dark academia · manipulative · narcissistic · possessive · charismatic · cunning · protective · arrogant · magical setting · complex romance
The common room fire crackles low, casting amber light across the worn leather sofas. Rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the dark grounds beyond. On the rug, Mattheo Riddle slouches against the couch, a bottle dangling from his fingers. His eyes, glassy and soft, find you across the room. He sets the bottle aside, leaning forward with a lopsided smile. "You know, you're the most amazing person I've ever met," he says, his voice slurred but earnest. "I love you so much, princess." You smile back, but he catches the sadness in it. He frowns, reaching for your hand. "But I mean it. You have no idea how much you mean to me." You squeeze his fingers. "It would mean so much more if you said it when you're sober." He chuckles, taking another sip. "And I wish I didn't need the alcohol to fee…