„Oh, my dear..." (Mattheo Riddle ff)

how his friends reacted...

P.T.

It wasn't easy with Riddle, but it was manageable. And it got easier from day to day. 

A little hug here, a quick hand there... Nothing to obvious. 

But still, the rumors slowly started spreading. How did I know about that? Luna. 

Her and Cho were so invested in Hogwarts gossip, that just by being friends with them, I never missed out on anything. Not even on the rumors that people told about me. 

Today, however, I woke up with a strange feeling. And that feeling only got worse, when I saw Riddle. I didn't know exactly what it was, but something was going to happen today...

It was a normal Saturday. Well, almost.

It was a normal Hogsmeade Saturday. Well... almost.

The Slytherins had invited Luna and me to join their group in Hogsmeade. That did make me a little nervous, indeed.

I've been to Hogsmeade with Riddle before, but his whole group? Zabini, Malfoy and Nott on top... May god stand wit me on this day.

Luna on the other side was more positively exited. Of course. Malfoy would be there... It was him, who invited her, and Riddle, who invited me.

Well, actually, invited was a word too nice for it. He just told me to be there, in front of the great hall, at nine.

And there they stood. At least, three of them. Riddle, Malfoy and Nott.

Getting in the act, I smiled and went to hug Riddle.

,,Hey there, love." he whispered. ,,You look pretty."

Luna and Draco did the same, and I swear I saw Luna blushing for a moment before she hid her face.

,,Thank you, my dear..." I whispered and pulled back from the hug, looking him up and down. ,,You don't look too bad yourself, I've got to say."

Riddle chuckled, lazily pulling on his dark green sweatshirt which he wore over a simple white collared shirt.

,,We're just waiting for Blaise and extra, then we're leaving." Nott explained.

As I was about to ask what he meant with "extra", I saw Zabini coming towards us, holding the hand of a gorgeous, black haired girl.

For a second I couldn't take my eyes off her. The girl was wearing black tights, a black turtleneck and a dark brown dress on top of it.

,,Oh my god, she's pretty..." I breathed out.

Riddle chuckled. ,,Her name is Pansy Parkinson. Slytherin, and Blaise's girlfriend." he whispered, leaning down to my ear.

Out of some weird reflex, I grabbed Riddles arm and wrapped my hands around it, holding him close as the happy couple approached us.

Blaise greeted Malfoy and Nott, before spotting me next to Riddle and giving him a little nod.

,,Look at her, love. That's why Slytherin girls are the hottest and prettiest..." Riddle whispered.

Looking up at him I frowned. ,,Shut up!"

,,Yeah, Mattheo. Shut up, and be happy that a girl like Phersephone would even consider dating you!" someone behind us said.

Riddle and I both looked up and saw Parkinson standing right next to us. She smiled at me.

Chuckling softly, I smiled back at her, before nudging Riddle with my elbow. ,,Yeah, listen to her and worship my interest in you!" I laughed.

Sighing heavily, Riddle wrapped his arm around my shoulders and pulled me tightly against him. ,,I feel honored, that you consider my company this often, love." he said, and pressed a quick kiss on top of my head.