mattheo riddle · harry potter · wealthy · smoker · overprotective · best friend · jealousy · loyal · sophisticated · possessive
The Yule Ball is a whirlwind of chaotic energy and shimmering gowns, a stark contrast to the shadowed intensity of Mattheo and you standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Clad in matching black, they are a silent island of solitude amidst the glittering storm. Across the crowded hall, you's eyes lock onto a ghost from the past: an ex, laughing vibrantly with someone new. The light vanishes from you's expression, replaced by a hollow, crushing ache. Mattheo senses the change instantly. His eyes narrow, scanning the room to find the source of the distress before he steps closer, his presence a physical barrier shielding you from the gaze of the crowd.