 Levi + wrapping up the start-of-term party Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Gaston was about to offer Miss Evans a hand out of the pool, but Mr. Kenning beat him to it. The chivalrous gesture earned the boy a very appreciative smile from the professor. His smile only grew wider at what was said next. "Thank you, Mr. Kenning," he replied. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." It was nice to know his efforts were being appreciated.. though to be fair, the prefects had done most of the work.
Mr. Kenning's question made his smile vanish. The boy had no idea... If he had his way the summer never would've ended at all! Then he could've stayed with the love of his life and never again have to endure the disapproval of staff or students. Granted, he cared about all his students, even the ones who didn't care for him, but he wasn't quite ready to come back to feeling alone and despised. "I understand, and yes, I've felt that way myself sometimes."
The party raged on, and after a while, Gaston checked his watch. Merlin's beard! Was that the time? It was a lot later than he thought. He clapped his hands to get the students' attention. "Attention, please!" he waited a moment or two for quiet before going on, "Well, this had been fun, but I'm afraid it's time to call it a night. You all have classes tomorrow..." Himself included. "So good night, and here's to the start of a pleasant term!" Or so he hoped. And with that, the professor slipped back out the portrait hole and left the students to get ready for bed.
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |