Chapter 12 – Christmas Break and Christmas Presents
Serena left the kitchens with Tom a while later, feeling content, very full and very hyper. Tom's lips tickled her ear and then her neck.
"Tom! Stop," She giggled, pushing away. "I need to go talk to my girls."
"They can wait," He said, caressing her body with his tempting hands.
"No, you said yourself they were worried about me! I have to talk to them and make up for my being a quiet bitch." She said, smiling playfully.
"You have to make it up to me first," He said his lips burning her skin. Shivers that hinted at desire ran up her back, and she had to shake them away.
"I'll make it up to you later!" She said, her hands wandering over his body, implying how she meant to make it up to him. He looked at her very annoyed. He had actually found her and brought her out of the depression she had been in all for sex, and now she wanted to go off and talk to her girlfriends! It was simply outrageous. He wanted her now, damn it. Her flirtatious eyes fluttered up and read the turmoil in Tom's eyes.
"Oh you poor baby, you can wait. Besides the anticipation will make it better," She said. Tom opened his mouth to argue, but Serena stole her chance and kissed him sensuously, and then released before Tom's hands could claim her. She laid a tempting hand quickly on his leg before running off to her dorms, leaving Tom behind, opened mouthed and very unsatisfied.
Serena ran up to her dorms, knowing that Eve at least was sure to be there. Heather may be out Malfoy, but she knew Eve would be there, probably doing her homework. She quickly made her way up to her room and, just as she had thought, found Eve doing her homework on her bed.
"Hey!" Eve said, relieved to see Serena smiling.
"Ok, now that I'm feeling better, you have GOT to tell me," She said, skipping over to sit on Eve's bed.
"Tell you what?" Eve asked.
"Oh come on, I want details you whore!" Serena demanded excitedly. Eve realized what she was talking about and a smile played upon her lips.
"Ok, so I went to meet Professor Sinclair for a tutorial," Eve said, "But he wasn't in his room. I knew I was early, so I thought 'hey, maybe he's in his bedroom,' and decided I should check it out. Well, I was about a half-hour early, and he wasn't in his room either. So I kind of just looked around his room, accidentally of course."
"Of course," Serena said.
"And well I came across all these different things, weapons I think they were. Well anyways, he had all sorts of wizarding weapons, but in one corner of a room he had all these muggle ones too. I'm not really sure why, but you know, maybe he thought they were fascinating. Well I found this whip and I was examining it, thinking how unbelievably kinky it was when Sinclair came in. He was very interested to know what I was doing in his room holding a whip, and I explained that I was early and had been looking for him, and fell upon his things.'
"So, being the slut I was, asked him to demonstrate the use of a whip on me, and well…things pretty much got out of hand from there. I mean we were already in his bedroom with a whip, do I need to say anymore!" Eve concluded excitedly. Serena shrieked.
"You fucking whore! I can't believe you!" She cried.
"I know," Eve said, blushing, quite proud of herself.
"How big was he?" Serena asked.
"Big. Like, I was scared it might have hurt," Eve said, both of the girls giggling.
"That is so crazy! But you're ok aren't you?" She asked.
"Yeah I'm great, but I don't think that's going to happen again anytime soon. Afterwards he sat up and was like 'Shit' and felt really embarrassed and kept trying to apologize. It was really kind of funny actually," Eve said. Serena laughed.
"But seriously Eve, I feel bad. I should have been there for you to talk to, and I wasn't. I feel terrible," Serena said.
"It wasn't your fault, you weren't feeling well. Actually you've been going through this depression thing all week, are you ok?" Eve asked.
"Yeah, I'm better now," Serena assured her.
"Are you sure? We were really worried, we even asked Tom and he seemed pretty worried too" Eve said.
"I know, but we talked and I think everything's ok now," Serena said. "Although I think he was kind of mad that I didn't put out or anything and he's had to touch himself." Eve laughed.
"Probably," Eve agreed, "But I know you'll fix that soon." Serena smiled and nodded.
"So where's Heather?" She asked.
"Off with Lucius I think," Eve said, clearing up her homework, pretty much aware that she wouldn't be able to get anything else done today.
"What do you think they're doing?" Serena asked her.
"Probably fucking," Eve said.
"Really?" Serena asked, getting an idea in her head.
"Maybe," Eve said. "She's been gone awhile and said she was going to be on the fourth floor, that little hallway place there."
"Do you want to go sneak up on her," Serena said, a naughty smile tugging at her lips. Eve's eyes glittered in the same mischievous way.
"She'd be so pissed! Let's do it!" Eve cried. Serena smiled excitedly as they stole out of the common room to the fourth floor. They knew exactly where she would be. So, quietly, they snuck in the shadows and it didn't take long for them to hear the sounds of passion. With playful smiles exchanged, they inched closer, finally catching sight of Heather and Lucius in a tight 'embrace', their hands all over each other, their tongues entwined.
"Heather! There you are, we were – oh!- " Serena started and gasped loudly. Heather pulled away from Lucius quickly, he looked behind irritated. As the first wave of fear and embarrassment passed her, Heather dropped her mouth, her cheeks blushing very much offended at their intrusion and laughter.
"What the fuck are you doing guys?" Heather asked.
"I'm sorry Lucius, we're going to steal Heather away from you for the moment," Serena said, her and Eve linking arms with her. They pulled her away, Heather puffing in outrage.
They ran all the way back to their common room, and had to suffer through Heather's protests and complaints about their stealing her away from Lucius for no reason. After she was done and out of breath, they got back to gossiping. Just being with her girlfriends and catching up on everything she had missed made Serena smile. She had really missed this. She had really missed them.
After awhile they made their way down to dinner. After dinner Serena came back up to the dormitory with her girlfriends for the first time in a while, promising Tom to get together with him on Saturday.
They spent that night drinking in the bathroom, gossiping, and just enjoying each other's company. It was very late when they finally went to bed.
The next morning was frigid outside, and Serena thought she may want to change her mind about going to Hogsmeade today. But, they were going Christmas shopping, and she had a hard time trying to dissuade herself from any kind of shopping, so she didn't even try. After breakfast, she met up with Tom and her girls. They shopped together for a while, Tom sulking in the background while the girls consulted each other on their purchase ideas.
They were walking to the next store when Heather pulled Eve over and they whispered for a little before coming up smiling.
"So Serena we're going to go get you your Christmas present," Eve said. "We'll meet you at the Three Broomsticks in like an hour."
"Um, ok," Serena said, a little confused. Tom rolled his eyes and took advantage of being alone with Serena. As he came to stand next to her, his hand slipped to circle her waist.
"Tom," She squeaked. "I'm not done shopping yet!"
"I don't care," He said, his lips stealing a kiss from her soft lips. "It's Saturday, you promised me." She giggled.
"Thomas Riddle," She cried, feigning shock. "How dare you impeach my word. I am a woman of honor, I would never think of denying you." He smirked.
"I would definitely hope not, for you know I wouldn't stand for that," He said arrogantly. She rolled her eyes.
"I have to get Heather and Eve's presents now," She said. "And then we can play."
"You've already got mine?" He asked, his hands flirtatiously stroking her back. Serena smiled playfully.
"Of course. I got two, one I think you'll like, the other…well, I know you'll like," She whispered tauntingly in his ear. Tom shivered with anticipation.
"Have you got mine?" She asked. He smiled.
"I have," he said. He made to pull her away and take her right then, but she winked and slipped off into the store before he could. He sighed and followed in after her.
After a little, they left the store, Serena carrying the two small bags filled with presents for her friends and family. She might have made Tom carry them but she was very familiar with his arrogance and knew he would probably refuse telling her she shouldn't have bought them if she didn't want to carry them. They wandered around browsing different stores until they found themselves outside the Three Broomsticks. Thirsty and cold they stole inside and found Heather and Eve sitting at a table in the back of the room. Eagerly Serena walked over and sat down with them. They ordered hot cider and butterbeer, chatting until they came.
After drinking their drinks and growing increasingly warm, Heather and Eve decided Heather should give Serena her present now. She handed Serena an envelope with a pretty red ribbon. Curious, Serena glanced at Heather and Eve before opening. She read it and smiled.
"You whore, is this my actual present?" She asked. Heather looked quiet taken aback.
"You know that actually cost me a lot!" Heather said, pretending to be hurt. Eve just giggled. Tom looked inquisitively at Serena who let him take the card from her hands. He smirked as he read the gift certificate for a two hour occupancy of a room in the inn down the street.
"Serena, this is a great present," He said. She rolled her eyes.
"Serena I'm serious, if you don't use it I'll be really pissed off. I spent a lot of money on that," Heather said.
"Fine, maybe I'll go use it right now," Serena said standing up.
"I think you should," Heather said.
"Have fun," Eve said as Serena grabbed her bags.
"Oh I will, and you're paying for my drink," She said, leaving Heather and Eve laughing.
Serena sighed, "I don't even know where this inn is."
"Well I do," Tom said, grabbing her arm and leading her. He led her inside and gave the certificate to the inn keeper. He smiled kindly at the young couple and gave them the key telling them to be careful.
Tom stopped at the stairs, letting Serena walk up first. She stopped halfway up.
"Tom, do we really have to do this here, I'm a bit embarrassed," She said.
"You're girlfriend paid good money, are you going to allow it to go to waste?" He asked seductively, hands gently caressing her body. She rolled her eyes. "Ok, fine, I do owe you," She said.
They found the room at the very end of the hall. Serena purposefully toyed with the key, pretending she couldn't get the door open. Tom had to push her hand aside and do it himself. She put a hand to her hip while another played with a strand of hair.
"You know I think we should go back," She said playfully. "This room doesn't seem quiet right." She wanted to see how long it would take for Tom to get fed up with her. Not long.
Realizing she was just trying to annoy him and prolong his waiting, he bent down and picked her up, carrying her inside the room and kicking the door shut behind him.
"Tom!" She giggled. "Put me down at once!" He submitted and dropped her gently on the bed and letting her bags fall to the floor next to him. He smirked as he watched her get off the bed and look around the room. He sat down on the chair at the opposite end of the room while she looked over the bathroom and bed. Once she had finished she came and stood in front of him.
"So Mr. Riddle, what exactly is going to happen next?" She asked flirtatiously.
"You're going to take off your clothes," He said. She smiled naughtily and tried to unbutton her blouse, purposefully fumbling with the buttons. She got the first two slowly unbutton, taking her time to tease him. Finally her shirt was unbuttoned and she let it slip gracefully off her arms. Then she moved on to her skirt, still fumbling with the buttons that clad her uniform skirt together.
"Damn it Serena, you're doing this on purpose," He said getting up and walking towards her. She put a mask of innocence on her face.
"Of course I'm not," She said, but she couldn't help smiling as he finished the job of unbuttoning her skirt for her. Then he quickly removed her satin chemise so that she was only left in her bra and underwear. He smirked as he assessed her body, eager to rid it of those last remaining clothes.
"Mr. Riddle, I do believe I will catch cold here if you move so slowly. You still have to remove your clothing as well," She said, smiling. Quickly he took off his sweater and shirt. Serena helped him unhook his belt and threw it to the floor. He threw off his pants and carried her to the bed.
Laying her softly down, he got down on top of her. He slowed down to take his time in unclasping her bra, reveling in her soft, beautiful skin. Tom's eyes explored her body as he dropped the bra onto the floor. Then came her underwear and then his so that all that was left was their unbridled passion.
Slowly he kissed her, their kissing becoming fiercer. His hands explored her body, though he had already done it many times before. She moaned softly as his lips moved down her body, following his hands. After a little, he moved on top of her, catching again the sweet taste of her lips. Her legs spread for him and he slowly came in, trying hard to control himself. Though he had already had her multiple times before, he couldn't seem to be sated of his desire for her. He even wanted her to share it with him and not just take everything for himself.
His thrusts became harder as their breathing came faster. She moaned his name, her fingers digging gently into his shoulders, their hips moving in rhythm together. With more passionate thrusts, he drove himself deeper, almost causing Serena to lose her breath at the sheer ecstasy of it. The climax was strong, he could almost not believe it, it was so powerful. Her body shook underneath him as the shivers of pleasure took her body. He himself was almost incoherent as he reached the peak. And then, it was over. He pulled gently out of her and lay next to her, both of them damp and spent.
When they both had regained their breath, he moved over and cuddled in next to her, his hand drooped over her side.
"That was…"She whispered, not being able to find words to describe it.
"I know," He said softly. She knew they were both relatively inexperienced and the shock that they could reach a climax like that surprised her, and yet frightened her as well. They were young, and that pleasure was so powerful. She turned her thoughts away. It was almost Christmas and she could think about this over break.
She rolled over and stared at his chiseled, aristocratic face. He was devilishly handsome, she thought to herself. She met his clouded eyes and he smiled at her before kissing her oh so softly. Serena's breath caught. She had never been kissed like this by anyone else. She had never felt the way she felt for him ever before. He could be so gentle, so almost, sweet, but he could also be so terrible, and she couldn't help wonder what had turned him evil.
"Are you really staying here over break?" She asked him. He nodded.
"You should stay with me," He whispered, stroking her arm. She shivered.
"You know I can't do that. I miss my family," She said. Tom's eyes darkened. Dark thoughts of what Tom would be doing when he was alone at the castle flooded her mind, and she willed them away. She wanted no part in Tom's malice plans for the world.
"Hey, stay here I'm going to go get your Christmas present," He said, getting up. He threw on his boxers and made his way to his pants. Serena drew the sheet around her and sat up against the backboard. Drawing a small black leather bag out of his pockets, he made his way back to the bed.
"Tom, you know you really didn't have to?" She said as she took the bag he handed to her.
"Why, because I'm too poor to buy you one?" He retorted sharply. Surprised, Serena dropped her mouth.
"I didn't say that at all!" She said.
"Never mind, open it," He said. Serena slowly untied the black strings holding it closed and gently dumped its contents into her hand. A small silver ring fell into her hand. Serena dropped the empty bag on the bed and pulled the ring up to look at it more closely.
It was silver and thin with the engraving of two snakes about to swallow a small, oval, onyx stone in the center. Serena eyes fluttered up to Tom in surprise.
"Tom it's beautiful," She whispered.
"You like it?" He asked, joining her on the bed.
"It's beautiful," She said.
"It's the other in the matching pair of rings belonging to Salazar Slytherin. This was the second. I found it in one of his secret chambers," Tom said admiring the beauty of the ring. "This one happens to be thin and silver, but the other one is thick and gold and the black stone is cracked. It has fallen into ill repair. Wear it, and people will know you belong to me." Serena slipped the ring onto her ring finger, a strange feeling overtaking her: an ominous feeling.
"Does it fit?" He asked.
"Perfectly," She said softly.
"That's good then," He said. She looked at him.
"What's wrong?" He asked her.
"It's just strange. My fingers are so small, normally I have to have rings tailored to fit me," She said. Tom smiled.
"Then it's lucky the ring fits," He said. "You do like it, right?"
Serena smiled. "Of course, it's gorgeous! Thank you," She said, kissing him.
It was gorgeous, but it was ironic that it fit her perfectly. It seemed too perfect. She shook her head, no, she did not want any strange feelings taking her right now.
"Do you have the other one?" She asked him, trying to change topics for her sake.
"It's not in my possession anymore," He said.
"What happened to it?" She asked.
"I've hidden it," He said. Serena furrowed her brow.
"Why?" She asked. Tom smirked.
"Never mind," He said, taking her into his lap.
"Tom I can't get you your present until I get back from break," She said.
"You mean that wasn't your present," He asked, meaning the sex they just had. She smiled
"No, I actually have something else for you, but it's back at my house," She said, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Don't worry about it. I'll just distract myself until you can get it for me," He said, rolling her onto her back. Serena giggled as he removed the sheet that covered her and started kissing her again. After all, they still had a little while left of the room.
They returned a good while later, just in time for dinner. The next day, Serena and her friends spent packing for their journey home, and that Monday, after saying goodbye to Tom and praying that he didn't get up to trouble while she was away, left on the train with her girlfriends back to the station where their parents would meet them.