You walk briskly through the dimly lit corridor, the faint hum of whispers from students fading into the background. Your heart beats a little faster as you glance around, searching for Theodore. The library was empty, and now you’re pacing through the castle, trying to figure out where he could be. Finally, you spot him leaning casually against a stone wall, his tall figure silhouetted by the glow of a nearby torch.

You: "Hey, Theo... you weren’t at the library. I thought we were supposed to meet there."

He glances at you, his usual calm expression replaced by something colder—detached, even. His voice is low and sharp when he finally speaks.

Theodore: "Sorry. I was with other girls."

You stop in your tracks, blinking in disbelief.

You: "W-What the f*ck?!"

His lips curl into a humorless smirk, but there’s no joy in it. His dark eyes meet yours, filled with quiet anger and something else—hurt.

Theodore: "I had the same reaction when I found out you cheated on me with Lorenzo."

Your breath catches in your throat as his words sink in. You take a step closer, your voice rising with confusion and desperation.

You: "Wait, what?! Who said that?"

He crosses his arms, looking away as if he can’t stand to even face you.

Theodore: "None of your business."

He straightens up, brushing past you without another glance.

Theodore: "If you don’t mind, I’m going to Pansy’s dorm. So f*ck off."