Always || Tom Riddle

Tales of terror

One year later 
After graduating from school I had gone back to Little Hangleton with Tom,we had lived peacefully there for a year with a few exceptions.His friends were visiting more and more often now and I was becoming suspicious,they always came late at night and sometimes would persuade Tom to go out for a drink with them at the local pub.Tonight was one of those nights and I was sat quietly reading the daily prophet in the library where I spent most of my time.

"More prisoners have escaped from Azkaban!"Was the front page of the newspaper today.This had been happening a lot since I had left school.I eyed the key lying on the table before me.It was green with and silver,quite a pretty design for a key.But this wasn't just any key it was the key to Toms study.He didn't exactly know I knew what this key was for and I wasn't planning on telling him,he had been keeping enough from me.There was a knock at the door and I put the newspaper down and opened the front door revealing a smiling Penelope and Charlus who were looking extremely hyper.I cocked an eyebrow smiling at them and opened the door further allowing them to walk into the hallway.

"Whats new?"I asked breaking the silence between us as I shut the door behind me.

"Well,we were planning on telling you earlier but...we managed to get hold of some tickets for the quidditch world cup,you know just so we could all go out together and have a good time.

"I don't know if Tom would let me"I wish I could have said yes right there and then but with all the loose prisoners on the run Tom had not permitted for me to go anywhere without his knowledge.Yes,he was getting a little controlling but he meant nothing by it,it was just his overprotective side coming out.
"We can wait for him to come back and ask him then!Right lets get Gabby to make some hot chocolate with marshmallows!"Penelope sqeauled with delight and ran off downstairs to the kitchen.

"Yes,please make yourself at home!"I shouted after her as Charlus chuckled from beside me.

"How have you been?"He asked as we made our way up to the lounge where a muggle tv sat,Penelope had given it to me as a birthday present,it was hardly ever used though apart from when she came over.

"Good"I replied monotonously as I took a seat on the brown leather sofa,I didn't ever really know how to answer that question,never have never will.

"Clara I am serious"Charlus lectured (AN:So...hard...not...to...say...your...not...Sirius...you...are...Charlus!But the guy wasn't even born yet so it cannot be used :( Such a sad moment!Alice stop wallowing in your self pity and get on with the goddamn story) 

"So am I!"I muttered just as Penelope walked in side by side with Gabby carrying cups of hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows.

"Thank you Gabby"Penelope smiled at the house elf who merely acknowledged her presence and left the room without uttering a word.

"Shes cheerful!"I commented as Penelope pulled out a movie from her bag.It was Tales of Terror made just last year and a hit with teenagers who dared to watch the thriller.

"Really?"I raised my eyebrows at my friend who giggled and put the video tape into the machine.Taking a seat in between me and Charlus she gave us both our hot chocolates as the film began to play.Finishing my hot chocolate I put my empty  mug onto the coffee table,taking a glance at the clock,it was 12:00 and Tom still wasn't back.I didn't realize what had happened until Penelopes hot chocolate went flying in the air.She had jumped at a scary part of the movie and so spilled her drink.Going to get up to clean it up I stopped her from doing the same.I didn't really care to watch anymore of the movie than I had to,concentrating on a small screen for one hour and fifteen minutes was tiring.

"Its ok I will clean it up,you watch the movie"Sitting back in her seat I walked along the dimly lit hallway and down some more stairs to the kitchen where Gabby was nowhere to be seen and the room was nearly pitch black with only the light of the moon coming in from the window over the other side of the room.I didn't think much of it as I went over to the sink and turned the tap on to get the dishcloth wet enough so that the hot chocolate would not stain the floor,or sofa.A mop and bucket fell over behind me and I spun round not seeing anything in the dark corner.

"Gabby?"I called out feeling slightly creeped out,wondering if some random person had just walked into the house as I had left the door unlocked.Shit how stupid was I!When nothing came from the darkness I took out my wand and pointed it in the direction of the corner ready to fight if someone attacked me.

"Clara?"Toms voice came from up in the hallway and I shook off the feeling of being watched and walked up the stairs with the dishcloth in hand.

"Your back late"I stated leaning against the wall as Tom put his house keys down on the stand.

"Yep"

"Any reason why?"I hinted and Tom paused to look at me but shrugged.

"Nope"

"Are you going to say more than one word tonight?"I asked and he shrugged once more.

"Dunno"I laughed as he walked over to his study.Great that gave me some time to wipe up the hot chocolate.Rushing up the stairs to the lounge I quickly cleaned up the hot chocolate,managing to hide the wet dishcloth and sit back on the sofa just as Tom came into the room looking for the key to his study.

"Its there"I pointed out and he picked it up only then realizing that Charlus was here.Oh great I hope this just doesn't go as bad as their last meeting which was the day we left Hogwarts.Lets just say they ended up being broken up by a very brave hufflepuff.Toms mouth opened like he was about to fire an insult at Charlus,this was exactly how the fight started last time.

"Tom!"I said sternly and he rolled his eyes walking off up to his study.With the film finishing there was nothing more to do as it was already 1:00 in the morning and as much as we enjoyed each others company,it was late and we all wanted to get some sleep.

"Promise you will ask Tom?"

"I promise and before you ask me,yes I will write telling you of his answer"I replied happily waving the pair off.I had to admit they looked cute together its a shame that neither of them had the guts to ask each other out.

"Promise what?"It was Tom.With a smirk I turned around,closing the door and leaning against it with my arms crossed over my chest.

"Penelope was wondering if I could go out with her on Saturday"I didn't want to go into details in case he thought it too risky and denied me from going.

"Will Charlus be there?"

"Noo?"I of course knew that he was jealous of Charlus but didn't know how he would take to it if I went on a night out with him,even if Penelope was there.

"Ok then"He replied and walked off.Leaving me behind stunned.Just like that I had persuaded Tom Marvolo Riddle,well that was easy...a little too easy.