Tom's POV

That night I lay awake all night. I, Tom Riddle was afraid, afraid of losing her. I was almost certain she would wake up and leave me. Why would she want to stay? I ended not only her life, but our Childs as well. Would I stop I actually try and stop her from leaving? Not if that is what she truly desired, if she could have a happy life without me. But I needed her, and I always will, but she does not deserve a monster like me. If she desired to leave, I would let her. But would she speak of my whereabouts? No, she wouldn't. I know she wouldn't. She is too good; she might hate me but would never want any harm brought to me. Merlin, I love her so much. She is the moon of my life, my world. I would die the most painful death a million times if it meant her not shedding one tear. How could she return my love? I am the being every man fears, excluding that snot nose Potter boy. The monster people tell their children about, the devil himself. She is light, and I am dark. Though, when I am around her, I feel as if there is good in me. Deep down somewhere, something she only awakens. Maybe she might still feel something for me. Last night I was hesitant to sleep in the same bed with her and sat in a chair out of respect for her. She woke up only to tell me to get back in bed. As soon as I laid down at the edge of the bed, she took my arm and wrapped it around her waist and pulled me closer to her. Maybe she did this only out of wanting comfort? But I was not sure how to react so I just laid there, staring at her long white locks. I smiled a bit at the thought.

I rolled over very cautiously trying not to disturb her sleep. I let my eyes glance upon her for a moment. She looked so innocent, so peaceful. She was lying on her back; her right arm was curled up around her face. Her head was turned to mine. We were so close. Her long white curls were sprung around her face. One looked like it was bothering her, so I carefully reached up and whipped it from her face.

"Scarlett, I am so sorry." I whispered so lightly. This must have wakened her because she removed her hand from her face and made a light moaning noise. I became tense her eyes slowly began to open, I saw big emerald pools staring right and my heart skipped a beat. Merlin, she was breath taking, even when she just woke up.

"Good morning." She said lazily as she yawned. I just stared at her with big eyes. I had never been more terrified at this moment. The thought of her leaving me was eating me alive. My Scarlett not in my arms, not by my side always was just not an option. I couldn't let her leave me again, I couldn't.

"Oh my god, Tom!" She said as a concerned look appeared on her face. "Did you sleep at all last night?" She asked, taking her hand and lightly touching my cheek.

"No." I said lightly, and then looked down. I couldn't look at her right now. I would fall apart and I do not want her to see me like that, ever. I could feel her eyes on me, the eyes I knew if I looked at I could never let her go. Were they full of hatred or full of compassion? I did not know.

"Look at me." She said almost sadly. It took everything I had to try not and look into those beautiful green eyes but it was like I had no self control. I slowly turned my head to look up at her. We had gone from laying down to completely sitting up. She had an almost hurt expression on her face. Her eyes were twinkling like they always are, but there was something else there. What was it? I couldn't put my finger on it but, I think I fancied it. We were silent for a moment until she finally spoke.

"I forgive you Tom." She said in an almost whisper. Then it came, my tears. Years of waiting and waiting for my love to return to me, the guilt I felt, the love I never lost. The emotion of it all just came rushing out. I felt ashamed she was seeing me like this. Only fools sat here and cried because the woman they loved forgave them. But I was no ordinary man, and she was no ordinary woman. It was the sweetest words I had heard in a long time. I grabbed hold of the shirt that was placed on her put on her and pulled her close to me as I buried my face in her shoulder.

"Forgive me Scarlett." I pleaded as the sobs became quicker and quicker and I held her tighter and tighter. "Don't leave me, I cannot live without you." I said barely audible.

"I already have, long ago Tom, I have no intentions of leaving you, ever." She whispered as she began stroking my hair. I always loved it when she does this, the way her long slender fingers glide across my hair was always amazing. But beyond that, I was astonished at the words that she just spoke. She forgave me… How? I ended her life. How can she be so forgiving? How can she act like it was nothing when I killed her? I cringed at the memory. Then, I realized how hard I was gripping her shirt and let go immediately. She bent down lightly and kissed my forehead. I looked up at her with big eyes.

"Tom, you're the most amazing man I have ever..." I cut her off by crashing my lips onto hers. Passion and longing coursed through me at this moment. I could taste the salt from my own tears that mixed with our kiss. Her fingers ran through my hair and my hand went to her waist and pulled her closer to me. I always wanted her close to me, at all times if that were possible. I lightly glided my tongue against her lower lip begging for entrance. She lightly opened her mouth a little more as I slipped my tongue in. Her mouth was so sweet. I could feel myself hardening by the second. She must have felt it because I felt her smile against my lips. My hand was lightly drawing circles on her hip. She must have liked this because she lightly moaned, which only resulted in me getting harder. My hand slipped down to her legs, they were so smooth. We did this for a couple more minutes before I somehow ended up on top of her. She lightly moaned a little bit which almost drew me over the edge. It took everything I had to pull away for a moment, but I did.

"Maybe we should stop before…" I said before she cut me off by kissing me hard on the lips. My tongue somehow its way back into her mouth. Her hands were intertwined in my hair while I took my mouth off of hers and began kissing her neck. How had I survived without this, this was the most amazing feeling I had ever experienced. She let out a soft sigh as I lightly nibbled a piece of flesh. I was so hard at this moment, I wanted her so badly. I needed her. My lips soon found hers once again as my hand slowly went up her shirt. Her body suddenly went tense.

"Maybe we should wait." I said softly, she nodded her head and I soon got off of her. I quickly pulled the covers over me to hide my little problem.

"That was fun." She said, then looked up at me and smiled. I kissed her forehead.

"I love you Tom." She said softly, still looking at me. I felt a tear fall from my eyes. I had waited on her all this time, waited for this moment. I smiled and put my hand up to her cheek. I felt like nobody else ever mattered, because they didn't. All I saw was her, she was all I would ever see.

"You, are the moon to my stars Scarlett. I love you with all my heart. This heart." I said, placing her hand where my heart is. "Beets for you. It always has, and always will. You are my world Scarlett my life. I have waited years for you to be here, in my arms once more. I love you Scarlett, more than any man will ever love any woman." I said, and then I saw a tear fall from her eyes, and lightly wiped it away. She bent down and lightly brushed her lips against mine.

"Forever." She whispered. I smiled as I wrapped my arms around her.

"Forever." I replied and kissed her nose. We intertwined our fingers and began to talk and just enjoy each other's company.

"And do you remember that one time when we walked in on Hagrid naked?" She said then began to hysterically laugh, as did I.

"I don't think I have ever been more traumatized my dear." I said, still laughing.

"Tom.. Have you.. Um…" She said then stopped herself as she was going to say something wrong.

"Have I what?" I asked.

"Ever.. Done things with any girls since I died?" She said then laughed." It sounds so weird, saying that I died." She said then giggled again. I smiled knowing she might be a little bit jealous. Her and I were both the jealous type.

"I am not going to lie to you Scarlett, yes. I have and am not proud of it. I felt dirty afterwards. "I said, regretting saying it. She looked down as if my words hurt her.

"I'm sorry." I said looking down at her.

"It's not that..." She said nervously.

"What's wrong? Scarlett, you can tell me anything and everything. "I said, then cupped her chin softly and lightly turned her head towards me and kissed her forehead.

"I'm a virgin." She replied looking down. I was so thankful; the thought of another man touching her makes me feel ill.

"You're making it sound like a bad thing." I replied looking her in the eye.

"No I'm just afraid I won't be any good. Girls at my school always said how bad you are your first time and how much it hurts and…" I wouldn't let her finish because I cut her off.

"Scarlett, from what I last recall. You were quite amazing; you will always be amazing my love. Having sex isn't just about pleasure; it's about sharing passion with someone you love." I said, then kissed her forehead and she relaxed a little bit.

"I love you Tom." She said then put her head on my shoulder.

"I love you beautiful. I always have, and always will. Mark my words." I said then smiled a bit. We lay there like that for a bit, her in my arms and me holding her close to me.

"Why did you do it?" She asked me in an almost hurt voice.

"Do what?" Then I realized what she meant, I tensed at the thought.

"I was hurt that you were leaving me, that you did not want me anymore." I said then I turned her head to look at me.

"Everyone has left or abandon me. You were the only meaningful thing I had left Scarlett. You were the only person who showed me affection and love. I never knew love existed until I met you. You are my angel, my beautiful little dove." I said looking her in the eye.

"Tom…" She said sadly then reached up to touch my face. I closed my eyes as her soft hands ran over my skin. I could feel her getting closer, our lips almost touched then there was a knock at the door.

"Every damn time." I muttered, and then I heard her giggle. I lightly kissed her on the lips for a moment, which I wish could have lasted longer. Anytime our bodies touch, it's like electricity runs through me and my mind is clouded up with her, which is always.

I walked over to the door and opened it only to see Draco Malfoy standing there looking very timid with his Father standing behind him.

"My lord." Lucius said from behind Draco. I sent them both a glare then looked back at Scarlett, who was sitting at the desk brushing out her long white curls. I smirked at her because she smiled at me from the mirror.

"Let's take this outside." I said coldly, I did not want Scarlett to hear this.

"What do you fools want?" I said harshly. I was already not happy with Draco as it was, he failed his task.

"Apparently the Potter boy has… vanished. No one can find him anywhere…" Lucius said.

"Send the snatchers after him…" I replied, if looks could kill the one I was giving Malfoy would have been a dagger through his heart.

"Yes my lord. Oh, Severus will not be attending the meeting tonight." He said timidly. I always liked Severus, he reminded me of myself, a half blood and he lost the love of his life even if she was a mudblood. And a meeting tonight? Since when?

"I will be there shortly." I replied coldly and walked back into my room.

"Scarlett?" I called out; she turned around only to have changed clothes. She was wearing a black skirt, with a white button up top that hugged her body just right. I smirked. She was so beautiful, my little dove.

"Hello." She said happily. I could never not look at her, she was so intoxicating. The way her fell along her face, the way her eyes only lit up when they saw me. I loved this woman with all my heart.

"I have a… meeting to attend to. I will be back shortly." I said softly. Her eyes lit up with concern, and then she looked down.

"Scarlett…" I said as I walked over to her and lightly touched her face. She had tears that were on the verge of spilling out.

"Just please… be safe." She whispered as she stood on her tiptoes and lightly brushed her soft lips against mine. My hands went to her narrow hips and rested there. I could taste the salt of a tear as it fell. I so badly wanted to stay with her like this and reassure her I will be fine, just to hold her and tell her everything would be okay.

Once she broke the kiss, a look of sadness appeared on her face.

"I will be fine. No one dares hurt me." I said softly. I could tell she was still uneasy about this happening but I was right. No one would dare lay a finger on me or they knew it would be a very most painful death.

"I love you." She whispered. This truly broke my heart to see her upset like this.

"I love you too." I replied softly then kissed her forehead and walked out the door. I couldn't handle seeing her cry about this.

Scarlett's POV

After Tom left, I felt hot tears run down my face and quickly wiped them away. "He said he would be okay right? Well then suck it up." I said in my head before I walked over and plopped onto the bed.

"Ughh." I moaned as I put my hand on my head and began to rub my temples." But what if he does get hurt?" I thought. Then the actual mental picture of Tom being severely injured made tears flow from my eyes. "He will be fine." I told myself over and over again until I forced myself to think of something else, like an old childhood memory.

"Happy Birthday dear Scarlett, Happy Birthday to you!" My parents and friends sang to me. I was turning six that day.

"Make a wish!" Screamed a little boy named Harrison. I smiled at him for a moment before blowing out my candles. I wished that one day I would get too meet my real parents and they would love me and they would want me again. I looked up as the smoke rose from my cake only to see my adoptive parents staring at me and smiling and clapping their hands. They looked so happy, so peaceful. At that moment, I regretted wishing what I wished and realized that these people were my parents and I loved them dearly.

I smiled thinking of that memory, and then suddenly I began to realize how much I missed my parents. How much I would love to see them.

"Mommy Mommy!" I screamed running down my stairs to my parent's room. I had tears streaming down my face and a fearful expression. I opened the door to their room and walked over to my mom's side of the bed and lightly shook her awake.

"What is it Scarlett?" She said lazily.

"I had a bad dream." I said, then began to sob. She sat up and brushed a hair out of my face.

"What's wrong Maria?" Asked my father groggily.

"Go back to bed Steve, I got this." She said softly. Then took my hand and led me back up the stairs. Then tucked me into bed and sat down on the edge of the bed and stroked my hair.

"What happened in your dream Scarlett?" She asked softly.

"He was chasing me and trying to kill me." I said and started crying.

"Who sweetie?"

"I don't know mommy, he had a mask on."

"Well Scarlett, tell me something." She said.

"What is it mommy?"

"What is something that makes you happy?" She said softly, still stroking my hair.

"A pink flying pony. Ooh and a castle that I live in when I'm a princess. And a unicorn that has powers and.." I did not finish because my mom interrupted.

"Shh. Now, think of all those things in your mind. And just close your eyes.." She said as my eyes began to slowly shut. She stayed there with me until I fell asleep.

I felt a tear run down my face at the memory. I missed them so much it hurt.

"Dad." I said annoyed before my first day of school in Salem. He wouldn't stop looking at me before my first day of school.

"Now, this is a wonderful school you're going to attend dear. Your mother and I both attended Salem institutes. It will be the best years of your life, I promise." He said before he bent down and kissed my forehead.

"You're a very bright young witch Scarlett, and you have full potential, you will do great, I promise." My mother said before she walked out the door. Before my father and I walked out the door, I stopped him.

"Dad… I'm nervous." I said shyly.

"Don't be, you're going to do great. You're beautiful, talented, and a very smart witch for your age Scarlett." He said softly. I just stared at him with big eyes.

"And also, we might have to beat those boys off with a stick." He said the elbowed me lightly in the side as we both laughed and walked out the door.

I rolled over and giggled a little bit at the memory, and then the door opened. I saw Tom standing there with a smile on his face.

"See, I told you I would be fine." He said smirking and I just looked down.

"Is something wrong?" He asked softly as he walked towards the bed.

"I just miss my parents. That's all." I said then sent him a light smile. His expression lightened as he pulled me to my feet.

"What are you doing?" I asked him.

"Dance with me." He replied.

"We don't have any music?" I said, and with the flick of his wand, the song Hallelujah came on. I looked up at him and smirked ad he put his hands on my waist, and my hands went around his neck. We swayed back and forth for awhile. I loved being in his arms, I loved being near him. Just the thought of him lights up my world. He spun me around quickly and I did not see it coming. I began laughing as we danced for awhile.

"I love you Tom." I said before I stood on my tiptoes and lightly kissed his lips and smiled.

"I love you too Scarlett."