Hogwarts AU

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[untodeath]

[ Her brow furrows. ]

I wasn't implying anything, Will. I was jealous, simple as that.

[ She shakes her head. ] Which is all very ironic, indeed.

[death_glare]

Jealous of nothing, you realize. Yet now, you're willing to...share me with her? Or whatever the two of you are hoping to rope me into.

[untodeath]

I realise that now. [ She pointedly replies with a huff! ] That wasn't why I was upset, in the end.

[ Then she's trailing off with a hum. ]

It's all very complicated, you know? You can't just command your heart to stop caring for someone, but I wasn't expecting to fall for Angelina, either-- and haven't you cared for someone so much that you'd be willing to give them anything?

[death_glare]

No, I haven't.

[ Though it doesn't come out cold or dismissive. If anything, there a tinge of sadness to his words. That bit of loneliness showing itself. ]

I think you may be the only one who's felt that way about me.

[untodeath]

[ Grell even looks a little saddened by that, as he says it. ]

I understand. [ Shoulders slumping, her eyes wander up to the expanse of the dining hall's ceiling. ] It's different with Ann and I. We feel like-- mirrored images, in a way. I don't know if soul mates is the proper word. Her heart belongs to someone else, though, and I don't know if that will ever change. I don't think she'll ever truly love me.

[death_glare]

[ He's quiet as he replays Grell's words in his mind. Perhaps her tendency to cling comes from her trying to hold onto what she can from the both of them.

Without any explanation, William makes the bold decision to slide over on the bench to where Ann had been seated before. It brings him right beside Grell as he pulls his dinner plate along with him. ]

[untodeath]

[ Grell straightens up a bit, tense with surprise. Blinking, she watches him with confusion clear in her eyes.

Folding her hands in her lap, she eases some - even if she doesn't understand. Maybe even manages a little smile. ]

What's this, then?

[death_glare]

This is me trying to put down my guard and open up. A little bit, at least.

[ He's close enough that if Grell leaned in just slightly, their shoulders would touch. And he seems to be well aware of that. ]

[untodeath]

[ With a chuckle on her breath, she grins. ]

I... don't suppose it would be alright to rest on you a bit?

[death_glare]

Since you asked, yes.

[ Though, his shoulders are rather stiff. ]

[untodeath]

[ Stiff or not, she's all too happy to rest her head on his shoulder, briefly closing her eyes with a content little hum! ]

[death_glare]

[ It takes a minute, but slowly William starts to relax as he realizes letting Grell lean against him isn't that bad, after all. Well, it is causing a few of his housemates to say some rude comments at the other end of the table, but William pays that no mind, being completely uninterested in their opinions.

Eventually he takes up his fork again, continuing with his meal as Grell lingers on his shoulder. ]

[untodeath]

[ As for Grell, she'll just flip them off, before nuzzling down closer and looping her arm around his. ]

I know who would make fabulous hex practice.

[death_glare]

If you'd like to get expelled. Honestly, their opinions mean nothing to me.

[ Though he's sure they'll heckle him in the dorm later. If anything it's just an annoyance. Welp, guess he's exchanging one annoyance for another! ]

[untodeath]

[ Grell shrugs with a hum, eyes closing confidently! ]

That's only if I get caught. [ And, a mere beat later-- ] Though, I'm glad♥.

[death_glare]

No.

[ Grell's his only friend and he's finally opening up. He's not gonna let her get herself expelled! ]

[untodeath]

No? [ She repeats, laughter on her breath. ]

Fine, fine. I suppose they're not worth our time, anyway.

[death_glare]

They're not. They're simply looking for a reaction. Though, I have to say, treading that line with you just shows their stupidity even more.

[ Even though he told her no hexing, he wouldn't be surprised if she uses her fists instead. ]

[untodeath]

[ Ah, Grell is much too flattered that William recognises her viciousness! Indeed, those boys will face some terrible mishaps in a few days' time - but, meanwhile, she's looking up at him with fondness in her eyes, simply giggling! ]

[spiderlilies]

Well, well! I see you two worked things out.

[ With a hand propped upon her hip, Ann laughs. ]

And to think, I'd expected to return to a table in shambles.

[death_glare]

[ William shakes his head at Ann's comment, frowning at her over his shoulder. ]

Our argument wasn't that bad.

[spiderlilies]

Oh, I don't know. Grell can be just a bit dramatic, and you're both incredibly stubborn, it seems.

[ Settling down at the opposite side of William now, Ann leans over to wink at Grell. ]

[untodeath]

A bit dramatic? [ Grell closes her eyes with a huff, squeezing William's arm just a bit tighter. ] If you're going to talk like that, at least give me the credit I deserve.

[death_glare]

[ He doesn't comment on the stubborn part, but his expression says she hit the mark. ]

Exhaustively dramatic.

[untodeath]

Ah, I-- suppose that's more like it.

[ With a playful pout, she only proves their point with a whine! ]

You're both so mean to meee♥...