Paths collided - Mattheo Riddle x Reader

CHAPTER 16

November 23rd 1996

I had been staying clear of Mattheo since what he had said to me. I don't know why boys could be so cruel, especially him.

I decided to take a walk or do something productive as there was barely anything to do anymore.

I took myself outside and sat on the Viaduct, that overlooked the hills below. It was kinda scary looking down but the breeze made it feel a lot more calmer.

"Y/n," said someone that stood behind me. Before I could turn around they sat next to me, Mattheo.

"Oh it's you," I said coolly as I turned my head to the view ahead of me. Mattheo was looking directly at me.

"Why have you been ignoring me, Y/n?" he asked in a calm tone, for once. My body tensed at his words as I wasn't sure if I should just keep it brief or should just say what's on my mind..

"Mattheo you're at the school for a reason. That reason being my brother and I, don't deny it either because you have never been to education before but all of a sudden you want to join Hogwarts," I said bluntly as I turned to him with zero expression. His face turned to a scowl.

"That's a strong accusation, Y/n," he gritted through his teeth, I raised my eyebrow at his response.

"It's true, no? It has to be Mattheo, I can tell. For some random reason you just happen to be everywhere. Always trying to find a way to threaten me or to even take advantage of the fact that I'm vulnerable," I said softly and his face winced at my words. I had never seen him wince before.

"That's not true," he said quickly with an annoyed yet desperate tone. I tried to read his face but he would always wear some stupid mask so I couldn't understand!

"It is true Mattheo and now you're pissing me off that you keep lying to my face!" I snapped as I put my finger in his face which he grabbed and pulled to the side, not letting go.

"Y/n you have NO right to yell at me for something you can't even fucking prove. You know nothing!" Mattheo yelled as he got close to my face, pulling my wrist to make me closer.

"I have every right! You're a shady fucking person Mattheo, shady!! You ruined my life when you came, all you did was push my friends away," I said as both his and my eyes pierced each other.

"Let me speak! Let me fucking explain why I'm here!" Mattheo said with pleading in his tone.

"I don't want to hear it! I never have, never will," I said as I leaned in closer, his eyes fell to my lips.

His grip tightened slightly and his jaw tense as he looked up at me with a cold look.

"Y/n, I can't do this anymore. I can't act like I feel nothing towards you because, fuck, it's untrue," he said softly and I stared at him blankly.

"Mattheo, you aren't breaking my heart. Not again," I said coldly as I pulled my wrist from his grip.

Mattheo stared at me with hurt in his eyes but quickly put his mask back on. I hated that mask because it just showed he no longer trusted me.

"Right, okay," he said coldly. Mattheo turned his head away from me and looked down, I did the same. "You know, I really wish you weren't born at Potter. Maybe things would have been different."

"Nothing you can do about that Mattheo, we both know that. We are too different, we don't want the same things plus.. I no longer trust you nor do you trust me," I said softly and he turned to me.

"Fuck this," he said before walking back, leaning in and kissing me. It was soft, gentle. He pulled away and got onto his knees, looking up to me almost as if he was begging. "Y/n I came to this school to see what my father cared about more than me. The minute I met you I wanted to try so hard to act like I didn't like you, but then I got to know you," he said softly.

"Like I said Mattheo, we are too different," I whispered. I stood up and looked down at him, he looked up at me with hurt and anger.

"Seriously, Y/n? We can't even try to work it out. I need you. Please I'm begging you," Mattheo pleaded as he looked up at me.

"Mattheo stop.." I whispered and he grabbed onto my hands pulling them down gently.

"Y/n don't do this please. I can be a dick, I know that, but I can change! I'm sorry for the things I said I just.. I just wanted your fucking attention! That's all I ever wanted," he said with a crack in his voice.

"Mattheo, begging isn't going to change my mind," I said and he shuddered at my words.

"What can I do? Y/n please," he said softly and I stayed silent. "Y/n don't give me silent treatment, I fucking hate it. All I want is to hear you speak, tell me what's on your mind I can handle it, I always will!"

I stayed silent, what was I supposed to say? If I spoke my mind it would only make it worse but if I didn't that also makes it worse.

"Y/n answer me!! Please.." he whispered as he started to become more impatient.

"Mattheo I already said-.." but before I could finish he cut me off.

"Y/n I know what you said and it's bullshit! All I ever wanted was for.. fuck sake never mind," he gritted and I rolled my eyes.

"Right," I said, I yanked my hands away from his and started to walk away.

"Y/n!!"

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"Y/N!!"

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"Y/N I FUCKING LOVE YOU!"

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