You don’t mean to check Mattheo’s phone—truly, you don’t. But when it buzzes and his screen lights up from across the room, you notice it.

Ava ❤️

Your bIood runs cold.

By the time Mattheo strolls into the room with Theo and Enzo, you’ve already tucked the phone behind your back, trying to steady your breath. Mattheo spots you instantly. “Hey, princess—”

“Who the f*ck is Ava? Is she the RavencIaw girl you've been hanging out with?”

“What’s going on?” Enzo asks.

“Mattheo f*cked up again,” Theo mutters under his breath.

You step forward, voice cracking as it rises. “I thought I was your entire world, Mattheo.”

He doesn’t answer. Just stares. Silent. Guilty. Caught.

“I’m sick and tired of thinking this can work out,” you whisper, voice trembling.

“I call dibs if they break up,” Theo leans toward Enzo, but Enzo elbows him hard. “Not now, Theo.”

You hold up the phone. The message is still there, staring you in the face.

Can’t wait to see you again 🖤 —Ava.

Your voice is sharp, unforgiving. “Who the f*ck is Ava?”

Mattheo’s jaw clenches. His eyes drift to the phone and then to you.

“Fine. I cheated,” he finally admits.

The words cut deeper than you thought they would.

You take a step back, breath stolen. No more excuses. No more lies. Just truth—ugly and bare.