~ Immortality unveiled ~Tom Riddle x Reader ??

*Music Inspo:

War of hearts - Ruelle
Astronomical -SVRCINA
This is how Villains are made - Neoni
You Belong To Me - Cat Pierce

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*Eva's POV*

My eyelids flutter, trying to resist the heavy pull of unconsciousness. The world around me blurs, the familiar contours of my chambers shifting into a hazy swirl of colors and shapes.
"Severus," I whisper, my voice barely audible, even to myself. "What did you do..."

I feel the soft pressure of his hand on my forehead, the gentleness a stark contrast to his usual harsh demeanor.
"Rest" he murmurs, his voice low and soothing.

And then, darkness swallows me whole....

I wake to the first light of dawn filtering through the heavy drapes of my room.
My head is pounding, each beat of my heart sending waves of pain crashing through my skull.
I sit up slowly. What happened... I touch my forehead looking around the dark room, only one ray of light hitting the wall beside me.

I touch my face, feeling the dried blood on my cheeks, a grim reminder of the price I paid. For a moment, I simply sit there, trying to gather my thoughts.
What did Severus see in my mind? Did he discover my secret relationship with Tom? 
I'm still in my chambers.. so he didn't kidnap me. But I can't help thinking he did something..

A sudden knock at the door startles me, and I flinch.
"Come in," I call, my voice rough from sleep.

The door creaks open, and Severus steps inside, his expression unreadable.
He closes the door behind him and approaches my bed, a tray of potions in his hands.
"Drink these," he says, setting the tray on my bedside table. "They will help with the pain."

I eye him warily, "What did you do?" I lift my chin, demanding an answer.
"I had to asure you rest. The process was intoxicating, your body needed to be shut down." Severus says in his usual uninterested tone.
 I reach for the first vial, the familiar scent of a healing potion filling my nostrils. "How do I know I won't pass out after this?" I ask, he looks at me without a change of expression.
"I doubt you do not know the scent of the healing potion, Miss Orlov."
Auch. Well...
I down it in one gulp, grimacing at the bitter taste. "Did you..." I start, my voice trailing off as I try to find the right words. "Did you see anything... unusual in my mind?"

Severus meets my gaze, his dark eyes revealing nothing.
"Your memories were... fragmented," he says slowly. "I saw glimpses, but nothing definitive."
He pauses, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Is there something you wish to tell me, Miss Orlov?"

I swallow hard, my mind racing. Can I trust him?  "No," I say finally, shaking my head. "Nothing important."

He studies me for a moment longer, then nods. "Very well. You should rest today. I will inform Headmaster Dumbledore of your condition."

I nod, sinking back against the pillows. "Finally a day off" I joke.

He inclines his head, then turns to leave. As he reaches the door, he pauses, glancing back at me. "One healing potion per day. The black posion is to center your mind again." he says quietly. 

And with that, he is gone, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

The day passes in a blur of pain and restlessness. I force myself to drink the potions Severus left for me, feeling my strength slowly return. By evening, I am able to stand and move around my chambers, though my mind still feels like it is wrapped in a fog.

I glance at the clock, realizing I have missed an entire day of classes. My students will be wondering where I am, and I can't afford to show any weakness.
Not now.