Profound

CHAPTER-15-A New Sweet Start

Chapter-15- A New Sweet Start

Sofia's POV:

It been a day since Tom and I confessed our feelings to each other. Can you believe it? Because I can't. I never imagined I would like Tom!!!

But my life has been a record of surprises and I think me liking Tom is one of the biggest one. I don't know how will I disclose this to Dad, he is gonna be really sad when I reveal that I like a guy who actually killed his wife.

I know it's not Tom, it's Voldemort. And that he has changed now but still... I don't think so my dad can ever see him as anything but Voldemort. I just hope he agrees for the both of us being together because if he doesn't then I have to leave Tom.

Tom is important to me I agree but not more than my dad. My dad has taken care of me like a princess since my birth! He started spending time with me more since mom died to make up for her absence. I have never felt more loved and I can't afford to lose him for anyone.

I was lost in my thoughts when I felt someone caressing my hand, I looked beside me and was bestowed with a face full of godliness, and handsomeness. It's Tom! And We are in Potions class right now.

"What's going on in that pretty head of yours?", He asked smirkingly.

"Nevermind that", I said and gave my attention back at the class.

"You can't do that... I will start to have some not so good thoughts.", He said and I sighed.

"It's just that... I was wondering whether our dad will approve of us being together. I just need his approval, I don't care about others here. I am smart enough to know that the idea of us is gonna be disliked and gossiped by many but I won't let their opinions change my mind but my dad's...",

"Calm down... I will see what we can do about it. I will try to find a way to convince your dad. Till then, you better don't tell him anything.",

"Okay... I will try not to tell him because my guilt is even greater than a mountain right now.",

"Do you feel guilty because you like me, darling?",

I looked at him with widened eyes because the way he just said that sentence made my stomach go on a rollercoaster ride. Can he just get any better? I mean yeah he can but the efforts he is putting into this relationship is insane. It wouldn't be insane for a normal person but this is Tom Riddle we are talking about!

"What happened? Cat got your tongue?",

"Kind of...", I chuckled and a smile made its way on his face too.

And that smile... It's so gorgeous that it can make me go crazy by itself. It's like my problems doesn't exist at all infront of his smile.

"Your smile... It's so cute!", I said blushingly.

"Aww 🥰... Tq because it's very uncommon for The Sophia Wilson to compliment me! It wasn't a while ago when she compared my voice to Voldemort!", He said and laughed with amusement.

Suddenly that sentence sparked a memory in my brain, I insulted him and he used an unforgivable curse on me and... That's where it all started, I certainly didn't expect that situation to evolve into the current one.

I think sadness shadowed my face and I zoned out when he started laughing about that incident, so Tom shook my shoulder and jerked me back to reality.

"Hey, listen here... I didn't want to make a joke of that incident. I know that's a hard pill for you to swallow but I thought it's better to bring humour out of it rather than dwelling on it forever with a sad potrait in your head.", He said looking into my eyes so deeply that I almost felt he was taking me into an another world.

"Yeah... I-I am. I t-think you are right.", I stammered because I was so clouded by my thoughts that I couldn't focus on anything.

"Are you okay?", He asked with concern.

"Yeah I am... I zoned out, no worries.", I smiled.

And then, I felt someone staring at me, not Tom. It was something else and when I turned my gaze around to the class, I realized literally everybody around us were staring at me and Tom! What the heck... Leave us alone for Merlin's sake!

Just then, I heard Professor Slughorn saying, "Tom, Sofia. I understand you both have become pretty good friends but you shouldn't be talking much in between classes and pay attention. Even if you both know it all already which I am sure is applicable for Tom as he has already finished his 7th year but Sophia, you should greatly pay attention in class. I have seen that your marks are pretty good but you can still improve."

"Yes, sir. Sorry for the inconvenience.", I said.

"No worries, dear. It's alright. Well, wait... You can join my Slug club from now on. I heard your father is the best auror the ministry has now.",

"Sure, sir. I am pleased to join it.",

"All well... Now, all of you, listen carefully. Now we are making a potion for forgetting memories...", And he continued with his class.

"That man didn't tell me to join! How dare he! I was his favourite student in his club in my era! I can literally avada kedavara him in seconds!", Tom said and I chuckled.

"Tom, he surely doesn't like you now after he got to know the things you have done. I mean yeah Professor McGonagall may treat you like nothing happened but Profession Slughorn was close to you. He maybe is disappointed in you.", I said with a puppy face.

"Oh you better don't make that face or I may just kiss you here infront of everybody and show them that you are mine.", He said and I gasped.

"Shut up, idiot!",

He started chuckling, "You are so easy to piss off honestly."

The class ended soon and we made our way out. I didn't focus at all in this class because of Tom, I better don't sit next to him from the next one but he will probably make me understand today's lesson better than the teacher itself.

And just then, I felt someone tapping my shoulder. I turned around and I was met with the faces of all of my friends. I slapped my forehead 🤦 because I didn't even think about them till now or their reaction. I was in Potion's class talking so much with Tom and they all must have realized already that something's stirring between us.