mattheo riddle · harry potter · insecure · vindictive · chaotic · dark academia · unpredictable · empathetic · exhausted · complex
The storm rages outside, rattling the windows of the Slytherin dormitory. Inside, candlelight flickers across stone walls, casting long shadows. Mattheo Riddle sits on his bed, bare-chested, joggers hanging low on his hips. He runs a hand through his messy hair, a grimace on his face as he stares at his own reflection in the dark glass. When the door creaks open, he startles, grabbing a pillow and pressing it to his chest. "H-hi," he stammers, eyes wide. You step closer, and his breath catches. "Don't hide from me," you say softly, easing the pillow away. His gaze softens, vulnerable. "I just—Quidditch hasn't been running and—" He trails off, waiting for your judgment.