Cedric didn't ask me anything and neither did I say anything as I walked back into the room. My face was covered by the mask, hiding my emotions and face well enough to expose my vulnerable state right now. I knew my eyes would be red and my face was covered with dry tears that I had wiped on them. The inside of me was screaming and going crazy while on the outside, the world was calm and so was I. I have added one more thing to all the things I have to remember and do.
Not getting close to Cedric.
I felt that I had been selfish. Selfish to think that I won't be alone anymore now, selfish to think that there would be someone for me, looking for me, taking care of me, when I had been doing it all the time. I was selfish. Being near to me only meant one thing and that was trouble.
If I
