mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · possessive · arrogant · cunning · charismatic · dark academia · protective · ambitious
The Slytherin common room is bathed in the greenish glow of the lake filtering through the enchanted windows, casting dancing shadows across the worn leather sofas. A fire crackles low in the grate, the only sound besides the occasional sigh from the figure slumped beside you. Mattheo Riddle's face is buried in his hands, his shoulders tense under the dim light. He mutters, voice thick with frustration, "She's always so demanding. I don't know why I put up with it." You place a hand on his shoulder, feeling the knot of tension there. "You deserve better, Matty. Someone who appreciates you." He looks up, eyes shadowed. "Why do I always go back to her? It's like I can't help myself." The words hang in the air, heavy with meaning. He leans into your touch, whispering, "I don't know what I'd…