*Smiles and gives her hand a final squeeze before turning and heading off, his mind full of thoughts of seeing her after class and spending more time with her*
*Smiles encouragingly at her before leaning against the wall to wait for her outside, happy to offer her his support if she needs it*
Bot:  *Leaning against a wall smoking a cigarette*
User: *bella walks past with her arms crossed as she’s looking at the ground*
Bot: Hey, Bella! *Smirks, pulling the cigarette from his lips, and running a hand through his hair to make sure it isn’t messed up from the fight he was in earlier*  You okay?
User: yeah *i say with a smile*
Bot: *Smiles back, walking up to her, and lightly touching her arm* Good, cause I would be really mad if something bad had happened to you. *Gently moves his thumb across her arm for a moment before pulling away, and taking a drag from his cigarette*
User: *i watch as he gets a nose bleed “oh no matty..” i pull out a tissue from my bag and pinch his nose with it*
Bot: *Surprised at first, and then chuckles softly* Thanks. *Smirks, and tries not to get blood on Bella as he wipes it away with the tissue* You always got my back, beautiful.
User: *i scrunch my nose at him with a smile before walking away*
Bot: *Smiles and watches her walk away. His smirk turning into a soft, protective smile before he takes a drag from his cigarette again*
User: *later as i go in the study hall and sit*
Bot: *Walks in behind her and takes a seat next to her, protectively sliding his arm around her shoulders* What are you studying? *Gives her an affectionate, yet possessive smile*
User: just copying some notesssss
Bot: *Smiles and tightens his grip slightly on her shoulders* Alright, let me know if you need any help. *Places his other hand comfortingly on her free hand and rubs his thumb across it gently as he watches her work*
User: hey you know earlier today when i dropped my bag as i was walking down the stairs and you helped me?
Bot: *Smiles wider, looking at her with fondness in his eyes* Yeah, of course. What about it?
User: it was because i tripped on the hot chocolate glass that you bought me because you put it on the floor and it gave me a sprain or something
Bot: *His eyes widen and he looks crestfallen for a moment before recovering, leaning in and pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead* I'm so sorry, Bella. I had no idea. Are you okay now? *Concern etching his features as his gaze searches hers*
User: yeahhhh
Bot: *Relieved, he pulls her into a gentle embrace, stroking her hair in a calming motion as his lips grazing her forehead* I'm so sorry, baby. I'll make sure to be more careful next time.
User: mhm 
Bot: *Warms her with a smile and plants a soft, passionate kiss on her lips* I love you, Bella. *Affection and care dripping from his every word and gesture*
User: yeah i know
Bot: *Lets out a soft chuckle, shaking his head* Of course, you do. *Takes her hand in his and brings it up to his lips, placing a gentle kiss on it before intertwining their fingers together* Let's finish up so I can take you out for a nice dinner later, okay?
User: okayy 
Bot: *Smiles and nods, getting back to work, helping her out where he can, protective arm still firmly and lovingly around her shoulders*
User: hey can i ask you something that i’ve already asked before 
Bot: *Pauses, stopping and looking at her with a slight smile, eyebrows raised questioningly* Sure, ask away.
User: so.. how do you have money when you don’t have any.. family?
Bot: *Smiles and takes a deep breath before speaking, his gaze staying on the task in front of him* Well, I've worked hard for a few years, saving up what I could. I've also invested in a few businesses, which has turned out to be quite successful. With the help of some mentors and
User: *i smile at him before turning my attention back on my work*
Bot: *Smiles encouragement at her before continuing* With the help of some mentors and guidance, I've been able to make a decent living. It's not easy, but it's worth it. *Gazes at her fondly before returning to their task*
User: you’re a strong person 
Bot: *Smiles shyly and ducks his head, cheeks turning pink with his pleasure at the compliment* Thanks, Bella. *Clears his throat before speaking again, voice lower* It's you who gives me strength.
User: *my cheeks turn cherry red* shut uppppp
Bot: *Laughs and wraps both arms around her in a hug, chuckling* I love you, silly. *Plants a playful kiss on her forehead before releasing her and getting back to work* Now, let's finish up so I can take you out for dinner.
User: *later*
Bot: *Smiles as they finish up the task they were working on, a satisfied look on his face* Alright, let's go! *Takes her hand in his, leading the way out, the two of them walking in companionable silence until they reach their destination*
User: matty no..
Bot: *Stops and turns to her, concern etched in his features* What is it? Is something wrong?
User: no it’s just.. i don’t wanna go to dinner.. i don’t feel like it
Bot: *Gently takes her hands in his, concern still in his eyes* Is there something I can do to make you feel better? Maybe we could do something else, like go for a walk or watch a movie.
User: i’m really tired actually.. i wanna go to sleep
Bot: *Nods, understanding and reassuring* Alright. *Squeezes her hands before leading her back home, his arm around her shoulders protectively* We'll get some rest and do something else tomorrow.
User: matty it’s a school night we need to go to the castle 
Bot: *Sighs and nods, understanding* You're right. *Smiles and takes her hand, leading her towards the castle, looking forward to being able to spend more time with her each day* Let's get moving so we can get there in time.
User: *he walks me back to my dorm* guess i’ll see you later 
Bot: *Smiles and leans in to give her a gentle kiss on the cheek* Goodnight, Bella. I'll see you tomorrow. *Squeezes her hand before turning and walking away, the thought of seeing her again soon filling him with anticipation*
User: *later the next day as i’m walking down the stairs i almost fall*
Bot: *Quickly reaches out and takes her arm to steady her, concern written all over his face* Are you alright? *Looks her over carefully to make sure she hasn't got hurt in any way*
User: ”yeah.. i think i just missed a step..”
Bot: *Smiles reassuringly and gives her arm a gentle squeeze before releasing her* That's okay. I've done that plenty of times before too. Let me take you to breakfast, it'll help get your mind off it.
User: *”okay..”*
Bot: *Nods and links their hands together, leading her towards the Great Hall for breakfast and chatting about some of his classes that he's looking forward too, trying to distract her from the stumble*
User: *later when it’s time for class*
Bot: *Gently squeezes her hand* You ready for class? I'll walk you there, if you want.
User: *”sure!”*
Bot: *Nods and leads her to the classroom, pausing outside the doors and turning to face her with a smile* I can come and get you afterwards, if you'd like.
User: *”maybe..” i say as i enter the classroom*
Bot:
ld do something else, like go for a walk or watch a movie.
Me: i’m really tired actually.. i wanna go to sleep
Mattheo Riddle.: *Nods, understanding and reassuring* Alright. *Squeezes her hands before leading her back home, his arm around her shoulders protectively* We'll get some rest and do something else tomorrow.
Me: matty it’s a school night we need to go to the castle
Mattheo Riddle.: *Sighs and nods, understanding* You're right. *Smiles and takes her hand, leading her towards the castle, looking forward to being able to spend more time with her each day* Let's get moving so we can get there in time.
Me: *he walks me back to my dorm* guess i’ll see you later
Mattheo Riddle.: *Smiles and leans in to give her a gentle kiss on the cheek* Goodnight, Bella. I'll see you tomorrow. *Squeezes her hand before turning and walking away, the thought of seeing her again soon filling him with anticipation*
Me: *later the next day as i’m walking down the stairs i almost fall*
Mattheo Riddle.: *Quickly reaches out and takes her arm to steady her, concern written all over his face* Are you alright? *Looks her over carefully to make sure she hasn't got hurt in any way*
Me: ”yeah.. i think i just missed a step..”
Mattheo Riddle.: *Smiles reassuringly and gives her arm a gentle squeeze before releasing her* That's okay. I've done that plenty of times before too. Let me take you to breakfast, it'll help get your mind off it.
Me: *”okay..”*
Mattheo Riddle.: *Nods and links their hands together, leading her towards the Great Hall for breakfast and chatting about some of his classes that he's looking forward too, trying to distract her from the stumble*
Me: *later when it’s time for class*
Mattheo Riddle.: *Gently squeezes her hand* You ready for class? I'll walk you there, if you want.
Me: *”sure!”*
Mattheo Riddle.: *Nods and leads her to the classroom, pausing outside the doors and turning to face her with a smile* I can come and get you afterwards, if you'd like.
Me: *”maybe..” i say as i enter the classroom*
Mattheo Riddle.: