Oh, my dear... (Mattheo Riddle ff)

how her friends reacted...

M.R.

She fell asleep. 

I don't know when or how, but she did. 

While I carefully wrapped up her headphones, I thought about what I should do now.

Of course, I could have just woken her up. But where was the fun in that? Plus, maybe our deal could even profit from this situation.

I finally got an idea, and brushed the blanket away from both of us. Moving to the side, I caught her falling head just in time, leaning in on my shoulder and picking her up.

As carefully as possible, I stood up with Thorne in my arms, not daring to wake her up. She would have most likely murdered me, if she noticed me carrying her bridal style down the stairs of the astronomy tower.

The bell rang. It was 8:30 pm.

Ravenclaw House wasn't too far away, and there would be classmates of Thorne in the common-room for sure. 

Finally, I reached the big bronze door, which marked the entrance to Ravenclaw house. Somehow I managed to knock on it, while still carrying Thorne.

And out of all fucking people, all fucking Ravenclaws, that could have opened the door, it had to be him.

Charlie...

Fucker.

And right behind him, Samuel.

Fan-fucking-tastic. 

,,Riddle..."

I nodded coldly. ,,Smith."

He took a deep breath, as if to calm himself down. ,,It might be a stupid question... But why the fuck are you carrying Phersephone in your arms?"

I rolled my eyes. ,,Long story. Now, be quiet, she's sleeping."

Charlie raised his eyebrows. ,,What the fuck? Riddle, what did you do to her?"

Samuel stepped to his side, glaring at me even angrier.

,,Nothing, god damn it. She fell asleep, that's it!  Now, could one of you just take her, and put her in bed, please?" I hissed at them.

All I wanted in this moment was to leave this place as quick as possible. Charlie and Samuel looked like they wanted to beat the shit out of me for touching their only female teammate.

,,What did you do to her, Riddle? She would never fall asleep next to you. She hates you!"

Rolling my eyes, I carefully took a step forward. ,,I don't think she does. But that's between me and her and not your fucking business. Now take her!" My voice stayed quiet, but still got more and more urgent.

With a heavy sigh, Charlie reached out his arms and took Thorne from me, lifting her up into his own arms. Something about this made me fell strangely unwell. I knew, that this boy has had a crush on Thorne for years.

Of course, it was definitely not jealousy. But maybe, Charlie could become a serious danger to our deal. And maybe, it was a good thing, that he had just seen me carrying Thorne back here. 

Samuel looked after Charlie as he carried Thorne away, into Ravenclaw house. ,,Riddle... Don't take this the wrong way, man. But if we find out that you did something to our Phersephone... We'll fucking break every single bone in your face."

He said it, and meant it. But it didn't really bother me. 

,,I did nothing to Phersephone. And I would never. Actually, I'm scared to death of her!" With a smirk and a wink, I turned around to walk away.