All The Lies You Tell - MATTHEO RIDDLE

Chapter 11

There was a knock at the door. I climbed out of bed and ran to open it. I unlatched the lock and the door went flying open. Before me stood Bellatrix. I gasped and jumped back. I ran as far as I could. I was now huddled in the corner. She didn't move or speak. Just stood.

Slowly she moved. Towards me. I was now shaking frozen in place. She got to me and reached her hand out once again. But this time she didn't go for my arm. She went to touch my head. Then she leaned in closer to my ear and whispered. "Wake up".

"W-what?", I stutter.

"Hermoine wake up!"

My eyes fly open. I look around the room. Bellatrix is gone. It's just Olivia hovering over my bed. I exhale. It was only a dream.

"If you don't get up you're going to be late!", Olivia exclaims.

I glance at the clock. Shoot. I am late.

"Sorry, sorry. Long day yesterday", I say moving out from under my blankets.

Olivia smirks. "Yes I can't wait to hear all about your long day", She mocks.

Merlin. She believes I was with Mattheo all day yesterday. Well, I was. Just not in the way she thinks.

I laugh nervously. "Don't worry. I'll be sure to fill you in", I assure her.

She's already fully dressed. Robes and all. She leaves giving me time to change.

I throw on my nearest uniform and rush out.

***

As I am late to class. There is not many open seats. Therefore I am forced to sit next to Gia.

She obviously isn't thrilled by my presence. I can feel her disdain from here. And the loud huff she let out when I sat down gave it away.

For the rest of the class period I could feel her shooting daggers at me. She's not paying attention to the professor at all. Just focused on me. It's oddly hot in here.

When the class dismisses I'm eager to get out and away from Gia's menacing stare. Unfortunately I spoke too soon.

"Granger", Gia spits from behind me.

I turn to look at her and put on my best innocent expression. "Yes Gia?"

She doesn't have time for my games. I see that in her demeanor. She steps up closer to me.

"You", She demands, pointing her finger in my face. "You'd do best to stay away from Olivia. You are no good for her".

I shake my head. "What?"

"Because of you she spends all her time with Draco", She says his name like a curse. "He will break her heart and it will be your fault", She accuses.

"Are you sure you're not just jealous"

"Jealous?", she scoffs. "What reasons would I have to be jealous?"

"Not sure. Maybe because Olivia was the only one who put up with your bullshit? Or maybe because you wanted her all to yourself?"

Gia's eyes widen a bit.

I smirk. "That's it, isn't it? Why didn't you tell me that you're actually in love with her, Gia?"

Gia freezes and her face remains shocked. "You're wrong!", she exclaims

"Am I?"

"Watch your back Granger!", She threatens before stalking off.

I laugh to myself.