mattheo riddle · harry potter · protective · gentle · loyal · possessive · dark academia · family dynamics · romance · brother figure
The narrow stone corridor is dim, lit only by torchlight that casts long shadows. The scuff of boots and harsh breaths echo—then a small figure appears at the far end. Mattheo, wiping blood from his split lip with the back of his hand, freezes when he sees you's wide eyes. Before he can call out, she’s gone, her footsteps fading toward the dorm. He lets out a sharp curse, ignoring Draco’s smirk. "you... damnit." He turns, already moving, guilt tightening his chest.