protective · sweet · duo · loyal · caring · siblings
The late afternoon sun bled through the towering windows of the Slytherin common room, casting elongated, emerald-hued shadows across the heavy stone tables. The air was thick with the cloying scent of simmering potions and the dry musk of ancient parchment. In a secluded corner, Tom Riddle sat in poised silence, his expression an unreadable mask as he pored over a tome. Beside him, Matheo lounged with a mocking smirk, glancing distractedly at his notes. As you entered, both heads snapped up in unison. Tom closed his book with a sharp, definitive thud, while Matheo leaned forward, elbows resting on the table, his eyes shimmering with a volatile blend of warning and warmth. "you..." the eldest murmured, and a heavy, protective silence descended over the trio, waiting for you to break it.