Serpent Can't Fly (Ominis Gaunt x Reader)

Chapter 4: Good night, Eagle

Y/N POV

The room wobbled by his entrance. The books, the table and even the floor trembled. We tumbled over each other, with him ending up on top of me.

I stared at the arched doorway, struggling to comprehend what had just happened. In an instant, everything inside the room had reverted back to its previous state. How in Merlin's name, did we fell back down to the secret passage?

I could understand myself ending back in my own Room of Requirement, but how did Ominis managed to break through the barrier?

Ominis buried his head beside my neck and breath in deeply. "It is you, Y/N" he said, taking in my scent.

One of my tears that I had not brushed off fell to the corner of his ear.

"Swear to Merlin." Ominis exclaimed nervously as he stood up "It was an accident." he added, thinking that my tears were a result of his behavior towards me.

"No, Ominis, no. I yawned before which make me let out a tear. That's all." I lied, hoping he bought it while I wiped any excess tears.

Ominis turned his head slowly towards me, aware of my fear and what a dissent touch can do to me. He immediately apologized for his behaviour.

"What kind of room is this, Y/N? It's enchanting," Ominis exclaimed, waving his wand around like a kid as he settled onto the sofa.

"It's really cozy. Did you do all of this?" he asked, sinking into the cushions.

"I did. I stumbled upon the room last year with Professor Weasley. She told me that the room only appear when you require it," I replied.

"Your inventiveness really shows. I wish I had a place like this." he added, smiling while waving his wand all around.

He patted the seat next to him and said, "Come. You might mind me coming onto you, but I'm all yours."

I sat down and turned to him. I reminded him how he should not suppose to be here and if he is, he should be in an another storage room that lead to his own.

But Ominis didn't seem to care. He already had the undercroft. He laughed at the thought of having another secret room.

He then proceeded to turned to me and brought his fingers onto my face, he asked, "May I?"

I agreed, reluctantly. Wondering what's on his mind. He started to gently brush his fingers onto my cheeks, tracing it through my eyelashes and down to my lips.

The touch felt intimate. I looked closely at his fingers, noticing their angular shape, visible veins due to his pale skin, and their size, which seemed to cover half of my face.

He traced around my lips for a moment and spoke, "Swollen eyes, damp face, dry lips. It must be hard mourning by yourself." he said, smiling, carrying a tinge of sadness.

He patted my hair and said, "So the voice that I heard was yours, and my instincts were corre--"

But before he could finish, I instinctively wrapped my arms around his sturdy frame. I felt a surge of emotion. Tears streaming down my face. I couldn't hold back the flood of emotion, his gentle touch and kind expression sending shivers down my spine.

"Whoa, Y/N," he said, holding me as my body shook with sobs. I told him all about my insecurities towards the wizarding world.

"How am I supposed to make it through this semester without Professor Fig?" I asked, my voice trembled with worry. "Do you think I'll be able to handle it?" I asked again, hoping for more assurance.

He pulled me into his lap and held me tightly, comforting me. "You shall be better than ever Y/N, I promise. And if you ever need help, don't hesitate to ask. You've done so much for others, it's time they return the favor." He said, twirling my hair.

"I'll be here too." he reassured me.

We didn't speak further, but I felt a sense of safety and security in his embrace. It felt like we both knew what we needed to do or hear from each other. The embrace was comforting and eventually lulled me to sleep.

Ominis POV

Time passed, as I dozed off. A small creature grabbed onto my stockings and pulled me out of my slumber.

I could feel the room was no longer as bright, warm, and fuzzy as it was last night. It feels as if the lights dimmed, and soft blanket were draped over us, creating a cozy nighttime atmosphere.

The air was filled with the scent of a simmering wigglenweld potion, adding to the feeling of warmth.

Y/N was still asleep on my lap. I could feel her breathing slow and deepen, and her eyelids flutter closed on my lap.

I longed to see her sleeping face, but waking up to this situation was still a pleasant morning. I used my wand to signal the elf that had woken me up.

The elf bowed before me and spoke in a quivering voice,"Deek thinks Mr. Gaunt and Y/N should wake up as class is approaching soon." Deek trembled at the thought of speaking to one of the Gaunts.

I called out to Y/N's name gently, and she slowly stirred from her slumber. She blinked her eyes open, momentarily disoriented as she adjusted to her surroundings.

Y/N POV

Ominis's hands were on my cheeks, trying to sense if I had woken up or not. I smiled at the sight of him and he offered me a comforting smile in return.

"Did we sleep all night?" I asked, becoming more aware of my surroundings. I felt a sense of embarrassment for having fallen asleep on his lap.

He nodded. "I love how you couldn't be parted from me at all last night. It seems like clinging onto me is a new habit of yours," he teased.

"For someone who doesn't like a man's touch, you seem to be all over me." He added and stood up, adjusted his collar, and smiled.

My face flushed as he spoke, leaving me at a loss for words. I awkwardly ran my fingers through my hair, attempting to fix the flattened strands on one side.

I saw Deek remained bowing before him, prompting me to intervene. "Deek, what are you doing? You do not need to that. He's a dear friend of mine." I said, hoping to ease the elf's nerve and prevent any future awkwardness.

Ominis, now looked much refined with his tousled hair combed back with his hand. After exchanging a brief glance, we left the room nonchalantly, as though the earlier events had never occurred.

I tapped his shoulders, and he turned his face around. "Stoop down a little," I said, and he followed my words.

I began adjusting his house tie and leaned in to him. I gently pressed my lips against his cheek, just below his left freckle, making a soft kissing sound. "Thank you, Ominis."

I ran back to my common room, leaving Ominis looking like a full-on tomato beside the tapestry.

I was surprised at myself, but given all the kindness he had shown me, I thought it was acceptable to give him a kiss on the cheek as a reward.

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Did you guys enjoy this chapter?
I wrote this while listening to Cigarette After Sex xD

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