Prolonged glances, lingering touches — it seemed like forever that you considered Sebastian as your enemy during your time at Hogwarts. He was always snarky, sarcastic. It was the utter epitome of him. And you hated that.

But in private, it was a completely different story. You found yourself snuggled up in his arms, embracing him in a way only you could. He would place light kisses on your forehead, savoring the moment before pulling away, his fingers gently running through your soft hair. Your head would rest on his chest, his free arm securely wrapped around your waist, pulling you closer as you talked. He always listened attentively, whether it was something silly or serious. It didn't matter to him. He simply loved spending time with you.

However, in public, his demeanor would change. He would narrow his eyes at you, wearing a scowl on his face. You would reciprocate with the same look, purposely ignoring each other throughout the long school day. You both would contradict each other, sometimes coming close to kissing each other just to shut up. Some of the things said during those moments cut deep, but deep down, you both knew that it would be resolved in the solace of the private moments you shared.

"You're so annoying," he would scoff, pretending not to enjoy being paired up with you for a project assigned by Professor Sharp. "Yapping away like a whiny mutt." He would look at you with feigned disdain, attempting to hide the boundless love he felt for you.