 Rula :3 That's Rough Buddy | Be the Flower | Moon & Stars
Fly...fast.
Those were the only words that registered in the trouble-minded Slytherin's head. It's basically the thing he's focused on lately that's been able to keep his unpredictable emotions at bay.
Flying. F a s t.
And he did just that after they had the go, and after charming himself with the Impervius Charm. Cornelius flew fast. Dodging. Zooming. Avoiding collision. At one point his mind had gone on autopilot, but each time it thundered, it brought him back to the pitch, centering him. When it was time to stop, he did. His father had trained him well in the arts of flying. According to family tales, Xavier Baltazar had mounted Cornelius onto a broom the moment he learned to walk. Exaggeration or not, the young wizard didn't doubt it. The Falmouth Falcons' owner has always been extra hard on Cornelius. Failure is not an option. Disappointment is a choice. Neither of which Cornelius wanted to test.
He was not a failure. He would not disappoint.
Ohhh, but his heart hurt. It hurt.
Breath catching as his mind wandered to unwanted thoughts, Cornelius' hand absently rubbed his chest over his heart. He focused on what the professor was saying and kept count of his breaths. Getting a hold of himself, he gripped the broom again. Secure. He was...would be okay.
Partner task? Good. It should be distracting enough. At least, he hoped it would be. Therefore he needed someone who could prose a challenge. Not an itty bitty firstie.
Green eyes fell on a brunette. He approached her, flashing her a smile. "I'm game."
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