The Serpent Trio

Part 6- The apology

Ominis POV

Rage was building in my stomach as I walked away from Sebastian's bed side. Memories flooding back of the last time I was in the Hospital Wing, when Sebastian kissed me and then hasn't done a thing since. Was it all a joke to him, he wouldn't even talk to Anne about it. I pushed the memory down but now it had resurfaced and to make matters worse, Cress was involved.

I heard Sebastian's footfall behind me, he had caught up.

"Come on, let's go." I didn't turn to acknowledge him catching up to me. I just wanted to get back to the dorm room. I didn't sleep last night, I was too worried about where he had gotten to. I couldn't even go out to find him, he was a colossal fool. We arrived back at the common room without any issues, I headed to our dorm room.

"Hey, Ominis, wait up." I heard Sebastian calling to me. I ignored him and continued towards our dorm room. "OMINIS!" This time he shouted my name and grabbed my arm, stopping me in my tracks.
"Sebastian. Let go of me." I tried to keep my voice even and firm, unsure of who else could be around.
"Just stop for a moment, please." His voice sounded thick with emotion, almost like he was pleading with me. "I just want to talk to my best friend."
Friend. That's all I'll ever be to him. That's what hurts the most. I pulled my arm free and continued to walk to our dorm room.
It wasn't until I sat down on my bed that I realised Sebastian had followed me still.

"Omi, what's wrong?" He was using my pet name that Anne gave me in 1st year. "Look, I'm sorry if you feel Cress is-"
"HER AGAIN!" I couldn't help myself, I jumped to my feet. She enraged me. "Everything the past 2 days has been about her, all you seem to care about is spending time with her, almost getting killed with her and not once have you gave a second thought about ME!" I struck out with my wand and heard things scatter around the room. "I lost Anne and now I feel like I'm losing you too, I can't lose you, I lov-"
I stopped myself, cursing under my breath. I felt the tears drip off my chin before I registered they were there. I broke down, letting my knees buckle as I sank to the floor. And then arms were around me.

Sebastian POV
I watched as the tears gathered in Ominis eyes as he spoke, then as they fell so did he. And then so did I, I put my arms under his and pulled him into a hug on the floor. Truly thankful that the 2 of us were the only ones who slept in this dorm room.
That's when it hit me, I'd been so wrapped up in Cress and getting to know her to see if she could help Anne. I had neglected Omi and his feelings, he loved Anne, I loved him and I was beginning to love Cress too. I gripped the back of his robes and pulled him into my chest tighter, letting him sob as much as he needed.
"I'm sorry." I whispered into the side of his neck as I held him, "I've truly been a rubbish friend, I will be better, I promise."
I felt his arms come round my shoulders and hold me back.
"Please, I want to help Anne too but I don't want you hurt or worse in the process." He lifted his head and I stared into his face, he looked so tired. "I can't lose you Sebastian."
"You won't." I took his face in my hands and wiped his tears as I did so. "I don't want to push you, and I understand if you say no, but give Cress a chance, she's powerful and I truly believe she can help."
I felt Omi tense in my hands, I placed my forehead against his and he relaxed.
"If I promise to think about it will you stop bringing up her name every 5 minutes?" A small smile played on Omi's lips, lips I was so close to but couldn't have.
"Yes, I think that will satisfy me for now." He relaxed his weight into me, he was clearly exhausted. "Come on, let's get some sleep."
I helped to pull him to his feet, his arms gripped mine as I pulled him up, he was bright red.
"What is it?" I raised an eyebrow looking at him, clearly he wanted something but was scared to say.
"Remember when I had that accident in quidditch." My insides went cold.
"Y-yeah, I do." Where was he going with this, did he finally accept I was to blame.
"When I came back to the dorm you were exhausted from the stress of it all and we shared a bed..." I remembered it well, I was terrified something would happen to him so I convinced him to let me get in his bed.
"I remember." My voice squeaked slightly as I felt the heat rising in my own face.
"Could we do that again? Now..." Ominis shuffled as he said this, and I understood. He was worried as I could have died, and now he needed to stay close to ensure I was OK.
"Of course we can." I squeezed his arms as I said this. "Let's get changed out of these robes and get some sleep, Omi." He nodded and turned to get himself changed, I quickly discarded my robes and uniform, looking down at my bruised body, at least they were no longer an angry red colour, they were already turning yellow. I love magic healing. I felt Omi's hand on my shoulder, he was already in pyjamas.
"One moment, let me find a top." As I went to move his hand closed around my shoulder.
"You never sleep in a top, you always complain its not comfortable." He was speaking so quietly.
"That's true, I just didn't want to make you uncomfortable." I turned and took his hand in mine, he had his face pointed to the floor.
"I could never feel uncomfortable, you could wear a venomous tentacular as a shirt and I would be fine so long as I was with you." His voice quivered, I had the urge to take his chin in my hand and kiss him but I stopped myself. I pulled back my bedsheets and pulled him into the bed with me. He settled on my chest, i knew my heart was beating like mad but I did all I could to keep my breathing steady. I grabbed the covers and pulled them over us both. Within moments both of us were asleep.
My mind drifting between Cress and Omi, is it possible to love 2 people simultaneously, or was I just expecting too much?

Cressida POV

I was secretly glad that Professor Black interrupted myself and Fig, I swear he was about to ask me about Sebastian.
I knew following our discussion that I needed to get into the restricted section of the library and luckily, I knew just the person to help me. But first, I needed sleep. I'd send word to Sebastian once we were both well rested.
In the back of my mind I knew I needed to talk with Ominis too, he knew Sebastian well and would probably be worried about our fight with the troll. Perhaps some time with him first would be the best plan.
Resigning myself to think on it after some sleep, I made my way to my dorm room and quickly found sleep.

Hey guys! I got the part finished up quicker than I anticipated! Hope you like the fluffy angst!

Where is everyone reading my story from? I'm based in England but would love to hear where everyone is that is sharing this tale with me! For now, take care- Lulu x