Fragile Shadows // Sebastian Sallow x Y/N

Chapter Five - "Prenuntio"

Sebastian

On the way from my Beasts class, I felt as though I had a ping in my stomach. What Ominis told me about trying to talk to Y/N has really been sticking to me. It's been five days since our last encounter and I could not bring myself to talk to her.

There is something about this girl.... Something that my mind and body are telling me I need to be a part of.

The thought of me talking to a girl like her may make me a target for others, but if it meant getting close to her....I have to try. I don't know why I'm feeling this now of all things. No one has made me want to know more about a person, certainly not a girl.

I was walking in the courtyard in front of the Great Hall when I saw the familiar braid walking towards the covering of the courtyard. I stopped in my tracks, taking a deep breath and headed over to her.

No better time than now. She's alone and no one can come around us.

I saw she had her eyes closed. She seemed at peace, more than what she looks like when she's walking around. I took a moment to admire her before I decided to make it known I was close by. Hey eyes opened, a beautiful glow seeming to go off of them.

I tried to keep my cool, bringing the best charm Sebastian Sallow could muster up. "So, is this the place where young, vulnerable girls come to hang out?" I said, trying to keep my voice higher than before.

She had a small smile form, showing a side I wish I could see more of. "Well, for your information, I'm not so vulnerable. I can take care of myself. And besides, this is the first time you've actually spoken to me all week. How do you know if I'm not capable to fend off vicious creeps?" Her smirk grew. It made me melt on the inside.

Her arms crossed, creating a lesser sense in me for whatever reason. But I couldn't help but laugh. Her fierceness really seemed to get the best of her.

"You've got me there. I can't blame you for thinking I'm one of those vicious creeps. How about we start over." I sat down, trying to keep my posture as good as it can be while I'm around her. My eyes never left hers, trying to read anything her mind may be telling her.

"The names Sebastian's Sallow. Welcome to Slytherin." Keeping my voice level and calm, I held out my hand.

She took mine, the feeling of her skin causing me to want to feel more of her. But I couldn't. Not this early.

"My names Y/N.... Y/N Reid."

I brought her hand close to my lips, kissing the back of it gently as I smiled, keeping my eyes on hers, "Well Ms. Reid, it certainly is a pleasure to meet you."

I saw her face get flushed, feeling myself laugh as I placed her hand down. "I do apologize. I seem to have worked my dripping good charm on you." Maybe teasing her will keep her in a good mood. The last thing I want to do to her is scare her away more.

Then she started to laugh. A genuine laugh. It made me crave for more. But before I could say anything about her laugh, I saw she was covering her smile. I leaned in a little, still keeping space between the two of us. "Why cover such a charming smile?"

"Well, I do appreciate the compliment. However, I have reasons that may be beyond your understanding."

That's it. I need to more about her.

I stood up, fixing my robe on my shoulders, "Well, I hope to see you at dinner. Ominis says you make for good company."

I didn't dare look at her as I left, biting my lip as I walked off.

I can't go on this year like this. I need to be around her more.

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Y/N

Dinner was going to be served in thirty minutes, and I was just standing in my room. I was looking at my chest with the mess of clothes, trying to figure out if I wanted to wear. It was just dinner, no one else is going to dress all fancy.

So I just grabbed a fresh, clean dress shirt and grabbed my tie. I sat down on the edge of my bed, tying up my tie as I looked down at my lap. I placed my hands on either side of me and sighed, leaning my head down as I closed my eyes.

The pain in my stomach started to pierce thought my nerves, causing me to groan gently. I shook my head, gripping the sheets as I looked to my wand. I reached my hand out, grabbing my wand as I pointed the end to my stomach.

"Ligare.... n-nervos...." My wand created a small amount of light, my pain leaving slowly as I placed my wand beside me. I took a deep breath and stood up, straightening out my shirt and tucking it in to my skirt. I decided to put my hair down, giving it a chance to breathe.

"Well, let's get some food." I say to myself, giving me some motivation to leave the room.

Groups of students were walking together into the Great Hall, some laughing and some in deep conversations. I happened to see someone from one of my classes, Poppy I think, and she was coming straight to me. Her smile was so contagious it caused me to smile. I felt myself feel so happy and I extended a hand out, excited to talk to her. Aside from Ominis, she was one of the few who took the time to know me a little more. She has the kindest soul.

"Y/N! Oh, I'm so glad to finally see you at dinner. I haven't seen you come at all." Her voice was so cute. As she spoke, I noticed Sebastian and Ominis walking together into the hall. Sebastian peeked over at me, seeming to talk to Ominis at the same time. It caused me to feel that same little feeling in my stomach. Poppy was shaking my arm, giggling as she looked up at me.

"Y/N, are you okay? Let's go eat!" My eyes snapped back to Poppy, my smile staying as I nodded. "Of course. But you could come sit with me and a couple of friends?" Poppy nodded, walking beside me as we headed to the Slytherin table. I found Sebastian and then sat in front of him, seeing Ominis waiting for my arrival. Poppy sat next to me, looking at all of the food that was presented for us.

I touched Ominis' finger with my own, letting him know I was present. Sebastian took notice of this, looking at our fingers as I slowly pulled my hand away.

"Ominis, Sebastian.... this is Poppy. Poppy, this is Ominis and Sebastian." I motioned to each of them, keeping my smile as Poppy waved. "It's so nice to meet you all. I hope you don't mind me sitting with you all. I was very excited to sit and finally eat dinner with Y/N."

I looked over to Poppy, trying to find any excuse I could throw if someone decided to ask. But no one did. The two boys seemed to nod in agreement. I relaxed, letting out a breath of relief as I looked to the food in front of us.

Soon after the announcements from the Headmaster, everyone began to eat. Food like this has never tasted so good. My eyes moved up from my food to Sebastian, who was looking at his own plate. He looked so different when he wasn't looking right at me. His hair covered his face just right, his freckles seeming more prominent as the candle light hit his face.

Poppy nudged me, giggling some as she held a goblet or water, "You okay Y/N? You haven't said anything about the food."

"O-Oh, it's delicious. The best I've had in awhile." I smiled politely at her, hoping she didn't catch me staring at Sebastian. But as I looked back over to Sebastian, he was smiling a wicked smile. "Enjoying the view much?"

I tried to keep my composure as I rolled my eyes, shaking my head. "What view? There's nothing to look at." I said, smirking some at my comeback as Sebastian nudged my foot. That sent a shiver up my leg, and soon Ominis laughed softly, "I could say the same thing."

I looked over at the blonde boy, trying to hold back a laugh. I didn't know how comfortable he was with those jokes, but Poppy started to laugh to herself as well as Sebastian. I tried but it just didn't work. I couldn't hold it back anymore. I let out my laugh and the entire night I could feel Sebastians foot pressed up to mine.