TW: sexual assault
Thursdays after class finished, were the most peaceful as there was no rush to get back to your dorm. You and Tom were taking a stroll around the corridors near the courtyards, taking a longer route that day to enjoy the little time they had left before needing to study for an upcoming test.
Feeling quite warm, you took off your school robe, and carried it in your crossed arms, exposing your not so covered thighs which you would get away with due to your robes usually covering the short length of your skirt and obviously because you were a slytherin who could do no wrong in the eyes of the professors.
A conversation began between the two of you as you started heading towards the dungeons, with Toms hand now being placed on your lower back, and your head heading leaning on his arm. Despite the fact you wear heels, you still couldn't come to his height, not like any of you two minded the big height difference.
An occasional student passed you, but avoided contact with either of you due to Toms intimidating nature. You continued walking, ignoring the group of Gryffindors from your year running and shouting around the corridors.
"Honestly, he can't teach, who in their right mind would let Du-" you spoke before being rudely interrupted by one of the three Gryffindors slapping your butt and groping it.
"Aye baby, I wanna see that thong on my bedroom floor later, eh?" He laughed at your shocked expressions before winking at you. Before you could even react, Tom already had the boy by the collar and pinned against a wall. You can't recall the last time you've seen Tom this mad at someone.
"Is this funny to you? Harassing and assaulting MY girlfriend, you sick and pathetic excuse of a wizard" Tom started, with his face now becoming red. The Gryffindor was still laughing however.
"Look man, it's not that deep, and besides that, she asked for it by wearing that" he teased. Tom still wasn't amused.
You expected Tom to pull out his wand and hurt the boy using magic, however, Tom surprised everyone including himself by throwing a punch at the Gryffindors face. This was then followed by Tom fully beating the guy bloody on the ground with the boys friends trying to pry Tom off of their friend to no avail. You however watched quite happily, knowing that the boy deserved each of the punches.
The boy was now close to unconsciousness and you weren't sure whether the blood on Toms knuckles was his or the boys. Eventually, carefully you placed your hand on Toms shoulder and calmed him down, finally getting Tom off the Gryffindor.
The walk back down to the dungeons was silent, but Tom made sure not to get you out of his sight. When you finally made it to Toms dorm, you were able to let yourself cry.
"Shh, come 'ere, he's not anywhere near us, you're safe" Tom said, bringing you closer to him, hugging you. You hugged back soon after, finally feeling safe in the presence of Tom and Tom only. You looked up at him, your vision blurry but still able to make out his facial features. Standing on your tiptoes, you brought yourself closer to Tom and kissed him lightly on the lips.
Now, laying in Toms bed, under his warm sheets, you were studying for your upcoming test, whilst Tom studied at his desk. Occasionally, he checked in with you and how you felt after the situation that occurred earlier in the day, with you telling him that you are fine, just a bit shaken up. You weren't able to get yourself up to go and get dinner, to which Tom kindly went to the great hall and fetch the two of you plates. You have however managed to fall asleep before Tom was able to finish his revision for the evening.
The next morning, you were hesitant to get up and go to your classes, but knew you couldn't hide away from the Gryffindor boys forever. You changed into a clean uniform which you kept in Toms room and did your makeup using whatever cosmetics you had laying around his dorm. After brushing your hair and teeth, you were ready and left for breakfast with Tom, holding his hand the whole way to the great hall.
When you sat down at your seats, your eyes immediately started looking for the boy from yesterday and eventually you found him. His face had many bandages on it, and you could see some bruises as well. However, he also had his arm in a cast. Not just any arm, but the right arm, from which his hand assaulted you.
"Tommy, did yo-"
"Yes, it was me love, he was taught a lesson for a very, very long time" he said looking up from his newspaper, a prominent grin being seen on his face.
"Okay, but when?"
"After you fell asleep, it wasn't hard to find him, his obnoxious self can be heard from far away, honestly, so pathetic, you would've thought that the beating would be enough to shut him up, I guess not though... now, eat up" he spoke calmly. You smiled back at him, satisfied now as the boy has finally learned his lesson, to not touch you, but why other girls at Hogwarts.
