Just Away from the Bonfire: Ellie & Rider
He smiled happily at her response. “Aye,” he responded in another terrible attempt at mimicking her accent. “I am, aren’t I?” He laughed at himself and turned his head to rest his chin on the top of her hair for a moment. His voice returned to normal, and was sweetly earnest. “You’re a good friend too, Ellie. I’m glad you guys are here.”
At that point they’d reached the Pegasus dorms and he halted. “Don’t be too hard on yourself about tonight, yeah?” He pulled his arm from around her shoulder and faced her. “I’ll see you bright and early tomorrow morning for detention.” He winked. “Remember to drink a glass of water before you go to bed.”