Is he the one; Matteo Riddle

PART TEN 2/2

I got up and got ready for school. Dumbledore told me if I ever needed to go on a break again I didn't need to ask because he knows how losing a family member feels. I honestly felt pretty bad because I didn't actually lose a family member.

But besides that point for some reason I was extra excited to see Matheo today. I have no idea why. Maybe it was the fact we bonded yesterday? Or maybe it's the fact that I'm being petty and want to see him reject Lavender. Either way I'm ready.

I got up and did my hair in a French braid with pigtails.

After I was done Hermonie was was waiting for me outside so that way she could walk to breakfast with me. She had recently dropped Cedric and hoped that would teach him to not sexually assault women or abuse them physically.

Or in anyway really. Anyways we started walking down that hallway. It was pretty awkward until she finally spoke up. "So, you and Matheo?"

I immediately knew what she was talking about. "Oh." I started, not really paying attention. "OH. No no no." I laughed. "Like he said, we're just friends. Nothing more." Hermonie sighed in response.

"Good, none of us believe he's good for you anyways." Those words punctures my heart. I know he is Tom Riddles brother and everything, but he's nothing like him. He's different.

"Monie," I stopped her. I sighed as she looked at me confused.

"I appreciate you for looking out for me and all but it's my choice. I shouldn't have to get yalls approval on anyone and I can choose who I want to hang out with."

She stared at me in disbelief. "Are you kidding me?" She asked. I swallowed hard. I could tell she was getting mad but I didn't care.

She laughed out of anger and sighed as she looked up towards the ceiling. She looked backed at me and continued,

"I have done nothing but look out for you, protect you, do you simple tasks you could have done in your own time just for you to tell me you think I'm wrong for that?!"

"Hermonie that is not what I said. I said-"

"No. I don't want to hear it. When you can appreciate what we do for you then come talk to me." She stormed off. "Hermonie,"

I started slowly following her. "Hermonie wait please!" But it was to late. She was already gone. I sighed and put my face in my hands.

A hand came up and touched my shoulder. I turned around to see Matheo. "Oh, hey Matt." I pushed my bangs out of my face.

"What's up?". He moved his hand and grabbed my wrist. I looked down at it In confusion. "We need to talk."

"About-"

He dragged me to the nearest closet and pushed me into it. He slammed the door shut and locked it. "Ow! What was that all about?!"

He whipped around towards me and said "Malfoy's planning something. I overheard him and his "evil minions" talking about it." He talked fast. "Wait what? Slow down."

"Okay so Malfoy is planning to start flirting with you hoping you will catch feelings. Then he is going to make sure you like him no matter what and won't stop until he gets you."

"Then he's going to date you for a while and make you turn on all your friends... and me."

He started. I knew he wasn't finished but this was so much to processes.

"Then he is going to break your heart and expect that since you left all your friends you won't have anyone to lean on or talk to. He's basically making your life a living hell."

I stared deep into his eyes with confusion.

"Wait why?" He shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe Lavender got to him or something." I leaned against the closet putting my hand in my forehead.

Think! Think! What could I do to make him regret this...

Ah Ha! Got it!

I sat up and smirked. I looked at Matheo still grinning.

"Oh no. I know that look. Please don't be thinking of doing something stupid." I chuckled. "Not stupid. More like, unforgettable."

He stood up straight. "What's that supposed to mean?" I rolled my eyes. "You have to know everything don't you?"

"Yes, to make sure you don't get yourself in any trouble." I sighed. "Stubborn as always." I pushed him out of the way and put my hand on the door knob.

"Meet me in the library at lunch. Don't go to lunch. Go to the library immediately." I opened the door and headed back to the dorm. I needed to grab my binder and pencil.

I was going to make him regret everything.

At lunch (The library) Matheos POV

I wondered why she wanted me to meet her in the library. Maybe to discuss her "Big Idea"? Ugh, I don't know but it's annoying. I hope she doesn't get herself in more trouble then she's already in.

I got to the library and saw her in the corner writing aggressively in her binder. I could have sworn she broke her pencil from writing so hard.

I sighed and made my way over to her. I pulled up a chair and sat down. "So, what's your big idea?"

"Wait."

I acted hurt. I threw my hand over my heart and gasped. "Ouch, I'm greatly offended." She rolled her eyes. I guess she wasn't in the mood for jokes. I slowly put my hand down and folded my arms. After a while she finally looked up at me.

"Yes?" I asked her." She looked back down and blew on her eraser marks. I ended up getting tired of waiting so I snatched up her binder and read out loud. "Hey!" She yelled.

I scoffed. "Really?" I asked annoyed. "A plan to break Malfoy's heart?" She sighed. "Yes." She put her pencil down and crossed her arms. "If you read it's a pretty decent plan."

I scoffed again. "All I'm getting out of this is that your going to basically act like your falling for his plan, make him catch feelings and at the last minute break up with him or find someone to act like you cheated on him with?"

"Yes."

"And who are you "cheating" on him with?"

She swallowed. "You?"

I looked up at her in complete disbelief. "Are you crazy?" I practically yelled. "You want me to get involved in your plan?" She seemed hurt.

"No, not really. I just need you to be a decoy." I laughed out of anger.

"Is that all I am to you? A stupid distraction?" I stood up and slammed the book down in the desk. "What no! Th-that's not what I'm saying at all!"

She stood up. I stared her in the eyes. "Then what are you saying?"

"Everyone already thinks we're secretly dating so this would give them a chance for those rumors to die down and then when I "cheat" it will be a win win situation because Malfoy will be hurt and not us!"

"Yeah and then he's going to tell his friends and then the rumors will start back up. Ever think of that?" I could tell by her facial expression that she didn't.

"That's what I thought."

She looked down and the floor and rubbed her arm with her other hand.

"Look, all I'm asking is just for a little bit of help." She started. "All you have to do is be there for me when I need you to be."

We stood there quite for a little bit.

"I'm sorry." I started. "But I can't do that. This is your idea. Good luck." I turned and walked off. I saw her reflection and could tell she was now really upset.

Crap. What have I done now...