Between Us

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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

March, 1978.

We're filing out of the Great Hall

When I take the opportunity

Today, a day like any other ...

He'll pretend I don't exist

Though it's my own fault

I have to, though it kills me ...

... It really kills me.

Turning around,

I force myself to make eye contact

...

"Evan. A quick word?"

Oh!

Words - find the words -

His eyes ...

His eyes ...

Does this mean

He won't agree to talk to me, then?

"..."

"..."

"..."

STOP STARING -

SAY SOMETHING -

Say something, please?

"R-Reggie."

Great. You sound like a bloody fool.

... I feel bad now

Try again, voice a bit softer:

"A word?"

A quick nod, and I follow along in silence

And though I shouldn't

I find ...

I find ...

... I find it impossible not to long for you

Now that we're so close, alone together

Shutting the door

I have to fight the urge

To reach out and touch you -

Because ...

Angry as I am, I still want you ...

... I'll always want you

Evan ...

Reggie ...

More silence, as I cross my arms,

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