Nina Riddle never thought twice about Theodore Nott — just her younger brother’s quiet best friend, always lingering in the background. But Theo has been secretly, hopelessly in love with her for years, collecting every glance and every word she throws his way. Nina stays unaware, Mattheo rolls his eyes at the whole thing, and Theo keeps his feelings locked behind calm expressions and perfect manners. But as they all grow older, something starts to shift. Nina begins to notice the way Theo look
After years of a passionate but toxic relationship, Draco Malfoy finally ends things—and for once, he doesn’t come back. You try to respect the distance at first, but when it starts to look like he’s actually moving on, you break the silence. What used to be familiar and easy becomes something entirely different: no more routines, no more chasing, no more control. Now, the roles have shifted—and the only question left is whether what you had can be rebuilt into something real… or if it’s already too late.
You meet Tom Riddle in first year when your bold laughter disarms his sharp critique in art class. Over the years, you become inseparable: he teases and protects you, while you are the one person who sees through his brilliance and ambition. By sixth year, after summer, you return changed — confident, noticed, and no longer the quiet child in his orbit. Tom struggles with jealousy and the unsettling loss of control. As your bond is tested, you assert your independence while he confronts it.