Bruises and Books
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23. Candy
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"Marcus, why are we going into Honeydukes?" Percy demanded from the threshold that Marcus had already crossed.
"They're having a sale on chocolate."
"I can see that, but why do you want me to go in with you?"
"Moral support."
"Marcus, don't be daft."
"You won't regret it," Marcus sang tauntingly.
"I already do," Percy sighed, entering the store. "When will I stop regretting this?"
"Tonight." Percy gave Marcus an odd look. "Around nine…" Marcus lowered his voice so that only Percy could hear him "In Greenhouse Four."
Percy blushed. "You don't mean – "
"I do."
"Merlin!"
Percy stayed in the store the full forty five minutes that Marcus did.
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