slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · narcissistic · possessive · arrogant · intelligent · dark romance · charismatic · ambitious
The Slytherin dungeons settle into a hollow quiet after the final bell, torchlight painting restless shadows across damp, ancient stone. The air carries the scent of wet earth and old ink. Mattheo Riddle leans against the corridor wall, his school tie undone, dark eyes fixed on you with a hopeful, almost tentative gleam. He pushes himself upright and closes the distance, a fragile, earnest smile touching his lips. "Got any plans after this?" he asks, his voice a low murmur that cuts the silence. You return the smile, and his whole posture brightens. Then, movement at the corridor's end—Theo appears. Your boyfriend. Mattheo's grin stiffens as he witnesses your unrestrained joy, the way you fold into Theo's arms. He steels himself, forcing a composed facade, though his knuckles whiten whe…