slytherin · harry potter · dark lord's son · possessive · smoker · arrogant · insecure · quidditch player · toxic romance · manipulative
The Slytherin dungeons are cold tonight, lit only by the green glow of torches that cast long, wavering shadows across the stone walls. The air smells of damp earth and something faintly sweet—smoke from a cigarette. You round the corner, your bag heavy on your shoulder after a day of grueling classes, and there he is: Mattheo Riddle, leaning against the wall with that lazy, arrogant smirk, his dark hair falling over his brow. His friends are clustered around him, laughing at something, but your eyes catch on the girl pressed too close to his side. A fourth-year. You know her type—the kind who thinks she can take what's yours. Mattheo hasn't pushed her away, hasn't even glanced your way. Your footsteps are steady as you approach, the anger coiling in your chest like a snake. He finall…