alionheartedprig:
“That’s an understatement,” James muttered, He had tried not to think about it much, really, especially everything that happened on Valentine’s Day and the aftermath. He didn’t expect the next words that came from her mouth though, and looked up. What were you supposed to say to something like that? “Do you want to talk about it?” It was probably a stupid question but that was all he could think of.
Emmeline opened her mouth, then shut it, shrugging at James. She hadn’t really expected to open up to him - or anyone, for that matter - but the words had come out before she could even think about it. She looked straight ahead, avoiding looking directly at James. “No,” Emmeline said, making a face. “I mean, yes, but – d’you think all of this is going to be worth it? In the end?”













