Continuing to dry his feet Jackson took in the surroundings. The Scottish Highlands were rather beautiful, the way the sun shone above the mountains that were painted with trees. It was rather breathtaking. So many times Jackson had been in the grounds: on his way to Herbology, watching the Quidditch matches, walking down to Hogsmede; yet he never had taken in it's true beauty.
'Oh, Hi Willy.' Jackson said, looking up with a smile. So he wasn't the only on a free period, that was good, it gave him something to look forward to on Tuesday's now - now he knew he wasn't alone. It couldn't have been any better than William to share this free period. They shared a dormitory and were great friends, the only problem Jackson had was how he felt towards William.
For the past year Jackson had began to develop an attraction towards his fellow badger. He wasn't sure if it was real, sexual attraction or if he simply admired his personality and looks. Jackson was confused in all honesty. There was a part of him inside that was telling him he liked males over females. However, that was something Jackson couldn't accept. Accepting that would shatter his dream, a dream of having a family. He wanted a wife, children, to live in the suburbs in a large house with a large front lawn where the children could play all day long. Maybe a dog that they could play with. No. Even questioning or experimenting his inner feelings would make that vision a million miles away. Jackson hadn't told anyone, not even a fellow sixth year Hufflepuff - especially a sixth year Hufflepuff. Jackson valued his friendships too much to tell William about the thoughts he'd had. He cared to much for them to see his friends exile him.
'Oh, just on a free period so I figured I'd enjoy the sunshine whilst we have it.' Jackson replied, pocketing his wand as his feet were now dry. 'What about you? How come you're out here?' Jackson asked politely as he began to put his shoes and socks back on.