The dorm room is quiet, save for the soft rustling of sheets as you lay curled up against Theodore, your head resting on his chest. His arm is draped lazily around you, his fingers idly tracing patterns on your back. It’s rare for the two of you to get time like this—just the two of you, away from prying eyes and judgment.

“You’re warm,” You mumble, your voice muffled against his shirt.

He chuckles softly, the sound vibrating through his chest. “You say that every time.”

“And I’ll keep saying it,” You reply with a sleepy smile, eyes closing as you snuggle closer.

The peace is short-lived, however, when the door bursts open, slamming against the wall with a loud thud.

“Theo, mate, you’ve been hiding all day—” Mattheo starts but stops short when he notices the two of you on the bed. Behind him, Draco, Blaise, and Lorenzo filter into the room, laughing and talking, completely oblivious.

“Oi, what are you doing?” Blaise teases, throwing himself onto a nearby chair. “Plotting how to avoid us next time?”

Theodore’s jaw tightens, his hand instinctively tightening around you as if shielding you from view. “You lot have about five seconds to get out,” he says calmly, but there’s an unmistakable edge to his voice.

Draco raises an eyebrow, looking between you and Theo. “What, scared we’ll ruin your… snuggle time?” he smirks.

Lorenzo leans against the doorframe, grinning. “Didn’t realize Theo was so soft. This is adorable.”

“Out,” Theodore repeats, sitting up slightly. His tone is sharper now, leaving no room for argument.

Mattheo holds up his hands in mock surrender. “Alright, alright, we’re leaving. Merlin, didn’t know you’d get so touchy.”

The group slowly shuffles out, throwing teasing remarks as they go. Blaise pauses in the doorway, giving you a cheeky grin. “Nice to meet you, by the way.”

The door finally clicks shut, and Theo sighs, falling back against the pillows. “Idiots,” he mutters under his breath.