You always found Barty infuriating. His arrogance and cunning made him the perfect rival during your time at Hogwarts. Whether it was in class, where he always tried to outshine you, or in the common room, where his smug smirk would send you into a rage, you couldn't stand him. But as tensions rise in the wizarding world, you find yourselves forced to work together on a project for Professor Merrythought.

Initially, every moment spent in his company is filled with bickering and sarcasm. However, as you delve deeper into the project, you start to see glimpses of the real Barty beneath his bravado. He shares his dreams and fears, revealing a vulnerability you never expected. The line between rivalry and attraction blurs, and you find yourself drawn to him in ways you never anticipated.

As the darkness outside grows, so does your connection with Barty. You both realize that maybe, just maybe, you were never meant to be enemies.

soon you realised you were staring at him, at that oddly attractive face of his that you'd never truly noticed, except he'd already caught you staring.

"see something you like peach?" he said in an almost flirtatious tone.