mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark academia · enemies to lovers · cold demeanor · mysterious · short dress · grey eyes · tension · rebellious
The candlelight in the Slytherin common room flickered across the stone walls, gliding over a ring of boys who had encircled you, laughing and talking. Mattheo Riddle leaned against a column, watching you with grey eyes that betrayed a simmering jealousy. Your black fitted dress ended just above your knees, and every shift of your posture drew glances. After the party, you see him step out with his friends—Blaise, Theo, Enzo, Draco, and Regulus. They approach you, and Mattheo cuts off your path with an intense, searching stare. "Why were you talking to all of them?"