Lorenzo Berkshire/ 3 Words 8 Letters

chapter 13

~why him~

*Maria*

I was so tired throughout the whole day, I couldn't really sleep lastnight with thoughts of both Cedric and Enzo in my brain.

Me and Cedric planned to go get a butterbeer later today, maybe that'll take my mind off of everything else. Hanging out with Cedric made me feel guilty towards Enzo, and I'm not exactly sure why.

While I was thinking about the date I realized I haven't dressed myself up in a while. Maybe I should wear something nice, but than again I don't want to seem like I'm throwing myself out there too much.

Took awhile but after deciding I'm going to wear something nice not for Cedric but for me.

I curled my hair applied light makeup on and wore a long black silk skirt with a flowy olive green top tucked in. I also couldn't forget my strawberry lipgloss and cotton candy smelling perfume.

If Alice seen me in this right now she'd be proud. I smile and looked in the mirror. Whenever I looked nice i always felt more confident and more bold. I grabbed a small handbag and headed out.

On my way out I ran into enzo in the common room who's eyes nearly popped out his head. "What's wrong!?" I say with a smirk as he's still staring.

"Nothing, you- you look good" he stutters.

"Do I make you nervous Berkshire" I say while smiling. It felt good to give him a taste of his own medicine and watch the priceless look on his face.

He lightly laughed and looked down as he started to see what I was doing. "Of course you do darling" he says with a wink.

like I said before, he can make any girl melt at his finger tips.

"where the bloody hell are you going dressed like that anyway" he said a bit defensively as I smiled,

"Out with Cedric" i say innocently. He tensed up immediately.

"What?" I ask a bit rudely.

"Why Cedric" he asks in a rude tone.

I didn't know what to say, why did he care so much.

"Because he's my friend" I spat giving him a rude look.

He scoffs "he's just going to use you" he tells me making intense eye contact.

What a asshole. "What the hell is your problem enzo"

He steps closer to me "He's not good for you" he looks me up and down with a small smirk. I could feel my knees weaken and goosebumps forming all over. I knew what he was doing.

"That's not for you to decide" I gaze in his eyes. The tension was so high right now.

I walked away with a smile leaving Enzo there speechless. I couldn't help but think was enzo jealous? Or did he just not like Cedric that much.

I seen Cedric outside and gave him a polite smile as I walked over to him. "You look amazing maria" he speaks nervously.

"You look good too" I smile.

Once we got to three broomsticks Cedric ordered the butterbeers and we started talking about school and our home life.

He brought up about my family and when he realized he looked extremely nervous. "we don't have to talk about that Maria" he reassures me.

"No I want to" i nod my head showing it was okay.

I want people to know theirs more to us Mikalesons than evil. We have our good moments our fun moments just like any other family.

"I know people tend to view the Mikalesons as monsters but they've  changed over the years" i flash a weak smile.

As I was telling Cedric everything about my family he looked so interested and I could tell he was listening which made me happy.

"The Mikalesons always host a ball for Christmas and I'd love to take you, you know." I watched as Cedrics face lit up.

"I'd be more than happy to go" he smiles proudly.

The whole night was amazing, we talked for what seemed like forever. In this short amount of time I felt like me and Cedric knew eachother our whole lives, It took my mind off of everything.

As we were about to leave I was finishing up my food and Cedric kept staring at me "What" I laugh dryly.

"You're gorgeous maria" he says while looking at me stuffing my face. I'm not one to do good with complements I get all awkward.

"Well thank you" I responded with a mouth full as i blushed lightly while he starts laughing. He choose the worst time to tell me I look gorgeous.

"Look you don't have to say anything now but, will you be my girlfriend maria. I know we may have only started hanging out but I really enjoy spending time with you and I want to see where this goes."

i looked at him, he had a nervous look on his face. When Cedric said that I really didn't know what to say. Yes I enjoyed my time with Cedric but something in me just didn't feel it.

"Can I think about it" I politely smile as Cedric looked a bit hurt.

"Of course, take your time love"

"Thank you" I kiss his cheek and we left. On our way back it was a bit awkward he walked me back to the common room and we said our goodbyes. I felt bad about eariler it just caught me off guard, truth is I really didn't know what my answer was.

I checked the time and I hadn't even noticed me and Cedric hung out for almost 3 hours. Merlin time goes quick when you're having fun.

I tried to be quiet as possible when entering the common room but I seen Enzo sitting on the couch. He turned to me with a annoyed expression, "you were gone awhile" he says sternly.

"Yeah I lost track of time" I look down. He scoffs and looks back to the fireplace.

"Problem?" I ask a bit rudely.

"Are you guys, like a thing" he asks still looking at the fireplace.

"Why does it matter?" I cross my arms starting to get annoyed.

"like I said before he's using you"

him saying those words made me more upset than earlier.

"What the hell enzo" I raise my voice.

"Just forget it" he stands up and leaves.

I stood there angered at his attitude. If me hanging out with Cedric is going to make him act like a git than wait till he finds out he asked me out and I said, I said yes.

Tomorrow it will be official for me and Cedric. Part of me saying yes to be his girlfriend may be about Enzo but I do like Cedric, a lot actually.

I went to my dorm changed and laid down still bit upset. This was mine and enzo's first argument, and It hurt me a bit more than it should've.