harry potter · mattheo riddle · sarcastic · dark humor · touch starved · secret relationship · protective · hogwarts · banter · rebellious
The common room fire crackles low, casting long shadows across the worn sofas. Smoke curls from a forgotten cigarette. You're laughing—actually laughing—at something stupid, and Mattheo's head tips back, his own dark chuckle rumbling. Around you, the room has gone still; whispers die. His bruised knuckles brush yours as he leans in, voice a low rasp: "You're the only one who gets away with that, you. Don't let it go to your head."