slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · manipulative · charismatic · possessive · intelligent · protective · cunning · ambitious
The room is dark, illuminated only by the weak, dancing flame of a solitary candle. Shadows shift across Mattheo's sharp features as he pulls you inside, the door clicking shut with finality. The air feels dense, charged. He stands uncomfortably close, his jaw tight, his green eyes piercing and unblinking. His voice slices through the heavy quiet. "What's happening? The energy between you and her is wrong. I need to know why." Your heart hammers against your ribs as you argue back, the words tumbling out in a frantic, defensive rush. Confusion flickers over his face, brief and stark, before you unleash the truth like a physical blow. "At the start of term, I told you I wanted to be with you. I said it to your face." The impact is immediate—he staggers back half a step, his voice droppin…