Uhm, May I come in?"
"Sure come on in" I heard after a couple of seconds
As I enter the room, you could immediately see that this is the room of a "nerd" persay, as almost every wall is decorated with paintings, maps, poems, posters and so much emotion
I stood awkwardly in front of him, both know how to even begin this conversation, he saved me from starting as he asked
"Did you need something?"
"Not really, I just wanted to say sorry"
"Sorry for what? So far you've done nothing wrong, I'm the one who should say sorry for my behaviour just now"
"Uhm, it's alright really, I'm not mad, uhm I was just a little shock, not only from the outburst but mostly for what you said"
"If I offended you anyhow, I am really-"
"Uhm no" I said cutting him off
"I-I was just surprised, since it's the first time someone believed me or actually took my health and safety into accommodation. The last time I told someone they just brushed me off and told me to stop lying even though at that time you could clearly see that I was underweight"
Still sitting on his bed, Tomarus patted the empty spot next to him and motioned for me to seat down, which although awkward I was able to gracefully sa t down on the invited spot
"I know you do not blame me for technically abandoning you, but I just feel really guilty that you had to go through that, for the past couple of minutes all I've been thinking about is that 'what if I stayed?' 'What if I believed her?' 'What if I found out about you earlier?'. I know I'm not to blamed but that still doesn't stop my brain from overthinking about the what ifs or from being overwhelmed with all these informations.
First I found out that I am a father
Then I found out I might be magic
Then found out that I am in fact a bloody wizard with a freaking dragon as my creature, which I'm still trying to process
Then I found out that my Vati had no choice but to give me away to those people that he thought would protect me, although mother did try her best, father really was the issue
Then learned that my second father is a completely arse with multiple faces and now I found out about your mistreatment, that was the last straw that broke all my emotional barriers
Look Marvalo, I'm not trying to guilt you or manipulate you into staying here with Aruma and I, but it would bring me so much peace of mind if you were to think the decision through or at least let us take care of you in some sort"
"I'm not use to people doing stuff for me without ulterior motives, or use to depending on others"
"Well, technically I am doing it with an ulterior motive"
"Oh, you are" I said sadly, I honestly didn't think those words would affect me this much
"Ah ah ah, don't look so sad, my motive is as simply as abc, let me layed it out for you, it would benefit me if you were healthy and happy, which would mean that Aruma and I did a nice job of providing and protecting you. Although I just meet you, you are still my child and I would be extremely content if you would permit us to raise you and give you a place to call home.
If that isn't an ulterior motive, than I don't know what is" he said smilling at me
"I'm so sorry Tomarus, it's not that I don't appreciate the thought, it's just that it will take me a while to process or get comfortable with the idea. I'm not saying that you and Wilson are uncomfortable to be around, I-I-I.."
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Grindelwald Son & Grandson
Fanfiction2nd version of Tom M. Riddle Tom Ridde went through his inheritance and found his family and so much more Credit: @yukiasena on ao3