I was angry!!!!!

Aria: "Professor, don't treat me like a child. It's obvious that you did not ask me to come here just to have a chat and gossip."

Professor Thomas smiled, "You are too smart Aria. Yes, I want you to do something."

Aria: "And what would that be?"

Professor Thomas stared past Aria into the distance. He said, "Just what you were going to do anyway. Go, have a talk with Joseph."

Aria raised her eyebrows, "That's all?"

Professor Thomas nodded, "That is all."

Aria nodded and got up. As she headed for the door, Aria turned around and asked, "Umm Professor, can I ask a question?"

Thomas: "What's wrong my child?"

Aria: "How serious is Joseph really?"

Professor Thomas smiled, "You really are worried about him." Aria blushed and Professor Thomas continued, "Don't worry. He will be perfectly fine by the time the term starts."

Aria heaved a sigh of relief and headed out of the door. She saw that there was still some time till bed hours, and decided to visit Joseph right now. She walked in the recovery ward and two or three students that were there due to the fights greeted her. Aria was happy to see that no one's injuries were serious.

She headed for Joseph's bed, pulled out a chair and sat down. Joseph seemed to be asleep, his face towards her, eyes closed.

Aria sat for some time before she leaned in and whispered in Joseph's ear, "So you are intent on pretending to be asleep? Just as well, because I will personally rip out your hair for the way you have acted today."

Joseph's eyelids quivered but he did not move. Aria smiled and sat up straight. She said, "Good, go on pretending. And I will make sure you never wake up again."

She stood up to leave and immediately her wrist was caught by someone.

Aria turned around and acted surprised, "Huh? Did I wake you up, Joseph? I'm so sorry! Go back to sleep. I'll come by tomorrow morning."

Joseph sighed and sat up, "Could you just, for once, let me off the hook? Look the condition I am in."

Aria crossed her arms, "And why are you in this condition?"

Joseph: "I got hurt during the fight."

Aria sniggered, "Oh really. Then you should get your rest. I'll leave you to it."

Joseph hurriedly spoke out, "I'll talk. I'll talk. Just stop being angry and trying to leave."

Aria sat down, still with her arms crossed, "Start."

Joseph sighed, "You know why I did this."

Aria: "As a matter of fact, I do not."

Joseph: "I wanted you to talk to me. Properly."

Aria sighed and unfolded her arms. She said, "Oh god Joseph, you know my temper. I would have gotten it under control in one or two days and then we could have had a talk. You didn't need to take some extreme steps."

Joseph: "I couldn't stand how you were treating me. Your tone of voice, your words, actions. Everything screamed stranger."

Aria put her head in her hands, "I was angry Joseph! That was the best way I could express it without hurting someone."

Joseph: "I know. And I'm sorry." He then reached out and took a lock of Aria's hair in his hands, which had fallen over har face.

He asked as Aria looked up, "Do you mind?"