Disclaimer: All of you know that this isn't mine.

Authors note: Its different!!

I sent owls to Tom constantly that summer. And he sent them to me just as much. It was the first time that I couldn't wait to get back to school.

My parents, as usual, completely ignored my existence. The only thing they had asked all summer is if I had passed everything. I said I had, and that was that. Haven't talked to the since. I really don't even know where they are. And I really don't care. I spent my summer reading and swimming. And I was bored out of my mind.

Finally, my Hogwarts letter arrived. I sent an owl to Tom, asking if he wanted to go to Diagon Ally with me. He agreed and we were to meet the following day.

Now, I was nervous. I admit, I REALLY like Tom. I haven't really seen him since the time I pretended to be asleep. I actually took two hours to get ready to see him again. Then I was disgusted with myself. It was like I was one of those girls I shared a room with. Annoying.

So when I flooed to Diagon Ally, I actually thought I was going to faint. And not just because of the whole spinning thing. I stumbled out of the fireplace, trying desperately not to fall. As soon as I caught my balance, someone swept me up into a fierce hug, spinning me around.

I started to laugh. "Tom! Put me down!"

Tom set me back on my feet, smirking. "Hey."

I smiled at him brightly. "Hey!"

Tom's smirk widened. "Let's go."

He grabbed my arm and began pulling me toward the bookstore. "Have your parents talked to you yet?"

I shook my head. "No and they wont. They never do."

Tom's face tightened, then he changed the subject. "What are your classes?"

I recited my schedule and Tom smirked. "Every class."

I smiled up at him. Somewhere during this exchange, Tom's hand had gone from gripping my arm to intertwining his fingers with my own. Not that I was complaining or anything.

We walked into the bookshop and Tom took out his list. "We need two of everything." He told the man.

After we paid for our books, we started shopping for new robes. Once we walked in, we heard a scream, "Tom!"

We both turned and saw Elli. Tom gripped my hand tighter, but it didn't make any difference. Elli walked in between us, pulling our hands apart. "How was your summer?" she stood really close. To close. Tom was actually having to lean back.

"It was fine." He responded shortly.

"So, you want to go get a drink or something?" she questioned, leaning even closer.

Tom frowned, then reached around her and grabbed my hand pulling me in between the two of them. I looked at him, shocked, and his eyes begged me to go along with it. I nodded and he wrapped his arms around my waist, I leaned back so my back was against his chest. Then I tried to ignore how…right this felt.

Elli looked shocked. "Do you mind if Alexa comes along?" Tom questioned, smirking.

Elli blinked. "Well, actually, I forgot I have to go somewhere. See you at school." She turned quickly, practically running out of the shop.

I started to laugh, as did Tom. He let me go. Damn.

"Come on, Alexa. Let's go get something to drink."

I went home that night completely happy. Everything was perfect and the next day, we would be heading back to Hogwarts. Back to me being able to see Tom every single day…

I climbed onto the Hogwarts Express, searching for Tom. I didn't find him, so I sat in an empty compartment. Only a few moments later, Tom strode in. He smirked at me slightly.

Instead of sitting across from me, he sat next to me and threw his arm over my shoulder.

I shot him a questioning look, but he just smirked. "So-"

Whatever he was about to say was cut off by Nott, Avery, and Elli. "Hey Tom." They all said, like dogs wanting attention.

Tom's arm tightened, pulling me against his chest. He nodded at them. "What are you all doing in here?" Tom questioned.

"We get bored." Nott replied.

"How is that going to get any better in MY compartment?" Tom growled. "Get out."

"But-"

"Out." Tom said firmly.

Elli shot me a look, but she stood and started out the door. Just before Nott was completely out, he turned. "Are you two dating yet?"

Tom had his wand out before I could blink. "Out."

He left.

Tom turned back to me. "So, I know we went over this and all, but how did your summer go? Minus your parents."

"Fine. How about you?"

"Well, you weren't there, so-" he broke off and blushed. Blushed! I made Tom Riddle blush!

I smiled, then snuggled into his side. We were silent for awhile, then Tom started. "Alexa, have you ever thought about what would happen if we-"

"Yes."

"And?"

"And what?"

Tom pulled away from me and glared. "And what did you think?"

That I'd love to... "I don't know. Why are you asking?"

Tom rolled his eyes. "It was just a question."

We sat in silence. His arm was still around my shoulders and his thumb was making little circles on my arm. My mind was racing. Was he actually just wondering? And why was he wondering? Maybe I should just tell him how I feel about all of this…After an hour, I couldn't stand it anymore. "Tom-"

The next thing I knew, his lips were on mine, kissing me roughly. I was shocked, but eagerly started kissing him back. I tangled my hands in his hair and he gently laid me back on the seat. His hand slid up my shirt, resting on my stomach.

Finally, we stopped kissing and Tom rested his forehead against mine. "Go out with me?" he questioned.

"Yes."

He smirked and once again brought his lips to mine.

"Everyone keeps staring at us." I whispered that night in the Great hall. We were sitting next to each other on the bench, Tom's arm around my waist, me leaning against him slightly.

"So?" Tom said, though he sent everyone who looked at us a death glare. They instantly turned around.

"So it's making me uncomfortable." I said, leaning against him even more.

Tom smirked once again, then kissed me. "Maybe we should give them something to stare at."