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Riverlynn 
No sooner had she curled up then her man appeared as if by magic. She had always marveled at his ability to find her so easily. Without protest she curled into him and cried herself out. Even in the midst of her sadness and hurt toward him she still felt completely safe in his arms.
After what seemed like ages her tears ceased and the sobs turn to little hiccups. What was is about crying that made your whole body sore? As a result she stayed where she was utterly spent and miserable. "Why do you stay with me?" She whispered. "I'm apparently jealous of a third year who continually tests my temper. I know I shouldn't feel this way and you haven't ever given me a reason to but..." Well she couldn't help it.
Sighing heavily she realized the true root of her hurt and gave it a voice. "And just once I wish you would think of me before anyone else. Just once I want you to protect me, put me above everyone else." Wow. Laughing dryly she finally straightened up. "I'm incredibly selfish to boot."
Both of his arms wrapped around her as she moved closer and cried. Just holding her and only moving to stroke her hair soothingly. Patiently, he sat there until she was all cried out and just looked down at her fondly as she hiccuped. Her question had him frowning though. He didn't get a chance respond though because she carried on talking.
He tilted his head at her voicing this feeling and just looked at her for a moment as he figured out what to say. When he finally spoke, his words were carefully chosen. "Nell, if I had thought for even a second that you couldn't protect yourself, I'd have been right by your side. The thing is, Sutton's new to magic and this plant has been eating animals and it took a professor!" He paused to sigh. "You mean so much to me and if I ever lost you, I'd be inconsolable." He gazed into her beautiful eyes. "Penelope Rose Lockwood, I'm with you and will be for the rest of forever because I love you." There, he'd finally admitted it and hoped she understood.