Monster From Hell | Tom Riddle

ten

It's been about a week since the party. Nothing much has happened between then and now. Ryder and I haven't spoke since then. I've barely seen Tom around, if I did see him he would always have dark bags under his eyes.

The potions class was silent as everyone worked on their test. As I was about to complete question 5, a note landed right in front of me.

I took a look at the note, then looked around to see if anyone was looking at me. I took a look at Professor Slughorn to make sure he didn't catch me.

Carefully, I slipped the note under my desk and opened it.

Meet me in the Library after class.
                                     -Ryder

I looked up at Ryder. He was looking in my direction, he winked at me causing me to blush hardly. I nodded my head slowly and slowly slipped the note away into my pocket.

I finished the rest of my potions quiz, but I couldn't seem to get to note out of my mind. What did Ryder possibly want? Did he want to apologize for what happened last week? He doesn't have to apologize, considering that I enjoyed the kiss we shared.

Ryder Skyes wants me, Victoria Larson to meet him in the library.

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"Class dismissed," Professor Slughorn said as he placed the tests on his desk and sat down.

I took my books into my arms and rushed out of Professor Slughorn's room. I speed walked down to the library, having to go up and down several flights of stairs to get there.

I opened the door to the library, gasping for breath. Once I caught my breath, I caught Ryder sitting down at the table. His eyes finally met mine, he smiled at me. I smiled in return.

I walked over to him, placing my books in the spot next to him. I sat down into the chair next to him.

"Nice seeing you," I said awkwardly trying to start a conversation.

"Nice seeing you too," He nodded his head.

"So why did you want to meet in the library?" I asked him while scanning the library.

"I was just wondering...." Ryder went on, but someone caught my eye. Tom.

Tom was looking at me. He was wearing his usual Slytherin uniform, holding an open book in his hands. He closed the book, letting the noise echo through the library. He turned around and walked away.

"Victoria," Ryder said, trying to get my attention.m, "Are you listening?"

"I-um, no sorry," I turn back to him, "What were you saying again?"

"You were staring at Tom weren't you," He predicted.

I sighed, "It seems like he's always around me. Everywhere I go he's at."

"Just ignore him, if you ignore him you'll barely know he's there." Ryder suggested.

"I know, but it's hard. It just feels like he's following me, even though he isn't." I looked in his direction. His tall figure was standing facing away from me, scanning the shelves for a book.

"Anyways, I was going to ask maybe if you could help me study for this upcoming quiz that I have in Defense Against the Dark Arts? I know you're the top of the class," He asked.

"Of course," I smiled.

"Also, I would like to talk about what happened last week," He tugged the color of his shirt anxiously, "You know what i'm talking about right?"

I nodded my head slowly, my smile slowly fades.

"Listen, I-I really like you. I really do," He started, "You're a great friend Victoria, but I-I like you a lot. More than friends," He stutters, "This is going bad," He mumble to himself. She hides his face with his hand in stress.

"No, R-Ryder I totally get it," I put my hand on his shoulder. He looks back up at me, his face beat red.

"How do you feel about me? Please be honest." His face turns from red to a light pink color.

"I feel the same way," I announced calmly, "I'm being 100% honest, Ryder."

"You do,"He furrowed his eyebrows, "I've always had a feeling that you never liked me."

"I'm far from that, that's for sure," I smiled.

"I love you," Ryder blushed, my heart stopped.

"What,"

"I love you," He repeated.

Did I hear that right? Ryder Skyes loves me. This couldn't be real.

"You love me?" I asked again. I had to clarify if I heard that right. It couldn't be real.

"Yes, I do," He nodded his head and gulped.

"I love you too," I placed my hand on top of his and smiled, he took my hand in his and squeezed it tight.

"I'm s-so glad. Victoria Larson loves me?" He asked smiling.

"Yes," I nodded my head, "Victoria Larson loves you."

"T-this can't be real, Am I dreaming?" He asked me.

"You're not dreaming, this is all real," I smiled at him and squeezed his hand.

"You're beautiful," He whispered and pressed his lips up to my forehead, "I-Is this uncomfortable for you? Should I stop?"

"Don't think about stopping," I shook my head with a smile on my face.

"Could I kiss you? Like, on the lips?" He asked while taking my face in his hand.

"Of course," We both smiled and he smashed his lips onto mine passionately, we both pulled away after a few seconds.

"Will you be mine?" He asked, "That sounded cheesy, but will you be mine?"

"Of course," I smiled, "I'd love to be yours."

His smile got bigger as. he kissed me one more time, "Anyways, could you help me study?"

I nodded slowly, "What are you struggling on?"

"Hexes," He said cooly.

"Ok," I smiled, grabbing my textbook and opening the book, "Let's work on that."

As Ryder and I studied together, I couldn't stop thinking about what just happened. Excitement filled my body as we studied.

Ryder loves me.

...

After studying for almost an hour we returned to the Slytherin common room together.

"I'll see you around my love," He whispered, his Irish accent was thicker than ever. Gosh it was so hot.

"See you tomorrow," I threw my arms around him and pecked his lips.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw a swift figure walk into the common room. It was Tom. He had a book in his hand with the words 'Tom Marvolo Riddle' on it in gold.

"I have a lot of homework. See you," I waved to my now boyfriend. He waves at me as I walk into the girls dormitories and flopped down onto my bed.

Could this day get any better? Even though only one good thing happened today, it still felt like the best day ever.

I was finally dating Ryder Skyes.

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I'm on a small writers block again. Hopefully i'll come back with the next chapter soon :)