Bittersweet Love - Mattheo Riddle FF

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ANGELICA'S POV:

And only within matter of seconds we were standing right in front of a strange building in the middle of London.

The headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix are said to be located here so we'll take our chances. But there are no signs or whatsoever of the people we are seeking out. Only a huge apartment complex with, what I suppose, muggles everywhere in it.

I felt a slight tingle on my lower back and realised it was Mattheo's hand as I gently leaned into his touch. He must have sensed my anxiety and was quick to comfort me.

"It'll be okay. And if not just try and wrap Sirius around your little finger or whatever." Mattheo whispered and I tried to hold back a hysterical laugh.

"We are related you prick." I replied hastily and slightly disgusted.

I continued to observe the area. The sun was bright today and the city hummed with life even though practically no one was in our sight.

"So where is this private organisation everyone's so fond of?" Riddle asked in a casual tone. I shook my head because I had no clue.

"Right in front of you my lad." A voice spoke. Mattheo and me turned in sync and slowly recognised the person.

"Alastor Moody?" I voiced and found myself staring at his weirdly moving eye. Mattheo stiffened beside me and I can't help myself but wonder why.

"Indeed the one and only." Moody replied and walked towards us. In his left hand he held a black walking stick and in his right his wand.

He continued to walk until he stood a few meters in front of us.

"That man has had some horrific days behind him, don't you think so? I mean considering his clothes and face and-" I pinched Mattheo's arm just hard enough to make him shut his mouth. He winced and I smiled in satisfaction.

"If you were kind enough to finally pay enough attention to what's in front of you I would be more than happy." Alastor's mouth twitched and his brows drew together. He turned and dedicated his awareness to the building again.

Moody's walking stick was slightly raised into the air and smashed back down on the ground twice. And suddenly the apartment complex started to shift. In a matter of seconds there was a whole new flat in between the previous one.

I gasped in astonishment but Mattheo did nothing of that sort. He was as stiff as a brick and I could practically feel the tension coming off him.

"Please," Moody pointed his hand to the building. "Follow me. But be aware, one of you won't be as welcome as they think they will." He finished in a bitter tone.

Mattheo shot me a confused look and I did the same.

"Are you sure we should follow him Angelica," Riddle whispered. "I mean what if he tries to grope us or-" I made him shut up once again using my elbow that was violently rammed into his rip cage.

"Stop talking so much bullshit and be serious for once." I hissed.

We followed Moody inside the building and were sent to our room shortly after, without him acknowledging anything about us other than our shoes, which we should please take off right away.

"One question why didn't we see any people yet, other than that creepy grandpa, and why do we have a whole room for us to share," Mattheo asked and looked at me suspiciously. "Will we stay the night? In one room and just one bed?" He added and grinned like a little child.

"You are so creative but next time you want to jump into bed with me just say so. I'm always available." Riddle spoke and threw himself on the bed.

"Stop being so sure of yourself and get the hell up you are ruining the duvet." I said irritated.

"No I'm serious why are we going to sleep here? It makes no sense, Angelica. We can just go back basically anytime." Mattheo assumed in a gentle voice.

"We can't. I'm not willing to apparate at night, it's not safe. And the meeting will take place at 10 p.m. so we will just spend the night here." I replied.

For the first time since we arrived I allowed myself to take in my surroundings. The room basically only consisted of wood apart from the fireplace made out of stone. The bed is rather small and it looked particularly tiny when Riddle's massive body laid in it.

But it only took a knock for him to jump out of bed and possessively grab my arm to pull myself behind him. The door opened and a black garment came into sight.

"The meeting will take place earlier than expected. To be exact right now so please follow me." The figure spoke and sounded oddly familiar.

But Mattheo and me couldn't believe our ears because the person that has just spoken wasn't just any person. It was Severus Snape, a death eater, a worshipper of Lord Voldemort and on top of all our Defence Against The Dark Arts professor.

"What the fuck is he doing here?" I whispered and turned to look at Mattheo as we followed Snape down the stairs.

"I don't know but stay close to me." Riddle replied and grabbed my arm harder.

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