Lunch Break (Slytherin)

[gooddontalwayswin]

The Great Hall was, thankfully, nearly empty. Bella sat down at her usual spot at the Slytherin table, setting her bag on the floor next to her. She pulled a few things off of the large piles of food in front of her. Finally she grabbed an apple and bit into it. "Hello," someone said, sitting down across from her. Bella had to clear her throat before answering. "Hi..." she said to...

[malfoy]

Isaac. He had no idea why he was going to lunch. Food was repulsive ever since he had become a vampire. He slid into a seat beside one of his sisters. Perhaps he needed to found a better relationship with Bellatrix, like the one he had with Allison. "Hey Bella," said Isaac.

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bella was thoroughly confused. Isaac was acting as though nothing had happened. She got it; he didn't know, didn't understand. Typical, she thought bitterly, putting on a smile for her older brother. Now was not the time. "Hello Isaac," she said, taking another bite of the apple, allowing him to say something before her.

[malfoy]

Isaac heard the bitterness in his younger sister's tone and frowned slightly. "Now Bella, don't be that way." said he. He didn't release his small frown. "Look, I know I've been kind of a jerk," said Isaac, then paused for a moment.

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bella remained silent, though she wanted to scream at him. Of course he had been a jerk, but saying sorry wouldn't fix anything except his conscious. "Yes, you have," she said. Another bite was scraped away from the juicy apple.

[malfoy]

"I wanted to tell you I was sorry," Isaac began again, knowing that there was no way in hell Bellatrix would forgive him that easily. But if he could do anything to see her smile again, it would be well worth it. "I also want to kow if there's anything I can do to fix it." Isaac said.

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bellla remained unfazed. It was nice of him to try to fix it, but it was a little too late now. "There's nothing you can do," she said with a sigh. "He already wants to send me the mask." Bella set the apple down on her plate and sighed.

[malfoy]

"You can back out, you know. Sure, he'll hate you for life and cut you out of the money, but it actually makes life a bit easier." said Isaac, moving his food around on his plate with his fork, not interested in consuming it.

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bella barely refrained herself from snorting. "And where would you propose that I go?" she asked. "I'm only 13, and would have no legal guardian. The ministry would be after me in heartbeats. He's already mad that you left with Allison."

[malfoy]

"Ah, let the asshole be angry. You could keep those letters and use them as evidence to get yourself emancipated or something," Isaac said. "I was able to buy a flat in Wales to go to for Christmas." The place was small, two bedrooms, a kitchenette, a living room and a bathroom. But he supposed Allison and Bella could share.

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bella just stared at him. Isaac was starting to sound stupid. "I'm 13, Isaac," she said. "13! The Muggles won't emancipate me! They wouldn't even understand. He talks about magic too much. And if I left, he would send the ministry after me." Bella glanced at Isaac again. "You're 17, you're of age, you don't understand." Bella stood and began to leave.

[malfoy]

Isaac sprang up from his chair and was beside Bellatrix in a few quick steps. Wonderful, completely blending in there. Isaac thought to himself. "I was thirteen once," said he. "Come on Bella, he can't control your life. Do you honestly think that I would let that happen?"

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bella turned on him, now he was making her mad. "Yeah, I think you would," she replied hotly. "Actually, I think you already did, Isaac!" She started walking faster, knowing that he could catch her, but not caring. "Leave me alone."

[malfoy]

Isaac stood rooted to the spot. He could have caught up to his sister with a few short strides, but he didn't. You really fucked up this time, Isaac mentally told himself. He kneaded his forehead with his knuckles. Perhaps Bellatrix just needed some space to mull it all over.

[gooddontalwayswin]

Bella stormed out of the Great Hall, not caring about the eyes that were watching her go. Whatever, her father would thank her for getting mad at Isaac. Fire burned at Bella's fingertips and she had a strong desire to break something. She pushed open the main doors and stepped outside. The cold air instantly felt soothing.