A group of slugs

Though the boy had looked away, Fate kept gazing at him, as if seeking something from his features.

But obviously, she found nothing as he was also a master at hiding his emotions well, just like her.

No one could tell what thoughts ran through his mind.

No one knew how he was feeling, no one could make him feel adequate as all his friends were too busy buzzing in their own little bubble, too dazed to notice their quite friend could be having some questioning morals.

And maybe that is the reason why he turned out to be something that he is in Fates time.

He never had good people in his life, someone who could understand him or change the sick perspective of his mind.

Tom's eyebrows were slightly furrowed as he started writing something down on what Fate assumed was his precious diary.

She studied his face well and she had to admit that the boy had some charming features, his deep caved in cheeks bones sharpened his jawline, a sharp bridged nose as well, somewhat soft-looking hair.

how such a beautiful face he had yet no one knows of the monster that hides within his walls, ready to slash open wounds, thirsty for the lust of immortality.

No matter how much magnificence or beauty the boy possessed it was worthless as it was NOT going to affect Fate.

Some decent detailed countenance could not deceive the horrendous actions he acted upon.

Yet still, She wondered would that face look accentuated if a smile appeared on it? Perhaps he might have dimples.

Maybe they might benefit to deceive the eyes of many girls who might be looking his way waiting for a cue to hit on him or maybe no one dared to think of him in such way, as Fate had noticed, he never really has a welcoming persona or a warm company.

The boy radiated nothing but harsh coldness.

Tom could feel the burning gaze Fate held on him making him feel nothing but annoyed and uncomfortable.

"Why is she gawking at Tom?" Bellatrix spoke throwing a pointed look at Fate then at Tom.

"oooh, maybe she fancies him" Lucious smirked.

"fancy him? She looks like she is plotting his murder" Avery said eyeing the girl.

"Her stupid face has nothing on it that complies either of your dumb assumptions!" Bellatrix almost gritted her teeth.

Tom finished his writing and got up rolling his eyes.

"excuse me, I have to go complete my assignments" before anyone or Bellatrix could ask if she could join him, he was long gone.

Fate saw Tom leave as she finished her coffee then she too left.

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It was once again midnight as Fate completed browsing all the new books she had seized from the library.

--ugh! I wish I could set the bloody library on fire but of course, Dumbledore would walk in and swish and flick everything back to its original state!--

She sighed as she pulled her silky black hair behind her ears looking to her side and saw Lily peacefully sleeping not having any idea what destruction awaits her future.

It was half-past one, and Fate was still in her robes.

She went to the bathroom and changed into a dark blue V-neck and grey pajamas. Splashing some water on her face she made her way out.

Wearing her shoes she used the silencing charm and made her way out in the empty hall or so she thought were empty.

Fate saw the library's face once again and made her way in and to the very end.

Books, books, and more books were scattered around the girl but this time she was much more alert ready to fight off anyone who dared to disturb her at the important hour.

It was half-past two now, More books were shoved into Fates bag as the rest were kept back and she was just about to leave when she heard footsteps

--okay time to leav- what? are you serious!--

just like last time she panicked and hurried out but in the dark, she had to be careful not to bump into something.

But to her terrible luck, the strap of her bad caught onto a table making a sound enough to let the other person know her location.

Fate gritted her teeth as she picked her pace and hoped that she was going in the right direction in a haste.

But the footsteps followed her close by startling her more.

—who is following me?! And why is someone following me?!Could it be Tom?!—

It could not be a professor as they would've called out for her to stop But it could NOT be Tom because why would he follow her either.

Suddenly the footsteps halted and so did Fate.

She calmed herself a bit because whoever it was must have been at the library too and then got frightened by Fate like she got startled by them and both of them must have taken off.

She breathed out and began walking deliberately in the dimly lit hallway and about two minutes later out of nowhere a hand grabbed at her forearm and yanked the surprised girl in an almost dark corridor.

Fate in a quick second had her wand pointed at the stranger that dragged her away effortlessly.

As her eyes adjusted to the darkness in just a mere second. She couldn't help but feel anger run within her.

Toms lean and sharp figure stood in front of her or more like almost against her, his hand had a strong grip on her arm.

He had a very displeased look on his face, in the dim light his only sharp marble-like features were visible to Fate.

His jaw was slightly clenched showing off his blade-like jawline.

He slowly looked down somewhat impressed at the girl's quick reflexes.

"Lower your wand" he spoke disgruntled but his voice was still calm

"Let go off me" she snapped back, calmly.

"wot did I say to you the last time I saw you here" he ignored her and spoke.

"Let. Go. Off. My. Arm" well she was Fate Crysta after all, and that meant she was not going to reply to him either.

Her wand was still against his neck. A stern look her face.

Tom sighed in irritation as he released his grip off the girl.

"Now lower your wand" demanded Tom.

Fate obeyed and did as he said. She thought for a second.

If she kept arguing with Tom how would she befriend him? How would she be able to make him open up to her?

She was not going to let her pride get in her way for such silly things.

She sighed "I am sorry, but I could not sleep and the only way I can feel sleepy is by reading." 

Even after listening to the girls' explanation, Tom did not hesitate to speak up harshly.

"Well it is none of my concern that you could not fall asleep and second you could have read any other book that was available to you in your dormitory"

Though Fate was not surprised by his response.

"Can I ask you something?" She suddenly spoke catching the Slytherin head boy off guard.

Both the teenagers were still standing close to each other despite Fate lowering her wand and Tom leaving her arm from his grasp.

Yet neither of them realized it.

Toms eyebrows furrowed as he spoke, "wot?"

"Wot did you see? ...In the orb?" She spoke carefully as if he might snap at her at any moment.

He drew in a breath his body somewhat stiffing. He seemed as if he got lost in his own thoughts.

But quickly getting back to reality he looked at her blankly "I did not see anything as I informed that during class"

"I am aware of what you started, yet I believe you did but you just don't want anyone to know what you saw"

Fate questioned further hoping he would at least admit that he did see something.

"And why would I want that?"

"Because... maybe what you saw in that crystal did not appear to please you? Or  perhaps it won't please the rest of us."

Fate was expecting the boy to portray angry or annoyance but he concealed it nicely as he softly spoke "it is nothing like that...now off to bed you go" He stepped back giving her way.

"...alright then" she nodded and left.

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As she reached back to her dorm, she had reckoned she was not only who made trips to the library in the late hours every night and she was to be accompanied by the one and only Riddle.

Maybe now every night she would have to bump into the boy.

But two things were concluded.

One, breaking through Toms dense drench would be far more difficult than she had thought.

Second, she was running thin on time, and the probability of finding the book before Tom was very low.

A shiver ran down her spine as she thought of the events that could take place if she fails to accomplish her mission.

Shaking her thoughts off she went through her books one by one until she passed out.

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The morning sun shone brightly filling the sky with a beautiful mix of orange and gold.

Fate was already up despite sleeping late.

Turning on the shower, she felt a bit more alive when the cold water hit her tensed body.

Her mind momentarily relaxed as she let all of her thoughts wash away along the soft lather off her body.

After her shower, Fate changed into her robes. Her hair was perfectly dried and combed. She took in the sweet smell of her vanilla shampoo, in all this book hunt the poor girl didn't even get a chance to take a shower.

Breakfast was pretty boring, as Lily was helping Tonks finish her potions essay while the boys sitting next to her were busy arguing about who could eat the most sausages.

She sipped onto her bitter coffee as her eyes searched for the mysterious boy yet he was nowhere to be found.

"So fate I was saying...." lily started talking to Fate who was lost in her own thoughts.

"Hmm...."

"yea...."

"Ok...." Fate kept uttering zoned out.

"Fate!" Lily called at her dazed friend.

"Huh yes?! Did you say something?" Fate piped up looking at the red-headed girl.

"Gosh you are one intense daydreamer, anyways I asked do you want to join?" Asked lily smilingly

".....huh....join wot I'm sorry" Fate peeked at lily with confusion.

"The slug club" replied Lily.

But after looking at Fates still confused look she chuckled and explained.

"You see professor Slughorn has this club or like a little group for all of his favorite students who do great in his subject and I am already in the club and it is quite fun you know, he invites us and throws a little cute party and we all chat and I was wondering if you'd like to join? You know there also more people in the group like one of my friend snape,...." lily kept going on and on.

Fate could not be more uninterested in some group that had the most ridiculous name ever.

She was about to decline the offer when a certain name caught her attention.

"And that head boy Riddle too."

Fates head almost snapped towards Lily with the speed of light and with a smile she spoke.

"So how do I join?"

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Hiya! So...heres a new chapter and as a birthday special I made it loooong there about 900 extra words...but it's also long as I had no specific event for this chapter like some days can be normal too for poor Fate.

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