''𝔗𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔴𝔦𝔩𝔩 𝔞𝔩𝔴𝔞𝔶𝔰 𝔟𝔢 𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔴𝔦𝔩𝔩𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔱𝔬 𝔥𝔲𝔯𝔱 𝔶𝔬𝔲, 

𝔭𝔲𝔱 𝔶𝔬𝔲 𝔡𝔬𝔴𝔫, 𝔤𝔬𝔰𝔰𝔦𝔭 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔶𝔬𝔲, 

𝔟𝔢𝔩𝔦𝔱𝔱𝔩𝔢 𝔶𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔞𝔠𝔠𝔬𝔪𝔭𝔩𝔦𝔰𝔥𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔰 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔧𝔲𝔡𝔤𝔢 𝔶𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔰𝔬𝔲𝔩''

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Avalyn slowly opened her eyes, her arms stretching out under the pillow as she slowly turned her head the other way. Her eyes widened once she laid her eyes on a sleeping Mattheo. ''Shit'' She whispered as she pushed herself up, her eyes fell on the clock behind Mattheo. Avalyn had approximately half an hour to get to her dorm, change and be in time for potions. She pushed the blanket off her in a gentle matter, trying not to wake Mattheo as she did not want to deal with the embarrassment of having to face him.

Avalyn slowly got up from the bed, taking off the shirt she had borrowed from Mattheo and placing it over the end of his bed. She looked around as she tucked her hair behind her ear, searching the floor for the clothes she needed. She found her skirt, pulling it over her hips as she. kept her eyes out for her blouse. Avalyn was not one to misplace things, but with Mattheo'shands roaming her body she had not taken a mental note of where her stuff ended up. She picked up the first white blouse she could see, pulling it from the floor, before shaking her head. ''Not mine'' She mumbled as she dropped it again. Avalyn took a hold of the second white clothing she saw, smiling to herself when she saw it was hers.

She kept looking around hoping to spot the dark blue colour of her tie. ''Tie'' Avalyn mumbled to herself as she kept looking around. ''Fuck, fuck, fuck'' left her lips as she moved some of the clothes on the ground. ''the blue one right?'' Avalyn gasped as she turned around in slight surprise. Mattheo was standing behind her, her tie in his hands and his pyjama pants hanging loosely on his hips. ''Y- yeah'' Avalyn mumbled as she reached to grab it, but Mattheo pulled his hand back. Normally she would not mind Mattheo playing slight games with her, but seeing the time Avalyn did not feel the slightest bit entertained. ''Mattheo'' She mumbled as she reached to grab it again, Mattheo did not budge. ''are my eyes playing tricks on me, or are you trying to sneak out of my room?'' Avalyn sighed as she slowly nodded. ''I need to change before I can get to class'' Mattheo nodded at her words, looking her up and down as he slowly licked his lips. ''Seems like you should leave a change of clothes here'' He took a step closer. Avalyn just frowned, her mind not being able to process why she would need to do that. ''What for?'' She asked softly, once again reaching for her tie, but Mattheo still did not give. ''because you'll definitely be coming over more often'' Avalyn pursed her lips together as she bit back a small smile.

''You sound so sure of that'' Avalyn mumbled softly, Mattheo just nodded and smiled at her words. ''You don't want to repeat last night again?'' He questioned as he stepped closer once more. ''Not sure yet'' Avalyn said as she slowly reached over her hand. ''Can I have my tie please?'' She asked softly, she watched as Mattheo's eyes widened a little and his pupils grew, before shrinking again. He loved that, her pleading for something. Maybe it was because last night was engraved into his brain so clearly or maybe it was just really a thing that he enjoyed.

''Come to my room again tonight'' Mattheo whispered as he dropped his head down to look at her. ''I'm gonna think about it'' Avalyn whispered back. Mattheo seemed satisfied with her answer, it was either that or he had just accepted it as a challenge. ''Don't be too late for your class'' Mattheo said as he handed Avalyn her tie.

Avalyn just shook her head, before leaving Mattheo's room. She straightened out her hair as she appeared in the common room. The room was still quiet as the Slytherins were known for their late nights and late mornings. She pulled the tie over her head, struggling to tighten it again as she approached the door to the hallways outside of the Slytherin wing of the castle.

''Told you she was still here'' Avalyn's eyes widened as she slowly turned towards the couches on her right. Lorenzo and Theodore were sitting there. Lorenzo with a book on his lap and Theodore seemed to be keeping him company. Lorenzo smiled at his friend before shaking his head slightly. ''Just let her be, Theo'' Lorenzo said softly as he looked at his book again. But Theodore did not leave her be. ''Have fun?'' Avalyn gasped softly as she shook her head. ''Excuse me?'' Lorenzo sighed as he gently nudged Theodore.

Theodore just smiled at Avalyn. ''You heard me, Levisay'' Avalyn let go of her breath as she shook her head, not understanding why it was this important to him. ''What's it to you?'' She mumbled as she tried to tighten her tie again. Theodore shrugged ''Just wondering what made hogwarts golden girl dive into bed with a Riddle.'' He paused his sentence, studying Avalyns face for a reaction, but he only noticed her jaw tighten. She was a tough cookie and did not let people get under her skin easily. ''Especially since she is set to date the chosen one.'' Theodore took another stab. Avalyn's face dropped as she gasped softly. ''Please don't tell him'' Avalyn asked softly, Theodore just smiled at her. He had her. 

''Quit it Theo.'' his friend said as he slowly turned to Avalyn. ''we won't tell him. Get to class Avalyn'' Lorenzo said softly, Avalyn looked at the two debating whether or not to trust them, in the end, she decided that it was best to take Lorenzo for his word and she nodded at them.

She turned around and walked out of the door. Avalyn let herself fall against the door as she sighed. Her life had turned from perfect to fucked up over 2 days. She took a deep breath before pushing off the door and walking back to her dorm. She cleaned herself up a bit and by the time she was done, she had to start making her way to class again. She decided to not wait for Harry, that felt wrong to her so she just went straight to potions.

"Miss Levisay, how nice of you to join us. Take a seat'' Avalyn saw Harry sitting next to Ron, so she sat down at the first empty seat she saw. She looked to her right and smiled at Neville, he watched her sit down, but completely ignored her smile and turned forward. Avalyn frowned as Neville had never needed to fake anything when it came to her. They weren't friends, but they were okay.

''Okay, everyone take out your wands'' Snape called out, making Avalyn widen her eyes. Her wand. She turned to look at the other students as they took out their wands. ''Miss Levisay'' Snape said as he saw her looking around the room in a slightly lost matter. ''Your wand?'' Avalyn nodded as she looked at him with wide eyes. ''Yes, I have it'' Snape raised his eyebrows as he nodded her way. Avalyn could tell he was on to her, but she had no way to explain why she had forgotten her wand. ''then please grab it'' Avalyn nodded softly as she felt a nudge in her side. She slowly reached behind her with her hand, feeling her wand being placed in her palm. ''Right here'' She whispered as she held up her wand, making Snape nod at her softly before continuing his class.

Avalyn slowly turned around, finding Mattheo smiling at her as he leaned back in his seat. She studied his face, before slowly turning back to her class. Potions filled up Avalyn's morning and other classes filled the rest of her day. She spent it like any other except this time she spent the majority of her day alone, instead of with Harry. Now that she thought about it, she had not seen or spoken to Harry at all that day, which was unusual.

After her classes she made her way to her locker, hoping to switch out some of her books, before heading to the great hall for dinner. She took the books she did not need any more from her backpack, taking the books she did need out of her locker. Just as she closed her locker a hand took hold of her wrist, pulling her so she was looking at the culprit. ''Is it true?'' Harry questioned angrily, gaining the attention of a few other students that were walking by. They stopped to stare at the two.

''What?'' Avalyn questioned as she tried to pull her hand out of his grip, but Harry held on. ''Ron saw you sneak out of the Slytherin common room. So is it true?'' Avalyn widened her eyes slightly as her chest tightened. ''I still don't know what you are on about Harry!'' she called out as she searched his eyes for anything other than anger, but it was all she found. Harry radiated it and it made her sick to her stomach. Harry studied her face, before he locked his eyes on her neck, his eyes squeezing together as he pushed the collar of her blouse to the side. ''Fuck Avalyn'' he said loudly as he dropped his hands, refusing to touch any part of her again. ''You fucked Mattheo?'' Harry questioned loudly, getting closer to her face. Avalyn took a step back as she could not find the words to say to Harry. He knew she had, the marks on her neck proved it.

''You're a whore, Avalyn Levisay'' Avalyn widened her eyes at his words. ''What did you just call me?'' Harry swallowed thickly as he now seemed to regret his words, but they had already been spoken and the students around them had already started whispering them to each other. ''A whore? Because I slept with someone who wasn't you? Not that you would ever have the guts to actually actively pursue me. Harry, we've been this unspoken thing for fucking ages.'' Harry frowned as he clenched his jaw and she could see small tears forming in his eyes, but she could not stop she had to keep going, get him away from her to clear the way for Mattheo.

''You took too long'' Avalyn dared to say. She knew she had to break his heart, she had known from the moment she was given her assignment, but being there and actually doing it was tearing her apart.

''Even if that's so. You're not just a whore, you're a fucking traitor'' Avalyn seemed taken aback by the comment. He had no fucking clue what she was doing for him and it made her so angry not being able to just scream at him that maybe some people have no choices when it comes to war. Avalyn felt her eyes tear up. The anger she was feeling had no other way of escaping, she couldn't scream, and she couldn't fight. So it took form in her tears. Avalyn forced a smile on her lips. ''real mature Harry'' She whispered. He ignored her and took one last glance at her neck, the hickeys standing out against her pale skin. Harry shook his head before turning around and walking away.

Avalyn let go of a breath as the crowd around them slowly followed Harry. Avalyn turned and closed her locker, hearing the people next to her whisper, they made sure to whisper the word whore a little louder than the rest. Avalyn closed her eyes and sighed. She did not sign up for this, but it was a necessary evil. She walked past other students, ignoring the nasty words thrown her way.

Avalyn slowly opened the door to one of the abandoned towers, closing it quickly behind her as she took a breath. A small sniffle left her lips as she pulled her hands across her cheeks and let her breath go again. She slowly pushed off the door and turned towards it. ''Fuck'' she mumbled loudly as she kicked her foot against it, the wood groaning as she hit it again. Avalyn leaned against the door to catch her breath.

The sound of laughter came down from the staircase, making her slowly turn around. The sound echoed again, but she did not recognize the owners of the laughter. Avalyn slowly walked up the steps, ending up in front of a door. She pushed it open, hoping to get a peek at whoever was in there, as she had previously believed this tower to be empty.

three heads turned her way as the door opened, a nasty noise coming from its hinges. ''Avalyn?'' Mattheo questioned as he handed his cigarette to Theodore. ''I'm sorry'' Avalyn said softly as she turned around. It was all she could think to say, she had no idea what she was apologizing for, but she felt like an intruder. She was halfway down the stairs when someone grabbed her hand. ''Fuck, how are you even this fast. you're 5 feet'' Mattheo complained as he took a breath and gently placed a hand on her shoulder, turning her around.

''You've been crying'' Mattheo stated as he studied her face. Avalyn felt her eyes tear up at his statement, she could not help it, she knew she had been crying, but she believed she was hiding it well. Apparently not. ''All right, come on'' Mattheo said as he pulled her up the stairs again, keeping a gentle hold of her hand. Avalyn let him, as she had no strength or wit left to fight him. ''Merlin, she's crying'' Theodore said as the pair entered the room again.

Mattheo sat her down on the empty couch in front of Theodore and Lorenzo. ''You okay?'' Lorenzo asked as Mattheo went to get his cigarette back. Avalyn just shook her head ''I had a lovely encounter with Mr Potter'' Avalyn sighed as she pulled her knees against her chest. The three boys all groaned at the mention of Harry. Avalyn let out a soft chuckle at them. ''Thats better'' Mattheo said as he sat down on the couch next to her, inhaling smoke before softly blowing it out. Avalyn send him another small smile, placing her head on her knees. Mattheo placed his arm on the back of the couch.

''Do tell'' Theodore urged as he leaned back in his chair. ''Ron caught me leaving your room'' Avalyn whispered as she turned towards Mattheo again. ''He told Harry. Harry decided to confront me and he was not using a gentle touch'' She slowly reached over and used her hand to ask Mattheo for his cigarette. He slowly took it out of his mouth and handed it to her, staring at her intensely as if trying to figure out if she was actually serious. ''That's it?'' Theodore asked as he watched the two.

Avalyn inhaled a bit of smoke, letting it sit in her lungs while she handed Mattheo his cigarette back. She slowly exhaled. ''No'' She mumbled, a slight burn present in her chest before it slowly went away. ''In some twisted fucking way, every student at this school thinks that just because Harry called me a whore, they can too'' Avalyn shook her head. ''and then Harry decided to not just call me a whore in front of everyone, no I am now also a traitor''

''you guys obviously know'' Avalyn mumbled as she stared at Theodore and Lorenzo. ''obviously, the difference between us and all the other students is: We don't shame women for having casual sex'' Theodore said, Avalyn widened her eyes and pointed at him ''thank you, exactly!'' Avalyn said loudly. Theodore smiled at her as he shook his head. Avalyn dropped her head backwards, feeling Mattheo's hand under her head. Mattheo buried his hand further into her hair moving his fingers in a slow and calming matter. Avalyn sighed as her body relaxed, this was the least stress she had felt since the new school year had started. She slowly turned to Mattheo and smiled, he send her a small smile back.

''I'm hoping that by tomorrow someone else becomes the new hot topic'' Avalyn mumbled as she slowly closed her eyes at the feeling of Mattheo running his fingers through her hair. ''Doubt it'' Lorenzo said. ''Enzo'' Mattheo mumbled, gaining the boys' attention. Mattheo just shook his head, hoping that Avalyn had not registered what he had said.

''What? Do you seriously think anything is gonna top the fact that the chosen one and the golden girl call each other filthy names now?-'' ''Hey'' Avalyn said softly as she raised her head again, Mattheo's hand leaving her hair. ''I did no such thing. Did I call him Immature? yes. Nasty names? No.''

Lorenzo smiled softly as he nodded. ''Apologies, Levisay'' Avalyn nodded at Lorenzo's words as she send him a small smile too. She raised her hand and took a look at her watch. ''I should go'' She mumbled as she slowly stood up. ''Me too'' Mattheo said as he stood up as well, Avalyn turned to him with a frown. ''Now, I mean can't you wait?'' She questioned, watching as Mattheo collected his stuff and shook his head. ''No, I have homework'' Mattheo stated as he threw his backpack over his shoulder. He frowned as he saw a flicker of doubt cast a shadow on Avalyn's face. ''What?'' Mattheo asked softly, watching as Avalyn bit her lip. ''I just don't think it's a good idea to be seen with you right now'' She mumbled softly. Avalyn looked down as she could not stand to search his face for a reaction.

''All right'' Mattheo said as he took a quick step forward, placing his hand under her chin and lifting it. ''I allowed you to feel sorry for yourself, now get it together. They are just words'' Mattheo explained as Avalyn frowned at him. Who the fuck did he think he was. Forcing her to look at him as he spat out words like they meant nothing, like words could not do as much harm as cuts or bruises.

Avalyn pushed his arm away from her face. ''You don't have to be fucking rude about it. I loved Harry'' She exclaimed making Mattheo shake his head. ''No you didn't'' Avalyn froze and looked at him, she was furious and it was noticeable, but Mattheo did not seem phased by it. ''If you did you would've never even thought about sleeping with me'' Avalyn seemed taken aback by his words, she wanted to yell at him about how he was wrong, but the longer she thought about it the more she realized he was right. ''Besides that, you were single. You did nothing wrong'' Avalyn sighed as she shook her head. ''then why does it feel wrong?'' She questioned, the pair not even noticing the two other Slytherins in the room.

Mattheo took a step closer, hovering above Avalyn as she held her breath. ''Did it feel wrong last night?'' His breath smelled like mint and cigarettes and in a way it comforted her. Avalyn shook her head. ''Then it wasn't wrong'' Avalyn had no words left to say, she had no idea what else she could think about to make herself feel guilty. Did she need to feel guilty? what if she didn't, did that make her a bad person? Had she ever really loved Harry like she initially thought or did he just keep her entertained for all these years?

''Avalyn?'' Mattheo pulled her from her thoughts. ''What?'' she asked softly as she focussed her eyes on him again. ''I asked if you wanted to come to a party tonight, in the Slytherin common room?'' Avalyn opened her mouth to decline before she quickly closed it. Going to a party was way out of her comfort zone, but as she had told herself before outside of her comfort zone is where she needed to be to make this plan work.

''Sure'' She mumbled, not even considering the fact that it was a school night or that she would probably end up in Mattheo's bed again. ''Good'' Mattheo said in a low voice and Merlin did he enjoy how good Avalyn was, how well she listened to him and agreed to things he said. The world could be burning around them, but if Mattheo told her it was okay she would have believed him.

''Now let me walk you to the Ravenclaw wing'' Mattheo said as he started walking towards the door, but Avalyn still seemed hesitant. ''They won't say a word to you if I'm walking next to you. Trust me'' And she did, Avalyn felt her feet move towards him and she had complete trust in the words he had just spoken. ''Bye guys'' Mattheo said as he opened the door to let Avalyn walk out first. The two Slytherins send him a nod as they watched the pair leave.

Avalyn and Mattheo made their way to the Ravenclaw wing in complete silence, the students around them not daring to let out a sound towards Avalyn once they noticed Mattheo walking next to her and Avalyn loved it. She loved how quiet he had made the world around her.

Avalyn stopped in front of the Ravenclaw common room door. Slowly turning towards Mattheo as she turned her head to the side to look at him. Mattheo could see her think about something, the way she bit her lip and studied his face made him let out a small laugh. ''You okay?'' Avalyn released her lip and nodded. ''Just thinking'' She whispered as she reached behind her and pushed against the door. ''Avalyn Levisay you know how this works'' The painting next to the door exclaimed in disbelief. ''What has 13 hearts but no other organs?'' Avalyn turned her eyes towards the painting with a small smile. ''Are you taking it easy on me today?'' She questioned as the painting just raised her eyebrows. ''A deck of cards'' Avalyn said as she pushed the door open.

''Come on'' She said towards Mattheo, who just turned to her with a questioning gaze. But he followed her, looking around the common room with wide eyes. ''are those the actual stars?!'' Mattheo questioned amazed, making Avalyn laugh. ''Yes, they are. Pretty right?'' She watched as Mattheo kept his eyes locked on the ceiling, his eyes widening as the stars moved. ''yeah..'' he trailed off as he lowered his head and rushed after Avalyn, who had kept walking without notifying him. Avalyn led him towards her room, opening the door and taking one of her bags off of the little coat rack next to her door.

''Just wait for a moment please'' She said as she placed the bag on the bed. Mattheo nodded as he looked around the room. It was nice, Avalyn had a lot of natural colours in her room, making it appear lighter despite it being located in a tower with only one window. Avalyn walked towards her closet, took out a few pieces of clothing and placed it in the bag. ''I-'' Mattheo felt stupid standing there as he had no idea what he was doing there. ''I like your room'' Avalyn stopped her movements and looked at him, before slowly smiling. ''Thank you'' She sounded grateful and Mattheo probably did not realise how much thought she had put into the room.

''All right'' Avalyn said as she closed the bag and lifted it up. ''Here'' she said as she handed it to Mattheo. ''Uhm-'' Mattheo frowned as he looked at Avalyn, she just smiled. She expected to find slight enjoyment in the fact that she knew something Mattheo did not, but she was liking it a bit more than she initially thought. ''What is it?'' Mattheo asked softly.

Avalyn laughed softly. ''It's the change of clothes you told me to put in your room'' Mattheo's eyes widened at her words, he had used them as a way to taunt her, but here she was handing him a bag filled with her clothes. Avalyn took a step closer as she raised herself on her tippy toes, her hands landing on Mattheo's waist to keep her balance. ''See you tonight?'' Mattheo switched his eyes between hers, his hands aching to touch her. Merlin, he hated the fact that his hands were full. Mattheo regained his senses and dropped the bag. He quickly placed his hands on her waist, pulling her even closer to him. ''Tonight?'' he questioned as he let his lips hover above hers, Avalyn smiled as she dropped herself back on her feet, creating more distance between them as she nodded. ''Party, remember?'' Mattheo fought back a smile as his hands now felt empty.

Avalyn turned to walk away, but Mattheo took a hold of her hand and tugged her closer to him, locking his hands together so her hands were behind her back. ''That's not how it works'' he stated, Avalyn cocked her head to the side in question, her eyebrows pulling together in an innocent confused look. ''How what works?'' She played a fool, Mattheo let out a breathy laugh at Avalyn. ''you do not want to start something if you don't intend on finishing it'' Avalyn's jaw dropped a little at his words, her legs pressing together to find any form of relief. Mattheo pushed her hands towards the floor, giving Avalyn no choice but to follow. Her knees hit the ground softly, Mattheo crouched down in front of her as he stared at her, her pupils growing at the sight, the heartbeat he could feel in her hands speeding up. ''Careful Levisay. The things I could make you do, sitting on your knees like that'' Mattheo felt her hands twitch in slight surprise. Avalyn had believed to have the upper hand, but Mattheo had taken it back from her within seconds, leaving her thoughts a mess.

Mattheo let go of her hands, watching as Avalyn flinched at the muscles falling back into place. He helped her back up, sending her a cocky smile as he picked up the bag he had dropped earlier. ''See you tonight'' He said as he turned and walked out of the door, leaving Avalyn to rearrange her thoughts by herself.

Avalyn wondered how he managed to take control back from her so easily, how it took him only seconds to get her on her knees without any fear coursing through her body. She had been completely vulnerable to him, but in no way did she feel scared or threatened. She felt completely at ease and safe, something she had not expected to find with Mattheo.

Avalyn looked in her mirror, straightening out her dress as she traced the shape of her body. ''So fake'' she whispered to herself as she frowned in disgust. Avalyn let go of a breath as she grabbed one of her big sweaters off of its hanger, pulling it over her head so it covered the skintight dress she was wearing.

she left her wand on her bed and headed out the door. Avalyn crossed the castle and arrived at the Slytherin common room. She arrived just as a pair of students were leaving the room, leaving the door open for her to enter. She slowly stepped inside, her eyes taking in the familiar room. She spotted a few Gryffindors as well as Hufflepuff and Ravenclaws, but none she recognized.

She let her gaze travel over the crowd as they locked on the eyes of someone she had not expected to be here. ''Ah fuck'' She whispered as she turned away from him and tried walking somewhere else, but Harry had already grabbed her wrist. ''Ow'' she mumbled as she got turned around. ''What are you doing here?'' Harry asked ''could ask you the same thing'' Avalyn spat back. ''Mattheo invited you'' Harry stated as he roughly dropped her wrist. Avalyn felt anger raise in her chest as she did not like how Harry thought he was the only one who had the right to be angry.

''Merlin Harry!'' Avalyn cried out in desperation. ''I am allowed to change my mind, I am allowed to like someone else. we were never official or exclusive. I did nothing wrong'' Avalyn stated quickly as she felt someone step next to her. ''You owe me at least an explanation'' Harry said as he eyed the person next to her. Avalyn sighed as she realized this wasn't even about her to him, it was about the Slytherins that had decided to get involved with her. ''I don't owe you shit, Harry'' Avalyn spoke, her eyes turning cold, making Harry look down and swallow thickly.

''This is not you'' Harry mumbled as he tried to catch her eyes. ''All right, time to lay off Potter'' Avalyn recognized Lorenzo's voice and watched as he stopped Harry from grabbing her wrist once more. ''Get back to the party before I make you leave'' He spoke sternly and Avalyn caught herself wondering how Lorenzo managed to stay so calm. Harry glared at Lorenzo, before slowly making his way back to his friends.

''Thanks,'' Avalyn spoke softly. Lorenzo laughed softly as he shook his head. ''You were handling him just fine, I just sped up the process'' Avalyn laughed through her nose as she turned to look at Lorenzo. He smiled as well as he reached over and handed her his cup. ''Here, I'll get a new one'' Avalyn nodded as she took it from his hands. She slowly looked around the room again, trying to find Mattheo.

She found him sitting on one of the couches, a girl pulling her hands through his hair as he slowly sipped on his drink, an unreadable expression on his face. Avalyn took a deep breath as she downed her drink quickly. ''Damn'' Lorenzo laughed loudly as he followed her gaze and let out a small 'ah' in realization. ''it's fine, it's not like we're together'' Avalyn said as she turned back to Lorenzo. ''I won't tell'' He promised as he send her a knowing look and pointed to her cup. ''want a refill?'' Avalyn nodded as she followed Lorenzo to a table filled with bottles of liquor.

''What do you want?'' Lorenzo asked as he pointed to the many possibilities. ''What do you suggest?'' Avalyn responded as she handed him her cup. Lorenzo took one of the bottles and filled her cup with whatever was in it. ''Here'' Avalyn smiled at him ''Thanks, Lorenzo'' She said and Lorenzo believed it was the first time she had called him by his name, he hated how his full name sounded coming from her lips. ''Enzo" Lorenzo said with a small smile back. Avalyn send him a look filled with doubt, as she did not know if she felt comfortable calling Lorenzo anything other than his name. ''call me Enzo, all my friends call me that'' Avalyn smiled at his words and nodded. "all right, Enzo it is'' She said as she pushed her cup against Enzo's.

''Now, you didn't hear this from me, but I think Mattheo would appreciate it if you would save him from that girl'' Avalyn send him a taunting smile, shaking her head in disbelief. ''Come on, look at him. He looks bored out of his mind'' Enzo said as he pointed at his friend. ''What are we looking at'' Avalyn looked at her other side and smiled. ''Theodore, how nice of you to join'' She stated as she turned back towards Mattheo.

''Likewise, Levisay'' Theodore took another sip of his drink as the three stared at Mattheo. Mattheo finally seemed to notice. Theodore send him a thumbs up, and Mattheo just rolled his eyes in response. Enzo laughed at the two as Avalyn bit back her own laughter. ''All right'' She said as she handed Theodore her drink and took a hold of the bottom of her sweater, pulling it over her head and revealing her skin-tight dress. Lorenzo whistled lowly as Theodore just widened his eyes. Avalyn handed Enzo her sweater.

''I'm gonna attempt to save him'' Avalyn stated as she started walking towards Mattheo and the girl. ''You're a true hero Ava!'' Enzo yelled behind her. Avalyn smiled at the comment and walked up to the pair. Mattheo looked up at the shadow that got cast over his face. ''Hey,'' Avalyn said softly, completely ignoring the girl that was sitting against Mattheo. ''Hey'' Mattheo answered his face staying neutral, making Avalyn question all her actions, but she was already in the middle of it. ''Excuse me?'' Avalyn slowly turned towards the girl, raising her eyebrows in a questioning matter. ''we're kind of in the middle of something, and I'm pretty sure the Ravenclaw whore is not what he wants right now'' Avalyn raised her eyebrows in surprise, feeling anger fill her veins. She turned towards Mattheo, staring into his eyes intensely as she felt her anger disappear again. They are just words.

''Is that so?'' Avalyn asked as she send the girl a sarcastic smile. ''Yep,'' The girl said with a loud pop instead of a normal P. Avalyn sighed and turned towards Mattheo. ''Well, he can use his big boy words to tell me what he wants'' Mattheo dropped his head slightly to the side in surprise, a smile fighting to appear on his lips. Is that what he wanted? He wanted Avalyn to fight for him. He moved forward and placed a hand on the back of her upper leg, pulling Avalyn onto his lap. ''No words required, you already know what I want'' Avalyn smiled as she placed her hands against his cheeks. She loved how Mattheo took action, how he took what he wanted and would not even consider apologising for it.

Avalyn dropped her head and placed her lips against his, dropping her hands onto his chest as she rolled her hips against him, smiling into the kiss when she felt his grip on her hips tightening. Avalyn let out a small moan as Mattheo moved his hips up a bit, Mattheo used that moment to slip his tongue into her mouth. Avalyn moved her hips once more, before slowly moving away from him. She turned to look next to them and as expected the girl had disappeared.

She turned back and smiled at him. ''you're welcome'' She said as she tried to move off of him, but Mattheo gripped her hips and kept her in place. ''Wait, one second please'' Avalyn frowned as she sat back down, immediately feeling why Mattheo wanted her to stay a bit longer. Avalyn bit her lip as she placed her hand in front of her mouth to stop her laughter. Mattheo stared at her in amusement, ''I dare you to laugh'' He stated, avalyn shook her head and put on a serious face ''No, no it's not funny'' She stated as she looked into Mattheo's eyes. She burst out laughing and decided to drop her head onto his shoulder to hide it.

Avalyn pulled her face up again and stared down at Mattheo. He placed a hand on the side of her neck. Cursing himself for enjoying her company as much as he currently did. ''Kiss me again'' He said as he tried to pull her face towards his. ''And make it worse?'' Avalyn said with small giggles. Mattheo just nodded as he tried to move closer. ''No, Mattheo seriously. My legs are cramping'' Avalyn exclaimed as she grabbed the wrist of the hand that was placed against her neck, hoping to stop Mattheo from pulling her closer to him.

''alright,'' Mattheo said as he gently pushed her off him and got up so they were both standing. ''But'' Avalyn said, gaining Mattheos attention. ''If you behave I'll come back to your room with you?'' Mattheo smiled as he grabbed her hips once more. ''I'll be so good. I'll be on my best behaviour'' Avalyn laughed as nodded at his words. She had laughed for in the past hour than in any hour she had spent with the golden trio. How was it that Mattheo was the bad guy? Her mind could not wrap around it as he had shown her a side that people did not talk about in their gossip.

''Theodore has my drink'' Avalyn stated as she turned in Mattheo's hands to look around the room. ''Over there'' Mattheo said as he reached for her hand and started pulling her with him. His friends sent the pair taunting smiles. Theodore handed Avalyn her drink back. ''When you said you were going to save him that was not what I expected'' avalyn bit back a smile as she nodded, she took a small sip from her drink and watched as a girl made her way towards Theodore. He placed a hand on Avalyn's shoulder ''Feel free to save me any time'' he stated before being dragged onto the dancefloor. Mattheo took Avalyns cup from her hand and took a sip as well, watching his friend disappear into the crowd. Another girl came towards them and took hold of Lorenzo's hand, before taking him away as well.

Avalyn took her cup back from Mattheos hands and downed her drink again, before pulling his hand towards the dancefloor. Mattheo was quick to pull back ''Oh no I don't dance'' Mattheo said as he dropped her hand. ''Come on. I love this song'' Avalyn said as she grabbed his hands again. ''You go then'' Mattheo said, not moving an inch. Avalyn did not understand where the sudden protest came from, but she did know that she had enough alcohol in her system to have a good time, which is what she wanted to have with or without Mattheo.

''Fine'' Avalyn said as she took a step back. ''call me if you need more saving'' Mattheo smiled as he nodded. Avalyn walked over to the dancefloor, swaying her hips to the beat of the song. She wasn't that tall, she was actually quite small compared to other girls her age and yet everyone moved away to stare at her as she danced. Maybe it was the way she danced or maybe it was because of the rumours that were spreading, but she was too drunk to care.

Avalyn hated dancing alone, especially when she had some drinks. So when someone placed his hands on her body and started swaying with her she didn't think twice about it. She slowly turned around in the arms of the stranger, and a gentle smile placed itself on her lips when she found Fred. ''Fred!'' She said loudly as she placed her hands onto his shoulders and kept dancing with him. She laughed as Fred pulled her closer, Gasping softly as he moved his face closer to hers, their lips almost touching and Avalyn was in no position to pull away as Fred had his arms wrapped around her. ''Mind if I cut in?'' Mattheo's voice sounded from next to avalyn. ''Ye-'' ''Great, thanks'' Mattheo cut through Fred's sentence as he gave him a push away from her.

''You changed your mind!'' Avalyn said happily, the incident already in the back of her head. ''We're even now'' Mattheo declared as stepped closer to her. Avalyn swayed her hips as she felt Mattheo place his hands on her hips. She placed her hands on his shoulders. Avalyn turned around, pressing her back against Mattheo's front. swaying her hips as she felt Mattheo lean down and bury his head into her neck, placing soft kisses as he tightened his grip on her hips. Avalyn turned around again and stared at Mattheo as he placed his forehead against hers. Avalyn took a deep breath before slowly placing her lips against his again. Mattheo moved her back, away from the crowd that was formed in the middle of the common room.

Avalyn felt a wall behind her, feeling Mattheo's hand behind her head to soften the blow of being pushed against the wall. Avalyn reached over and placed her hands on his waist. She squeezed the fabric of his shirt as he placed his hand against the wall next to her head. Mattheo took a step closer, pressing his body against Avalyns as she slipped her hand under his shirt. She let her hands run along his skin, feeling every bump of every scar that ran along his torso. She was reading him like braille and she swore she read the word more.

Mattheo let his hand travel from her hip, over her waist till it was right under her breast, his thumb running across the wire of her bra. His other hand left the wall and got placed on her leg as Avalyn buried her hand into his hair, pulling it slightly. Mattheo let his hand travel up her leg, pushing her dress up. In a short sober moment, Avalyn pulled away. "Okay, room. We need a room.'' She breathed heavily as she placed her hand against Mattheo's chest to create some space between them because she swore if she didn't he would not hesitate to undress her then and there. Mattheo was breathing hard as well as he nodded. ''Definitely'' He said as he grabbed her hand and pulled her with him.

Avalyn allowed him to pull her through the crowd and up the stairs. They walked past the usual sleep quarters and up to the prefect room. Mattheo opened the door and pulled Avalyn inside before closing the door. He walked back over to her after locking it and placed his hands on her waist, ready to kiss her again when he froze. The way her lips looked swollen and red. Completely raw from the kisses they had shared just moments before. He fucking adored it.

Mattheo smiled as Avalyn gently moved him back so he was sitting down on the edge of the bed as she crawled onto his lap. She grabbed his face and pushed her lips against his, sighing in delight when she felt his tongue slip into her mouth. Mattheo pulled her waist closer to him, forcing her hips to grind against him. Avalyn felt his hands travel down to her ass, his fingers taking a hold of the fabric of her tighs, before ripping them apart without any effort. Avalyn pulled away in shock, she could feel Mattheo smile into her neck. ''You didn't'' Avalyn gasped in a whisper of complete disbelief. Mattheo moved back a bit so he could look at her and she could see Mattheo fight back a smile.

''Matt, I loved those tights,'' Avalyn said in a whine, Mattheo ignored her words and took a hold of her waist, turning them around. Avalyn was now sitting on the edge of the bed. ''I'll get you new ones'' Mattheo said as he slowly dropped to his knees in front of the bed, small kisses being placed against her thighs as he ripped the tights even further as well as her underwear. ''Fuck'' Avalyn whispered softly as she dropped back onto her elbows. Mattheo grabbed one of her legs and placed it on his shoulder, he gently placed his lips against her core. No warning, no build-up, just sudden pleasure making Avalyn gasp out at the feeling.

Mattheo felt Avalyn's hands in his hair as her hips lifted from the mattress, making him stop his movements completely. Avalyn gasped out a soft no, looking down and straight into the eyes of Mattheo. ''You need to stay still Ava'' Avalyn shook her head softly. ''I can't- Fuck!'' she exclaimed as she felt Mattheo between her legs again. Mattheo wrapped both his arms around her hips, keeping her in place. Avalyn moaned out as she reached to grab one of his hands. Her grip on his hand tightened as she felt herself hold her breath in anticipation of release, But it never came. Avalyn let out a soft whine as she watched Mattheo stand up, a small chuckle coming from his lips.

Mattheo walked closer, his hands working to take off his pants. He watched Avalyn crawl backwards, the denial she had felt earlier completely forgotten.

Mattheo crawled over her, he reached down and slowly pushed forward with his hips, making Avalyn moan out in utter pleasure. The feeling they had both anticipated for finally fulfilling their cravings. Avalyn reached for his shoulder in discomfort. ''Wait'' She mumbled softly. Mattheo stared down at her and watched as she hid her face in his arm. She took a few seconds to catch her breath, before looking back up at him and nodding. ''You sure?'' Mattheo asked as he slowly moved out again, Avalyn met his hips halfway when he pushed back in, letting him know she was sure.

Mattheo was quick to pick up the pace, letting out a sigh of pleasure as he felt Avalyn wrap her legs around his waist. he kept pushing his hips into hers, watching as she lifted her back off the mattress in pleasure. ''Almost'' Avalyn mumbled as her movements slowed down. Her legs squeezed tighter around Mattheo as her movements stopped and her body shook at the sudden feeling of release. Mattheo moaned out as well as her tightening around him sent him over the edge.

Mattheo moved his face into her neck, his breathing fast as he placed a kiss again it. He trailed his lips down. Her collarbone, between her breasts, down her tummy and along her thighs. Mattheo sat up to look at Avalyn, smiling at how she was still trying to catch her breath. Mattheo leaned over her, taking a hold of her hand and placing a soft kiss on the back of it, gaining her attention. Avalyn smiled at him to let him know she was okay.

''Thank you'' Avalyn whispered softly as Mattheo moved to lay down next to her. ''What for?" Mattheo mumbled softly, Avalyn shrugged. ''You take such sweet care of me when we're done'' The words made stung because Mattheo could not imagine being mean to Avalyn after being done. After how good she had been.

Mattheo slowly moved onto his side, smiling slightly as he noticed Avalyn was fighting to stay awake. He sat up and reached for his blanket, pulling it over the two of them. ''Mattheo?'' Avalyn asked softly. Mattheo just hummed. ''Would you mind if we just-'' Avalyn stopped her sentence as she seemed to think about her next words ''-Cuddle for a bit?'' Mattheo seemed taken aback by her question. He would never let any girl cuddle with him after, it was a line he would normally not cross, but he had to if he wanted to continue his plan. ''What for?'' the words left his mouth before he could think about it. Avalyn closed her mouth and looked away, the look Mattheo caught made him regret the sentence. ''It's just, the music is still loud I was hoping it would drown it out'' Avalyn explained. Mattheo sighed as he bit his lips, slowly opening his arms. ''Thanks,'' Avalyn said as she placed her head on his chest, feeling him wrap his arms around her, the music now fading to the background.

''Don't get used to it'' Mattheo warned, smiling slightly when he heard avalyn let out a giggle.

''I won't'' She promised.

She fucking promised. He hated how he made her promise.