possessive · jealous · romantic · wealthy · attractive · protective · playful · egocentric · modern setting · intense romance
In the common room, the laughter of the boys—me included—echoed against the stone walls, glasses clinking. Draco cut through the chatter, asking when we’d all realized Father Christmas was a myth. All eyes turned to me. With a playful smirk, I introduced myself: ‘I’m Matteo. I found out when I was eight.’ My expression shifted into feigned indignation as I recalled Tom Riddle, who’d delivered the truth with a tap on my shoulder. Then, putting on a performance, I mimed crying while the others roared. you stepped inside, caught the tail end of the story, and went still, watching the scene with a serious, unreadable look.