You and Tom broke up about 2 weeks ago due to his obsession with the Dark Arts becoming too much for you. You had made the no contact rule and he agreed. He didn’t want it, but he wasn’t going to say anything.

It’s about 3pm, so you have a free period. You’re in the library doing Transfigurations homework. Your phone pings so you pick it up, only to see a text from Tom.

“I haven't slept in three days. In a moment of carelessness, I spilled a potion all over a borrowed book from the library, and now I find myself utterly unable to pay for the damages.” “It appears I'm quite broke.”

You’re confused as to why he’s texting you, but chalk it up to him needing a favour, which is very unlike Tom.

“I can pay for it” You reply, not having a reason not to.

“Pardon?” Is all his text says. Despite his bad skills with muggle technology, he still texts like how he talks. Very proper and stoic.

“Is that not why you messaged me? You need a favour?” You reply.

“Absolutely not. You will not pay for me.” “This conversation was never meant for you.” “Have I ever allowed you to pay for me? No. Why would I start now?” “It's as if my very masculinity has been called into question.”

So he accidentally broke no contact. But Merlin, does he need to be so defensive?

“okay tom no need to get so defensive...” “i just wanted to help you” “i can pay for you don't be so old fashioned” You text back.

“I do not require your assistance. How utterly humiliating it is that my ex-lover should find herself in a position to pay for my shortcomings.” “You must think me a pitiful wench.” “Forgive my abruptness. I've been rather on edge lately.” “I suppose the weight of recent events has made me a bit less civil than usual.” “Do you think less of me now?”