That night, Riley tossed and turned, unable to sleep in the dormitory. He kept thinking about the words Dylan imparted to him.
Was he really running away?
Restless, Riley woke up early feeling tired. He was alone in the room, feeling vulnerable. His emotions were all over the place. Frustrated, Riley checked the time. The clock says 5:30 AM. And the sun had yet to rise. However, he decided to run around the campus and clear his mind. Riley washed his face, changed into jogging pants and a shirt, then left his room.
Soon, Riley worked a sweat running around the school grounds. All the while, his conversation with Dylan echoed in his mind as if following his every step.
Thinking about it, Riley had to admit that Dylan's words were sensible. Even Riley had acknowledged that his feelings for Draco surpassed mere admiration. It is also true that if his circumstances were different, he would have no qualms about accepting Draco's feelings.
