nathaniel travers

“I suppose you have a point.” Rolling his eyes at the other. “You love it and don’t even try to deny it.” Rand cocked a brow as the other spoke once more. “That’s because you’re not, regardless of the fact I call you one.” He couldn’t help but laugh. “No one had to tell me. I’ve seen you two in a room together and your reaction says it all.”

“I know I’ve told you many times before but you’re a genius” she grinned and lifted her own glass to her lips “I wish I got to travel to places like this with my dad, he’d love it here but work stops him from holidays more often than not” she sighed. Shaking off the thought of her dad missing out, Indie picked up the menu and scanned the contents “I don’t know. Do you have any recommendations?”

“you certainly aren’t the best thing that’s ever happened to me. In fact it’s one of the worst” 

Darcy leaned against him as they walked. “Don’t put this on me. Is that any way to woo a girl?” She teased with a grin. “I’ve been good but clearly I’m better now. I thought I’d scared you off.”

“Hi.” She echoed with a small laugh. When he began to talk about the weather, her laughter only grew. Darcy placed a hand on his shoulder as her laughter subsided. “I’m free but damn are you not the most awkward person I’ve talked to today.” She bit her lip. “It’s kind of adorable.”

“You sound so sure.” He mused, running a hand through Nate’s hair. “Let’s get drunk and see what happens. Someone told me you turn into a complete idiot around none other than little Darcy Dolohov-Greengrass.”

Mercer: i think he shut his phone off

Mercer: he hasn’t been feeling well is all

Mercer: i meant to reach out about it since he’s...

Mercer: but he’s okay, i’m with him

Nate: oh, is he sick?

Nate: hi, Mercie

Nate: is everything okay with Hen?

Nate: he's not showing up at work, he's not showing up at quidditch practices and he's not picking up his phone

“Since I fucked mine beyond fixing.” He mused, looking the other over before running his hands through Nate’s hair. “I know you’re joking but I’m not even sure I want to do this anymore.”

Tavi: then quit being such a baby and ask the girl out

Tavi: worst she could do is say no

Tavi: and I don't think she will

Tavi: let me deal with Dom

Nate: but what if she does and then things get awkward?

“When have I ever liked your presence? You’re like a plague that haunts my very existence”

“Yeah.” She said with a nod, cocking a brow as he began to sway. Something was up and it sort of bothered her. Where was the Nate she knew? Was she so repulsive he wanted her to leave? When he high-fived her, she was certain she just cemented her position as a friend. With a frown, she watched as he ran off.

Over the next few days, she didn’t have much luck trying to contact him. She’d ultimately given up and gone about her day. After ordering her coffee, she heard an all too familiar voice. “Erm… yeah. I mean… we’re at a coffee shop but sure. Small world.” She paused. “Guess I should say, Hey Stranger.”

“It’s not the same when the feelings aren’t there.” He replied softly. Randolph leaned into the other’s kisses. “I won’t deny anything. What do you want it to be like?”

“i hope my coffee is poison and this pain will end quickly” 

She cocked a brow as he looked at her. She’d never seen the look on his face before and it excited her in a way that she hadn’t felt in a long time. When Nate stayed silent, she couldn’t help but let out a laugh. Her laughter grew at his eventual statement. Darcy reached up to run a hand through his hair. “That sounds nice. I like ice cream.” She sounded just as lame as he did and it bothered her. Why did she let him have such a hold over her?

“Nice, cool,” he clicked his tongue as he stood there, swaying on his feet awkwardly. Why was he awkward? What did she do to him? Now all he wanted was to run away and hide and never ever come out and that’s what he did. After he made a weak excuse about Mercer needing his help with his cats he just high-fived Darcy and fleed the scene as quickly as humanly possible and around the corner, he apparated the fuck away.

Tavi: no, I cannot do it.

Tavi: I'm really not

Tavi: it took me having a breakdown over Dom dating Albus for us to get together

Tavi: absolutely

Tavi: but not forever

Nate: does it mean i need to wait until she starts dating someone else??????

Nate: don't want that

Nate: he will murder me with cold blood and then he'll bring me back to kill me again