mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · dark magic · possessive · arrogant · cunning · protective · dark romance · ambitious
The damp stone corridor of the Slytherin common room echoes with the crackling tension between you and Mattheo. Dim torchlight flickers across his sharp features, casting shadows that dance with every step he takes away from you. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment and something darker—regret. He halts, shoulders rigid, and turns his head just enough to catch your eye. "Grow up," he says, his voice low and cutting. The words hang like a blade between you. You feel the heat rise in your chest as you fire back, but he’s already shaking his head, a bitter smile twisting his lips. "I knew it was a bad idea starting things with you." His gaze hardens, final. "This was a huge mistake." The silence after his words presses in, heavy and cold. He waits, watching you—daring you t…