Betrayal

Please believe me

It took me the whole night and morning to decide if I was going to meet Mattheo in the Forest. I wanted to know why he did everything that he did, but I also didn't want to give him the satisfaction of thinking I was giving him another shot. After doubting for a while, I decided on going to the Forbidden Forest anyway. I needed to her him explain. If it's not worth it, then at least I will know. I didn't tell Pansy I was going to meet up with Mattheo, because I knew she would talk me out of it, so I told Pansy I would go study in the library. Nothing had changed these past few years, since Pansy didn't even think of asking me to join. She just wished me luck and went on her way. And so did I. I walked out of the castle and towards the Forbidden Forest. Before entering I took one deep breath, and started walking to the field that Mattheo had named our spot. I reached it precisely at 1 pm and there he was sitting against the tree on the ground. 

At first he didn't see me, but as I came closer I saw his smile appear as he realised I was going to give him a chance to explain. Mattheo quickly stood up and walked closer to me. 'Hi.' He said once I was in earshot. 'Talk.' I said curt. I knew that I would get emotional, if I said anymore than I had to, so I just gave him the o.k. to start explaining. 'I have to start with the fact that you were always more than just a task. I cared so much about you and the moment I realised it, I wanted to end it all, but I couldn't. I couldn't stop my father's task despite how much I wanted to. Despite, how much I just wanted to be with you because of who you were, instead of what my father wanted. But, I couldn't and I also couldn't tell you the truth about why I was with you.' 'Why not?' Everything he said sounded like empty words to me, if he didn't give me an explanation to why he couldn't tell me. 'Because I was scared to lose you! I was scared you wouldn't be with me anymore and I was scared what would happen if you knew the whole truth.' What was Mattheo talking about? 'What's the whole truth?' I asked confused. 'My father doesn't just want you to join his side. He wants you dead if you don't join him. I was scared that if you found out, you would do anything to not join him and that it would get you... killed...' His father wants me dead? You-know-who wants me dead? What did I ever do to him? 'Why does he want me dead? What did I ever do to you father?' 'It's not what you have done, it is what you could become. You're the brightest witch of your age and my father is scared of what power you might obtain, if your not on his side.' It was all becoming a bit too much. Voldemort wants me dead or on his side, because of my skills? I can't even do that much wizardry different from the other students. So, why me? It doesn't make any sense. I need to go. 'Mattheo... I... I need to... I need to go... sorry...' I started to walk away, but got stopped by Mattheo's words. 'Love, even if you don't believe what I told you about my father, please believe me that I really do care about you. I always have and I always will. No matter what. And I'll make sure that nothing happens to you. My father will never get close to you.' I closed my eyes to take everything in, took a deep breath and started walking again. 

After a little while, I got back to my dormroom and I noticed something on my bed. It was the same thing I had left on Mattheo's bed a couple of weeks ago. Only I didn't leave a note with it and he did.

Y/N,

I know you gave it back to me, but I want you to keep it. 
I can't look at it, without thinking about you and I know you love it, so you should have it. 

You can throw it away if you want.

Love,

Mattheo

What am I supposed to do with the ring? I can't throw it away like he suggests, but I can't wear it, can I? I know what he told me, but I don't know if I can trust it. I want to trust him with everything that I have, but what if it is all a trick to still get close to me for his father?