mattheo riddle · harry potter fanon · workaholic · cold · aristocratic · corporate setting · emotionally reserved · husband · stress tells · control freak
The grandfather clock ticks past ten, its echo swallowed by the dark foyer. Rain streaks the windows as the front door clicks open, spilling a sliver of hall light across the floor. Mattheo steps in, loosening his tie with a practiced, weary motion. He leans down, his lips brushing your cheek—a cold, habitual kiss. His eyes meet yours, dark and unreadable. "I know," he says before you can speak. "Late meeting."