What Makes A Villain // Mattheo Riddle

Masks can only hide so much

"You're quite the dancer my dear" Oliver dipped Lilli and caught her again "I've had a lot of practice"
"And what do you do?" "I'm still a student, in my last year" She smiled at him, trying to appear as friendly as she could. Which was hard for her.
"Oh, what school?" What was with all these questions, that was meant to be her job. "Hogwarts" His face hardened "Which house?" she saw him scan her body. Dressed in all green and adorned in emeralds and snakes.

"I can understand the concern" she chuckled "Ravenclaw" she watched him quickly become more comfortable. If she was going to lie about her house she was going to pick what she believed to be the next best one. And she would never even consider calling herself a Gryffindoor, lie or not.
"I was in Gryffindoor a few years back" He smiled "But I left the school to work from home. Would've been in the year above you. I just had to check there were no snakes amongst us" she nodded "of course".

"And what's your relation to the owner" she used her head to gesture around the room "I am the owner" he chuckled. Lillis face dropped.

"My apologies I had no idea. I would've been more formal"
"No need to apologise, I still managed to get the prettiest girl at the party to dance with me. Even without my title" Lilli giggled at his comment but her eyes betrayed her and caught sight of someone watching them. An angry looking pair of deep grey eyes watched her from across the room.

"You okay" Oliver rubbed a thumb across her cheek "just thought I recognised someone" she brushed it off "But how would I know with all these masks"
"Speaking of, I would love to see you without that beautiful mask" Oliver smiled. She had to admit, even though she could only see the bottom of his face, he was hot. "I don't think so" she smirked "I'd prefer to enjoy an evening in animosity. No titles or strings" she winked. "I like the sound of that" he pulled her slightly close as the music slowed.

Lillis eyes kept pulling her back to the grey eyed boy. She watched a girl approach him. Dark black hair. But god she looked familiar, even though Lilli couldn't see her face something seemed familiar. She watched the girl try chat up boy. But he kept his gaze firmly on Lilli. The girl flicked her hair over her shoulder revealing a small tattoo.
A rose.

"I feel a little faint, we've been dancing quite a while" Lilli pulled away from Oliver "we can got get some drinks" He offered "I'd love to" She followed him toward the drinks table.

"Lillith?" Mattheos voice made its way to Lillis ears. "Matthew? What do i owe the pleasure" She curtsied and he kissed her hand "Oliver this is Matthew Johnson. Matthew this is Oliver" The two shook hands.

"Oliver?" Mattheo nodded for him to finish his name "Caddel. Oliver Caddel" Mattheos face dropped. "My apologies, I didn't recognise you with the mask" Mattheo shook his hand again "someone of your regard should be treated with the upmost respect Mr.Caddel" Rose stepped forward "Grace Whitlock" She curtsied. Oliver just nodded, he didn't look very comfortable.

"Beautiful party you've set up" Mattheo smiled. Lilli had never seen him so friendly. "Thank you Mr. Johnson".
Oliver turned to face Lilli again. "I have to go take care of some business, I'll find you later" He smiled and strutted off.

"What the fuck" Mattheo stared straight away "Shove off, what was I meant to say. No?" Mattheo just rolled his eyes.

"And you. What the fuck do you think you're doing showing your face around here" Lilli spat at Rose or Elizabeth or is it Grace. God this girl needs to pick a name. "I have as much right to be here as you do" She grinned maliciously "Well the mark on your arm states different" Lilli scoffed "He has one to"
"We weren't talking about him" the girls argument was interrupted by the loud sound of static.

"Good evening everybody. I hope you're enjoying the party" The crowd erupted in cheers "Unfortunately my father couldn't be here, so you're stuck with me. I just wanted to thank everyone for coming and wish you all a good night" Oliver sent the most charming smile to the crowd to erupted into cheers again.