A Game of Lies & Seduction

Come Home Kitten

Ariella

She took a deep breath as Mattheo left her in the closet. Everything felt like a really perfect dream and she was terrified of waking up. Tori was safe, there was a cure being brewed, she only needed to get Enzo out then she could worry about the rest. She dropped her clothing and walked to the bathroom taking a quick shower. In the closet, she pulled on a pair of white lace underwear, grey leggings and pink oversized sweater, the inside of the sweater and hood lined with soft white fleece. She ran a drying charm through her wet brushed hair, added a lash charm and some blush to her cheeks and slipped on a pair of new white socks.

She crept from the bedroom suddenly feeling unsure of herself, what if everything Mattheo had said was a lie? She chewed her bottom lip as she slowly walked up the hallway, the Mansion was suddenly too quiet, there was no way he could have looked at her and spoken to her the way he did without meaning it. But nerves sat at the back of her throat making her anxious “Matty?” She called softly. She heard shuffling and then multiple footsteps rushing down the stairs nearly making her panic. Mattheo came quickly around the corner followed by Theo and Draco she took in a breath “Salazar” She whispered pressing her hand to her chest. Mattheo quickly wrapped his arms around her moving behind her, she caught the malice in both Theo and Draco’s eyes, was he using her as a fucking shield?

“Hi princess,” Draco said gently taking his eyes off Mattheo and finally looking at her, much softer now. She smiled back at him suddenly missing him, before she could answer Mattheo was pressing his mouth to her neck and Draco was glaring at him again. “You're soft and warm” He cooed gently in her ear but when she looked over her shoulder at him he wasn't even looking at her he was taunting Draco. “Okay that's enough” She pushed him off her “Ari” Mattheo warned she shook her head and stormed off toward the foyer laughing angrily at them. She turned on all three of them making them back up a step “I'm not a toy to fight over, grow up” She hissed as Blaise and Tori came walking into the room. Astoria giggled and ran over hugging her friend and melting some of the tension away from the group.

“Looks like we've got a new boss” Blaise teased chuckling at the boys who were just scolded. Theo smirked “That's not a terrible idea-” He teased eyeing her appreciatively. Ariella sighed and shook her head before turning back to her friend “You're amazing-” She told Tori holding out the sweater she wore “-Thank you.” Astoria beamed “A little shopping is the the least I could do after all you've done for me.” Mattheo pushed past them all and took her hand “Come on” He urged pulling her gently toward the kitchen, he rolled his eyes when all of them followed. “Mippy” He called, he pulled out a stool at the end of the kitchen island and helped her into it. He glared viciously at Draco who popped himself into the seat next to hers with a smirk.

The small house elf arrived “Yes sir” She said softly staring up at him with her big cute eyes. “This is Ariella, do you remember her?” She smiled softly at the elf only having ever met her once when they were teenagers. The elf nodded happily “Anything she needs alright” He instructed, the elf nodded again. “Beeky!” Theo called, Mattheo scoffed as the elf popped into existence “Yes sir” He pointed at Ari “You remember this beautiful witch-” He teased as the elf grinned and nodded “-anything she asks for is hers alright my man” The elf bumped fists with him while nodding. “I would love-” Ariella started capturing the house elves' attention “-For the three of you to stop fighting” She bit out narrowing her eyes at all of them.

Mattheo smirked and kissed her before making his way around the counter, rummaging through the cupboards. Mippy followed after him quietly waiting for instruction, before he could answer Theo grinned “How about Italian?” He teased. Mattheo slammed the cupboard shut and turned back toward them giving Theo a very sarcastic smile while he crossed his arms tightly and leaned against the counter. The two elves happily got to work as the others hid their grins, Tori whispered into Blaise's ear making him chuckle as he sat back. Draco reached over and intertwined his fingers with hers she couldn't help how her heart fluttered, she also couldn't help the guilt that followed. She looked up quickly taking in the sight of Theo and Draco before landing on Mattheo and suddenly the guilt was too much.