as the world caves in; mattheo riddle

"Did you bewitch me?"

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December 11th, 1996

"The Everlasting Exlixirs can be used with legal limitations to never run out of a potion or to make its effects last... forever." Professor Snape's voice drawled on. 

I rest my chin on my palm, staring off into space as my mind wanders. I tune out Snape's voice, wanting nothing more than to escape today's boring lesson. 

Suddenly, I feel a sharp pain in my head, like a piercing sensation that rings in every corner of my mind. This feeling was familiar, one I'd felt before. I furrow my brows, my hand clutching the side of my head. Then it dawned on me. 

This is exactly what it felt like when Mattheo used Legilimency on me. My head snaps in his direction next to me. He had a calm expression on his face, staring at the front of the classroom. 

Is that the game you wanna play?

I use what he has taught me, forcing my mind to go blank, clearing my mind as I put up a mental shield. I watch him carefully, a smirk slowly growing on his lips as I block him out of my mind. 

I roll my tongue against my cheek, in utter disbelief of this man. Snape dismisses the class, I quickly grab my bag, gathering my things. 

"I'll see you tonight, witch." Mattheo whispers in my ear from behind me before briskly walking off. 

I let out an audible scoff, rolling my eyes as I throw my bag over my shoulder. I'm sick and tired of his mind games. He's confusing the fuck out of me and he can't take a damn hint when I do my best to avoid him. So thats it, after tonight I'm done. 

Theo catches up to me as I quickly head out of the classroom. He slings an arm around my shoulder, walking next to me. 

"What's the rush, love?" he teases. 

A small laugh escapes my lips, rolling my eyes before looking over at him. 

"Just ready to get the hell out of there," I shrug, "Why? Miss me too much?"

"Don't you know it." he smirks in return. 

We walk in silence for a few minutes as we make our way down the hall, towards charms. The hallways grow more sparse the further we go, more students dispersing where they're supposed to. 

I lean my head on his shoulder for a moment before looking up at him. He notices my gaze, peering over at me with a small smirk on his lips. 

"Hey, are you doing okay?" I speak up, "You know, with everything?" 

His demeanor changes quickly, clearing his throat as his smirk fades. He turns his gaze away from me, facing forward. 

"I'm fine." he replies plainly, still avoiding eye contact. 

I give him a sympathetic smile before turning my attention ahead of us. 

"You know if you ever need to talk about anything, I'm here." I add. 

"There's nothing to talk about, Amora." he states. 

I understand how hard of subject this is, but I need him to know that he's not alone in this. 

"Just– keep it in mind, okay?" I say. 

He drops his arm, running a hand through his hair. 

"Alright." he sighs. 

We approach the entrance to charms, I give his arm a comforting squeeze as I shoot him a smile before going our separate ways. Unfortunately Professor Flitwick has assigned seating.