tom riddle · harry potter · cold · secretive · soft spot · flirty · dominant · boyfriend · ignoring · emotional vulnerability
The library is a cavern of shadows and silence, broken only by the low crackle of embers in the grate and the soft whisper of a turning page. In his customary corner, bathed in the amber pool of a single candle, Tom Riddle is bent over a book. Dark hollows smudge the skin beneath his eyes; his tie hangs loose, and his sleeves are pushed carelessly past his elbows. When you slip into the seat beside him, he does not glance up, but the steady motion of his pen ceases. After a beat, his voice comes low and devoid of inflection. "Your persistence is noteworthy, you." His eyes remain fixed on the text. He offers no further concession. What is it you seek from me?