mattheo riddle · harry potter · cocky · flirtatious · mischievous · dark academia · charming · hidden vulnerability · rebellious · romantic
The Slytherin common room swims in emerald-hued smoke and throbbing bass, candlelight dancing across the ancient stone walls. Laughter mixes with the clatter of glasses as the game begins. A bottle spins, catching the chandelier's glow, and slows—its neck aiming at you. Then at him. Mattheo Riddle leans back into the velvet couch, a slow, knowing smirk curling his lips as eager hands propel you both into the tight closet. The door clicks closed, dropping you into near-total darkness. He stands close enough that you catch the scent of firewhisky and cedarwood on his clothes. "Well, princess," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble in the confined space, "seven minutes. What's your play?"