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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 15, 2007 23:27:08 GMT
Gabriel nods. Slightly relieved that it wasn't as bad as his mind was trying to convince him it was.
"Have you got a job?" He asked politely, realising that the subject of his own career just seemed to lead to awkward silences. He hated awkward silences.
Doesn't everyone?
He still decided to be cautious of Ian, though he doubted he was that bad. Bella was friends with him, and she always seemed to pick ones on the right side of things, in this case, the war.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 15, 2007 23:30:36 GMT
"No," I shake my head, "Should probably get one really but...hard to find work."
For someone like me.
I bite the inside of my lip discreetly, mentally berating myself for becoming at ease so quickly.
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 18, 2007 20:46:23 GMT
"Yeah, i suppose seeing as you're still in school." Gabriel smiled. "You got any ideas for what you want to be when you graduate?" He asked, simply out of curiousity.
Curiousity killed the cat you know.
Even though he knew he should be wary of this guy, he couldn't help liking him. But he guessed part of that was because he was friends with Bella.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 18, 2007 20:54:41 GMT
"Not really," I admit, "There's not much I do very well."
That's legal.
I'm really starting to hate the voice in my head that has to add snide comments to everything I say. Especially when I know I should be cautious around him.
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 20, 2007 18:51:07 GMT
"Ah well, i'm sure you'll find something you'd enjoy to do. There's plenty of opportunities for you when you graduate." Gabriel smiled, trying not to think of why jobs were so easy to get. With so many people disappearing, jobs were opening up everywhere.
Lucky for some
Gabriel ran his hand through his hair and looked down at his shoes before returning his gaze to Ian. "I know a lot has gone on this year, but i was wondering if you could tell me how Bella coped with some of the stuff that happened to her. I probably don't even know the half of it."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 20, 2007 20:50:58 GMT
"Hoping so," I nod, deciding that I genuinely do hope so now because I'd feel guilty not working now that I have a family to support.
That still sounds weird. Even in your own head.
"I...uh," The question takes me slightly by surprise, but I recover quickly, "I wouldn't really know. I haven't spoken to her in a long time. But...I think, well she's okay, so she must have been coping and it must have been really hard, losing Gid like that."
My voice falters for a moment, as I try and regain the thread of what I'm saying, unable to supress a lot of thoughts I associate with my best friend, and with telling Izzy he was dead.
"And Maddie hasn't said anything, and they're both close so I think she would have said something if she wasn't going to be okay."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 23, 2007 13:24:11 GMT
Gabriel nodded. His cousin seemed to be stronger than he'd given her credit for. If what had happened to her this year had happened to him. He'd still be locked away in his room, refusing to speak to anyone, falling deeper into a depression. But Bella hadn't done that. She had pulled herself out, he was proud of her.
He noticed as Ian faultered slightly and realised he must have know Gideon too.
"Maddie? You mean little Maddie Speare? Well i guess she's not little anymore."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 23, 2007 13:55:53 GMT
I'm quite glad as the conversation steers away from Gideon, as I'd managed to avoid talking about him for a long time.
I can't help but grin wryly, "No, she's not little anymore."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 23, 2007 14:11:22 GMT
"Gosh, everyone's growing up, i'm starting to feel old." Gabriel chuckled. "So how is Blondie? If she is still blonde of course, i may have to beat her if she's not." He joked with a crooked grin. He remembered Bella and Maddie playing together when they were younger, Bella with long brown hair and Maddie with long blonde hair. But now Bella had dyed her's, he hoped Maddie hadn't done the same.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 23, 2007 14:35:39 GMT
I laugh slightly, "She's still blonde."
I have to pause but a second to work out how much I'm going to tell him, then decide there can't really be much harm in being a little free with information.
"We have a son now."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 23, 2007 16:31:24 GMT
"That's good then." Gabriel grinned.
He stares at Ian in shock for a moment, then his face breaks into another grin. "Wow that's great!" He beamed. "I should have guessed that she was your girlfriend." He chuckled.
"You're a lucky guy, that girl's a star." He smiled. "Congratulations and all, what's his name? When was he born? How long have you and Maddie been together?" He asked, not able to hold in the questions.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 23, 2007 16:37:31 GMT
I laugh slightly, having to think to make sense of the questions before I can answer them, "His name is Alex. He was born a week ago, I think, give or take a few days. And a long time...must be nearly a year."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 23, 2007 20:07:40 GMT
"Alex is a good name." Gabriel grinned. "He must be tiny then, Genny is." He smiled.
"Wow, that's a long time. I don't think i've ever been in a relationship that long before, although i do seem to scare girls away." He chuckled. "But yeah, congrats again. How does it feel being a dad?" He asked.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 23, 2007 20:17:52 GMT
"Yeah, he's very small, he was born very early," I smile weakly, then I laugh slightly, "It's a pretty good feeling actually. Better than I thought it'd be."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 23, 2007 20:35:06 GMT
"He's alright though right? I've heard there can be all sorts of problems for premature babies. Genny was early, but only by a month so she was fine. How early was Alex?" Gabriel asked.
"You're lucky, i can't wait till i have kids. Were you worried about it at first?" He asked.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 23, 2007 20:45:34 GMT
"He's fine, yeah. His twin wasn't so lucky, but Alex is fine," I manage a weak smile, "He was a few months early. Three or four maybe?"
"Very worried. Considered just picking up and taking off," I admit, "But I'm glad I didn't."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 26, 2007 19:46:14 GMT
Gabriel's usual grin faultered slightly as he realised what must have happened, it was incredibly unfortunate.
"I know you've probably heard this a lot, but i'm sorry for your loss." He said with a small, grim smile. Though born so early it was a miracle that one survived.
"I'm not surprised, most guys your age are terrified at the thought of having a kid. I must say, you're brave for staying, it's probably not going to be easy."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 26, 2007 19:54:01 GMT
"Yeah, you have no idea how much I've heard that," I agree, "But thanks anyway."
I'd heard that a lot through my whole life, and now it held very little meaning but I still sort of appreciated the condolance.
I smile weakly, "I'm the happiest I've ever been here; no way I'm giving it up, even with the unimaginable terror of parenthood."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 29, 2007 22:27:10 GMT
Gabriel nodded. "I envy you already you know." He said with all honesty. "Seriously, you've got everything i've always ever wanted. A nice girl to settle down with, a kid of your own." He shrugged slightly, looking out at the quidditch pitch. "You'll probably laugh at this, but i think you're one of the luckiest guys i now." He said, turning back to Ian with a small crooked smile.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 29, 2007 22:31:25 GMT
I look at him incredulously for a moment, unable to believe that I've just heard that.
I can't help but laugh, although I'm not laughing at him, it takes a moment to be able to control myself.
"I'm sorry. No one has ever said that to me before," I grin weakly, shaking my head, "It's usually the opposite."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 29, 2007 22:42:27 GMT
Gabriel chuckled slightly as Ian laughed. "Maybe i don't know you well enough then." He joked. "But to me, you seem like a great guy. The world's your oyster or whatever that weird saying is." He grinned. "Seriously though, think about it. Think about the wonderful things you have. You get to watch your son grow up, get to teach him all this new cool stuff. Gosh i wish i were you right now." He smiled. "Though i'm guessing you're starting to think i'm insane, right?"
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 29, 2007 22:45:32 GMT
"I'm considering backing away," I tell him with a grin, "But I suppose I haven't really given you a fair perspective of my life," I shake my head slightly, still amused in an almost masochistic way.
"Although I can understand why a family is enviable, so I don't think you're completely insane."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 29, 2007 22:51:23 GMT
Gabriel laughed his rare booming laugh, the one that usually echoed around whatever room he was in at the time. But seeing as he was outside, it just echoed into the empty air.
"Just slightly insane then?" He grinned his lopsided grin again.
"Yeah, maybe i should observe your life from afar before i start my mad jealousy of it." He joked- "But i really can't be bothered with that. You seem like an alright guy anyway."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 29, 2007 22:53:26 GMT
I grin, "Yeah, only a little."
I laugh, "And now you've creeped me out, well, uh, thanks," I joke.
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Dec 29, 2007 22:57:25 GMT
"Yeah i tend to do that to people on first meeting. Don't worry, you'll get used to it." Gabriel chuckled. "See, this is why i don't have a girlfriend. I'm too damn stalker-ish." He laughed. It wasn't too true. Most potential girlfriends he had were just scared off by his eagerness to start a family and settle down. Not too normal for a guy his age.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Dec 30, 2007 16:32:41 GMT
"Yeah, I can see why that'd freak girls out," I grin slightly, knowing that he wasn't being serious anyway.
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Jan 9, 2008 17:22:44 GMT
"Ah well, i'll find out what my real charm is soon, I hope anyway." Gabriel chuckled. "I think i've just got to find a girl, and keep her. Not scare her away this time." He smiled.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 9, 2008 18:42:10 GMT
"I'm sure you'll manage. I mean, can't be that hard right? Seeing as there's so many."
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Post by Gabriel Hart on Jan 26, 2008 11:43:41 GMT
Gabriel chuckled. "Yeah the female population seems like 50 to 1 around here. But that might just be me feeling a little swamped. I'm glad i've found some male company, there's only so much hair and make-up talk I can take." He grinned his usual lop-sided grin.
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