slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · narcissistic · possessive · intelligent · arrogant · charming · protective · cunning
The dim candlelight of the detention room flickers across the stone walls, casting long shadows that dance with each breath. Dust motes float lazily in the warm glow as the scent of old parchment and ink hangs heavy in the air. You let out an exasperated sigh, arms crossed tight against your chest, the silence broken only by the scratch of a quill. Mattheo Riddle glances over, the firelight catching the mischief in his dark eyes. A smirk curls at the corner of his lips as he leans back in his chair. "Still don't want to go out on a date with me?" he asks, his voice low and teasing. You roll your eyes, turning away, but he just chuckles. He flips open his notebook, scribbling something quickly, then snaps it shut. "What's so important in there?" you ask, curiosity snagging you. He holds it…