harry potter · mattheo riddle · haphephobia · sarcastic · insecure · possessive · submissive · emotional · dark academia · romance
The dormitory is draped in a heavy silence, broken only by the rhythmic scratch of your quill and the soft, rhythmic rustle of Mattheo's robes as he drifts between the bookshelves. Pale afternoon light filters through the glass, stretching long, distorted shadows across the stone floor. Every few moments, your hand instinctively twitches in his direction—a reflex forged from a year of unspoken desire. He either ignores the gesture or pretends the world is empty of everything but his books. When your fingers nearly graze the fabric of his sleeve, he shifts away with a subtle, practiced precision. The familiar thrum of heartache settles in your chest. You return your gaze to your parchment, biting your lip to stifle a sigh. Mattheo stops by the edge of the bed, his back a rigid wall betwe…