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Ethan's eyes widened slightly as Minerva told of her family tragedy and living arrangements. He looked down, away.. not knowing what to say. That was really bad.. he wasn't expecting that. "I'm really sorry," he mumbled. But he was sure she didn't want him feeling sorry for her so he looked up and offered her a sad smile, continuing to listen. "What?" he asked incredulously as she explained what happened with Maxwell. "That's cold.. that's just.. wrong." He shook his head in disbelief. Just when this girl was the most vulnerable.. her boyfriend goes looking for someone else. And not just anyone else.. but her best friend. Ethan didn't get what Elliot saw in this guy.. but he wouldn't put it past him to treat her that way one day too. He'd have to keep his eye on him. But this wasn't about them... Ethan didn't hold much regard for this so-called 'best friend' either. What kind of friend does that to someone as soon as their back is turned? "Well, I can see why you'd be angry.." he started. Because he was getting angry just hearing about.. it hadn't even happened to him. But that didn't explain why he was trying to push her buttons.. just move on, mate.
Ethan furrowed his brow slightly as she continued about Laura and Elliot's relationship. That made sense.. sorta. But she didn't have to be there just because their mums were friends.. but it didn't matter that much to him so he shrugged it off as she continued. He nodded solemnly. He did feel like he was stuck in the middle a lot. "Yes.. well, you are both my friends.. and I do feel like I'm caught in the middle sometimes. The tension's a bit rough." He got quiet suddenly, feeling like he said too much. He didn't want Minerva to feel bad that he was feeling like he was.. but he didn't want to have to choose between his friends. Then he smiled at her suggestion. "That's a good idea." He still felt bad about the birthday girl's ruined party. Maybe he'd make it a point to buy her a present next Hogsmeade weekend.
Ethan listened as Minerva apologized and tried to explain her actions. He shook his head lightly and said, "It's okay..." He put his hand on the side of her arm and his eyes met hers. "I know you're not a mean person. I mean.. I know I haven't known you for long, but I can tell you're a good person." He dropped his hand. "No need to apologize." Really? It wasn't her fault that her ex-boyfriend tried to drag him into his game-playing.
Minerva saw his look about her family. Why do you have such a big mouth Min, making people awkward and sad. To her it was old news per say, but she forgot how people would react when she said it. "Ethan, it's really okay. I've had great friends to help me through. Maxwell was one of them to be honest." yes she knew she wouldn't have made it through without him at one point. "I'm better off with my grandparents as well. I was very close to them growing up, so it's nice to be with them again. It's just all the muggle world after being here that takes some time to get use to again." Minerva gave a smile to show she was really okay with it. She then gave a sigh, "Yeah, I finally think I'm really past what he did. I know I'm not trying to give him reasons, but no one knew if I was coming back or not, and no owls were sent. It took me all summer just to tell my grandparents I was what I am, so sending an owl to anyone would have been well.. awkward." she giggled a bit thinking of how that would have played out.
Minerva then frowned, she didn't want anyone uncomfortable, "I'm sorry Ethan, that's not fair to you. I..I could try harder to get along with her and stuff when your around at least if it could help a bit." Yes she was willing to do that for him. For Maxwell no, she wouldn't even try, because she was so angry at both of them, but for Ethan she would try. "Just do me a favor, I know your friends with her and I know she is nice to you, but just be careful around her. I'm not saying she will turn on you, but I have seen her be pretty nasty to some people." Minerva hoped she wasn't being to hard, she just wanted to protect her friends when needed.
Minerva felt her face turn pink as she felt his hand touch her arm. A small smile came across her face. She wished she could hide this part of her, but she couldn't hide her blushing. "Well I'm glad you don't think I'm mean." Minerva smiled. Then the hand was gone, what were you expecting Min, him to say he liked you.. fat chance on that, she thought to herself. But, she did like Ethan, and if was just to be a friend then she would take it. "Hey I guess I should go find Laura. Ethan, thank you so much for helping. You really did make me feel better." Yes at least she knew he wasn't scared off by the brats that followed her.