After A Fall [Closed]

[theboywhodied]

Everything hurts, Cedric thought, but no broken bone or bruise was as painful as the guilt he felt at the moment. Much to his displeasure, he'd been admitted to med bay immediately upon delivering Sirius, and they'd been placed together. Even worse, there was no chance that he'd be discharged before the older man woke up.

...It's no wonder I walked straight to my death. If I'm going to be horrifically stupid, I can't be taking anyone with me.

He'd managed to win the right to prop himself up against the wall after a tussle with a nurse, using his vantage point to look fearfully over at Sirius every few minutes. What could Cedric say? There was no explanation other than 'hello, I'm an idiot, I'm sorry.'

And he'd have to swallow the consequences of that.

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[grimbiker]

"I'll go if you want me to. But if you want me to stay..." Sirius trailed off. He kept his hand on Cedric's shoulder.

[theboywhodied]

"I'm assuming that doesn't include sneaking me out of here?" he asked hopefully.

...what? He did need to see the others.

[grimbiker]

Sirius looked Cedric over. On the one hand he was all for sneaking people out, on the other he knew it could backfire if they weren't feeling well enough.

Sirius nodded and smiled. "If you're up for it I don't have a problem with bending the rules."

[theboywhodied]

Cedric flashed a little grateful smile. He could act the part for long enough to escape this confinement.

"I think so. Might be slightly drowsy, but I'll sleep better outside."

He pushed himself upright, managing it only slightly slower than usual. Phew. "Should I try for casual?" he whispered.