~The train ride there~

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I stood on platform 9 3/4 my heart thumping against my ribcage violently. My anxiety through the roof; My hands started to shake.

As the train pulled into the platform, I picked up my case and got on the train; each step I took was followed by a deep inhale, then a deep exhale.

I boarded the train seeing no familiar faces. I sat down in a compartment that was empty.

I head began to pound and I fell asleep my head resting against the slightly fogged up window. I suddenly felt a hand resting on my shoulder, I jumped and my head hit the glass. CRASH.

I tried my hardest not to scream, not to cry, not to hug whoever was sitting next to me. I put my hand up to my head, where I had hit it on the glass. I felt blood gushing from my head. I looked over to the person sitting next to me.

He had short curly dark brown hair and glistening eyes, you could get lost in.

"Hey are you okay! I didn't mean to hurt you!" His voice was raspy but full of sympathy.

"W-what's your name?" I asked, grabbing a bandage out of my bag to place around my head until we got to Hogwarts.

"Matteo, Matteo Riddle," He said kindly, flashing me a gentle smile.

"Y/N, Y/L/N" I gave a small smile back.

I looked out towards the window and noticed it was raining, I was scared of the rain it brought back terrible memories, I held my head in my hands and sobbed quietly.

"Hey, What's wrong Y/N? A-are you crying?" He gently placed a hand on my cheek and lifted my head up to face him. He saw the tears streaming down my face and wiped them away.

I smiled, at the thought of someone maybe caring for me. I looked into his eyes and saw a little flame ignite in them.

"Y-yeah, I'm s-scared of the rain." He looked at me and shuffled a little bit closer to me.

"You wanna rest your head on my chest so you can't hear it?" I nod slowly and nestle my head into his chest. After a while I hear the compartment door open. I keep my head rested on Matteo's chest but I could hear everything that was said.

"Oh look Riddle, got yourself a girlfriend." A voice said teasingly.

"Oh shut it Malfoy, she's hurt. And she's kinda cute." I shut my eyes harder and focused on Matteos heartbeat.

"What even Is their name?"

"Y/N, and be nice because if you don't I'll chop your hands off and feed them to Zabini over there." I started to move my head slightly against Matteos chest. "Hey, you feeling better?" I nod and turn my head toward Malfoy,

"A-are you Draco Malfoy?" He nods and I turn my head back into Matteos chest.

"Hey what's wrong?" Matteo strokes and plays with my hair as I look up at him with teary eyes.

"Draco H-he's scary," I said, sobbing into his chest quietly,

"H-hey Y/n it's okay. I won't let anyone hurt you got it?" I look up at him and hug him tight.

"you are the best friend I could ever ask for." He grins against my shoulder,

"Alright, Alright Matteo calm down." Draco spits arrogantly. Matteo looks into my eyes and whispers in my ear,

"Y/n I have got you, your my friend and I will protect you with my life." He gently tugs a strand of hair away from my cheeks and gives my left cheek a quick kiss. I can't help but feel safe in his presence, I can't help wanting him to hold me forever.

"Y/n the trains stopped come on we need to g-get of the train." I sit up and grab my bag and Matteos.

"Come one Matty!" I said as he put his arm around my shoulder.

"Matty, that's your nickname for me?" I nod and he smiles, ear to ear.

"I guess it's only fair I let you give me a nickname," I whispered rolling my eyes.

"How about...Love!" He giggles and looks at me.

There was a cut on his nose which I found oddly cute.

"Okay then Matty I guess that is only fair," We started to walk towards the castle and I couldn't help but feel safe and happy around him. It felt like it was me and him against the world...

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