Ava lay awake in the Slytherin dormitory, pretending to be asleep. Her mind was teeming with thoughts, ideas, and a plan. She was about to do something risky, but she had her reasons.

Mattheo, her boyfriend, was deep asleep. Little did he know that Ava was planning a secret venture into the Forbidden Forest, a place where students were strictly prohibited to enter.

Once she was sure Mattheo was asleep, Ava silently slipped out of the dorm and walked towards the Forbidden Forest, her heart pounding with every step.

Mattheo woke up to find Ava's side of the bed empty. He swiftly opened a tracking app on Ava's phone he held and saw her location. She was in the Forbidden Forest.

He quickly put on his robe, grabbed his wand, and rushed to the Forbidden Forest. He was worried but more than that, he was curious about Ava's late-night adventure.

Mattheo found Ava standing in a clearing, her back towards him. 'Princess, why are you out here so late?' he asked, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Ava gasped in surprise, not expecting Mattheo to be there. 'What's wrong, love?' he asked, sensing her tension. 'N-nothing,' Ava replied, avoiding his gaze.

'Ava, tell me,' he urged. But she remained silent, her gaze fixed on the ground. Mattheo knew something was wrong, but he didn't want to pressure her.

They stood there for a while, wrapped in silence. The forest seemed to hold its breath, waiting for Ava to speak up. But she didn't. She couldn't.

Understanding her reluctance, Mattheo decided to drop the topic for now. He gently turned her around, wrapped her in his arms, and whispered, 'It's okay, Princess. We'll figure it out.'

With that, they walked back to the castle hand in hand, leaving the mysteries of the Forbidden Forest behind. Ava felt relieved and safe, knowing that Mattheo was there for her.

That night, as they laid in bed, Ava's mind was at peace. She knew she had to face her fears and share her secrets with Mattheo someday, but that day was not today.