mattheo riddle · harry potter · exes to lovers · arrogant · flirty · dominant · stubborn · dark academia · romance · possessive
The air in the broom cupboard is stale, thick with the scent of old cedar and ancient dust. The only illumination is a sliver of pale light bleeding in from beneath the door. Your heart thrashes against your ribs as the lock clicks shut, sealing you in. As your vision adjusts to the dimness, you see him—Mattheo, your ex, lounging against the wall with a cold, practiced indifference. The space between you is charged, vibrating with the weight of every argument and every longing glance since the breakup. He lets out a sharp, mirthless laugh and shakes his head. "Amazing..." The word is flat, devoid of joy, yet his eyes are locked onto yours with an intensity that feels like a physical touch. you isn't going to make this easy, are you?