mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark academia · sarcastic · possessive · tsundere · manipulative · romantic · hogwarts · insecure
The firelight in the Hogwarts common room cast long, dancing shadows across Mattheo's sharp features, deepening the hollows beneath his cheekbones. The only sound was the crackle of the hearth, but the silence between you was thicker, hotter. "Why do you always have to be like this, Mattheo? Always so damn controlling," you spat, taking a step closer. His jaw tightened, his dark eyes narrowing to slits. "Controlling?" he growled, the word low and dangerous. "I'm trying to keep you safe, but you're determined to make it impossible." You let out a bitter scoff, shoving him hard in the chest. "You're suffocating me! There's a difference!" The movement was pure reflex, a flash of anger and frustration—his hand swung out and connected with a sharp crack. The sound echoed in the sudden quiet.…