I smiled my best most charming smile and mentally congratulated myself when he blushed again.

"May I know the name of the beauty before me "I asked never talking my eyes off him.

"I don't think you're supposed to be in the kitchen, the Malfoy's don't like people in here ." he said avoiding my question.

I looked at him oddly for a second then it clicked, he didn't know who I was surely he must have noticed my red eyed we looked directly at each other unless he doesn't know that I have red eyes.

Well doesn't this make things interesting ....

Tom Marvolo Riddle aka Voldemort

Hadrian Pollox Malfoy.

Chapter 8

I can't believe that the man had seen me attacking so silly and what's worse is that this is probably their special guest that was not supposed to see. Lucius is going to kill me.

I tried to get him out of kitchen but that didn't work, I can't just leave or the fudge might burn.

I kept an eye on him all the time, he was the first person to actually talk to me years, I don't even think I remember how to hold a proper conversation. What are you thinking Hadrian you need to get him out of here not have a conversation with him. He also called me beautiful, I blushed once again and looked down at the floor very aware that I'm only in a shirt and a pair of skin tight pants.

" Well do I get to know the name of the angle before me?" he asked again.

I look at ,should I tell him, I mean what harm can it do.

" I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours. "  was my retort.

He chuckled, " Well aren't you a little snake .But I'm willing to agree. My name is Marvolo. " he said his voice laced with amusement.

" Hadrian. " there was no need to give unnecessary information such as my surname if he was not going to give his.

" Hadrian what a lovely name it suits you. Tell me Hadrian what are you doing up this late making fudge in the night. "

" Would you believe me if say it was a craving.?"

" No, you do not look like a fudge fan maybe chocolate though. "he replied looking pensive.

Did he really just Guess that I love chocolate by looking at me. He must be really good at reading people. Deciding that he was not going to cause me any harm I relaxed slightly and leaned on the counter he was sitting behind.

I just shrugged with a nod a small smile on my lips.

" So what are you doing here Mr Marvolo, so late at night. "

" Just Marvolo please and I decided to get something to eat, paperwork can be very boring ,almost like it wanted to eat me up. " I laughed. I don't know why but I feel as if I can trust Marvolo, even if there is an air about him that just screams danger and power .

My instincts tell me to stay away that this is wrong, but I haven't spoken to someone in so long. I know I'm being foolish but I can't help but want to satisfy my curiosity.

" Yes, I think I know Lucius complains a lot. "

" You are close with Lucius?"

Ha close is the last thing you could use to describe us. Must be a curious person since his asking all these questions.
"No but he does complain a lot sometimes I just wish he could shut up. " once I had realised what's I has said I tried to explain, I mean this could be Lucius best friend for all I know.

"No worries, the feeling is mutual. " he spoke between chuckles.

I just nodded still not sure if he would tell on me. As if reading my mind he tried to reassure me.

"I am not that.... Fond of Lucius myself, it is surely only for business that work with each other, I had actually just met Lucius twins they are quit.... "

" Arrogant ,spoiled, rude, barely tolerable. " I suggested while he was looking for the right word.

He huffed a laugh and his eyes shone with amusement.

" Well..... They are certainly something. Are you closely acquainted with them?" and back to the questions.

I gave him a smirk, "something like that. "

He hummed in response and continued to watch me.

" Tell me Hadrian what is your relationship with the Malfoy's?"
He pinned me with his crimson eyes,  burning straight into mine I had a feeling he would know if I was lying. Of all the questions he could of asked he had to ask that.

" Well.....ummm you see I-"

Ding.

My head snapped to the source of the sound ,it was the ovens timer that had went off. I sighed relieved for the detraction. I made my way over to the oven with a pair of mitts in hand and removed the tray, all but aware of the crimson eyes that are watching me. How I wished I could of at least worn something else that would at least cover me up.

I set the tray on the table in front of Marvolo and removed my mitts. I glanced up looking through my eyelashes, only to see that he was still watching me. Why does he always watch me can't he look at the floor or something. Being the center of someone's attention who is not the Malfoy's is...... different not in a bad way but clearly different from being ignored my whole life.

I kept myself busy with the fudge hoping that he would have forgotten about the question or at least get the hint that I did not want to talk about it. Thankfully luck was on my side today, he kept quiet the whole time watching me. I got out a knife and cut the fudge in big blocks carefully lifting it up and setting it on a plate. I got out a smaller plate put a slice on it and cut it in half I retrieved a spoon form one of the draws and pushed it over towards Marvolo.

He looked at me with a raised eyebrow. I merely shrugged and said "You said you were hungry earlier and you never got anything to eat. "

" Thank you " he did said while accepting the fudge. I just smiled and continued cutting and placing the fudge in a plate.

"This is delicious and I don't even have a sweet tooth. " I herd Marvolo say.

I just smiled and continued my work. Once done I went to pick up the tray completely forgetting to put on my mitts and that tray way still burning hot, The tip if my two fingers burned .

I pulled my fingers away with a loud yelp. I heard the sound of Marvolo's chair scrapping against the floor but I was to busy looking at my hand cradled against my chest, it really hurt even though I'm used to pain it hurt. I felt my eyes start to sting and realised that I was about to cry. Oh Merlin I've never cried in years and know I'll cry in front of Marvolo  I held back my tears not wanting to look weak.

I pale hand gently took my hand and brought it away from my chest. I looked up and saw Marvolo inspecting my fingers. I felt a little of magic around my fingers and realised that he was healing them. Once he was done they looked better but it still stung. A tear escaped the side of my eyes and Marvolo's other hand came up to brush it away his hand staying on my cheek. I leaned into the touch deprived of it as a child and enjoyed the feeling of someone being gentle with me.

Marvolo dropped his hand from my cheek putting it behind me on the counter caging me in. I had not even noticed how close we were. Marvolo's body pressed might against the counter and arm keeping me from escaping. I could feel his body heat through his clothes. From our position I had look up since he was a good few inches taller than me. I only came till his shoulders.

Marvolo gently took my burnt hand and brought it towards his mouth. I was confused what was he doin-.....oh he put my fingers in his mouth, running  his tongue over the tip of my fingers and I couldn't help the sigh that escaped me when it relieved some of the burning nor the blush that I know we was on my cheeks and neck.

I should probably be disgusted that my fingers are in someone else's mouth but I could care less. It felt great as the pain eased away. Never once did we break eye contact staring at each other, like no one existed but us, no matter how corny that sounded it was true.

He gently removed my fingers from his mouth but not before laying a kiss on the tip of both fingers.

"Better? "

All I could do was nod still staring up at him. He still my hand and it did not look he was planning on letting go anytime soon. Not that I minded. My eyes drifted over his shoulder and I caught a glimpse of the clock shocked it was almost one in the morning.

"  Th-thank yyou. It's really late and I should get to bed. It was really nice meeting you but can you please not tell anyone about this meeting, thank you again goodnight. " I stammered out as fast as I could and practically ran out of the kitchen to the attic where I collapsed on my bed shocked by the events that just took place..