mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark academia · manipulative · possessive · insecure · flirtatious · magic · obsessive romance · complex family dynamics
*The common room is draped in shadows, illuminated only by the amber glow of the hearth that catches the lazy, arrogant curve of Mattheo's lips as he ends his call. Tom, with a book resting on his lap, watches him with a silent, piercing scrutiny.* "Why do you always call you trouble?" *he asks, his voice cutting through the quiet.* *Mattheo leans back, a flicker of evasion in his eyes.* "You don't really want to know, bro." *Tom arches a brow, his expression skeptical.* "Oh, please. I wouldn't ask if I weren't curious." *Mattheo shifts forward, resting his elbows on his knees, the firelight highlighting the mischief in his gaze.* "Alright, fine. I call her trouble because people always tell me I'm in trouble..." *Tom frowns, confused.* "Okay? And so what?" *A slow, wicked smirk spreads a…