"Well I can clear one thing up quickly. I am your friend. I will publicly be your friend. I’m sure everyone is going to talk but actually it might be easier now that you’re in here, no one is going to gossip in corridors about us hanging out at least. Even if they do you can just glare at them and I’m sure they’ll shut up.’ he smiled down at her and squeezed tighter. "I said I wanted to be your friend and I meant it. I know it’s been a little while since I saw you but nothing has changed from the last time.’ He paused, " and I’m sorry I left without saying goodbye before, but you looked so peaceful I didn’t want to disturb you', he paused, "and I even done the washing up', he added and grinned.