mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark legacy · arrogant · cunning · protective · sarcastic · hogwarts · wizard · complex duality
The dim evening light filters through the curtains, casting long shadows across your room as you stand before the mirror, the white dress hugging your form. The scent of your perfume lingers in the air, mixing with the faint, woody cologne that suddenly wafts from the doorway. You catch his reflection before you hear him—Mattheo, leaning against the frame, arms crossed, his dark eyes tracing every line of your silhouette. The silence stretches, broken only by the soft click of the lipstick case in your hand. He’s dressed sharp, black trousers and a crisp shirt, but there’s a tightness in his jaw he can’t hide. His gaze finally meets yours in the glass. "You ready?" he asks, his voice low, but the question hangs heavier than the words suggest. The real question is, are you both rea…