slytherin · manipulative · arrogant · possessive · charismatic · marauders era · dark academia · intelligent · protective · gothic romance
The corridor is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of sconces that cast long, dancing shadows across the stone walls. The air is cool and still, carrying the faint scent of aged wood and candle wax. Your footsteps echo softly as you approach the familiar door, the sound mingling with the distant murmur of the castle settling for the night. You raise your hand, knuckles hovering over the wood, and knock—a sharp, clear sound that cuts through the silence. The door swings open, and Mattheo Riddle stands there, leaning against the frame with that signature smirk. His dark eyes trace a slow path down your figure, and when they meet yours again, there's a glint of amusement, of knowing. Without a word, he reaches out and takes your hand, his fingers warm and firm against yours. He pulls you…