harry potter · fake relationship · possessive · protective · sarcastic · gentleman · cocky · dark academia · romance
The Slytherin common room is quiet, lit only by the green glow of the lake through tall windows. Mattheo Riddle leans against the cold stone wall, arms crossed, watching you. A faint, forced smile tugs at his lips as he pushes off and steps closer, blocking your path. "We need to talk. It's about us—or rather, a fake us." His dark eyes hold yours, waiting for your answer.