I am a Riddle | Draco Malfoy, 18+

F i v e,

I walked my way to class, my arms braided with my two favorite people on this earth - my two lifesavers. Even if neither of them had spoken a word to me, all day - I knew - I felt how much they cared.

After I had fallen asleep last night, I heard them talking about me and how they don't know what to do anymore, and I can't blame them - not even I know what to do anymore,

Luna pushed the door open as Hermione dragged me inside, and as expected, the whole class hushed, every stare turned to me- the girl everyone pitied at this point,

And I hated it,

I hated that people pitied me - that they felt sorry for me because I didn't. I wasn't sad - I was hurt, mad, furious - I hated him so much.

But I hated myself more,

I hated myself because I didn't blame him - I blamed myself,

I slipped down in my seat next to Luna, burying my head in my book - avoiding every eye clocked to mine - every stare seeking to pry.

'' Are you sure you're up for this?'' Luna's voice caused me to cringe as my neck snapped to hers, '' You don't have to be here, you know that, right?'' Her eyes pleased mine, her hand sought to stroke my back as I laid bent over my desk,

I stretched my back as I shot her a slight nod, chewing my lower lip - sinking into the chair as I felt my eyes drifted, staring out over the class and out of all eyes mine could choose -

They choose Draco's.

He gawked at me, wide-eyed - fists clenched as his eyes narrowed into mine, and for a slight second, I let them. I allowed his stare to seek my soul - for mine to seek his and then, I looked away,

He was the devil in human form, and I hated him.

I shook my head, swallowing thickly as I stared to the front of the class - impatiently waiting for professor Snape to get started, craving for my mind to concentrate on something other than him and his stare burning into my skin. I felt my eyes roll as Luna nudged me to the side, '' What?'' I huffed, looking at her with solemn eyes, but she didn't have a chance to answer my question before Snape rushed his way over to us,

My eyes snapped to Snape's, "You've been excused." He mutters as a strand of black hair fell into his eyesight before he hauled an envelope on my desk, quickly turning around - marching back to the front of the class.

Luna clutched the letter before I had a chance to even look at it, '' It's your mother,'' She heaved, pointing towards the seal on the back, '' What does your mother want? It's been a week, don't tell me that Amber-,'' She hushed as she meets my bothered stare, snatching my letter back from her,

'' That's right, Luna. It's my mother,'' I rolled my eyes at my best friend, '' Stop being nosey,'' - a chuckle left her lips at my words, '' I'm not nosey - I'm just mad that she didn't send me anything,'' She talked, '' She usually sends me an owl, and not you,'' Her eyes stared softly in mine as a proud look climbed her front,

I huffed, sending her an annoyed look as my fingers eagerly ripped the letter open,

"

My lovely Leiah.

Words can not describe how much I miss you. I hope you are doing well and that you are taking good care of yourself and the people around you.

Unfortunately, I have to ask you to leave school for a few days. I need you to come home. We have matters to discuss.