A Secret I Have

Chapter Five

As the male students departed for their respective classes, Ominis couldn't help but wonder where his friends Natty, Guilia, and even Poppy, the sweet girl were. He listened out in the library but to no avail. "They don't seem to be here. Maybe they don't need many books for their study time?" he pondered aloud. Sebastian sighed, "Or they didn't come here yet and got distracted?"

Their concern for their friends lingered even as they settled into their dormitory. Ominis couldn't shake off the unease that something might have happened to the girls. He mulled over the possibility that they might be skipping class or that they were in some trouble. However, he knew that he needed to focus on his potion's assignment, despite his worries.

With a sense of purpose and dedication, Ominis meticulously arranged his academic materials in preparation for tackling his upcoming potions assignment. Ominis made sure to review his notes and consult the textbooks, carefully following every instruction with unwavering concentration. 

Despite the heavy burden of worry for his dear friends weighing on Ominis' mind, he remained resolute in his focus and commitment to his studies. He is acutely aware that failure in the potions class is not an option, as it could end him.

 While his fully aware that the subject matter is quite challenging, Ominis remain grateful for any assistance that may come his way, knowing that even the slightest bit of help could make all the difference in achieving his academic goals.

Sebastian, a diligent student, was engrossed in his herbology homework. He focused on venomous tentacula - one of the most dangerous plants in the wizarding world. As he spent time reading, he began to lose his concentration after about twenty minutes. As a result, he fiddled with his wand involuntarily while his mind wandered off to various thoughts. His ponderings centered on the potential consequences of combining tentacula with other plants, such as chomping cabbages or mandrakes. Despite his best efforts to remain focused, Sebastian could not ignore the distractions his thoughts brought on.

"Excuse me, Sebastian, but could you please refrain from fidgeting? I can hear the noises, and it's slightly bothersome. And please be careful not to break your wand, as it would require a replacement." ominis stated calmly, with a hint of annoyance in their tone.

"Relax, ominis, I just can't focus on this damn plant homework... it's boring," Sebastian wines as he moved to lay on his back on his bed.

"I completely understand your sentiments, Sebastian," 

Ominis expressed in a sympathetic tone. "It's challenging to focus on things that don't pique our interest. Unfortunately, that's the reality we face." Ominis let out a deep sigh as he ran his fingers over the pages of the book he was reading.

"I wish I could fail at succeeding," Sebastian mused as he sat upright, peering over at Ominis' reading material. "Are you still struggling with potions?"

"Potions are not my forte," Ominis replied with a hint of disappointment, setting the book down on the desk in front of him before burying his face in his hands. Despite this, he was still willing to lend a hand to his companion. 

"However, I would be more than happy to assist you with your potion-making endeavors. And if it's not too much trouble, perhaps you could return the favor by helping me brush up on my herbology?" Sebastian graciously accepted the offer, eager to reciprocate the kindness.

Sebastian proposed a deal to his friend Ominis. However, the task at hand involved working with dangerous man-eating plants, causing Ominis to respond sarcastically with a "yay." Sebastian gave Ominis a knowing look, hoping to sway him. After a moment of contemplation, Ominis let out a deep sigh and reluctantly agreed.