Pretend

Thirty eight - Riddle

A big and cold hand brushed my hair from my face, then my eyes finally snapped open

'Tom!'

'Yes, that's me darling'

'I wasn't supposed to fall asleep' I muttered, I'm on my back now looking at nothing contemplating how stupid I am

'Well, it's almost 8 am. Are you trying to get some breakfast or not?' He said retrieving his now numb arm from under my neck,

I didn't notice that was there

and standing up.

I moved the blanket to stand up too, when I realised.

I was wearing one of his shirts instead of the school uniform I had yesterday night.

Did he change me??

I looked back up to him

'Did you-'

'I'm going to take a quick shower' he rushed to the door with a towel on his shoulder and clothes in hand

'TOMM!' And he was gone

I swear he can be such a kid, but he still made me smile

'Fuck you!' I laughed

'I LOVE YOU TOO' he shouted from outside the door

That stupid ass, he could've woken up some poor soul

I shook my head to wake myself up from my thoughts

I have to get ready.

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'Now now, y/n, you have some explaining to do'  said the sisters at the same time as soon as I opened the door.

Creepy

'No I don't'

Rose was wiggling her eyebrows and Lira was just smirking at me

'I fell asleep in Tom's bed, that's all' I said organising the clothes and books that I needed

'That's All that you want to tell us' added Rose

'No really, nothing happened..yet'

'Wait, you and Tom haven't .... already?' Asked Lira

And I looked at them  this time, as I felt a rush of heat rise to my cheeks

'That's the answer right there' said Rose

'No, whats wrong with that?Also there's no rush. Why aren't you two at breakfast?And I'm going to the bathroom' I fetched my toiletries and headed to the door.

I saw the two share a knowing look before closing the door

Well that was intense.

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'Now, for this potion team up with your desk mate' said the professor from his desk

I looked up for the ingredients on the book
' peppermint sprigs.. wormwood..' I muttered to myself while crossing one finger across the pages.

'I'll get the ingredients, can you get the other utensils?' I asked Tom

No answer.

'Tom?' I faced him this time, he was spacing out.

That's odd, he always pays extra attention during potions class

'Tom?' I asked again, this time he turned to me

'I'm sorry, what?'

'I'm getting the ingredients' I said standing up from my chair and walking towards where the ingredients are found

Once I was back, I placed the things on the desk and faced him again

'Tom, once dinner is done let's meet at the Astronomy tower.'

He looked at me, nodded, and started to work on the potion

Is there something troubling him?
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Narrator's pov

The cold night air was brushing right over her nose, causing it to turn red.

She pulled her robes tight around herself before turning to look at the boy next to her.

His hands were clenched around the railing of the Astronomy tower.
Looking up at the stars, he seemed at ease, but he was just masking his growing anxiety.

'Tom' she started

This is not like me, she thought
Why do I feel anxious? I should just say what I feel, I'm a bad bitch, I can do it.

'About our betrothal..'

He looked at her now, his attention on y/n fully, carefully listening at his girlfriend

'I don't feel ready, you see.. we are both young, I'm afraid it won't work'

'Y/n..' he said getting closer to her, laying one hand to her shoulder

'Tom.. it's not that I don't want to marry you because I don't love you, you know I love you so much. I also don't want to disappoint our parents.. its just—' she sighed looking down

Tom hand moved from her shoulder to her chin, making her face straight at him.

His gaze was warm, full of understanding. Y/n could almost see herself in those dark brown eyes.

'Y/n, I know where your concerns are going and I totally understand how you feel.' With the other hand he tucked a lock of hair behind her ear.

'We can get married legally and please our parents, then once we are ready we can plan a bigger ceremony. You will still be free to live your life as you please, and I will support every decision you'll make.. even if it's divorcing me' said Tom, with so much sincerity that his eyes were almost sparkling

Y/n looked at him, lost for words, unable to see a flaw in what he said

'You are too good for me Tom Marvolo Riddle' smiled y/n before pulling him into a kiss and looping her arms around the back of his neck

Seconds later Tom backed a little, their lips still brushing, his hand on the small of her back.

'No I'm not, y/n Riddle'

the name rolled on his tongue so smoothly, he couldn't help but smile and so did y/n, then he kissed her again.

A/n: HI! I'm so sorry for a lot of things. First of all I'm sorry for taking soooo long to update, second I'm sorry for the small chapter 🥲
I hope that once I'm done with this school year I'll have time to write.

- 12 May 2021