Where, When, and Why?

C. 4 A Day in 1938

----1938, Room 27 - 1 day later (early morning)----

3rd Person's POV

It had already been a day since the accident with Bill and the other children. Which led to an unexpected but welcomed change, it was actually a happy accident, but for Tom and Hadrian not much has changed between them they just got a bit closer than they were before.

But every so often Riddle would have a hard time convincing his little Hadrian to... "Come on Hadrian, wake up already." Tom groaned, Hadrian just hugged Tom tighter "NoooOOOooooOo" The taller boy knew it would be difficult to deny his little dear, even so he must try "But don't you think we should get ready before the others?"

Hadrian looked at Tom with pleading eyes "Please Tom, It's still dark out so the others are still asleep." Tom knew Hadrian was right and besides it's alright to indulge once in a while, with that Hadrian pulled Tom down to bed in his embrace, Tom sighed "Fine but next time it won't be that easy." the smaller boy smirked mischievously "Whatever helps you sleep at night."

Both boys woke up from their sleep yet it was still quiet in the orphanage which means "*yawn* are they seriously not up yet?" Riddle just rolled his eyes at his silly roommate "Says the one who sleeps in." Hadrian playfully scoffed "Well I'm a growing boy. I need my sleep." The taller boy snickered back "Course you are and with your habits I'm positive you'll reach 5 feet after graduation."

The smaller boy just looked away from his roommate, Tom tried to look at his dear in the eye but he just kept avoiding them. Tom couldn't help but laugh at his little dear's antics, taking the situation in his own hands (literally) He eagerly embraced Hadrian from behind, he didn't have to be careful about the injuries since he healed it.. somehow.

Taking the smaller hands in his grasp "Hadrian." the little one is still looking away "Hadrian~" Hadrian knew he shouldn't fall into his trap if he were to show Riddle that he can't just mess around with him "My dear Hadrian~", but alas he couldn't hold on.

Tom began to peck every inch of Hadrian's neck while whispering sweet words to his ear, Hadrian couldn't help but giggle cause he was quite ticklish, not to mention that Tom's lips were warm against his skin "That's much better." Tom muttered to Hadrian then nuzzling their faces together.

Riddle couldn't help but praise his little dear "Your adorable you know." the boys were staring at the others eyes "The most adorable little flower I've ever seen." Hadrian blushed "I'm a boy not a girl, besides I wouldn't go that far-" Tom replied "I think it isn't as far-fetched as you think."

Hadrian just blushed harder, he should change the subject before he looses his pride as a man "Well I think Tom is delightful company, even when all of them says otherwise. Not only that your both brilliant and resourceful, especially when you healed my injury."

"When we're at Hogwarts you should try healing, I mean you did such a good job at healing the bruise that's all." Tom never really thought of that, he knew how to heal himself but he didn't bother with anyone else, but if the two of them were to get injured he'd be useful "I just might, but if you're the one I'm healing I better get payed good." The two boys laughed.

"Oh Tom your such a hopeless romantic." Hadrian dramatically fainted "Careful there, wouldn't want your fragile pride as a man to be questioned." Tom smugly replied and Hadrian, being the little sarcastic git that he is "Oh my goodness how frightening you truly are. I'm sure you would be a better girl than I."

"You mustn't start what you can't finish Little flower." The taller boy whispered, their lips inches apart, the shorter one smiled, stepping closer "I'll take your word for it Riddle." Oh what an interesting pair they are.