RP with Riddle - After the fight with Lucius

[king_ofthe_mt]

Walking to Tom's office everything seems a bit surreal. Like I'm in a world that doesn't really exist right now. I must be dreaming or something. Have to be. Lucius wouldn't break up with me. He loves me. He tells me it every day. But he didn't say it back today. And he said some of the most hurtful things I've ever heard him say. Damnit, Lucius,

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[professor_v]

"Can't complain."

Not since Walden seems to be in a wretched state tonight. It takes a certain amount of effort to not only care about his situation but also to show it. I've been keeping myself in check for far too long.

Abandoning my position behind my desk, I go over to him and lightly touch his shoulder.

"It's fine to cry, Walden. Some people will say it's a weakness but really, it's just a symbol of humanity. Best not to let things stay pent up inside. If you need to let it out, do so."

At least now he can do so since he isn't in front of anyone that would use the emotion against him. Not that one could really do so without risking potential brain death.

"Come." I guide him toward my own room and its privacy away from the portraits who come wandering about. I don't ask him to tell me what happened. He'll do so in his own time.

[king_ofthe_mt]

I pick up my bag and feel extremely relieved. Tom understands. He'll let me stay the night and everything will be okay in the morning. Like a bad dream. I drop my bag near the foot of his bed then sit. Taking my time, I take off my boots, socks, and shirt. Then I breathe. And two tears fall onto my trousers.

"I think I fucked up somehow, but I can't remember what the hell I did."

And everything that just happened with Lucius comes out. Everything he said, everything he did, and how I just couldn't figure out what was wrong.

"I mean, I'm sure it's just a small fuck up or something or maybe he's having a bad day. Maybe Goyle sat on another one of his pets and he needed someone to take it out on. It'll be all right in a few days. I just need some sleep."

[professor_v]

"Hn

[king_ofthe_mt]

Tom's right. Lucius has more mood swings than a pregnant woman. He'll be all right. I just need to let him cool off for a day or two and then everything will be fine again. He needs me.

And I need him.

I look from the bed to the cot. The cot looks too small, and the bed looks comfy. But I don't want to put Tom out. After all, he's at least leatting me stay the night. I shrug and pull the pillow from the cot.

...

There's a few red hairs on it. I look at Tom.

"He's been staying here a lot more then, I guess."

Sighing, I toss the hairs into the garbage and set the pillow on the floor.

"Floor's fine for tonight."