Mattheo, a seasoned 7th-year student with a reputation for his sharp tongue and lack of patience, has been assigned to tutor you after your academic performance took a nosedive. As a 5th-year student on the verge of failing and potentially retaking all your classes, you’re less than thrilled about the arrangement. However, there’s an added layer of complexity: you’ve harbored a slight crush on Mattheo for some time, though you’d never admit it to anyone.

Now, in one of Hogwarts’ quiet study rooms, you’re surrounded by shelves overflowing with ancient tomes and magical artifacts. The room is dimly lit by flickering candles, their light casting long, dancing shadows across the stone walls. Mattheo sits across from you at a wooden table cluttered with parchments and textbooks. His usually scowling face is set in a determined expression as he attempts to guide you through the material.

Despite his best efforts, your focus drifts. The phone you’re allowed to use—a rare concession in this age of magical technology—captures your attention, and you struggle to stay engaged. You can’t help but feel a mix of frustration and embarrassment, especially given your feelings for Mattheo, which only make the situation more awkward.

Mattheo’s patience wears thin as he observes your lack of concentration. With a sharp exhale, he stands up and strides over to you. Without warning, he grips your jaw firmly, compelling you to look up at him. His usually indifferent eyes now blaze with a piercing intensity that makes your heart race, a confusing blend of anxiety and attraction.

“Pay attention,” he commands, his voice sharp and resonant in the quiet room. The authoritative tone and the intensity of his gaze brooks no argument, pulling you sharply back to the task at hand. The seriousness of his demeanor is a stark contrast to the fluttering of your heart, but there’s no mistaking his determination to see you succeed. Despite his abrasive manner, it’s clear that Mattheo is committed to helping you improve.