"Nice to see everything resolved again." I pierced my lips as the glass door shut behind me. I was hoping I wouldn't have an encounter with this woman again, but then again, I deserve it. Tedros gave a puzzled look, staring back at me. He made a small smile before taking my hand and leading me up the stairs. "What was she talking about?" Tedros mumbled as he fiddled with his fingers. I bumbled around, pretending I hadn't heard a word he said. Whilst he was trying to get answers from me, I was hoping she wouldn't trail behind us asking for Hermione.

Tedros stopped, taking a deep breath. My attention reverted to him as my sour facial expression softened. "Come on, Tedros. I'm right behind you." He nodded frantically, pushing the door open. He slid inside and I followed, shining light hit me intensely, yet I didn't lose balance because I was already supported by Tedros. "Welcome," An adenoidal and hoarse voice spoke. My eyes darted towards the small man sitting on a large stool. "My name is Doctor Qwark." I couldn't seem to get my attention off his tiny feet as they struggled to reach the pole underneath or the massive book which seemed to be crushing his lap. He was a scrawny man who's chin stuck out in the air. He had his two hands piled on his book, fisted. "I once battled a strong alcoholic addiction so I was once like you."

I took time to look around, eyeing all the teenage girl and boys and young adults. This was group age 16 to 29, meaning young faces were everywhere. My eyes landed on one blonde headed girl with greasy hair and thick eyebrows. She had green eyes and a small thin mouth with a crooked nose. She shot a glare at me causing me to bump into Tedros. He turned his back, giving me a small smile before sitting down. "Hi, Doctor Swart." Suddenly eyes darted my way, I took a seat next to Tedros, my cheeks burning. I was used to all the odd staring, mostly because I've had it all my life. "Kirk?" I tried again, biting my lip as I stared at his unamused face. "Qwark." He sighed, flipping through his book.

I turned my head to Tedros, noticing his face was a dark shade of red. I cleared my throat, giving a small smile before I opened my mouth to speak. "Are you okay?" I whispered, catching him off guard. His head shot up, his eyes widened but as he trailed them towards me they softened. "What's the matter?" He cleared his throat, clasping my hand in his. I noticed this, pulling it back and placing it on my lap. "I was asking you the same thing." I blinked at me, as if he had no idea what I was talking about. He sighed, slumping in his chair. "I feel hungry, hot and thirsty." I nudged him, causing him to chuckle silently. I knew he was far worst, the sweat patches on his armpits grew bigger as the minutes went by, he had to throw his jacket back on.

I turned to him, watching him fiddle with his fingers. "I'm not here to make you feel pressured. Don't lie here, not for me, not for anyone. Tell the truth." He sighed as thoughts consumed him, leaving me to wait till Doctor Qwark was ready to start. The doctor cleared his throat before settling into his seat once again. He puffed up the pillow underneath him, smiling as his head bobbed around. "Let's play a quick game, so we'd get to know each other," I wasn't the only non-alcoholic by the looks of it. Another raven haired girl sat beside her best friend, soothing her with her words. "My name is Doctor Qwark and I'm 43 years old. I started drinking at the age of 17 and stopped when I reached 38." I couldn't tell if he was proud about saying these words or ashamed for he wore the same emotionless expression. "My name is Ashley," A young girl spoke from the far end. Her hair was a dark shade of red, I couldn't tell if it was black or not. She wore a black beanie over her head and had a lip ring placed at the bottom of her lip. Her earring holes were enlarged with a circled ring which was placed inside and another piercing sat at the top of her ear. It stood out on her caramel skin. "I'm 19 and I started drinking at 16."

"My name is Dustin and I'm 17 years old." Dustin sat next to Ashley, yet they seemed to not like each other. Ashley turned her head away, almost scowling at him as he rolled his eyes at her. "This is stupid..." He breathed out, slumping down in his chair. Doctor Qwark reverted his eyes towards him, giving him a smug smile. "How did you get here, Dustin?" The boy grimaced, recalling previous events. "Sam." The doctor cocked an eyebrow, studying the boys face. "Isn't 'Sam' your father? Tell me, why did you start drinking?"

Dustin looked around, his face red with embarrassment and regret. "We haven't got around to everyone yet." He trailed his eyes away from the doctor, not in the mood to speak to anyone. "Alright, what about you?" Doctor Qwark pointed towards Tedros, in a split second I could feel his heart drop. He cleared his throat. His eyes still hidden by the sunglasses he was wearing. "My name is Tedros and I'm 19 years old," The doctor gestured him to continue. Tedros slumped back in his chair, not amused at all. "I started drinking at the age of 15." I sat rooted to my chair, emotionless. I was trying my best not to snap my head at him and yell about how reckless that is and how lucky he is to be alive. "What about you, young lady?" I pierced my lip shut and after a few seconds I gave a genuine smile. "I'm a supervisor." I pulled out a contract the police force gave to me, flashing it in his face. He nodded moving on and soon enough, everyone was done.

"I started drinking because- well my parents had split up so my mother left. My dad was a wreck. He quit his job so he couldn't feed us or get the things we needed for school. At the age of 14 I had no choice but to work, I did little things to-to provide..." Dustin sat there for a moment. The room was silent, all eyes were on him for they were all compelled my his words. I shuffled in my seat, staring at Doctor Qwark. "You can stop if you want..." But Dustin shook his head, he wanted to continue with his story, take off all the weight he was carrying. "I had to provide for my little sister and my younger brother. I used a bit of the money to buy myself drinks and that sort. Two years later, I had a massive break down and was sent into the hospital where I was told I might die... but I didn't. I want to clean myself up, but it's hard."

I stared at Tedros who seemed out of space, he was lost in thought, yet he seemed so calm. "What about you?" And then he lost it. He snapped his head at the doctor and then at me, giving me an uneasy look. I cleared my throat, settling into my seat once again. "Remember, tell the truth." I whispered these words to him, hoping he'd be at ease, but it never happened. "Well I attending this school, I'm sure you have heard of it. The School for Good and Evil... yes? The main mission in my life was to find a princess to love and to take home," I pierced my lips shut, shuffling in my seat. Suddenly my face began to burn a dark shade of red, I tried to hide it, but I couldn't. I bowed my head, hiding my fingers as he continued."That didn't happen though, she ended up leaving me for her best friend. I don't know what was going through her head when that happened...I'm not sure if she wanted to keep her best friend happy or she just wanted to get away from me- I was a wreck, a laughing stock. I kept believing she'd come back and at that time, she never did. I became depressed and angry, I never spoke to anyone but my best mate-" I tried my best not to look at him, so I kept myself in my small ball. "I'm sorry, I have to go." My head shot up as I watched Tedros leap from his chair and stroll out of the room. Listening to the door close, I got up also. I followed him outside. It was then when I finally felt my tears finally fall. I stood in front of him, wiping away my tears. "I'm really sorry, Tedros. Awfully sorry." He turned to me, smiling weakly as he pulled me in for a hug. "Don't say that. You came back, just like I wished you would." I sighed pushing my contract into my pocket and grabbing me by the waist, he pulled me towards him once again. Cupping my chin, he placed a kiss on my lip.

Garrh...lol you've been waiting for this for a long time haven't you. I'm not done yet though.