Circe Riddle (Book 3)

Chapter 34

TW: Mentions of killing

(Mattheo's pov)

We just sat like that for a while. Just the two of us. Thomas had left shortly after Indu.

I had never felt like this before. I felt so calm, yet I also felt like I was burning on the inside. My thoughts were scattered. I felt so exposed.

Theodore pulled away and looked into my eyes. He had stopped crying and was trying to pull himself together to the best of his ability "We still have to the New Years ball tonight"

"You don't have to go if your not feeling good"

"No, we all need to be there, we need to get Circe"

"Theo, we wouldn't blame you if you don't want to go. Malachi is probably going to be there, it could be dangerous"

"No, I want to go- I'm going" He stated firmly

"Well then" I stood up and offered my hand to Theodore "We need to start going over plans" He took my hand and I pulled him to his feet.

He looked away nervously and his lips formed a straight line before he turned back to me "Just promise me you'll be close, just in case I need..." He went silent for a second "help" he finished

I nodded my head once and put my hand on his shoulder "Of course"

We apparated to my dorm where Thomas was already waiting and started going over plans.

(Circe's pov)

My father had come to visit me this morning. He informed me about the ball and gave me a task for tonight. Then he left and I went back to my room.

Ever since I had talked to Indu my mind had been all over the place. I was trying to figure out what she was talking about. What did she mean I was close to my brothers? I didn't think I really knew my brothers, let alone ever talk to them. Every time I tried to think about them my mind went blank. Was Indu just joking around? Or trying to mess with my mind? But Indu would never do that... right? Why could I remember Indu and not anyone else? It gave me a headache just thinking about it.

I had nothing else to do so I practiced some wandless magic. I had gotten really good at not needing my wand to cast spells, but there was still room for improvement. I suddenly heard something behind me.

I turned around to find a tall boy looking at me "Impressive" He commented. Even though I was sure I had never seen this boy before, there was something familiar about him. His hair was short, and fell in slight waves. It was a similar color to mine, just a little bit darker, and his eyes were dark brown, almost black. He reminded me a bit of my father when he was younger but there were very few pictures so I couldn't be sure.

"I'm sorry" I tilted my head "I don't think I've seen you before"

I noticed his mouth dip slightly as he looked away and back. He met my eyes again "Thomas" He nodded his head once.

I looked down and away for a second. One of my brothers' names is Thomas? Was this my brother? I could see the similarities but there could be tons of Thomas's in the world, I couldn't go around thinking that every person named Thomas is my brother. But what if this was my brother? "Is Riddle your last name by any chance?" I asked as I looked back up at him

He sighed "Yes, it is"

"So you're my brother?"

"Yes" His voice dropped to a whisper

"What are you doing here?"

"I've just come to check on you but I have to go now" He paused "See you later, I'll be at the ball"