Austin's face grew redder as the argument continued. Merlin, they were making a scene. Why was this necessary?The Slytherin boy had his own table, with his own snakes to annoy. He didn't need to come here making false accusations about his friend. She obviously didn't like him so there was no point in lying further. There was no need to hurt the poor third year any more.
But the boy insisted on sitting next to him on the bench.
Merlin's beard, he thought.
Please don't stay long. And he didn't, which was a relief for Austin. But he didn't leave before saying a few words. Ask her out!? Don't you think in his lonely summer it crossed his mind? Yea, that happened a few times. But there wasn't a point. They were silly kids and even if she did like him, it probably wouldn't last. He was a no good, depressed, 13 year old. Nobody needed to spend their time with him. But Ophie insisted on it, so he didn't bother with shooing her away. Plus she looked too cute trying to make him smile. He was happy that
somebody enjoyed his company, and he wasn't going to ruin it with a relationship.
Plus, she just admitted to him being like an older brother anyways. Which was fine, she was like a little sister... right? Is this how people were supposed to act around younger sisters? He was only now learning how to act like an older brother, so he wasn't sure.
"Yea," He began. But his words were hoarse, so he cleared his throat, and started again.
"Ophie is like the little sister I don't have yet." Each word stung his heart as he said them, but there wasn't a point in telling the truth. She obviously didn't like him. Even still, the Ravenclaw couldn't get himself to look at her. His face was too red, and his eyes were watery. He wasn't about to cry, not here. His whole summer was spent crying so there was no point in doing it now. Especially not with people around.
Austin stood up and looked at the boy. He may have been older, but he was acting like a first year.
"Why don't you mind your own business, huh?" His blue eyes glared into the Slytherin, hoping he would take the hint and drop it. After a good few seconds glaring, he turned over to The Blonde Queen. She looked like she was about to cry. He turned towards the table, and picked up his glass of water, handing it to her.
"You okay?" He was concerned. She looked like she was about to run away or cry or both. And none of the above were fun.
Auphie? What was this nonsense? What was an 'auphie'? Was this some sort of muggle term? Shipping? Was auphie a ship name? That's a terrible name for a ship. The muggle life was strange. He glanced over at the head ghost that was wondering around the table. She was watching them, and probably going to get them all in trouble. But did Austin care? No. This Slytherin was pestering them, and he was not going to let him get away with it.
"Just go away." He said through gritted teeth.