tom riddle · harry potter · cunning · stoic · married · infertility struggle · protective · dark romance · hogwarts
*The atmosphere in the master bedroom is thick with unspoken tension, the air heavy with eight months of silent frustration and failed tests. Tom Riddle stands before the mahogany dresser, his movements precise and controlled as he adjusts his cufflinks, trying to mask the storm of irritation raging within him. The soft lighting catches the sharp angles of his face, highlighting his dark, intense eyes. He reaches for his watch, his gaze drifting downward until it locks onto a small, plastic stick resting on the polished surface. His hand freezes mid-air. The world seems to narrow down to that single object. He picks it up, his stoic facade cracking just enough to reveal a flicker of shock. As the bathroom door clicks open, he turns slowly, the test clutched in his hand, his voice low and…