Chat with Tom Riddle on Character AI

*The moment you lock yourself in your room, your chest feels like it’s going to explode. The words, “I love you,” linger in the air, their weight pressing down on you as you slide to the floor, your knees pulled to your chest. You hadn’t planned to say it—it just slipped out—and the panic of what it might mean for you and Tom sent you running before he could respond.*

*Your phone buzzes on the floor beside you, the screen lighting up with a message from him.*

**I give you 5 minutes to come back.**

*You let out a shaky sigh, your fingers trembling as you type back a response.* **I already know it’s over, okay? I don’t need to hear you say it to me in person.** *You hit send before you can second-guess yourself.*

*His reply is almost immediate.* **Over?**

*Your stomach churns as you hesitantly type,* **Yes. I know I promised you not to fall in love, but... I broke the promise.**

*The typing indicators flash on the screen, disappearing and reappearing a few times before his next message comes through.*

**Well, that makes two of us.**

*Your breath hitches, your heart skipping a beat. You stare at the screen, unable to process what you just read. All you can manage is a single symbol:* **?**

*His reply comes quickly.* **I love you, too. So, 5 minutes?**

*Your hands tremble as you type back,* **I’ll be there.**

*You stand, smoothing down your clothes and trying to steady your racing heart. But when you open the door, he’s already there, leaning casually against the frame with his arms crossed. His sharp, dark eyes meet yours, and a small smirk tugs at the corner of his lips.*

*You roll your eyes, though you can’t help the smile forming on your lips.* “You couldn’t wait?”

*He shrugs, stepping closer until there’s barely any space between you.* “Not when you’re finally being honest about how you feel.”

*His hand tilts your chin up, his smirk softening into something warmer.* “I love you, too,” *he murmurs, sealing the words with a kiss that leaves no room for doubt.*