Ahh such crummy weather, but on the bright side, that gives me the chance to write another chapter to you all. Enjoy my friends!
After getting kicked out of library word quickly spread throughout the school about the incident with Juliet De La Lune, and Tome riddle. Tom didn't breath a word about it except that "Reading Shakespeare stimulates the brain" and that "it is only natural to partake in acting it". His followers quickly came to his defense claiming Tom only did it because he enjoys acting an extra curricular. Juliet did not say much about it either, I mean how could she. Mostly it was girls asking her about Tom whom she knew nothing about. She only answered questions about the play and that was that. Although despite the popularity, Juliet couldn't help but notice the frightening aspect of the Slytherin female population. More specifically she was down right terrified of the Slytherin girls. Apparently Tom was right, he must be handsome to a degree, why else would he have women following him around all day?
These fan girls of Tom Riddle did not like Juliet at all. They down right hated her. At many times the poor Gryffindor was succumbed to being almost pranked like frogs in her desk or her things getting stolen or hidden. She was close being hexed for the past few weeks which was a chore to avoid. Chekov and Robin had to be like knights in shiny armor, many times had to save her from the harpies. Juliet couldn't wrap her head around it. What made the Wizard so special anyway? He's rude, arrogant and she was pretty sure he had some kind of superiority complex. Tom was an acquaintance to her in some cosmic way. Besides, clearly the Slytherin didn't really think of her much of anything besides as an acquaintance. Juliet snorted at the thought of Tom Riddle actually being a real "buddy" with anyone. Yeah, that would be the day. For all the months she's been here Juliet De La Lune never seen the man express anything emotionally besides sarcasm and that trademark smirk of his. Juliet pulled out her "Romeo and Juliet" and flipped to the page here the two of them left off. Sooner or later the play will end. Juliet contemplated over this silently as she walked down the corridors to the courtyard. Maybe she could order more Shakespeare plays and have them shipped by owl. Seemed like a good idea, one should always have good books on their shelves.
"Well if it isn't Juliet of the house of Capulet." Said a girl with a sneer. Juliet sighed, she knew that voice anywhere. She closed the book, looking up to a group of Slytherin girls. No doubt the same harpies who tried to make her throw up slugs this morning. If it weren't for Robin, she would have been in the hospital wing for the week.
"Wow 'Juliet of Capulet'. How original, haven't heard that one before" Replied Juliet in a bored tone. The Gryffindor attempted to walk around them, hoping they would leave her alone.
"Where do you think your going?" Replied one of the girls, she blocked her way out, Juliet turned around to see that she was now surrounded.
"The bathroom. the witch deadpanned.
"Did you hear that girls? She needs to freshen up." Said one girl.
"Well more like relieve myself..." She admitted. "So if you don't mind I gotta-"
"Well you know what? You have been causing trouble for us miss. De La Lune. So stay with us for a bit" Said what looked like to be the leader of the group.
"You've been trying to steal Tom away from us. We don't like that. We warned you about being near him and you wouldn't listen." said a tall girl.
"Look, I already told you all. I don't like Riddle. I don't know why I have to keep repeating this to the lot of you. We just like reading Shakespeare is all. You should all try it, I bet Tom would want to be with you more if you tried." Juliet was in a jam, there were six of them, and only one of her. The courtyard was starting to draw attention, but no one was going to call for help.
"Don't you think we already tried that you stupid girl?" Screeched one of the other girls. "He dismissed us like we were nothing. It's all your fault!" She then took her wand out and lashed out a beam of light that knocked the Gryffindor to the floor.
"Son of bitch, that hurt you know." She coughed.
"Good." Said the ring leader.
"Do you really think by hitting me and torturing me you're accomplishing something? What kind of logic is that anyway?!" The petite witch said trying to get up. "I'll tell you right now, it accomplishes nothing. You're all nothing more then cowards." She spat.
More of the girls started screaming, calling her names while hitting her, attacking her with their wands. Juliet took it silently at first, remembering the old "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but names shall never hurt me" saying. Still, a saying can't really protect you from physical pain now could it.
Aw screw it.
"REVENGE MOTHERFUCKER!" The witch yelled, lunging herself at one of the girls.
The girls screamed in horror as Juliet toppled the ringleader to the ground, pinning her down. The Slytherin females wand fell out of her hands and was too far away for her to reach.
"Not so tough without your wand huh? You witches are all the same now a days, all talk and no bite." She said sticking her tongue out.
"You bitch!" She yelled, trying to move. "Don't just stand there, get her off of me!" She screeched at her friends. They were too scared to help move her though. They were more afraid they would get hurt.
"WHAT IN MERLINS NAME ARE YOU DOING?" yelled a voice trying to get passed the crowd.
"T-tom!" Said the ringleader, surprised to see him at the scene of the crime.
Juliet, now able to breath a sigh of relief that the Wizard was here got off the girl, sitting cross legged on the ground. There she saw Tom Riddle, with the eyes like a demon. Juliet thought she was about to get killed at that moment.
"Tom!" Said one of the girls. Already backing away slowly.
"I-it's was the most awful thing, Juliet attacked us for no reason!" Piped up what seemed to be the ring leader. "She tried to put a curse on me! She's a monster, an animal!"
"Yeah!" said all of the girls, nodding in approval.
Tom Raised a brow. "Juliet, is this true?" He looked at her with a smirk. "I didn't know you were capable of using curses."
"The only curse I know is this." She then flipped him off. "You sarcastic son of bitch." She spat, smirking. The girls gasped.
"You dare speak to Tom Riddle in such language?" screamed one of the girls. She then clutched to Toms arm clingingly "I told you she was evil."
"Oh, shut up." Juliet said as she tried to get up on her own. "These guys have been pranking me and hexing me these past few weeks. I may be patient but even I have my limits as to how low someone can go for attention." The Gryffindor said with a glare.
Tom laughed.
"Oh yeah, it all makes sense now, you're clearly evil." Began Tom, "You might as well be the spawn of Satan." He walked over and pulled Juliet up to her feet. She pushed him away in defiance when she could finally stand but the Slytherin picked her up bridal style.
"If I see anyone else try to harm this girl, I'll see to it personally that they will be expelled." He spoke darlky, eyeing the six girls especially. The girls ran together in fear for their lives.
He carried her to the Hospital wing quickly, ignoring the people giving them stares or whispering to each other with concern. Juliet didn't blame them, her skirts been torn, one of her knee socks was ripped with holes, mud was all over her blouse along with bruises and cuts on her arms and legs as a cute decoration. Her hair was in a mess and had a cut on the top of her forehead with blood trickled passed her eye to her chin. Her tie was missing for some strange reason though.
When they reached the Hospital, the nurse was there ready to give her a bed.
"Think you'll be alright?" He asked.
"Please, next time I see them they're going to get kick- boxed American style." She said in a huff.
"How lady-like" He replied dryly.
"Oh bite me, egg head."
Juliet wouldn't know what happened after the Slytherin left though. When she woke up, the sun was beginning to set. Tom wasn't there but to her satisfaction, a new set of robes was placed on the foot of her bed to change into. She looked in the mirror, surprised at how normal she looked now. The power of magic was something else. Her cuts and bruises went away, and the cut on her forehead was bandaged. It was easily concealed by her bangs so Juliet smiled, nodding in approval. She changed into her new robes quickly, signed out and thanked the nurse for all her work.
Dinner was pretty normal thank god. Juliet munched on a leg of chicken with content. Sure, she was given some pitiful stares, but that sure as hell never stopped her from eating! She glanced over to Chekov and Robin who gave her a concerned and guilty look. Juliet smiled at them and gave them a thumb up. They grinned at the gesture, both returning to their meals. She then stole a glance at Tom riddle, who was listening in on a debate between Luscious Malfoy and some other person she couldn't see. She turned back to her food approvingly, before grabbing another fried chicken leg.
After dinner Tom was walking down the corridor to the reach the changing stair case only to spot ahead of him was Juliet. Of course she didn't notice him though, the girl was infamous for ignoring people.
"Miss. De La Lune." He called out. The girl turned around immediately, surprised.
"Ah, Hi Tom." She stopped in her tracks waiting for him to catch up.
"Felling better I see…" Riddle wasn't the best with conversations, but at least with this girl he didn't have to worry about her trying to molest him.
"Yup, magic sure helps when you need it. I feel like a million bucks!" She stated happily.
"Why would you want a buck in the first place? Thats stupid." Riddle said seriously. Juliet snorted.
"It's an American saying. A million bucks means a million dollars… you know, money." She laughed merrily.
"I see where you're getting at." He replied, slightly annoyed at how bad he was with American phrases.
When they reached the stair case, Tom and Juliet were heading obviously in opposite directions. Juliet was going up to the towers where the Gryffindor common room was while Tom going to the Slytherin house which was downstairs in the dungeon. Juliet turned around, looking back at Riddle.
"Hey, Tom!" She beckoned. He stopped in his tracks, turning to look up to her. "I almost forgot, thank you for helping me today. I know you don't think of me much as a friend but you were nice enough to save me anyway. So a thousand thanks." She smiled at him warmly, making Tom give her a shocked expression. Usually he was either idolized to an extreme, or feared. This was something new to him indeed. She turned around to walk up again, only to stop and look back again. "By the way, stop calling me miss. De La Lune, you sound like my granddad." She stuck her tongue out in disgust.
He sighed defeated, "Good night, Juliet." Giving in to the command.
"Good night, Tom." She said satisfied, as she disappeared up the stairs.
Tom then turned to go to the Slytherin Common room. A long night awaited him.
Annnddddd thats it, hope you all comment. If you have any suggestions feel free to say. Just no flames please, i might need to use mah powers trolololol