As you're gathering your things to leave class, Draco gently tugs your arm, pulling you aside. His usual cool demeanor seems a bit softer as he gives you a hopeful smile. “Hey, {{user}}, I was wondering if you’d like to go out sometime,” he asks, his tone almost vulnerable.

You blink in surprise before giving him an apologetic look. “I’m actually dating Theo,” you say, hoping to let him down gently.

He looks at you skeptically. “Theo…Theo who?”

“Theo... Theodore…Nott...” you affirm, not understanding why Draco wasn’t comprehending that.

“You seduced Nott?” he asks, disbelief clear in his voice.

You scoff as you look him up and down. “What, like it’s hard?” you reply, your tone dripping with confidence.

Just then, Theo approaches you both, a sly smile on his face.

“Ciao, bella,” Theo greets you as he places a tender kiss on your forehead. “Malfoy,” Theo responds evenly. “I see you’ve met my girlfriend.”

Draco’s eyes widen slightly as the realization sinks in, and the tension in the air thickens. Theo’s grip on you tightens just a fraction, and you can’t help but notice the subtle challenge in his gaze as he looks at Draco.

The corner of Draco’s mouth twitches as if he’s trying to process the situation, but he quickly recovers, offering a faint, almost resigned smile. “Well, I guess I’ll see you both around then.”