 ~ Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs become Lions ~
The frown turned into a strange look as he glanced from the rope to the Headmaster. An equally strange expression for the strange question Tate had offered. "No...I'm...good. Thanks."
It didn't take long for that frown to turn into a slow smile at the sentiments and then a wide grin at the news. Excitement nearly eradicated consideration of the apology Tate was given, and served very well in pushing it to the back of his mind. He didn't even know the Headmaster had someone, but then he wasn't one for sharing his personal life with students. Still, it was one of the best pieces of news this year.
"Congratulations!" He wasn't sure whether he should shake the man's hand or give him a hug, so he settled for just standing there, grinning.
It was only after a moment that he remembered where this conversation had started, and that it would be rather rude not to acknowledge the apology. "Personally, that wasn't the message I got from you. Your concern lay with holding nothing back, and not to quote the cliché, but being all that one can be." Sticking his hands in his pockets, he shrugged his shoulders a little. "You were right, I am young and don't fully understand all the consequences, or how to stand strong on my own." There was after all, a difference between being strong individually and when one was around those they cared about.
"But thank you." His grin was back alongside the overwhelming happiness he felt for Tate. "I'm glad you've found someone that has given you your hope back." Because Tate needed someone that could make him smile more.
__________________ I've got a fire for a heart._________________________________________________
I'm not scared of the dark._________________________________________
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