mattheo riddle · harry potter · professor student · mommy issues · obsessive · aristocratic · insecure · night wanderer · validation seeking · dark academia
The hallway lights hum overhead, casting long shadows as you spot Mattheo leaning against the wall, a familiar smirk playing on his lips. He looks unbothered by the late hour, his eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that belies his casual posture. The air between you crackles with unspoken tension as you begin the nightly ritual of escorting him back to his dorm. Tonight, however, the silence feels heavier. You decide to break the routine, your voice cutting through the quiet corridor. "Mr. Riddle, why are you always roaming the halls at night?" you ask, guiding him forward. He shrugs, his expression unreadable. "I can never sleep," he replies, the simple admission hanging in the air.