Through her eyes - Matteo Riddle X reader (completed)

Chapter 9

Lucie's POV

I woke up the next day, not even realizing I even fell asleep in the first place. I was comfortable like a bee laying in a sunflower. I kept my eyes closed and felt Matteo's hand caress my face with such gentleness that he probably though I was a bubble on the verge of bursting. I opened my eyes and meet the glistening gaze of the beauty that laid so close to me:

"

- Did you sleep well?

- Yes, you? 

- Like a cat in the sun

- I started to love when you say pretty things like that

- I'm glad. I lightly chuckled

- Your words are as pretty as your face. You really are the most beautiful thing in the universe

- You're sweet

- You're the sweetest. He turned the other way. Look at me, it's too early for me to be cheesy like this

- I'm gonna go get ready for breakfast. I got out of bed

- By the way, no hangover?

- Not at all

- I'm glad, yesterday you kept asking for hugs and kisses

- Drunk actions, sober thoughts

- Why not kiss me now then?

- Let me brush my teeth yeah? I'll see after

- Also Luce

- Yeah?

- You're my girlfriend, just so you know

- Who said? 

- I did

- I can live with that, see you at breakfast

- See you babe

" 

I went into my bathroom for a nice shower and felt confident that Matteo managed to sneak back into his dorm, so I didn't have to worry about him getting caught. I showered, washed my hair, did my skincare and finished my routine before getting dressed and leaving. On my way out I greeted the painting I had grown to like, she was a funny girl. She leaned in and I did too, knowing I was in for something:

"

- So? You and Matteo?

- Well we're dating now I guess

- Yes! I won

- You won?

- Me and others may have placed bets

- Well I'm glad my newfound relationship could be of help. I'm going to eat now, bye

- Have a good day

- You too

"

I went to the dinning hall and greeted a lot of people, mainly guests from yesterday. I felt a hand around my waist and turned to Matteo kissing my cheek. We both sat on our tables and I ate like I've never eaten before. I was oddly enough as hungry as I starving wolf and kept filling up my plate until I saw myself reaching food coma. I said goodbye to everyone and walked back to my room. I opened my door and flinched, almost shouting at the unidentified figure sitting on my bed. 

"Matteo for the love of all that is Holy, you scared the life out of me". I threw my slipper at him before laying next to him. I grabbed a book, put a pillow under my legs and got comfortable. He got comfortable too and laid on top of me, using my stomach as a pillow. I started reading my book. 

A few pages in, I felt him tap my arm. I lowered my book and looked at him "I'm bored". I silently passed him a book and went back to reading mine. A few pages later he snatched my book away and pulled me out of bed, "Let's do something else, follow me". He gave me the time to put a bookmark on my book and put my shoes on. 

I was now following him to wherever he was taking me. We ended up with the rest of the Slytherin group in the courtyard, laying in a circle, in a random corner. We were talking about whatever until the subject of the winter ball was brought up:

"

- Oh yes! I love formals like this

- Nah, they're usually super boring here

- Yeah but think about it, the dresses, getting ready, running and twirling in the dresses, and the after parties we can organize

- Lucie, you had us at afterparty

- That means I need a dress for it. I need to go down to the muggle world

- Ew, why would you do that?

- Because, Malfoy, that's where they have the best dresses

- Is that where you got the dress you wore yesterday? Pansy asked

- Yes

- Fucking hell, I'm coming with you

- Yes! Girls trip! I'm taking you to the best shopping spots trust me, just show up with at least 3 empty suitcases

- Can't wait! 

- How about you guys, do you have suits ready or should we simply expect the worst? 

- I may have a little something. Malfoy answered

- Matteo? I turned to the man who was right behind me, with his hands around my waist

- Meh, I don't know. I might not go anyways

- Well I'm going and I cannot wait

- Lucie, you me, my dorm, we're getting ready together the day of?

- And then afterparty at the Ravenclaw common room? 

- Absolutely! 

- Then it's settled

"

I stood up and took a short walk to stretch my numb and heavy legs. Especially with all the food I ate earlier and the fact that I didn't move much, I felt heavy like Atlas, having to carry the world. I walked around and stretched for a minute until I noticed a boy walking towards me. A Hufflepuff I think, he seemed cool. We greeted each other with a smile: 

"

- Hi, Lucie right? 

- Yes, and to whom do I owe the pleasure? 

- Cedric Diggory

- It's a pleasure to meet Cedric

- The pleasure is all mine. I had a question, if you have a minute

- Of course, I'm happy to help in any way I can

- I don't know if you've heard, but the winter ball is coming up and I was wondering if you wanted to go with me. As my date

- Well Cedric-

- She already has a date. Matteo appeared out of thin air, startling the both of us

- Oh really, whom, if I may ask? 

- Me

- You? The pure surprise and disbelief on Cedric's face was theatrical, so dramatic, it was kind of funny

- Yes, me. I know I'm a lucky guy, very lucky to have Lucie as my girlfriend. He put a lot of emphasis on the "my" which was kind of cute

- Oh, I'm sorry then. Bye Lucie, see you around

- Or not. Matteo sassed 

- Bye Cedric

"

I turned to Matteo amused. "So I have a date to the winter ball now?", we walked back to the group with our arms linked. 

"I'd rather go to that shitty ball than see you go with Mr perfect prefect". I chuckled and sat back down with the group to continue hanging out and sneak a few cigarettes behind the bushes.

To be continued