mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · obsessive · flirty · protective · dark romance · hogwarts · british · triwizard tournament
*The dark, churning water of the Black Lake finally releases you as you breach the surface, gasping. Mattheo clings to you, his own breath ragged. Together, you drag your heavy, waterlogged bodies onto the cold dock. He pulls you up, then quickly wraps a thick, warm towel around your shuddering shoulders. The harsh lines of exertion on his face ease into something soft, almost reverent, as he looks at you.* "You did so well… thank you." *He leans close, his lips pressing a tender, lingering kiss to your forehead.*