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"i love you, i do, i do, i do..." it came out in whispers against the page he'd been stuck on for several long minutes. the book lying open on the oak table in the library, leo staring down at the words and not really seeing them. in reality, he was thinking of effie. his wand, which was just underneath his hand, remained there even as snow began to fall around his person. his magic seeped from within him, a slow snowfall falling onto his head and book. but you'd never even know that from the way leo didn't make any movements to stop it; he was far into his own head to even realize. several people had begun to shift away from him, his tablemates muttering about him all while sending him dirty looks; he, once again, didn't pay them any mind.

long days at the library were nothing but usual for venus. she would find a quiet spot as far away from other students as possible and stay there for as long as she could, reading, writing, and sometimes drawing. today was different, though. the quietness of the library vanished as people started whispering a little too loudly for her liking. her curiosity got the best of her, so she moved to see what was going on. venus felt saddened when she first laid eyes on the boy and approached him to make sure he was alright. "hey man," she spoke quietly while gently touching his arm, trying to get his attention. "are you okay?”