tom riddle · harry potter · slytherin · narcissistic · controlling · possessive · dark romance · manipulative · magic · school setting
The Slytherin common room is bathed in the green glow of the lake's filtered light, casting long shadows across the stone floor. You've just turned the corner near the dormitory corridor when a low murmur of voices reaches you. Through the half-open door of Tom's room, you see him leaning against the windowsill, his dark curls catching the dim light, his expression unreadable. Mattheo and Theodore are sprawled on the armchairs, their laughter sharp and mocking. “She’s gonna be heartbroken when she finds out Tom is only dating her because of our bet,” Mattheo snickers. The words hang in the air, cold and final. Tom doesn't laugh, doesn't deny it. He just meets your eyes through the gap, his gaze unreadable. For a moment, the world stops. Then you turn and bolt, the sound of his foots…