the gift

Evan paused looking down. The others had left the room at this point.

"What's wrong?" Barty asked looking down to see Evans fingers completely tangled within the laces. He snorted, "Don't tell me you can't tie your shoelaces..." he laughed

Evans face flushed as he grit his teeth, "shut up."

"It's ok.." Barty said reaching down his hands softly grazing Evans, "I'll tie it for you..." he said with a smile kneeling down beside him slowly untangling the lace.