persuasive [t.r]

9

Y/N'S POV:

~Time Skip~

It's been three months and Tom hasn't spoken a word to me since what happened. I had told Neville about everything as soon as I saw him, he had a mix of emotions with everything I had told him.

It was getting closer to Christmas and winter break which I'm super excited for, well was excited for until I got an owl from my parents.

I took the letter from the owl and opened it up, reading over the words carefully.

Dear y/n,

We sadly have some bad news for you, we cannot see you exactly when winter break starts. Me and your father got an owl saying that we were needed by the ministry, don't worry, it's nothing bad, just work. We hope to see you soon and hope that you're doing well.

Love, mum and dad

Needed by the ministry? Why? I thought I would be going home sooner rather than later but I guess not.

I sighed and crumpled the parchment up as anger filled me, this is so absurd.

I then got up from my bed and changed as it was early in the morning. Today was Saturday so I knew nobody would be awake at six in the morning like I was. I just naturally wake up early.

I walked over to my trunk and grabbed a black skirt and tights like usual, then a white knitted sweater.

I showered and got changed quickly, I brushed my teeth and hair and walked out of my bathroom. I then grabbed a big black winter coat my mother had gifted me a while back. I then grabbed my Slytherin scarf and my wand and exited my dorm.

As I was walking down the steps I wrapped the soft scarf around my neck gently, then I put my wand in the side of my skirt like I normally did.

As I entered the common room I saw Tom sitting on the same couch as usual reading a book, I decided to just ignore him and walk past but he grabbed my arm roughly, I looked at him, but he was still reading.

"And what do you think you're doing up so early?" Tom asked, still reading. "I could ask you the same thing," I mumbled which caused him to look at me. "Answer the question," He demanded, staring into my eyes. "I naturally wake up early, I was just planning on walking around the courtyard and maybe the quidditch field, nothing important and especially nothing that's any of your business," I rolled my eyes, his grip then tightened on my arm.

"What did I say about talking to me with such tone? You never listen," Tom stood up, putting his book down on the table. He practically towered over me, he was around 6'4 as I was 5'4, a whole foot taller than me he was. "It's not my fault, you're the one who's always being nosy for no reason," I scoffed, I knew I was pissing him off, but why did I keep going? "You act like you're the boss of me, like you own me or something."

"I could, if I wanted to," Tom said, looking me up and down. My eyes went wide. "And how is that Riddle?" I asked, he smirked. "You'll find I can be very, persuasive," He said, starting to unzip my coat. My eyes started to get wider, what the hell was he doing?

We then heard a noise and he backed away from me quickly, as I was glued to the wall. "Y/n? What are you doing up so early?" I saw Draco come down the steps. "Oh, I just wanted to take a walk, why are you up?" I returned the question, zipping up my coat where Tom had unzipped. "Oh, um I just heard people talking, I'm going back to bed, see you later y/n/n," He smiled, going back to his dorm. "See you," I said quietly.

I then looked at Tom who wasn't there anymore, how does he keep disappearing?

I brushed everything off and left the common room, I then went outside and the fresh winter breeze hit my face. There was snow all over the ground, as I walked it crunched under my feet.

I started thinking about what happened in the common room with Tom, what was he trying to do? And persuasive? He's a literal psychopath.

I started walking around the courtyard for a bit, I then decided to sit on a bench after brushing some of the snow off of it. I usually liked sitting here to think and calm down, and with the beautiful winter scenery it calmed me down so much more.

I then started to wonder who else was going to stay at Hogwarts for winter break, at least for as long as I'm here as I was only staying for a few days. Draco most definitely wouldn't, same with Neville. I've noticed that they're the only friends I really have, sure I talk to some other people but I don't hang out with them and things like that.

After a while of thinking I decided to head back, I didn't know what time it was but I was sure it was almost breakfast and I didn't want to be late.

As I was walking to the great hall I ran into Neville. "I'm so sor- oh hey Nevvy," I laughed. "Hi y/n/n," He laughed back. "Going to the great hall?" I asked, starting to walk again causing him to follow me. "Yeah, were you outside?" He asked. "Yeah, I just wanted to go for a walk and decided to sit at my favorite bench," I smiled. "So you have something to tell me don't you?" Neville looked at me.

"What do you mean?" I laughed in a nervous tone. "Come on y/n, I'm not that daft, whenever you sit at that bench you have something on your mind, now tell me," Neville grinned, knowing he was right. "Fine, but I'll have to tell you later after breakfast, meet me at that exact bench," I said as we reached the great hall. "Okay y/n/n, see you then," He smiled, walking to his table. "See you then Nevvy," I smiled back as I walked to my own table.

"Hey Draco," I smiled as I sat down next to him. "Hey," He smiled back, but his smile soon faded when his eyes fixated on someone behind me. I gave him a weird look and turned around to see Tom walking towards us.

It couldn't be bad could it? We didn't do anything wrong and he was smirking, he never smirks, was that a bad thing?

Tom then reached us and grabbed me by my chin. "Riddle what are you do-," I then got cut off with his lips on mine, I was taken aback, why was he doing this? But I kissed back, I kissed back and I couldn't stop.

I couldn't stop.

We full on made out for at least two minutes until he broke the kiss, still holding my chin, still having that smirk on his face. "What was that?" I asked. "Persuasion," He said and walked away, and just like that, he was back at his normal spot at the table.

Everyone looked stunned, like they've just witnessed a murder. I then looked to my left to see Draco nowhere in sight, where did he go?

"Hey, did any of you guys see where Draco went?" I asked the group of people around me. They all shook their heads no, I guess I'll just look for him later.

After breakfast I walked to the courtyard and saw Neville at the bench I told him we would meet at.

"You've got some explaining to do y/n."

Shit.

a/n: double chapter asf. hope y'all enjoyed it. have a good day/evening/morning. -ace 🖤