Chapter 19 – Argument.
Much followed Robin to the side of the common room, exchanging glances with Will, everybody was equally confused.
"Much, I've got to tell you something," Robin began cautiously.
"You're not…" Much looked shocked, "You're not dumping Marian?"
"No!" Robin hissed, "I wouldn't dream of it! I was just going to tell you that I may be expelled."
"What!" Much shouted, causing the whole common room to look at him in surprise.
"Shut up Much!" Robin growled, "I'm not sure about it yet."
"Because of…Marian?" Much asked quietly.
"It's not her fault," Robin said, glaring at Much.
"Of course, she's always right!" Much hissed back.
"Yeah she is, and it's not her fault and if I don't buck up before Christmas I'm going to be expelled so it'll be good for me not to get into pointless fights with you!" Robin snarled his voice rising before he stormed off to his dorm leaving Much speechless.
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As the week progressed neither Robin and Much spoke to each other, Robin abandoning the gang along with Paula, who began to hang out together.
"I cannot get my head round this physics," Paula sighed.
It was Thursday break and they were sitting under an old oak tree in the grounds, half an hour before their physics exam would begin.
"Neither can I," Robin sighed.
The sat side by side, silently looking over their notes when Will appeared beside them, silently joining the pair.
"Much told us," Will broke the silence.
"That's nice of him," Robin said blankly, not looking up.
"Does Paula…?"
"Yeah, I know," Paula finished for him.
"Allan's really…"
"I know!"
"And Much wants to speak…"
"I don't care!
"And Marian!"
Robin looked up suddenly, unsure why he had been neglecting his love, getting up suddenly he stormed off, Paula trailing behind him.