as the world caves in; mattheo riddle

", you came to me."

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It was finally Friday, which meant going out for butterbeers tonight and my date tomorrow night. I had spoken to Miles a few times since the party last Saturday. He seems like a good guy, maybe a little cocky but still seems sweet. I kept my run-in with Riddle to myself. I didn't even tell Pansy, which says something. I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of thinking he had hurt me.

Professor Binns finally ended our History of Magic class, snapping me out of my thoughts. I couldn't help but zone out— Professor Binns is dreadfully boring, but it's a core class, so it's required.

"Ready for this weekend, Amora?" Theo asks, throwing his arm around my shoulder as we walk out of class.

"You have no idea, Theo," I smirk, looking over at him. 

We return to my dorm, where Pansy is already waiting for us, sitting on her bed as she finishes up some homework. 

"Hey, Pans," I greet, closing the door behind Theo and I. 

"Hey," she replies back quietly, shifting her gaze to look at Theo and I before returning to her work. 

My instincts told me something was bothering her, the tone of her voice and her body language was off. I furrow my brows as I set my bag down.

"Baby, what's wrong?" I question, my voice full of worry. 

I come over, sitting on the edge of her bed whilst Theo takes a seat at my desk. Pansy lets out a sight before replying.

"I'm just- worried about Draco, something's up with him." she says, her eyebrows furrowing together, "He keeps flaking on me, he can't go to Three Broomsticks tonight and he cancelled on me the other night when we had plans. I've tried to talk to him about it but he just keeps brushing me off. I'm starting to think he's seeing another girl," she huffs.

"Pans, I really don't think he would do that to you," I say, frowning as I look over at her.

"I mean he has been sneaking out at night occasionally," Theo chimes in, Pansy and I's heads snapping in his direction.

I shoot Theo a small glare, as he was not helping the already complicated situation. 

"Are you serious? Where?" Pansy asks quickly.

"Bloody hell if I know," Theo shrugs in return. 

I roll my eyes at Theo, shifting my gaze back towards Pansy. I reach out, my hand grasping her's in a comforting manner. 

"Listen, Pans, you should talk to him. Don't jump to any conclusions, alright?" I reassure her, giving her hand a soft squeeze. "But first, I think we should go get some butterbeer." 

A small smile creeps on her lips as she nods, letting out a small laugh. I couldn't help but match her expression. 

We head out of my dorm, grabbing Blaise before walking to Hogsmede. I stay silent as we walk, admiring the beauty of the village and the faint outline of the castle in the distance while the others chattered around me. The crisp fall air and fresh falling leaves surrounding me.

Theo nudges my arm as we reach the Three Broomsticks. "You alright?" he asks, looking down at me.

"I'm fine," I smile up at him. "Just admiring." I add as he opens the door to the pub, gesturing for me to come inside. "Such a gentleman," I tease, walking inside before taking a seat at our usual booth. Pansy and I sit down while Blaise and Theo grab drinks.

As soon as we sit down, Pansy subtly reaches into her bag, pulling out a decent sized flask, flicking open the top.

"Pansy!" I laugh.