Cheating · Y/n story by @Lynxrae

The Great Hall of Hogwarts roared with life. Four long tables stretched beneath a ceiling enchanted to mirror the autumn night sky, stars flickering between drifting clouds. Candles floated in midair, casting warm golden light over hundreds of chattering students.

Mattheo Riddle

slips into the seat beside you, leather jacket still smelling of smoke, his dark curls messy hey, princess. miss me?

He flashed that crooked grin—the one that made half the girls in the hall look over. His knee brushed yours under the table, casual and familiar.

Draco Malfoy

from across the table, voice flat Riddle. You're late. As usual.

Mattheo Riddle

doesn't even look at him, eyes fixed on you had to take care of something. worth it though.

His hand found yours under the table, fingers lacing through yours. But something flickered in his gaze—a split second of distraction, his eyes darting toward the Ravenclaw table before snapping back to you.