Emerald Dreams- Sebastian Sallow x Ominis Gaunt x FemRavenclaw Mc (my oc used)

Chapter 15

Sam met me in the common room before I fully made It up the stairs. "You're back! Are you alright? What happened?" I hugged her tightly. "Thanks for the books and clothes, as you can see the nurse wouldn't let me change, but I really appreciate your effort." 

She beamed at me, before looking worried. "Are you sure you're alright to be walking around?" I nodded, walking into the common room and beckoning her to follow. "If you make us some tea I'll tell you what happened." 

As I recounted the past events in the forbidden forest, I wasn't sure if I should tell her everything. I wasn't sure how she'd react to...all of us dating. I trailed off, and she waited for me to continue. "What? Don't stop now things were just getting good!" I took a deep breath.

"Sam, would you say you are an accepting person?" She stopped, thinking for a moment. "This Is about Sebastian and Ominis isn't it? If you have a secret to tell me, I promise I will keep it." I hesitated, scanning her features for some form of malice, but there didn't seem to be any. 

I exhaled. "Alright...remember how you kept teasing me, saying that I should be making one of them my boyfriend?" "Oh! This is so exciting!! Tell me which one you picked, please! I have to know!" I swallowed hard. "Well...that's kind of the thing...I sort of..picked both." 

Sam processed what I had said, and was quiet for a few moments. Perhaps telling her wasn't the best idea...I waited for her to say something, literally ANYTHING. "So...you like them both?" she finally said, and I nodded quietly, trying to get a read on her. She looked conflicted, before smiling. "Damn it, I owe Amit so many knuts." She half laughed.

I looked at her confused. "Sorry, let me explain. When you brought those two over the other night, It was easy to see that all three of you liked each other, it was pretty obvious. So Amit and I made a bet. I bet that you would pick one or the other, but Amit seemed pretty confident that you would pick both. I hate to admit it, but he was right." She shrugged, and I couldn't help but stare in disbelief.

 "You...made bets on my love life?" "Well...what else is there to do at the moment?" I tried to process her reaction. "So...you're cool with this?" She laughed. "Even if I wasn't, that wouldn't exactly stop you, would it? No, You're my friend and I trust you. And honestly I'm happy for you! You always seemed so...lonely? It's hard to explain." I felt tears prick in my eyes. 

I had always thought no one in Ravenclaw really cared about me, I was just another student. And yet, I had Sam, watching my back and wanting to make sure I was ok. I was really touched. "Are you alright?" Sam asked, putting a hand on my shoulder. 

I wiped my eyes. "Yeah, sorry. I'm just really glad that we're friends." I hugged her tightly, before releasing her and getting up. "I'm going to clean up. As much as I love the muddy and grungy look, It's not great long term." Sam laughed, watching as I slowly hobbled downstairs to the bathrooms. Tonight couldn't get any better.

Thankful I was clean and snug in my pjs, I hobbled back to my dorm room. The past couple of days had caught up to me, and I was utterly exhausted. I stumbled in, flopping straight onto my bed. I dropped my crutches on the floor, not caring as they landed with a thump. My bed was so warm and cosy, and I couldn't wait to snuggle up and drift into dreams. 

But something stopped me. I sat up. Something didn't feel right. I glanced around, noticing my owl on her perch, holding a letter for me. Had Sebastian put his idea into effect right away? Maybe it was Ominis, wishing me a goodnight? Curiosity filled me as I plucked the letter from her beak, opening it. As it turned out, it was neither. Anne had responded to me. 

'Hello, I was indeed very surprised to receive your letter. I didn't think anyone still cared about me enough to write except for Sebastian, so I must admit, your letter caught me off guard. You certainly have given me a lot to think about, I never realised my Uncle Solomon had been so ruthless that day. I know Sebastian had always been trying to do anything to keep my hopes alive, but he always took things a little too far. As you witnessed, my Uncle and Sebastian never really saw eye to eye, and they were always bickering about my condition and the best way they could help. However when he wasn't fighting with my brother, my Uncle tried his best to ensure that I was as comfortable as I could be. I think he was resigned to the fact that there wasn't a cure for me, and was frustrated that Sebastian kept trying to keep my hopes alive. I do still need time to consider whether or not I will ever forgive Sebastian, or even see him again, but I am glad to hear that he is improving. I wish I knew what Rookwood did to me. Now that I know it was a wizard behind my curse, I have been moving around to try and find answers of my own. I know my search probably won't go well, but I need to make sure Sebastian doesn't put himself in harms way for my sake again. I'm glad he and Ominis have you, while I didn't get to know you well, it is an opportunity I would like to take advantage of. However, I do ask that you keep the contents of what I am doing from Sebastian, as I fear he will want to help or try to find me, and I can't let him do that again. Just tell him I am well, and that I am recovering. To stop any temptation, I won't ever tell you where I am either, I hope that you can understand. I hope to hear from you again soon. Your friend, Anne.' 

I once again lay back on my bed, reading Anne's letter. Sebastian would want to know about this, I would tell him what she told me to tell him. He didn't need to know what she was doing, she was right, he would leave and try to find her. I sighed, sitting up again and writing a new letter to Sebastian, saying she was doing well and taking things day by day. 

I couldn't write any more than that. It wasn't technically a lie, I would tell Sebastian more if Anne was alright with it. But for now, he would know she was safe and thinking of him, and thats what mattered. I would respond to Anne tomorrow, for now, I needed rest.

I awoke the next morning well rested, my bed the perfect temperature. I didn't want to get up, it was too perfect. But as the sun began to shine through the tiny crack in my curtains, I knew i'd have to face the day. I yawned, stretching and putting my glasses on. 

My owl hopped onto my bed, and I patted her feathers. She held out a note for me. Curious, I took it. It was from Ominis. 'Good morning my Darling, I hope you slept well! Sebastian and I have plans for the three of us today, so make sure you dress as adorably as you always do. We'll meet you in the great hall. Eternally Yours, Ominis.' 

I blushed. Of course they'd planned something for today, it was the perfect day for it. The sun was shining, the snow was melting. I wondered what those two had in store for me? I slid out of bed, wondering what to wear. Adorable they wanted? Adorable they would get. 

I chose a purple long sleeved woollen dress with a floral pattern stitched into the bottom and the sleeves, the waist fitted perfectly as to show off my curves before the fabric pooled out toward my ankles.The best thing about this dress was the fact it had pockets, as I placed my wand inside one. 

I slipped on some tights and my boots carefully. No one would ever know I was injured. As I went to tie my hair in a braid I stopped, Instead brushing it and letting it fall loose around my shoulders. I looked at myself in the mirror, resisting the urge to do a twirl. I did indeed look adorable. 

I picked up my crutches, hobbling out into the common room. "So, you made me a lot of money last night." Amit greeted me, a grin on his face. I sighed. "Please keep this between you two, I don't know what others will think if they hear about this." Amit nodded, still grinning.

"Your secret is safe with me my friend. You look nice, planning on going somewhere?" He prodded, hoping to get more information out of me. I just smiled. "I'm off to the great hall, I'll see you later." "Make sure to let them pay!" He called as I hobbled down the stairs. I shook my head and laughed to myself.