A second chance at Love. [L.B.]

- chapter 08 -

Recently, I'd been spending a lot of time with Enzo. Even more so than I was with Harry and the rest. I don't think either of them had a problem with Enzo anymore.. except for Ron, anyway. I understand where he's coming from.. Ginny is his sister.

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Dear Daughter,

Your mother and I are so proud to see that you're doing well there. I have no idea what Gryffindor is.. but enjoy it!

Also, I'd tell you to stay away from Enzo.. but he's going through a hard time. Fiora just told me that her and Bella were talking about Bella's relationship with Charles.

If you two are still in touch, give him a comforting shoulder.

Regards,
Mason Amesford

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I read over the letter again and again. How had Enzo not told me? How had I not known myself?!

I sighed, immediately rushing towards the Slytherin Dorms, almost bumping into a blonde. "Malfoy, hi." I mutter. "If you haven't heard, Gryffindors aren't allowed entry, Amesford." He grinned. I rolled my eyes. "I need to talk to Enzo." I said as he raised a brow. "Enzo? How adorable." He snickered, opening the gate for me.

The Slytherin dorms were nothing like the Gryffindor ones. It was darker here, colder. Green stain curtains, black leather couches, and glass decorations.

I ignored the stares, making my way towards the boys dormitories and looking for his name.

Lorenzo Charles Berkshire! Yes!

I slowly creaked open the door, finding Enzo on the ground behind his bed. I slowly walked in, closing the door behind me as his eyes snapped up in panic. My heart sank at the sight of his watery eyes.

"Fuck, Celia. There's a thing called knocking." He sniffled, quickly wiping his tears. "Are you okay?" I sighed walking closer. He nodded. "Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" It scared me how he could fake his emotions so well. It made me wonder if he'd ever done it before and I hadn't noticed.

"You can talk to me, Enz." I muttered. "There's nothing to talk about." He said blandly. Before he could speak again, I hugged him. His shoulders tensed but after a moment I felt his arms wrap around me.

I could hear silent sniffles. "It's okay, let it out. I won't judge you." I smiled.

Lorenzo Berkshire POV:
"It's okay, let it out. I won't judge you." She whispered as I covered my face in the crook of her neck. "I- I can't let anyone— especially you see me like this." I groaned lightly. "You're my best friend, Enzo. I will never tell anyone about this. Trust me." Best friend. What was I doing?

I pulled away just slightly as our noses touched. She swallowed slowly, her eyes fixated on my lips. My hands slowly found their way to her chin as I caressed her cheek.

Without a second thought, I kissed her. She kissed me back after a short moment, wrapping her hands around my neck.

Her lips felt like heaven. So soft, so pretty. I could kiss her forever. Soon, she pulled away, covering her mouth. "Oh, my god. Fuck." She cursed. I chuckled. "It's okay." I said. She shook her head. "No, no— this was my first kiss." She muttered.

A part of me felt in control. I was her first kiss. A small smirk found its way on my mouth. "Was it good?" I whispered, placing my hands on her hips as she stared at me. "That's not the point! You don't even like me— and I've wasted my first kiss!" She yelled. "Who said that I didn't like you?" I raised a brow. Blood rushed to her cheeks as she stared at me in disbelief.

I know it was wrong. But then again, I wasn't exactly lying. I did like her. I think.

Celia Amesford POV:
"Who said that I didn't like you?" He says as I stare at him in disbelief. He's lying. There's no way in hell.

I push myself off him. He raises a brow skeptically. "I- I have to go." I mutter, grabbing my bad. "Cici, it's okay." He huffs out a laugh. This was funny to him? "No, it's not okay." I respond sharply as his smile falters.

We stare at eachother for a moment before I turn around to leave, slamming the door on my way.

I wanted to believe him, I did. But how could I, after knowing what he's done to Ginny and countless other girls? How can I trust that he won't do the same to me? I can't.

A/N: I hope you guys understand Enzo here too. Coming from a broken home has left him with no idea on how to express love or what it is.

I also want to clarify that Voldemort does not exist in this AU, meaning that none of them have the dark mark and everyone is still alive.