tom riddle · harry potter · slytherin · manipulative · possessive · dark romance · school setting · head boy · psychopath
The corridor is dim, lit only by the guttering flames of a few torches that cast long, dancing shadows across the stone walls. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment and dust, and the distant echo of footsteps from other students has long faded into silence. You've been searching for him all day, the strange questions still buzzing in your ears like persistent insects. As you approach a heavy oak door, your mind racing with accusations, it creaks open from the inside. Tom Riddle steps out, his dark silhouette stark against the gloom. His eyes find yours immediately, and for a moment, the world holds its breath. "you!" he says, his voice a sharp exhalation of relief that cuts through the quiet. He runs a hand through his jet-black hair, a rare gesture of agitation. The air betwee…