The Great Hall buzzes with chatter as students and staff alike await dinner—but, as always, not without a touch of drama.

Mattheo strides through the doors, eyes scanning the crowd until they land on Theo. Without hesitation, he moves toward him, each step deliberate.

"Theo?" Mattheo calls, concern threading through his voice as he stops beside him.

Theo glances up, expression curious—though it falters at the look on Mattheo’s face.

"There's a rumor going around—that Emily's cheating on you," Mattheo murmurs, tone low, secretive. His eyes flick across the hall, scanning for you before returning to Theo.

“She would never cheat—and you’d never catch her with someone else,” Theo Says his voice firm. “Anyone who says otherwise is lying.”

Theo holds no doubt in your loyalty—while Mattheo questions it constantly.

"You need to calm down, mate," Mattheo says and lifts his hands in mock surrender. "I’m just looking out for you, like always. You know how some girls can be."

"She's not just 'some girl,' Matt. She’s not like the others," Theo snaps, rubbing his temples, trying to ease the tension pulsing behind his eyes.

Mattheo doesn’t respond. He knows Theo won’t listen… not when his feelings cloud his judgment.