Mattheo Riddle x The Emerald Witch

Problematic

*Mattheo's POV"
I walked into my room pissed at myself. Why would I say that? I mean really, could I not think of anything better to say. I suppose it is a good thing though, she brought out a side of me that I did not want anyone to see. Certainly not my father. He would beat me and tell me how weak I am over some stupid girl. But that's just it, she wasn't stupid. She was smart, funny, and not to mention extremely pretty. She was truly perfect. I barely know her, but in those few hours in the library she grew on me. The way she would smile across the table was enough to drive most boys crazy. What was wrong with me? I'm a Riddle not some lost puppy. Fuck. How am I supposed to fix this? I got up and walked over to her dorm. Then I knocked on the door. She opened the door, but as soon as she saw it was me her face went from happy to annoyed.
"I thought I was supposed to stay away from you?"
Theo "I didn't mean that"
"Your so fucking complicated Mattheo, it's like one second we are getting along just like anyone else and the next you are acting like some jerk"
I couldn't help it really.... I would start to relax around her and then realize what I was doing and snap at her.
Theo "I'm um uh... I'm sorry y/n"
I've never apologized to anyone before. Ever.
"It's alright, just don't let it happen again"
I started to walk away.
"Hey Theo..."
Theo "yeah?"
"I'm sorry if I was being pushy earlier"
Theo "you weren't, honestly I'm just tired."
"No I was, I shouldn't be so nosy about something you obviously don't wanna talk about"
Theo "how about this? Ask me anything you want"
As I was hearing the words coming out of my mouth I couldn't believe it. It sounded like a completely different person talking.
"Are you sure"
Theo "positive"
She stepped to se side so I could walk into her room. She shut the door and sat down on her bed. I sat next to her.
"I can ask anything?"
Theo "yeah, and if I don't wanna answer it I just won't"
"What are the scars from?"
She just jumped right into it. I'd really prefer not to talk about the scars but for some reason I started talking.
Theo "well like I said I want raised by very good people, so when I would step out of line the would.... Well let's just say they didn't put up with it"
"They hurt you?"
Theo "I got used to it as I grew up"
What the hell was I doing? These were my deepest darkest secrets and parts of my life. Why was I telling her so willingly?
"Theo I'm so sorr-"
Theo "please don't pity me"
"I'm not, it's just... never mind"
Theo "no tell me"
"I'm just sorry you had to go through that that's all"
She reached out and put her hand on mine. This was the first time anyone has ever touched me and I haven't been afraid.
"You said you were raised by your father's followers, but what about your mother?"
That was another question that I would usually never answer.
Theo "I've never met her, and I have no idea what happened to her"
"I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked that"
Theo "stop fucking apologizing"
"Sorry- wait I mean I'm not sorry, well I am but-"
I couldn't help myself. I laughed a little at her fumbling over her words. She looked at me like I was crazy.
"I didn't know you were capable of laughing"
She smiled and laughed a bit. Honestly I didn't think I was capable of laughing either. It's been so long since the last time I was genuinely happy.
Theo "anymore questions?"
"Yeah just one. How's your nose healing?"
Theo "it's much better, whatever you did that night really helped. Not to mention I haven't seen Collin trying to pull anything on any girls"
"Well I did threaten to kill him"
She giggled and looked up at me. God those eyes were the kind someone could get lost in.
"And thank you Theo... for opening up to me."
Theo "it's actually quite strange, I would usually never tell anyone those things, but you're so easy to talk to...... y/n I have a question for you"
"What's is it"
Theo "why aren't you afraid of me, I mean even the people that aren't afraid of me still don't like me"
"I don't care what anyone says about you, and honestly you seem pretty nice to me"
Theo "I'm not this nice to everyone."
"Believe me, I know. I've heard stories, but I don't care."
Theo "why not?"
"Well for starters it's not your fault that you father is a horrible person"
She paused briefly.
"Sorry"
Theo "it's alright, he's a horrible person. There's no denying it"
"And I just don't think it's fair that people judge you without knowing you"
Theo "yeah... anything else?"
"No that's all"
I stood up and walked to the door.
Theo "well then, I'll see you Monday y/n"
"Bye Theo"
And with that I walked out the door and down to the common room to begin my day.