Sound of Love

2: Newfound Feelings

"Is that a couch in here?" asked Ominis, sensing the layout of the room had changed with his wand.

"She decorated." answered Sebastian, putting his head in his hands still trying to process the recent events. Ominis walked over to the couch and had a seat.

"It's nice. I've always thought this place could use a woman's touch." said Ominis, only half joking. Sebastian didn't respond. He was still sat at the piano bench with his head in his hands. "Alright, what's wrong with you?" Ominis huffed impatiently.

"I like her." Sebastian mumbled through his hands.

"I know."

"What am I gonna do, Ominis?" Sebastian finally got up and joined Ominis on the couch. "I like Y/N, but... It just seems impossible. I don't think she likes me back."

"Stop moping like a child, it doesn't suit you." Ominis whacked Sebastian on the head with his wand, "Maybe if you stopped teasing her all the time, she might begin to find you tolerable."

"She tolerates me just fine, thank you!" Sebastian responded, faking offense.

"Whatever you say Sebastian. Now, can we finally get started on the project? It's due Monday."

"Fine."

* * * * *

After the whole situation with Sebastian, you ran straight from the Undercroft to your common room.

'Need to calm down, need to calm down..' you thought, as you pushed open the bathroom doors rather aggressively. You hovered over the sink and ran some cold water. While doing so, you caught your reflection in the mirror and noticed something curious. There was an obvious black splotch of ash, right on the bridge of your nose. You brought your hand to your face and touched it curiously. That's when it hit you.

'He wasn't trying to kiss me!' How could you have been so stupid? Sebastian? Kiss you? You were just friends! He was just trying to rub off the ash!

You felt something strange weigh down on your chest. Was it... disappointment? Why were you disappointed? Fearing the answer to that question, you splashed your face with cold water, went back to your room, and tried to sleep.

* * * * *

    It was now the weekend, and you didn't have much work to do. You decided to take a walk around the school grounds to clear your mind. You had made it to the courtyard when you heard a voice call your name.

"Y/N! Over here!" It was Natsai Onai, a friend you made last year. She was sitting on a bench, accompanied by Imelda Reyes and Poppy Sweeting. You made your way over to them.

"Morning, guys." you mumbled, sounding much less enthusiastic than you'd hoped. You tried to cover up your mistake by flashing a smile, but Natty noticed.

"What's wrong? You look like you haven't slept in years." she said honestly, pointing to the alarming bags under your eyes. It was true, you hadn't been able to sleep very well last night.

"Uhh.. Nothing really, just... Busy with classes." you lied, scratching the back of your head. Poppy's eyes narrowed in suspicion, knowing that just yesterday you were complaining about how bored you were. Luckily, she chose not to call your bluff. Instead she asked a question,

"Did you end up finding some place to relax yesterday?"

Focusing on trying to find some sort of way to end the conversation, you accidentally said the truth,

"I ended up hanging out with Sebastian." Crap. Immediately, Imelda's face lit up.

"Sebastian, huh." You could sense the mischief in her tone, "He's a great guy. Handsome too." She looked at you, eager for some kind of response.