Cedric's POV
I couldn't think. I couldn't breathe. I knew that something was wrong the second that she came in there, but I just couldn't put my finger on it.
I just cheated on Allison.
My mind swirled with endless streams of thoughts, anxiety controlling my body. After after the whole, situation, I locked myself in my room.
I hated Cleo.
Why did I do that? As soon as I pressed my lips against her's it felt wrong. What was wrong with me? I didn't even remember doing it! I just remember Allison slapping me across the face and coming out of my trance.
I looked down and saw my limbs tangled with Cleo's with her cardigan undone, and I immediately felt disgusted and pushed her off of me.
As soon as I sat down in my room, tears fell from my eyes.
You're so stupid Cedric! You love Allison why did you kiss Cleo? You love Allison!
I never even got to tell her how much I cared for her, how much she truly meant to me. How I adorded her perfect laugh that she hated, how I loved her beautiful eyes, beautiful hair, and perfect smile. Even her imperfections were absolutely impeccable.
Quiet sobs filled my room as I thought of what could have been. What would have been if Cleo didn't mess it up.
I hate her. I fucking hate her.
I was so miserable that I stayed in my room for days, only leaving to eat food. My grades started to drop after not going to classes, and every time I even dared to leave my room I was given glares and dirty looks.
"What a prick."
"Player."
Whispers filled the halls as I walked by, almost mirroring the voices in my head.
I was a terrible person.
While I was walking, I turned the corner to see Allison, Hermione, and Ada all chatting.
Allison seemed to have moved on.
I was going to turn the other way and head back to my dorm room when I heard something. About me.
"Are you almost done with the Veritaserum?"Allison asked Hermione.
"Nearly." she informed her.
That stupid prick, I can't believe he did that to you. Last time I checked he wasn't so fond of Cleo." Ada remarked, looking somewhat dazed.
Veritaserum? Are they going to use it on me?
Allison's POV
Hermione was almost finished with the Veritaserum, and I couldn't be more excited for it to be finished. I needed to know what had happened to lead him to this.
The day seemed to drag on forever, every minute feeling like an hour. I was sitting in my dorm when Hermione busted in with a rounded bottle. It had a perfectly clear liquid inside of it, and a tan label with it's name on it.
"Is it finished?" I inquired excitedly.
"Yes, but now you have to get Cedric to come out of his room." Hermione said with a small sympathetic smile.
I took in a shaky breath and nodded my head, standing up from the spot on my bed where I was previously sitting. I exited the room and walked over to the boys dormitory's.
I stood in front of the leaf covered hazel door, like I had many times before, and knocked. After a few moments of waiting, an exhausted and disheviled Cedric opened the door.
A look of sadness and confusion swept over his face.
"Why are you here?" he questioned, his face visibly softening.
"I need you to tell me the truth about what happened. So I have this." I sighed.
I held up the small crystal bottle and he took it in his hand, observing it.
"Come on in." he smiled. I entered his room and took a look around.
Oh my goodness.
His room was a pigsty, clothing and random belongings scattered all over the floor. The fire that was usually lit was out, and piles of plates and cups were stacked by his bed.
I picked up a pair of pants and a shirt off of his bed and threw it to the corner, making myself a place to sit.
"Sorry it's messy." he mumbled.
Cedric sat down next to me and opened the bottle with a loud pop. He took a few swigs of it and swallowed.
"Tell me exactly what happened. I want as much detail as possible."
"I was sitting on the couch waiting for you to come, when Cleo sat next to me. She was acting awfully weird, giving me suggestive glances and holding something at her side. It wasn't too out of the ordinary. I payed no attention and continued to read my book. She started to inch towards me and I didn't know what was happening, but I just kept focusing on the book hoping she would get a clue and go away. I should've known better and just left. Once she was close enough, she grabbed my face, shoving some sort of pink liquid into my mouth. I tried to get out of her grasp, not wanting whatever she put in my mouth not to come into affect. But it did. After that, I just remember you slapping me, throwing the necklace, and saying that we were done." Cedric told me, trying not to miss any details.
"Oh my god." I gasped.
He was forced to do this.
"She gave you a love potion Cedric. You had no choice, I am so, so sorry Ced." I said while pulling Cedric into a hug.
"No, I'm sorry. It must have hurt to see that. I don't know what I would do if I saw you kissing another guy." he said in a quiet voice.
"Do you forgive me?" he asked with sad eyes.
"Yes, of course I do." I replied.
"I love you and I fucking hate Cleo!" he blurted.
He immediately covered his mouth afterwords and his eyes went wide. He rarely swore, so when he did I started laughing. His cheeks seared pink
"I guess this serum really does work." he said, his voice muffled by his hand.
"I love you too." I whispered.
Cedric gave me a hopeful smile.
"Allison. You don't know how much I love you. It's more than words can describe."