[ his hand falls to his chest. ] Ow. [ and with a laugh, he tries to pretend like she's punched him with super strength. ]

[ but iris has never been able to, and he doubts she's ever had any intention to punch a hole in his chest for whatever reason. he's given her one in not telling her of his plans to grab a time turner and take as many of his classes as he can so he can prepare for a life beyond hogwarts, but he thinks she may understand why. (barry barely understands why he hasn't let her in on that little secret.) ]

[ looking up at her, he doesn't move. ]

I've been running a lot … [ the joke falls flat when he inhales deeply and the smile slips a little from his face. ] I'm sorry I didn't tell you when I first got it. I wanted it to work out so bad and I didn't want you to think … I couldn't do it if it didn't work out.