Consuming Darkness: Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 7

-Ronnie-

I did wake up with a few nightmares throughout the night. I thought about using the trinket that Sebastian had given me but I decided against it. I woke up for the last time feeling exhausted. Classes seemed to drag by all day. I couldn't help but feel excited to show Sebastian the Room of Requirement. I was also a little nervous. It was such a personal part of my world, of me, and one of the only places I was able to find peace at Hogwarts, or anywhere really. It just felt like a big step in our relationship, or whatever was going on with he and I, and I really hoped he realized what a big deal it was. I tried to keep my thoughts away from the possible negative outcomes, by reminding myself that at least I would get a sleeping potion out of this

I walked out of my last class with Sebastian. "We could go together right now if you want?"

"No, I need to change." I looked up and down. "You probably should too."

"What? Why? Into what?"

"Something you wouldn't mind getting dirty," I smirked.

He chuckled. "What was your mind able to conjure up in this mysterious room?"

"You'll have to wait and find out," I responded.

   "Oh I'm very excited to see how dirty things will get in your secret room," he grinned down at me with a heat to his gaze that caused my skin to tingle with excitement.

We both headed back to our rooms to change. I put on my fighting leathers, more so because it was easier to interact with the beasts. I walked back into the common room and Sebastian was waiting for me. He was wearing his fighting leathers as well, and he looked so handsome outside of his uniform that I couldn't help but walk over and kiss his freckled cheek.

He looked down at me and smiled as I sank down off of my tiptoes. "What was that for?"

"You just look good... that's all..." I admitted sheepishly, my cheeks blushing.

"So do you," he winked at me. "I can't wait to be alone with you in a secret room for the rest of the day."

I rolled my eyes and turned away from him before he could see how much his words had affected me and we walked to the Room of Requirement together.

As soon as we reached the blank space of the wall the door appeared and Sebastian watched in awe, his mouth agape. If he was that impressed with the door appearing I could not wait to see his reaction to the room.

"Ready?" I asked.

"What am I going to see in there?"

"I can't prep you, you'll just have to find out." I grabbed his hand and pulled him inside. My hand seemed to tingle from the feeling of his hand on mine. His hand felt strong and enveloped mine.

We walked in and I spotted Deek. He gave me a knowing smile, snapped his fingers, and was gone.

I turned to Sebastian to see his reaction. His eyes were wide and his mouth hung open in shock. I pulled him into the middle of the main room so he could look at all of it, and released his hand

"Ronnie..." He finally spoke, my name a beautiful whisper on his lips as he struggled to find the words. I don't know if Sebastian had ever been speechless in his life. I was smiling so wide that it was beginning to hurt my cheeks.

"This... it's... I mean...! Wow!" He stumbled over his words and spun around, taking everything in. "This is incredible!" Watching him be amazed with the room I had put so much thought and work into made my heart sore. He took my hand in his and squeezed it. His eyes finally returning to mine. His honey-brown eyes were alight with excitement as he smiled down at me.