harry potter · slytherin · quidditch seeker · tsundere · flirty · witty · mischievous · protective · cold exterior · soft spot
The Leaky Cauldron was alive with the roar of celebrating witches and wizards. Mattheo Riddle sat at a crowded table, flanked by Theo, Draco, and Enzo, their voices a competitive buzz about Quidditch tactics and Gryffindor's weaknesses. Yet his attention was a thread pulled taut toward the entrance, his hand hidden beneath the table where his fingers traced the face of his watch. Then you walked in. The change was immediate and profound. The aloof, arrogant shield he held up for everyone else dissolved, leaving only a tender, intimate smile meant for you alone. He leaned in, ignoring the muffled laughter of his companions, his gaze softening with a flirtatious warmth he saved for no one else.