This semester was the first semester that Hugo had felt like he was one of the older students. he had taken on some more responsibility. and while his grades weren't great he didnt mind. he was enjoying himself, he had somehow been chosen to be one of the co-editors of the yearbook, he had started tutoring one of the first years and had started to help out in the library even if it was an unofficial capacity. all in all, he surrounding himself with words. something that had always made him feel safe and secure.
tonight was the yule ball. he showered and out on the suit that his mama had taken him to get because apparently all young men should have a suit once they reached a certain age, especially if they had annual balls at school. he hadnt complained and as he got dressed he was glad that he had it. though he wondered if he should have through ahead and asked someone to go to the ball with him. not necessarily as a date, he didnt know any girls well enough to ask them as a date, but going with friends would be nice.
he entered the all and looked around enjoying the decorations which always managed to surprise him even though they were always just as spectacular. he entered the hall and wandered around looking for one of his few friends. well people who he thought of as friends but who probably just put up with him. he saw violet talking to another girl, but didnt even think to approach her, he knew he was too much of a nerd for her and would rather not associate with him. it was then he saw someone who he did recognise and who looked almost as alone as he was, he walked over to him. "Hello Fraiser, how's it going? happy yule" he said. smiling hoping that he was right to think that Fraser was a friend and it wasnt just a relationship that he made up in his head after a few conversations.
