31. Swallow your Pride

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"Ivy!" Someone called from behind her in the hallway.

Ivy and her friends had exited the dining hall rather quickly considering how much attention they were receiving. Well, how much she was receiving.

Her friends took it all in stride, used to the rumors by now.

Harry had been really nice about it as well. He was probably relieved the attention wasn't on him for once.

Ivy turned around to find the voice that called out to her.

Atanas was jogging from the far end of the great hall, carrying something in his arms.

Ivy separated a bit from the group to meet up and talk with him. Atanas also happened to be wearing a flannel shirt, almost looking like they were matching.

"How are you?" He said mildly out of breath

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"How are you?" He said mildly out of breath.

"I'm fine. How many times am I going to get asked that?" Ivy huffed, it's like everyone wanted to remind her about what happened.

"As many times as it takes for you to tell the truth." Atanas gave her a knowing look.

Ivy shoved him lightly. "Anyway. . ."

"I meant to give these to you last night, but mamma bear was ready to maul me." His hands held her golden shoes out to her.

"Mamma bear?" Ivy hardly remembered anything after George picked her up and took her away from the body.

"Your boyfriend who gallantly swept you away." Atanas fluttered his eyelashes dramatically.

"He's not my boyfriend." Ivy chuckled as she took her shoes back.

"Well in that case. . . Did I already tell you that you look stunning?" Atanas sidled closer.

"Quit it you flirt." Ivy giggled quietly, peering down at her shoes.

"Can't help it, it's my nature." He shot her a wink.

"Ivy you ready to go?" George appeared next to her, a hand on the small of her back.

Her brow rose for two reasons. One, they had no plans to go anywhere. And two, it was odd he chose now of all times to touch her like that.

Atanas saw it too, his eyes instantly picking up on the subtle gesture, making him stand a little taller.

Both men fell right at the same height, puffing out their chests slightly.

"Ready?" She questioned.

George took it as a confirmation and pushed lightly to lead her away.

"Hold on a second." Ivy gently shoved his hand away.

"Our friends are waiting." The way George said it sounded like it was a jab towards Atanas.

"Then go, I'll catch up." Ivy didn't like the macho stare off that was happening in front of her.

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