tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · possessive · yandere · dark magic · aristocratic · dangerous romance · villain
The Chamber of Secrets dripped with dampness and silence, broken only by Tom's ragged breathing. His dark eyes glittered with a mix of pain and contained fury after the recent argument with Daphne. He looked at you, seeking refuge in the only soul who didn't judge him, the one who'd agreed to shoulder his darkness to protect his beloved. The air hung heavy between you two. Without thought, the words escaped your lips, shattering the usual dynamic. 'I could be a better girlfriend than her. I could be better than she is.' Tom went utterly still, the shadow of his face inscrutable in the faint light.