Morning light cascaded in through the stained glass window, causing Aubrey's eyes to squint, waking her up. Rubbing her eyes and sitting up in the foreign bed, she realised that she was not in her dorm room. As the aching pain between her thighs began to throb and last night's memories came rushing back, Aubrey focused her attention to the right of the bed, finding Tom Riddle huddled quietly over a book.

"Morning" she said, pulling the blanket up around her as he turned his attention to the bed.

"Good morning, Miss Knight" Tom said pleasantly, shifting in his chair. "I trust you slept well?"

"Yes" Aubrey replied, feeling self conscious that she was still naked in Tom's bed while he was fully dressed at his desk. "Did you sleep at all?"

"A bit, yes" Tom smirked.

"I should get back" Aubrey said, feeling awkward as moments of silence passed between them.

"I'll walk you when you're ready" Tom replied, sliding back around in his chair and returning to his work. Aubrey sighed and slid from the bed, reaching for her clothes. She so badly wanted to go over kiss Tom. She wanted him to come join her in his bed. She wanted anything but to leave him...why couldn't their perfect evening continue into this morning?

"Would you mind?" Aubrey asked a few minutes later, looking over her shoulder towards Tom as she held her green dress close to her body, waiting to be zipped up.

"Of course" Tom said, gracefully striding over to Aubrey and placing his warm fingers against the exposed skin of her back. His fingers slowly slid up her spine, fastening the gown in place before lingering on the nape of her neck.

"Thank you" Aubrey said, trying to ignore the tingling feeling that shot up her entire body at Tom's touch.

"Shall we?" Tom said, opening the door into his common room, motioning for Aubrey to step through.

Aubrey nodded and stepped towards the door, but Tom quickly closed it and, standing very close to her, spoke in a low voice.

"I hope you know I'm not trying to rush you" he said, "it's just that I have some work to do this morning."

"It's fine" Aubrey said, forcing a smile. It sounded like an excuse, but Aubrey tried to ignore me.

"You don't have to walk me" she continued, "I can manage on my own."

"Nonsense" Tom said, opening his bedroom door, "I had agreed to meet Malfoy in the common room at this time anyway."

"Well look who it is" a high pitched voice called out as Aubrey and Tom descended the small flight up stairs into the living area.

"Hello, Holly" Tom said curtly, refraining from making eye contact with the Head Girl.

"Morning" Aubrey said quietly, trying to contain her embarrassment, as she and Tom passed the judgemental eyes of Holly.

"I don't think she likes me" Aubrey noted once they had exited through the painting. She could feel Holly's stares as she left with Tom and she wondered how long it would be before the whole school knew that she had slept with the Head Boy.

"I wouldn't let it worry you" Tom muttered, seemingly unbothered.

They walked through the halls in silence and a million thoughts raced through Aubrey's head.

Was he really trying to get rid of her, or was he actually just busy? Had she given into him to easily? Did he think less of her? Would she ever see him again? Last night was so perfect, he was so kind...was it sincere?

"You're quiet, Miss Knight" Tom said, interrupting Aubrey's thoughts.

"Oh, sorry" Aubrey said, turning to look at him, "just tired, I suppose."

"Understandably" he winked, and for a brief moment he flashed his beautiful, perfect smile. Aubrey's heart melted. She hoped this wasn't the last time she'd see Tom. She had fallen hard for him, and she didn't want to regret her decision of joining him in his corridors last night.

"Here we are" Tom said quietly as they reached the Slytherin entrance.

"Thank you, Tom" Aubrey smiled, turning to face Tom. "I had a really great time last night."

"It was my pleasure" Tom said, stepping forward and placing a swift kiss on Aubrey's lips. Just as he pulled away the entrance opened and out stepped a tall, blond haired boy.

"Ah, Aubrey" Abraxas said delightedly, eyeing up Aubrey as he stepped through the stone wall.

"Malfoy" Tom said sternly, shooting a look of anger towards the prefect.

"Oh Riddle!" Malfoy said, turning away from Aubrey embarrassed, "I didn't see you there."

"Obviously" Tom retorted coolly, "are you ready then?"

Abraxas nodded silently.

"Goodbye, Aubrey" Tom said kindly as Aubrey stepped through the entrance and made her way up to her dorm room.


"Merlin, Aubrey!" Elle cried thirty minutes later "I can't believe you did it with Riddle!"

"You slag!" Ana shrieked.

"I am not!" Aubrey laughed, sitting cross legged on her bed, still in her emerald gown.

"So it was good?" Ana asked, moving over to sit with Aubrey.

"It was perfect" Aubrey sighed, "he was so sweet. I hope I see him again."

"Why wouldn't you?" Ana asked.

"I don't know..." Aubrey hesitated, refraining from sharing the million reasons that popped into her mind.

Riddle was tired of her. He'd find someone else. Aubrey didn't compare to the other girls.

"Bree" Elle said seriously, "he showed you your mother's plaque. I can't see a lot of guys doing that for a fling."

Aubrey smiled, her thoughts reliving the memory of last night, when Tom took her to the trophy room.

"I hope you're right" Aubrey said brightly.

"I've been right so far, haven't I?" Elle beamed, "it's like I'm a seer or something" she laughed.

"Oh please" Ana sighed, throwing a pillow at Elle.

"No, you're right" Aubrey smiled, deciding to be optimistic about her future with Tom Riddle. He liked her, he picked her to go to the ball. He found her mother's name. Surely there had to be something there. "Tell me about your nights" Aubrey continued, finally confident that she was more to Riddle than just a fling.

"Well" Elle smiled mischievously, "let's just say that you weren't the only one who took it a step further."