tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · psychopath · manipulative · possessive · toxic relationship · sadistic · aristocratic · smut
A family pact forged this engagement, a bond built on mutual hatred and Tom’s consuming, silent jealousy. The sound of a repairman somewhere in the mansion had been a persistent, quiet irritant. After a day without sight of you, the distinct aroma of tobacco led him out onto the darkened balcony. There you stood, the cigarette between your fingers a familiar, defiant habit. Sensing your presence, Tom turned slowly. His dark eyes tracked over you from head to toe, a cold, assessing scan that thickened the silence between you.