Isolation-The boy who tried

Chapter 23. Cravings

Theo felt a sudden drunkenness by his thoughts, he knew he was doing something just wasn't sure what. He was thinking to much but not thinking at all, his mind had a flush of euphoric hit and his scent went to burning coal. He got up and wasn't sure if he was dreaming or sleep walking.

The hot sun ray hit his skin hard, slicing him with heat. He had a sudden reminder of the riddles. Moon, choices, dead-end and one still unknown. His mind stunned when he realized something, The moon. The day Ted left, the moon was full and brighter than usual, the memory rushes through his mind but disappears almost immediately. He couldn't connect the meaning from the moon and the riddle. 

The kitchen was quiet but filled with words and cups clashing as Andromeda made food and Blaise was making tea. Blaise handed Theo a cup without asking him, he just nodded and took a sip and sat down. A few moments later Blaise slowly came and sat across Theo, and Andromeda with a hidden sighed sat beside Theo.

They all shared a few moments of grieving silence as they felt something missing, a hole in themselves where someone else used to be.

"Lovegood's still missing?" asked Theo curiously, Blaise shot up from his steaming tea.

"Yes." Blaise said slowly and opened his mouth to speak again but restrained his question.

"I'm sure she'll be back soon." Andromeda tried reassuring but from her tone, Theo could hear the uncertainty in her. "Do you want some toast Theo?"

"Yea, some eggs too." Theo responded.

"You can't do it yourself?" Blaise asked rolling his eyes.

"Well, she offered." Theo said defensively gesturing to Andromeda.

The shoves open and in comes Malfoy studying Blaise in a narrow glare and turns his eyes to Theo doing the same. He just stood there studying everyone and after a moment he slowly walked towards them.

"Well,good afternoon, stranger," Theo smirked looking at Draco's pissed face rolling his eyes which only made him more intrigued. "How nice of you to finally grace us with your presence-

"Theo," Andromeda warned as Theo could see her sharp eyes from the corner. "Don't start-

"I was beginning to forget what your face looked like," Theo went on completely ignoring Andromeda's warning. "In hindsight, that was probably a blessing in disguise-

"Fuck off," Draco scoffed, but a fun jumping spark fired in Theo. Something that he missed and longed for. "I'm not on the mood for you today, Nott-

"I'm just trying to lighten the mood-

"Theo, that's enough!" said Andromeda firmly. "You know no one gave you any hassle when you were upset-

"Oh, come on!" Theo exclaimed, Malfoy was mad about a girl, not just any girl but Granger the mudblood was what he wanted to say but he knew it would end with his wand being confiscated. "That was completely different! Am I seriously the only one who thinks the irony of Draco's situation is hilarious? It's Granger-

"Theo," hissed Draco. "Carry on, and I fucking swear-

"Look, i'm not going to take the piss because she's a muggle-born or anything, but you hated the girl because of her blood status, and she's potter's best friend-

"Theo-

"And look at you now," he continued. "Defected with a muggle-born girlfriend who just happens to be Gryffindor's little golden princess, and one of the phoenix lot."

Draco looked pissed as Theo could see fire build up in his eyes, but Theo craved this, he needed it from such a long time of hiding himself away from it. "Theo, I will-