A shift in fate | Mattheo Riddle

Song: Diet Pepsi- Addison Rae (I am obsessed w this song)

We decided on Never Have I Ever as our game of choice, and I already knew this was either going to be absolutely hilarious or completely chaotic—probably both. My money was definitely on the latter.

If the past few hours in my Desired Reality had taught me anything, it was that this group was a perfect mix of fun, drama, and absolute chaos. Every moment with them felt unpredictable, like something straight out of a movie (lol). I was having the time of my life, and yet, there were still moments in the day when I'd stop and think—Holy shit, I'm actually here. It was surreal.

I shook off the thought as the others gathered around, drinks in hand, smirks already forming. This was going to be a very interesting night.

As everyone settled in, drinks in hand, Jane clapped her hands together. "Alright, let's play Never Have I Ever!" she announced with a grin.

"This is gonna be very interesting," Blaise smirked, leaning back against the wall.

"Rules are simple," Jane continued. "If you've done it, you drink. No lying, no backing out." She shot a pointed look at Draco, who just rolled his eyes.

Theo leaned forward, his eyes glinting with mischief. "I'll start. Never have I ever... been caught sneaking out after curfew."

A collective groan went around the room as nearly everyone took a sip—except for Draco, who leaned back with a smug expression.

"Of course you haven't," Mattheo scoffed. "Perfect little prefect."

Draco just smirked, completely unbothered.

Pansy rolled her eyes before swirling her drink. "Alright, my turn. Never have I ever hooked up with someone from another house."

I shot her a look before taking a sip, along with Blaise, Lorenzo, Draco, and—unexpectedly—Mattheo.

The room immediately erupted.

"Wait—who?" Lorenzo practically shouted, leaning forward with wide eyes.

Mattheo just smirked lazily, twirling his glass between his fingers. "Wouldn't you like to know?"

"Uh, yeah, actually!" Pansy shot back, glaring at him.

"Not how the game works, Parkinson" Mattheo said, dodging the question with ease.

Khai, clearly entertained, sat up straighter. "Alright, alright. Never have I ever... been in love."

For the first time that night, a brief silence fell over the group. I hesitated, glancing around as Theo and Draco exchanged a glance before quickly looking away. Then, slowly, I lifted my glass and took a sip.

So did Pansy.

And Blaise.

And Lorenzo.

And—most interestingly—Mattheo.

Jane's eyes flicked between us, her lips twitching into a smirk as she whispered, "interesting."

I ignored the way my heart sped up. "Alright, next question" I said quickly, hoping to shift the attention off myself. But of course, Sebastian couldn't resist stirring the pot just a little. He smirked, locking eyes with the group. "Never have I ever... kissed someone in this room."

Jane gasped dramatically, her eyes darting around as she clutched her chest. "Oh, this just got good."

I raised my glass and took a sip, followed by Draco, Lorenzo, Blaise, and Khai.