𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 ✔︎ ━ 𝖱𝖨𝖣𝖣𝖫𝖤

𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘: 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

Two whole days has gone by before Tom Riddle found out about what happened between Zachary, Nicholas, and I.

I was sitting in the Ravenclaw common room studying for my upcoming quiz in Herbology. The fireplace was crackling, and the room was silent... Until he bursted through the door.

I jumped slightly and shot my gaze toward the door. He stood in the doorway, wand in one hand, the other leaning against the frame. "Did you fuck my brother?" He asked with an intense gaze.

I thought about not answering for a moment, to just continue my schoolwork like nothing happened, but I though it'd be fun to see his reaction. "I think the correct term is they fucked me." I said with a sarcastic smile.

I could see the anger steaming from him. "They?" He asked with a raise of his eyebrow. I let out a sigh of ease. I was more than glad to see how Tom had reacted; just the way I wanted him to.

"Nicholas and Zachary." I said boredly, opening my textbook up again. I flipped through a few of the pages while Tom cooled off in the entryway. He pointed his wand toward me and casted a spell that flung my textbook across the room.

I sighed and looked at him, my arms crossed over my chest. "That was rude." I said firmly. He walked over to me so quickly I had barely even comprehended he was moving. Tom stood just a few inches away from me, he was so close I could feel his breath on my cheeks.

I stood up from the sofa, which caused his body to move as I crept forward. We continued moving like that until I found it suitable to stop when I was standing straight. He was so close the edges of our shoes touched.

"Why would you do that?" He asked tensely. I studied his gaze, which only held anger. I knew he was upset, so upset he'd likely blame the twins instead of me; the opposite of what I wanted.

"Your brothers? Because why not. You don't own me." I replied firmly. He grabbed my wrist tightly and held it in the air. I could practically see the anger seeping off his skin.

His grasp was firm and rough against my wrist. I struggled for a few moments, trying to get it loose, but he remained unmatched. "Let me go." I snapped. A slow grin spread across his face. It was full of daringness.

"I think I liked you more as my prisoner." He said with a raise of his eyebrow. I clenched my jaw. He couldn't possibly be thinking of taking me as prisoner again... Right? It could be utterly unfair of him to do such a thing.

"That's not happening. Now let me go." I said, creating pauses between the last few words. I wouldn't allow him to take me- at least not without a fight. It seemed like just yesterday I was breaking out of that place. I'd hate to be back there again.

"You're helpless, Anastasia. We're leaving." He said grimly. I flinched as a loud noise came from the front of the room. The door was opening. Zachary stood in the entryway, wand in his hand.

Tom immediately dropped my wrist and pointed his wand toward Zachary. They both wore faces of battle; ready to fight for the girl. I couldn't let that happen.

I stood between the two of them, one arm extended to each of them. "Neither of you are hurting each other." I said firmly, looking slowly from Tom to Zachary. Them dueling would not only alert the school, but it would also do harm themselves.

"And if you even try I will threaten my own life." I said. I was hesitant to say it since my life being on the table is such a big deal. They both dropped their wands immediately. Of course the bait- my life- would get their attention.

"Great. Now, Tom you need to leave." I said evenly. He sighed and looked from me to Zachary, then grabbed his wand, performing the teleportation spell. The moment he was gone I turned back to the curly headed boy.

"How'd you know to come?" I asked, standing a few feet away from him. He paused, as he tucked the wand into my pocket. Zachary's dark green eyes looked up at me with an odd sense of calmness.

"I came to check on you. I wanted to make sure you still don't hate my guts." He replied. I raised an eyebrow with suspicion. I'd hate Zachary until my death— whenever that may be.

"That will never change, no matter how hard you try." I responded. He let out a sigh. I offered a subtle smile, which was mostly made out of sarcasm. He finished tucking his wand away then looked back at me.

"I have a proposition." He announced, leaning forward slightly. I nodded, allowing him to go on. "Since Tom is now trying to steal you, I think it would be best if you stay around me." He finished.

I nodded in acceptance. It's something I'd been considering since... Our night of the ball. I feel safe around him, especially when him and Nicholas are around.

"I think it would also be best if you slept in my room," He continued. "You know, just in case." His voice was at ease, like it's something he'd rehearsed. I let out a giggle of disbelief. Did Zachary Riddle just offer me a spot in his bed?

I blinked slowly a few times, trying to process what he had said. "Under one condition." I said promptly. He pulled a grin over his face, since I had accepted his offer.

"You really like adding conditions to things." He whispered under his breath. I rolled my eyes then continued. "You agree to tell Cho and Kiara that I'm staying with some Slytherin girls for my Herbology project."

Zachary studied me for a few moments then nodded in agreement. Though I hate lying- especially to my friends- but when it's basically a life or death situation it's probably best to lie... Even if it may hurt me eventually.

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I apologize this chapter is short but I'm sorting out the plot so I just got this one out in the meantime! I promise I'll have another out by Sunday! <3