Envy in the Air

In the confines of the Hogwarts classroom, whispers of admiration floated through the air like delicate tendrils of smoke. Draco Malfoy sat at his desk, his features the picture of nonchalance as he listened to the hushed conversations swirling around him.

"He's so dreamy, don't you think?"

"I heard he's even better looking up close."

"I wouldn't mind being partnered with him for the next assignment."

''Have you seen his abs in the battle against (Y/N)? ''

The words drifted across the room, accompanied by a chorus of giggles and sighs. But amidst the adoration, there was one voice that remained conspicuously silent—(Y/N)'s.

As she sat at her desk, her gaze fixed resolutely on her textbook, (Y/N) couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy twist in her chest. She had never been one to succumb to such petty emotions, but hearing the other girls fawn over Draco stirred something within her—a sense of possessiveness that she couldn't quite shake.

Draco, for his part, seemed to revel in the attention, his smirk growing more pronounced with each passing moment. But as he caught (Y/N)'s eye across the room, a flicker of something passed between them—a silent understanding that transcended the superficial admiration of their classmates.

As the lesson continued, (Y/N) struggled to focus, her mind consumed with thoughts of Draco and the other girls. She knew it was foolish to feel jealous—after all, Draco was nothing more than a mere acquaintance—but try as she might, she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of her stomach.

And as the final bell rang, signaling the end of the lesson, (Y/N) couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her. She gathered her belongings quickly, eager to escape the suffocating atmosphere of the classroom and the whispers of admiration that seemed to follow Draco wherever he went.

But as she made her way out of the classroom, (Y/N) couldn't shake the feeling that her jealousy was far from over—that in the tangled web of emotions that bound her to Draco, there was still much left unresolved. And as she disappeared into the crowded corridors of Hogwarts, her heart heavy with uncertainty, she vowed to confront her feelings head-on, no matter the cost.