"Yes. We." Sebastian states in a questioning tone. As if to say, 'what do you think, idiot?'.
"Guys...listen. I appreciate the concern, but im not dragging you into this mess." I say. "I can handle my own."
Sebastian scoffs. It hurts. Does he think im weak?
"You seriously think we're going to let you go through this alone? After everything we've already been through?!"
"Sebastian..." Ominis interviens in an attempt to calm the storm erupting before him.
"No. Don't 'Sebastian' me." He spits. "Rosie is not doing this alone. I refuse".
"I understand that Sebastian but the last thing she needs right now is an argument over this." He says with sincerity in his voice.
Sebastian sighs, taking in Ominis' words as he contemplates his next move.
I sit, unable to move as I begin to speak.
"Sebastian, Ominis. Whilst I appreciate the concern. I cannot involve you in this. I will not allow you to be dragged into the mess that is my life."
"Don't you see? We're here for you. We're here WITH you. Through it all." Sebastian says, beginning to raise his voice.
Whilst he means well, his persistence sends irritation through my vains.
"Sebastian. Im afraid this is non-negotiable." I say through clenched teeth.
"Rosi-" he responds but I cut him off with a swift movement upwards. Now that I'm standing, I begin to pace. I begin to think of the thought of losing them. The thought of either of them being harmed because of my own doing. I begin to snap.
"Im not allowing you to be involved with this! Either of you. I cannot lose another person I love! I lost Professor Fig. Ive seen the death of many who stood before me. Many who were caught up in the abundance of this mess!". I begin to cry. The droplets of tears become streams as Sebastian and Ominis stand with me, unsure of what to say.
"I could not live with myself if something happened to either of you" I sob.
"Rosie. We would not live with ourselves if something happened to you. You should not have to face this on your own" Ominis says gently.
"ENOUGH!" I shout. "I'm done here. I'm not going to repeat myself all night. You. Are. Not. Getting. Involved." I say, heading to the door.
"So youre just going to walk away then?" Sebastian says, tears brimming in his eyes.
"You know what Sebastian?." I say, turning on my heels. "I am going to walk away. And don't even think about chasing after me. My decision is final, whether you like it or not!"
"Youre being stupid!"
"And you're being selfish!" I spit, unable to control the words that come next...
"Some things never change."
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The Legacy • Sebastian Sallow
FantasyA new year at Hogwarts has commenced and as Rosie takes on the life of a sixth year, shes faced with more revelations from her troubled past. More trouble lies ahead. But perhaps this time, she won't have to face it alone. That is if she can come to...
