endgame // sebastian sallow

three

THREE
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The coincidence of dreaming of Sebastian Sallow that same night was brutal.

I spent Tuesday trying to gaslit myself that this particular crush on the Slytherin boy was just a phase. That the only reason I felt this way was because I haven't seen him in so long.

"Y/n!" Poppy's light voice rang in my ears at the great hall Tuesday morning. "Are you busy this afternoon?"

I stared directly at my food, my eyesight still adjusting at my wakening while slowly turning to the Hufflepuff sitting at the Gryffindor table.

"Uh, what's today? Tuesday?" I thought to myself, "I finish my last elective by 3." I informed.

Poppy clapped, "Perfect! Professor Howin is giving me extra marks if I go collect a few puffskeins for Thursday's class."

I took a sip of my drink and nodded, "And I'm assuming you don't want to do this alone."

Poppy grew a wide smile, her eyes glistening, "Is that a yes?"

I spent a partial part of my free time this summer joining Poppy on a few adventures to fight off a few poachers and rescue animals.

Yeah, even after trying to recover from defeating monsters and camps, I still found myself re-doing it, but with the powerful magic, it was easier — but slightly painful.

I smiled, "Do I get to keep a puffskein?"

Poppy laughed, "Yes. I'll also inform Professor Howin to spare a few marks for you too."

I nodded, "Sounds like a plan, Poppy."

Within the moment, I can feel Poppy's positive aura as she gave me an unexpected hug to my answer.

I wasn't surprise. Poppy was a walking sweet, so any form of actions from her were completely normal by now.

"Ah, thanks. Meet me at the south wing by the quidditch field!" Poppy waved, sliding her way out of the wooden bench.

As she disappeared, I turned my head back, but my eyes laid over across for a split second towards the rival house table.

Hazel eyes were already staring before I took notice.

Off guard from having eye-contact with Sebastian Sallow for two seconds, I looked down at my food again and pretended like that didn't just happen.

This was embarrassing, really. Sometimes, I wondered how I was capable of being with him while looking so lazy, dirty and sleep-deprived; now I don't want him to see me at my worst at all.

Crushes were weird.

      I didn't directly go to Poppy that afternoon. I used the floo powder outside the DADA tower towards the common room and changed.

It was early September and the weather was slightly warmer than usual so after getting out of my uniform, I slid on a casual outfit and lazily used the nearest floo powder, again.

I could've been productive like Nellie, really, but I was active enough all of last year, I needed a break.

"Must be early." I spoke under my breath later that afternoon outside the castle.

My arms were crossed as I waited for Poppy's arrival, but from the distance, I can see the chaos coming inside the Quidditch field.

I was aware tryouts were taking place all week after school due to the loss of not having it fifth year, so plenty were trying out as Nellie mentioned.