𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐀 ,, 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐱 𝐟𝐞𝐦!𝐨𝐜

𝐓 𝐄 𝐍

The next morning, Matilda trudged into the Great Hall for breakfast, her steps heavy with the weariness of an interrupted night. As she settled into her usual spot, she noticed Tessa approaching with an unusual glint in her eye. 

Matilda had barely picked up her fork when Tessa plopped down beside her, practically buzzing with excitement.

"Hey, Matilda," Tessa said, her voice barely containing a mischievous edge. "You won't believe what I heard."

Matilda looked up from her plate, her curiosity piqued. "What's up?"

Tessa leaned in, lowering her voice conspiratorially. "So, you know Draco, right? Well, he was chatting with me earlier and—guess what?—he mentioned something interesting."

Matilda raised an eyebrow, her interest growing. "What did he say?"

Tessa's eyes danced with intrigue. "Apparently, Mattheo Riddle has been talking about you. Draco said that Mattheo's been acting all weird lately and has some serious feelings for you."

Matilda blinked, trying to process the revelation. "Mattheo? Feelings for me?"

"Yep," Tessa confirmed, nodding vigorously. "Draco says Mattheo's been quite moody and distracted, and it all seems to be because of you. He didn't say much, but it's clear there's something going on."

Matilda's mind raced. She recalled her recent encounters with Mattheo—the tension, the awkward moments, and the undeniable undercurrent that had surfaced between them. The notion that he might actually have feelings for her seemed almost surreal.

"I didn't expect that," Matilda admitted, a hint of disbelief in her voice. "Mattheo and I, well, we've just been... talking. I never thought it meant anything more."

Tessa's grin widened. "Well, it seems like it might be more than you think. Draco didn't provide all the details, but he definitely made it sound like Mattheo's got it bad for you."

Matilda's thoughts swirled. The implications were significant—if Mattheo really did have feelings for her, it could change the dynamics of their interactions. What did it mean for their tutoring sessions? How would it affect her own feelings, if at all?

"So, what do you think you'll do about it?" Tessa asked, her eyes full of curiosity.Matilda shrugged, a mix of uncertainty and curiosity in her expression. "Nothing," She said confidently. "I have a thing for Sonny," She winked.
As Tessa wandered off to join her friends, Matilda sat there, her mind buzzing with thoughts. The revelation was unexpected, and she couldn't help but wonder how it would impact her relationship with Mattheo and her own feelings about him. She finished her breakfast in a daze, the morning's conversation replaying in her mind.