n immediately grabs my wrist and puts my hand up for me, I have no idea what that spell even is but all I care about is how she touched me. And it felt as if the stars were dancing across my skin. 

~Narrator~

After classes end for the day you all meet in the common room. "Ah speak of the devil" Theo says as you walk in. You scrunch your eyebrows causing him to laugh. "Don't worry cara mia I'm only joking" He says, pulling you close into a side hug before sitting down. You can see Mattheo clench his fists from the corner of your eye. 

Theo leans closer, his charming smile aimed directly at you. "You know," he says playfully, "You should come over tonight, we can study together."

You chuckle, feeling a blush creep onto your cheeks. "Oh really? And what would we be studying?" You say back, enjoying the attention.

Mattheo, sitting on the edge of his seat, shoots Theo a sharp look. His jaw tightens, and you can sense his jealousy simmering beneath the surface. "Yeah, right. As if you ever study, Theo," he interjects, his tone a mix of sarcasm and irritation.

Draco raises an eyebrow, smirking at the tension. "Looks like someone's a little possessive," he remarks, glancing between me and Mattheo.

Tom grins, clearly entertained by the unfolding drama. "Come on, Mattheo, don't be like that." Theo winks at me, undeterred by Mattheo's glare. "What do you say?" he adds, his voice smooth and inviting.

Mattheo, sitting across the room, narrows his eyes at Theo. "Seriously, Theo? Can't you take a hint?" he snaps, his voice laced with irritation.

You glance between them, sensing the tension rising. "It's just a joke, Mattheo. We're all having fun," you say, trying to lighten the mood.

But Mattheo stands up, his frustration boiling over. "It's not just a joke when you keep flirting with her!" he exclaims, his tone sharp. "Back off, man."

Theo smirks, clearly unfazed. "Jealous much, Mattheo? Maybe you should focus on your own game instead of worrying about mine," he retorts, leaning back with an air of cockiness.

Draco watches with an amused expression, while Enzo and Tom exchange glances, sensing that things are about to escalate. "Guys, come on, let's not make this a big deal," Enzo interjects, but his voice is drowned out by the rising tension.

Mattheo steps forward, fists clenched. Before you can intervene, Mattheo lunges forward, shoving Theodore. "Just back off!" he shouts, the fight erupting unexpectedly.

"Oh yeah? You think she likes you huh?" Theo snarls shoving Mattheo back.

"Considering we fucked last night...yeah I think she does." Mattheo retorts.

The room falls silent, "You fucked her? Seriously? You're so fucking dead Riddle!" Theo yells, all eyes on the two of them as they grapple with each other, pushing and shoving. You jump to your feet, panic rising in your chest. "Stop it! Both of you!" you yell, trying to separate them.

Draco steps in, grabbing Mattheo's arm. "This is ridiculous! You're both being idiots!" he exclaims, trying to pull him away. Enzo moves to restrain Theodore, who is still ready to throw another punch. "She'd be better off with me!" Theo adds.

Tom stands by, looking bewildered as the chaos unfolds. "Seriously, guys!" He pleads, but the tension is palpable.

Mattheo finally breaks free from Draco's grip, his face flushed with anger. "You don't even know what the fuck you're talking about!" he insists, glaring at Theodore, who smirks defiantly, refusing to back down.

You step in between them, your heart racing. "Just stop!" you plead, desperate to calm the situation. Suddenly all the boys gasp as I get in the way and Mattheo accidently punches me. Enzo rushes to my side. "Holy shit are you okay?"

Mattheo instantly stops fighting and crouches down beside me. "I'm so sorry love, I didn't mean too."

"Yeah good one Mattheo, look what you did!" Theo snaps, his arms crossed.

You slowly stand back up as the dizziness wears off, both Mattheo and Enzo helping you up. Theo just stares with hurt in his eyes.

"Is it true?" Theo says, his voice cracking. "Just drop it Theo" Tom declares. And as you look into his eyes blankly, he realises it was true. He curls his lips and nods his head before walking off. "Theo wait!" You shout after him, Tom pulling you back.

"What the hell was that?" Tom shouts at Mattheo

"Come on y/n, lets go" Enzo holds your shoulder, walking to your dorm. You start silently sobbing as the door closes behind you and you feel a pair of hands wipe the tears away. "Shhhh it's okay." Enzo whispers, embracing me in a warm hug. You smell his sweet scent as you pull him closer, wanting to feel his warmth. "But I don't understand, I didn't know Theo liked me that much." you explain as you pull away from the hug. "I know, but just forget about him for now...here" He pulls out a rose from his pocket. "I picked this flower I found in the yard, it reminded me of you" He holds it up, waiting for you to take it.

You reach out and take the rose and instantly start crying again. This is the first flower you have ever been given. He's so sweet, so gentle. And in that moment, Mattheo knocks on the door and walks in. "I'll let you two talk" Enzo mutters before walking out of the room. 

Mattheo doesn't say anything but just walks towards you and hugs you tightly. Your face buried in his chest. "I'm so sorry I hurt you y/n, I would've never done that on purpose." He stops hugging you and looks at you. "You know that right?" You nod your head and he lets out a sigh of relief.

~Theo~

Fuck that coward. He knew I liked her. How could he like her? He was always so rude to her and now he likes her? It should have been me.

I walk up the astronomy tower, the stars aligning with the moon. My hands shake as I bring them up to place a cigarette in my mouth and light it. I breath in the smoke and I can feel a warm embrace hug my lungs. "I'm just an addict" I whisper to myself. 

"You don't need that." I hear someone say coming from next to me. I look to my left and see Tom who quickly grabs the blunt from my hand and throws it over the tower. "What the hell man?" I shout, turning towards him, anger flaring inside me. 

"Calm down. It's just a girl" Tom says calmly.

"But she's not just a girl!" I roll my head back, gritting my teeth. "But what do you see in her?" He asks.

"Everything you don't."