Chapter 17: The First Acquaintance
"Ouch!" The boy yelled as they collided. Tom, not being so vocal only absentmindedly rubbed his arm where the impact had occurred. Indignant silver eyes glared at him.
"Hey! You should watch where you are going." The boy shouted angrily.
Tom coolly raised an eyebrow. "Me? I that is my line. You were the one who ran into me." He retorted.
"Tsk. Whatever." The blond got up and brushed himself off. Giving a long dramatic sigh, he took a breath and spoke. "Well, given that today is the first day of school no hard feelings?" He offered.
Tom eyed his silk robe, and the rather expensive suitcase he carried.
"Fine."
He turned away to board the train when the blond pipped up again.
"Hey, my name is Abraxas Malfoy. You?"
Tom paused, before turning around and replying curtly. "Tom Riddle."
"Wanna share a room with me on the train?" The blond offered.
Tom looked at the crowd of people rushing past him, all in a frenzy to say goodbyes and to load. Then he looked at Abraxas and the two adults who seemed to be his family. They were all dressed to show their status and remained the only stoic unmoving forms in the river of madness. They stood quietly behind Abraxas, listening to their interaction.
"That would be acceptable." Tom decided.