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Cecil Honeychurch (choneychurch) wrote in gooseberry,

Because the contact seems to do Chris some good, Cecil keeps stroking his hair gently while they talk. Everyone needs a little comfort sometimes, even if he's an odd choice to be giving it. All things considered. He's about to answer when the casual assertion that he and Levi are falling in love silences him, making his cheeks burn and prompting his dark eyes to turn momentarily away. It is true, though. At least...on his side, it is.

He takes a breath, then looks back at Chris. "Yeah. I guess that's what I mean. Neither of us meant to hurt you, but we did. And even if there's no one at fault, I am sorry it happened." He shakes his head slowly. "But it won't be a bad year. Change is hard, but things'll get better again, even if they're different from before. And Levi will always be your friend. Because he cares about you too. It's not bad to care or to get attached, even if it hurts sometimes." His hand stills against the smaller boy's hair and he adds after a moment, "And I don't know whether you believe that or not, but I trust love and I know you'll find someone that'll help you trust it too. Even if you aren't looking for it." He smiles sheepishly, knowing how this sounds, and adds in a gently teasing voice, "Feel free to roll your eyes any time, here, but I do mean that."

He doesn't ask who Chris' "therapist" is; if the boy wanted him to know he would've said her name. Instead of pressing, he smiles softly again, "And. I'm not a therapist. But if you ever need to talk, even when you're sober, I'm here to help, you know? As your friend, if you want. Or just as the Head Boy."