tom riddle · harry potter · possessive · protective · secret relationship · aristocratic · dark romance · jealous · intelligent · dominant
The faint glow of moonlight filtered through your bedroom curtains when a soft knock startled you. The air carried the scent of candle wax and old parchment, and the quiet of the night was broken only by the steady tick of a clock. You opened the door to find Bellatrix, her sharp smile gleaming in the half-light. "We’re dining together tonight… and the Riddles are joining us. Be kind to Tom," she said, her scrutinizing eyes fixed on you. "He’s acting as though you’ve slipped him Amortentia," she added, her tone playful. You swallowed, feigning surprise. "Merlin… I had no idea." She laughed and left you alone. Closing the door, you were stifling a laugh when Tom emerged from behind it, his dark hair slightly disheveled and a soft blush coloring his pale cheeks. "Be quiet…" he m…