The last Hollingworth - a Hogwarts Story

Stormy

I woke up and stared at the ceiling.
It was like I could still feel his lips on mine.
It was like a dream.
Everything was.

I got up and dressed.
I was so glad Eve had bought me all of these summer dresses.

I wasn't really a summer person.
I hated it too hot.
And due to my pale skin I got sunburnt like in seconds.
I fetched a light pink simple dress and quickly tied my hair up in a lose ponytail.
As I walked down the stairs I began to think.

How do people fucking act in a relationship?
How would Tom act?
Suddenly I got really nervous.

Should I kiss him?
Or act like always?
Fuck.
I could hear voices from behind the kitchen door.
I slowly opened it and got in.
Everyone stopped talking.

„Oh sorry am I interrupting? I eh can go?"

I felt how I got bright red.
Mattheo grinned at me and shook his head.

„No no it's ok"

„You look so cute today"

Eve said admiring me with a loving smile.

„She always does"

Tom said quiet leaning on the kitchen counter and sipping on his coffee.
I got even redder.
I stood there like an idiot.
Not knowing what to do.
My eyes met Tom's.

He gave me a subtle ‚come here' look.
So I walked over attempting to get a glass out of the cupboard.
But before I could do anything he gripped my waist and pulled me closer.

„Didn't you forget something princess?"

He whispered and tilted my head that I was looking at him.
He leaned down and gave me a warm long kiss that tasted like coffee.
I scrunched my nose.
I loved to smell coffee but I didn't liked the taste of it.
He chucked and smiled slightly.

I smiled bright back up to him.
He let go of me and I stepped slightly back.
I still had to remind me that this was real.
This was my life now.
I got the glass and poured me some water.

I looked back at Mattheo and Eve grinning at us.

„Never thought this man had a heart. This is a miracle"

„I have never seen him so happy. And I'm his mother"

„Oh shut up you two"

Tom said annoyed.
They both laughed loud.
I shook my head also slightly laughing.

As the two laughed Tom looked at me.
Not smiling.
But his eyes told me so much more.
This warm brown appreciating my smile.

The next two weeks passed so quick.
Mostly Mattheo and  I would do some fun things. Often also with Eve.

I didn't saw Marvolo this much but sometimes I met him in the evening sitting in the living room when I was searching for new books.
We had some pretty cool conversations.
I started to really like him.
Even though he was still hella intimidating.

Tom had a lot to do with things his father gave him. But he always made sure to have time for me. Sometimes I watched tv in his room or read on his bed while he worked on his desk.

It was peaceful.
We got along better than ever.
When I couldn't sleep he would read to me till I fell asleep.
We didn't spend the night together often.
He said he didn't want me to get to used to it.
But I was pretty sure he was afraid that he would get to used to it.

But I respected that.
Mattheo and I were a couple of times in the city.
But not that often.
I was highly advised not to leave the house alone.
This was the only time I was reminded that my family knew where I was.
That they could always show up.

Gladly after two weeks Pansy joined us.
I was so happy.
My favourite people in one spot.
We explored the big mansion a little more.

Most of the rooms upstairs were just empty or spare bedrooms.
The corridor downstairs that was on the left was simply some bathrooms, Eve and Marvolos bedroom, Marvolos office and a big ass dining room that were never used.

It was somewhere after a week that Pansy had joined us.
She was obviously staying in Mattheo's room.

She often stayed with me but I wanted her to spend time with him too.
Sadly for me on this night they had a date night.
Sadly because outside was raging a terrible storm.

It was so loud and terrifying.
I always were afraid of loud things.
But storms were like a nightmare.
I tried to stay calm.
It was already pretty late.
But it only got worse and worse.
The loud sound of the rain gave me flashbacks of the raging water of the lake.

I couldnt and wouldn't go to Mattheo and Pansy.
That was not right.
But I also hesitated to go to Tom.
I didn't wanted to appear weak.

I knew he would disapprove of this.
And I certainly didn't wanted to bother him.
But I couldn't bare it.
I slipped out of bed.
In my pyjamas and bare feet I left my room and stood in front of his door.
I knew the door was locked.
It always were.
So I slightly knocked.
I hoped he was still up.

A loud thunder roled over the house and I flinched as the door opened and Tom's annoyed face showed up. His expression shifted to suprise.

„Darling what are you doing here?"

Then he noticed my wet face and that I was shaking. He opened the door all the way and pulled me in.

„What's wrong? Tell me"

he ordered concerned.

„I...I'm just scared. The storm is so loud Tom. And the rain. It made me think of the lake. I felt like I can't breathe. I know it sounds stupid. But can I stay here?"

„It doesn't sound stupid doll. It's just a storm. It can't hurt you I promise"

he looked in my eyes.
He tried his best to calm me down.
But he really wasn't the best in it.
He sighed.

„I have to finish this but come here"

He sat down on his chair and pulled me on his lap.
I curled up in his lap and layed my head on his shoulder. 
He continued writing glancing at me from time to time.
I breathed in his scent.
His calm breathing and the silent sounds of his writing luring me in.

„Thank you Tom"

I whispered sleepy after some time.
He stopped his writing and looked at me.
He placed a kiss on my head.

„You know I would do anything for you"

he whispered and just continued.
I slowly drifted into sleep.
Not noticing the storm anymore.