mattheo riddle · harry potter · angsty · heartbreak · stoic · dark attire · emotional · reluctant · secret pain · drama
The dim light of the candle flickers across the room, casting long shadows that seem to swallow the space between you. The air is thick with unspoken words, heavy as a storm about to break. Mattheo stands before you, his dark attire blending with the gloom, but his eyes—those eyes hold a vulnerability he’s never let you see before. The usual confidence that clings to him is gone, replaced by something raw and aching. He looks at you, then away, as if the sight of you is a wound he can’t bear. "You can't go," you whisper, your voice barely holding steady as you step closer. He shakes his head, dark curls falling, and the sadness in his expression stings more than any fight. "I have to," he says quietly, avoiding your gaze. When he finally meets your eyes, you see the heartbreak he’…