After Cedric expressed his disdain for Nikolai we maintained silence, it was awkward, I wanted to know why he harbored bad feelings for Nikolai but I also didn’t want to pry for I only just met him. He smiled, I assumed to lessen the tension he created, I returned his smile with as much sincerity as I could;
“My apologies, I shouldn’t have strayed too far from the topic”
“No, no, it’s quite alright, I don’t mind”
“That may be so but we have only just met, I’d hate to bombard you with such matters”
“Thank you, for being such a gentleman”
“It’s not something I should be thanked for; I am merely doing what all men would do in my position”
My stomach suddenly growled; it gave me much embarrassment as it wasn’t a little sound but one loud enough for Cedric to hear.
“My, my, where are my
