Songbird and Snake ( Ominis x Oc)

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

I could feel in the air that the Christmas season was upon us, as the whole castle was decorated and everyone was joyful. I, on the other hand, can't figure out my emotions. I sit at the Hufflepuff table and roll an apple around on the table. I dig Into my pocket and grab a few food pellets and give them to Loki, who stays in my hood and just plays with my hair. I sigh and look around to see everyone having a great time. After my trip to save the phoenix with Ominis, I had recently gone out with Sebastian to an abandoned mine that got us the next piece to the triptych, he wanted to go to the next area now, but I wanted to wait.  When he asked, I told him the truth. I wanted to wait till I heard back from my friend, who knows what Ranrok is up to. to which he flipped out and called me ignorant about having a goblin as a friend and that all goblins are the enemy because of what happened to Anne. He then storms off, leaving me to drown in my mind.

"Why the long face Felicity?" A sweet voice rings out. I look to see that it was Poppy, and Natsai is accompanying her

"It's getting close to Christmas. Where is your spirit." Natsai asks

The two sit down with me. Poppy grabs Loki from my hood and starts to play with him. "I'm not sure if I can be joyful. My mind is running circles right now."

"What happened?" Natsai asks as she grabs my apple away from me.

"I got into a fight with Sebastian." I look down, thinking of what happened at the undercroft

"What, but you two are thick as thieves!" Poppy shoots a look of worry and hugs Loki

"So that's why you are by yourself and not with the boys. Was Ominis part of this fight too?" Natsai asks, looking over at the boys at their table. Sebastian and a scowl on his face, while Ominis was his usual neutral look

"No, it was just Sebastian and me." I rest my head in between my arms on top of the table

"Okay, so you two are fighting. But what about Ominis and you? Lately, you have been acting odd around him. Why is that?" Poppy puts a hand on my back to comfort me

"From what I heard in the gossip mill, you two were sweet on each other." Natsai pokes the top of my head

"Oh, I think I heard about that too. One said last week you two were cuddling in the open here." Poppy says as she puts a finger to her chin

"What!" I yell as I shoot my head up and stand up a bit with my face beet red. Natsai and Poppy go from shock to a mischievous smile

"Oh my, is our little songbird smitten with the royal white snake?" Natsai teased

"Ooo, is Songbird his pet for you?" Poppy coos

"W-what! N-no, it's not like that." I start to panic

"I do believe the lady does protest too much," Natsai says, grinning more

" Oh, Felicity, just admit you like him," Poppy adds

"No, I couldn't be. He is just a friend, that's all! He helps me out, and I do the same nothing is going on." I say and sit back down.

"So those longing looks in class at him, or playing with your hair nervously when you talk to him, are nothing?" Natsai asks

"I-I..." I try to find words to deny it, but memories of the day we went looking for the Phoenix bombard me. "It wouldn't work out between us." I look down, saddened by my own words

"Why because of his family or even yours? You know Ominis the best. would he care about all that?" Natsai puts her hand on mine and gives me a soft smile. "How about you think about it a bit more."