M Is For...

Chapter 11

"I think I should go back to Hogwarts." Tom says, and you frown. "What? But Christmas is in a few days, we'll go back after that. You don't have to leave right, now." You gently grab his arm, and he looks down at your hand. "But I do, Y/N." he sighs, eyes shiny. "It's hard enough to see you two together back at school, but here with your family... I don't know. I just need some time alone." He turns his head away from you. "But..." You don't know what to say. You didn't realise Tom was hurting so much from seeing you with Mattheo. It makes you look back at all the nights you spent in their dorm next to Mattheo, only a few feet away from Tom. You don't want him to leave, but deep down inside, you know it might be for the best. "I'll see the two of you in a few days." Tom gives you a bittersweet smile and stands up. "Goodbye Y/N." He apparates away. You sit in silence for a second and feel a tear fall down your face. You wipe it away and head back to your room. You silently step inside the room and tiptoe your way to your bed, trying not to wake Mattheo up. You carefully climb back in bed, and Mattheo turns towards you. He opens his arms for you and wraps you up in the blanket. After a while, you drift away in the comfort of Mattheo's embrace.

Tom's POV

I had to get out of there. She doesn't realise how much it hurts to be around her. I walk through the door into the common room and bump into someone. "Hey, look out!" I yell at them, and the girl that just bumped into me raises her eyebrow and crosses her arms. "You're the one who bumped into me." she says, unfazed. I don't recognise her. "You must be new. Let me teach you a valuable lesson. You better stay out of my way, or I will make your life a living hell." I tell her and cross my arms as well. She rolls her eyes at me. The nerve. "Why should I be scared of you?" she asks me, and she's being serious. "Because everyone is." I tell her and uncross my arms slightly. I don't have the energy to fight or have a big discussion with some girl right now. "Well, I am not everyone. My name is Gizem, by the way. And yes, I actually am new. I was transferred from my school in Turkey due to misconduct." She scoffs. For some reason, she intrigues me. "So what's your name?" she asks, and I stand up straight. "Tom. Tom Riddle." I say shortly. "Well, Tom. I guess I'll see you around. Goodnight." She walks away towards the girls' dorms, and I make my way over to my own dorm and go to bed.

The next morning, you are trying to sleep in with Mattheo, until Ella comes sneaking into your room and climbs onto your bed. "Pssst, guys. Wake up." She whispers close to your faces, and you try to hide your smile as you fake still being asleep. She wiggles herself in-between you and Mattheo, and you carefully open one eye to see if Mattheo is awake. He has a slight smile on his face, and you can't help but giggle. "Hey, I heard that!" Ella is looking directly at you, and you quickly close your eye and start snoring. "Helloooo. I know you are awake!" She starts yelling until Mattheo grabs her and starts tickling her armpits. Ella bursts out laughing and begs for mercy. Mattheo stops, but you start tickling her instead. "Please, stop!" she yells out laughing, and you eventually stop. "Alright. We're up. Now, go wake up Jason if you haven't already." You say, and Ella quickly runs out of the room, scared you would tickle her again if she doesn't leave.

"Good morning, Princess." Mattheo laughs and kisses you, and you snuggle into him for a second. "Good morning, Matty. I love you." You kiss his neck and put your face in the crook of it. "I love you too." He holds you tightly, and you close your eyes for a few minutes. "So. Tom still has feelings for you, huh?" Mattheo suddenly springs on you. You sigh deeply and think of a way to react. "When did you realise?" you ask him, questioning if you really were that oblivious. "I already had a feeling after ice skating, but Jason telling me about your talk with Tom pretty much confirmed it." He tells you and holds onto you tightly. "Is he coming back?" Mattheo asks you, and you look up at him. "How do you-" "Please, Y/N. You know I can't sleep when you're not here. I realised you were gone, and when I went downstairs, I noticed the light outside was on. I heard most of it. When were you going to tell me?" he asks you, and you look down. "I don't know, honestly. I was confused and freaked out about it all. I didn't want to bother you with it yet." You tell Mattheo.