The noise and calamity of everyone coming back to the university after the holidays was a lot. So to find some much needed peace and quiet to continue reading, Charlie found himself in the greenhouse. It was the place he always went when he needed to get away from thinking about his family or his position in the world, and to just pretend to be a normal university student. It was usually empty in the evenings, except on this occasion when he heard footsteps approaching him. “I’m sorry, I didn't think anyone else would be in here,” he announced to the person. “I can leave if you want,” he smiled awkwardly.

















