Dear Jake

[Annabel Hewer]

Jake,

I don't know This is awkward

I hope you don't hate me.

I'm really not sure what to write, but I thought that I owed you an explanation of some sort - or at least a letter for whatever reason.

I'm really sorry for what happened between us and how I reacted. Actually, that's not true - I'm not sorry we kissed. However, I am sorry that I came onto you and put you in a very awkward and messy situation because of my own selfishness. I am sorry for the way I reacted when we were talking. I was just too caught up in everything to think clearly. I needed to breathe.

I hope that you'll forgive me. All romantic feelings aside, I think you're a great person. It doesn't matter if you're not like that always; it just matters that you act that way with me. I don't think you're faking anything, but I could be wrong. I think you need to give yourself more credit. You're a fabulous dad. Skye is lucky to have you.

I can't write everything I want to write in this letter. It would be nice if we could talk some time.

I hope you're well.

Love,
- Lissie

[Jake Gullane]

Hey Lissie,

I'm really bad at this kind of thing.

I'm really bad at this kind of thing, but it's nice to hear from you. You don't owe me anything, but I'm glad you wrote, because I probably wouldn't have had the guts.

Don't be sorry. I'm not sorry we kissed either. Maybe I should be, but I'm not. I was at first - I was freaking out. But I don't like living that way - what's happened's happened and there's no point regretting it, especially when especially when it was something as great as that - you're a good kisser, you know that?

I am sorry if I've hurt you - I think you're a great girl, and I never wanted to get you hurt.

There's nothing to forgive you for, as far as I'm concerned. And thanks for saying that - it means a lot. I wasn't faking anything with you - not on purpose anyway.

I'd like to see you talk. I'm not sure it's the best idea, but I'd like to. I'm actually coming up to Hogsmeade next week - I have a job interview. Will you be able to get out?

I'm fine. Hope you are too.

Jake

[Annabel Hewer]

Jake,

I'm relieved you wrote back. I thought you might not. Thank you.

There is no point in regretting it, I agree with you. Mostly because I don't regret it. I still feel bad for putting you in an awkward situation. I didn't know Well, thanks. Is that corny to say?

You didn't hurt me, I want you to know that. It's not easy to describe everything in a letter, though. I wish I could.

You have a job interview? That's great! I should be able to get out. The only thing is, as I'm sure you know, we need to find a discreet place to meet. Just in case Jack decides that Hogsmeade is a good place to be that day.

I'm fine, too.

- Lissie

[Jake Gullane]

Lissie,

Hey, I know I can be a dick sometimes, but I'm not the kind of dick who kisses a girl stone cold sober, and then walks away and ignores them. Like I say, I think you're great, and I don't want this to mean we can't be friends.

You didn't put me in an awkward situation - well, you did a bit, but I helped. I didn't have to kiss you back, and I didn't have to flirt with you like that either. That wasn't fair on you, so I'm sorry.

There's a lot that's not that easy to say in a letter. I don't think it'll be much easier face to face, but We should probably say it properly if it needs saying.

Yeah, I applied for a job at the Three Broomsticks - I'm not really qualified for much else. To be honest, I really need it, so I hope I get it. The Three Broomsticks probably doesn't count as a discreet place. How about the Hog's Head? We can hide in a corner, and it's dark enough in there that even if someone who knows us did come in, they probably wouldn't spot us. This is sounding worryingly like I'm asking you on a secret date

Jake

[Annabel Hewer]

Jake,

I didn't think you were the kind of guy who did that - unless the girl knew, beforehand, that that was how it was going to be. I don't want it to mean we can't be friends, either.

You don't need to be sorry, really. I flirted back. I'm not mad at you, I promise.

I think saying things properly would be for the best.

The Three Broomsticks? That's wonderful - I hope you get the job! Then I could see you more. I'm sure you'll do brilliantly! The Hog's Head sounds a lot better. I'm sure we can find a place where we're less likely to be found. What's a good time?

- Lissie

[Jake Gullane]

Lissie,

Look, there's a lot I want to say. I'm glad neither of us is mad, and we both want to work this out, but let's hold off until we're actually talking, yeah? I'm coming up on Saturday - we could meet after lunch? 2 o'clock in the Hog's Head sound okay? If it's a problem, let me know and we'll sort something out.

Jake

PS - Skye says hello...

[Annabel Hewer]

Jake,

Yes, okay. 2 in the afternoon work for me. I'll see you then.

- Lissie

PS. Tell her I said hello back!