lonely snake

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16 October 1995
I hadnt heard from father in a while I hadnt been called or received a letter
I decided to risk it and i apperated home after class
Like normal the manor seemed deserted I thought the best place to look was his study
I slowly walked up the stairs
Still no one in sight
I walked the other flight of stairs to his study
I knocked and heard nothing so I slowly opened the door
"Father??"

He was standing by the window and staring out with an almost sad expression I can normally read his emotions but this was something different

"What is it delphini what do you want"

"I wanted to check up-"

"On me?? Why"

I didnt have an answer for that I didnt even know why it came to mind in the first place it felt almost natural to go check on him
I walked towards him to see what he was looking at

"I asked you a question delphini"

"I just had to father it was a gut feeling I'm sorry"

He looked down on me and he was almost scowling but he didnt do anything and let me get closer to him

"Are you okay"

I managed to blurt out knowing he hated the question

"Fine"

His tone suggested otherwise but he would never show that or act on it

"Okay"

I acted like I noticed nothing and I slowly inched closer he and i where now an arms length apart
He didnt object no he did something I hadnt expected
He....
Put his arm around me and pulled me in slightly
Not a hug but close enough to look like one

"Dont ever speak of this delphini promise me you wont I cant have people thinking I'm weak"

I nodded and got a little closer to him now it really was a hug as I wrapped my arms around him
I wasnt gonna let that opportunity slide

"Love isnt weak"
I whispered and I dont think he heard

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