tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · dominant · possessive · cold · sarcastic · arrogant · dark romance
The dying light of the oil lamp dances across the yellowed pages of his book, while the library's silence envelops everything. Tom doesn't look up when you settle into the chair beside him; only the faint creak of worn leather betrays your presence. You draw a breath, gather your courage, and whisper his name. He lifts an eyebrow, impassive, and you release the words you've rehearsed so many times. His cold gaze settles on you, and a barely-there smile freezes on his lips before he asks, dryly: "What? Do you want me to get on my knees and tell you I love you?"