Follow (Me)
We walk away, not because we don't care,
But to find out who cares enough to follow.
Lily felt a little sorry, but it had to be done. He had to know it was coming. She explained quietly why they couldn't be together in the dim light of a hallway. His face betrayed barely any emotion, yet she had expected this. A handsome 7th year like him could hardly be seen crying over a sixth year such as herself. He nodded, but didn't say anything as Lily said goodbye. Lily turned around. This was a test. Lily knew it, and she prayed that he knew it as well and knew how to pass.
She walked away, her footsteps the only sound in the otherwise empty hallway. She walked further away from him.
She didn't hear any footsteps following.
He failed.
At this knowledge Lily walked faster, biting her lip so the tears wouldn't fall from her eyes until she made it to the dorm.