Theo nodded in relief. “I will,” he murmured in agreement, shifting across to the wall to settle down beside him, near enough to be touching. One arm pressing against Cash’s, Theo laid his wand down, still aglow, on his other side, letting the light reflect dimly off the floor.
And he felt better for being here with him, but at the same time Theo couldn’t think of a single thing worth saying. Not now. I’m sorry would be no use, and the subject too raw, and the longer he sat without saying anything, the more firmly his throat closed up anyway.
So in the end he just reached for Cash’s hand again. Interlacing their fingers, Theo squeezed tight and held on, almost more fiercely this time. Determined not to let go anytime soon, he brushed his thumb across the back of his hand in mindless steadying strokes. As a comfort, it felt infinitesimally small – but at least it was something.
And he felt better for being here with him, but at the same time Theo couldn’t think of a single thing worth saying. Not now. I’m sorry would be no use, and the subject too raw, and the longer he sat without saying anything, the more firmly his throat closed up anyway.
So in the end he just reached for Cash’s hand again. Interlacing their fingers, Theo squeezed tight and held on, almost more fiercely this time. Determined not to let go anytime soon, he brushed his thumb across the back of his hand in mindless steadying strokes. As a comfort, it felt infinitesimally small – but at least it was something.
