Torn Between Two Riddles (RIDDLES x READER FANFIC)

Chapter 64: Letting My Guard Down

TOM RIDDLE-

"Fine." She rolled her pretty little eyes and stepped forward ready to fight.

I saw her left foot pick up slightly and caught her arm as she swung, spinning her around and wrapping my other arm around her head in a headlock.

I leaned down my her ear and whispered, "watch your feet. It's predictable."

Then I pushed her away, giving her a second to catch her breath before taking a swing of my own. She dodged it and went for a shot at my stomach. I threw my arms up to block and with her other hand her fist came into contact with my face.

I stumbled back for a second clutching my face.

Impressive as always.

She smirked to cover up a smile.

I let out a small laugh and watched her guard drop. I leaned down and swiped my legs at hers, knocking them out from under her and she fell to the ground.

She rolled over on her back. I half expected an insult or threat, but she laughed.

She relaxed just laying there smiling up at me and in a mocking tone said "I know. I know. Never let your guard down."

I smiled down and offered a hand, helping her back to her feet.

She kept laughing and looked up at me.

I leaned forward and kissed the top of her head.

How can one person be so ruthless and powerful, but also be sweet and adorable?

I lifted her chin to look up at me and she smiled. "You really said to the death. Darling you couldn't kill me if you wanted to."

Her words sunk in deep.

I know I could never.

And I felt this warm feeling inside knowing that no matter how angry or stupid I got, she knew I would never......

"I don't want to. Never have, never will-"

"Tom your past self literally just-"

"I may say a bunch of sh!t and play it off cool, but darling thinking about what my life would be like without you is....."

I stopped myself.

I can't be showing this much care.

There needs to be a balance of care and caution between us, because of course I love her and always will. But one day I may be forced to face her as the enemy, and I need her to believe I'll do it.

Because if I'm ever put in that scenario, I'll gladly lay down my life so that she may live hers.

Because thinking about what my life would be like without her is like thinking about living without my heart or my soul.

"It's like thinking about living without your heart or soul." She spoke.

Did she just read my mind-

"I know the feeling." She placed her hand on my chest.

Like a switch in my brain I dropped all thoughts of messing up our connection.

I knew I should say something smartass or try to curse or fight, anything to make her hate me, so she could be safe from me.

But I couldn't do it.

It's my turn to be happy.

Even if it only lasted a little while.

Any moment with her is worth the heartbreak of watching her realize I'm not the good one.

So I let my own guard down.

And I did it.

I leaned in and pulled her lips up against mine.

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A/N- I'm not going to get another chance to write till Thursday, so it was either a short one now and later or a really long one then.....

I figured y'all would prefer two short ones so you have something to read and help you get through Monday 😂

And for all of those that got concerned by my last authors note, sweethearts we are just in year five. I have plans all the way through the final battle. We are no where near the end......

(I was challenged in the early chapters to make the read time 21 hours.....)

To give y'all a sense, from the final battle alone to the final chapter there are 7 chapters already written. And those are quite literally just the battle/aftermath.

Once we get to the end of this year in the story, the plot takes of and has no chill..... like zero....

Anyways my lovelies, I will try to get another chapter to you by this weekend!! Have a great week!! Love y'all!!

Don't forget to vote!!! <3

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