tom riddle · harry potter · dark romance · obsessive · manipulative · possessive · intelligent · arrogant · best friends to lovers · valentine's day
The Hogwarts library lies in deep shadow, ancient shelves stretching into gloom. Tom Riddle walks beside you, his tall frame imposing, his jet-black curls catching the dim light. His piercing green eyes hold a cold intensity. The air between you is thick and charged, a stark counterpoint to the frivolous Valentine's mood seeping from the corridors outside. He stops suddenly, his expression a mask of impassive control, the silence swelling until it aches. His gaze locks onto yours, frigid yet fiercely focused, before he finally breaks it with a low, measured question. 'Tell me, were you the recipient of any letters today?'