A Soulmate's Love

Chapter 18 - Questions and Answers

*Hey guys what do you think of the story so far? I'm thinking of scripting Euphoria-themed Slytherin parties so let me know if you'd like that!

After dinner, we all hung out a little in the Gryffindor common room before Elise and I had to go back to our own. Elise as always fell asleep early to wake early, but I did the opposite. I checked my phone and it was only 1:00 in the morning, so I decided to go down to the Ravenclaw common room and read a little with a cup of tea before I go back to sleep.

I opened my favorite book, Pride, and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and began reading in front of the blazing fire.

Only a few minutes into the book I got the piercing headache once again. I couldn't scream, I opened my mouth but no sound was coming out. I tried laying down on the couch to ease the pain but it was not fading. I was exhausted, I wanted it to stop.

Suddenly all of the memories of what happened that night came flooding back, the pain I felt when my cheek was cut open, the fear when he cornered me and lifted my skirt, the cold of the rain hitting my skin as I ran, hitting me all at once. I felt the air thicken, my vision was blurred and I felt myself losing consciousness. There was a loud ringing sound in my ears and I bunched myself in a ball, clutching my head tightly. I felt how his hot breath felt on my skin, the feeling of his calloused hands holding me down, the harsh words he said.

I was gasping for air but it proved useless. Through the horrible ringing and thumping blurring my vision I saw a figure approach me. I could hear shouts, I felt someone touch me and I let out a cry at the feeling, though the touch was comforting it reminded me of him, his disgusting hands touching me everywhere.

The shouts continued, but the urge to just let go was too strong. I let the darkness envelop me and felt peace at last.

George's Perspective

Althea Victoria Jane found new ways to amaze me every day. I now had a newfound motivation to win our next Quidditch game.

After today's odd dinner I planned on going to the Ravenclaw common room to surprise Althea when everyone went to bed. Every time I thought of her drunk, I smiled widely, imagining how such a girl could transform after a few shots would fascinate me till the end of my days.

Today however I made my way to her common room later than yesterday as Roya and Fred were bickering once again over which parties are better - Gryffindor or Slytherin. When they finally agreed on just going to both parties and went to bed, I took it as my opportunity to sneak out.

Making my way through the halls proved to be easy as I could tell when someone would be approaching because of the Marauders Map.

I thought of how she rested her head on my shoulder at dinner and how she seemed to be more comfortable with Fred and me I. It warmed my heart.

I took my time walking over not wanting it to seem like I was desperate to see her - which I was. It was hard seeing your soulmate every day, watch boys look her up and down without her knowing, see her get hurt without being able to protect her. I wanted to tell her so badly but I knew that it wasn't the right time.

This time when I got to the eagle, I answered the riddle after 4 tries which was an improvement from last time. As soon as I pushed the door open, I saw her. She was gasping for air on the floor as she held her head in her hands. I ran over to her and put my hand under her neck and on her side which she shrieked at. I had never seen someone in such pain.

"Althea come on stay with me!" I shouted. This was much worse than yesterday. She was mumbling something faintly that sounded like pleads and all I could do was hold her. "Althea Jane!" I ordered. Her breaths were shortening and I slowly felt her shaking body relax in my arms. "Keep those pretty eyes open for me," I whispered to her, rocking back and forth with her in my arms. Her eyes began to flutter closed and her body grew limp.