evermore || sebastian sallow

chapter 12 - simple complications

chapter 12 - simple complications

Fifth Year - Fall

"There was nobody else. I came alone," Sebastian said, confidently.

I was crouched behind a bookcase, watching the scene unfold. My heart was thundering so loud I worried it would echo around the silence of the library.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Sebastian covered for me. Some part of me doubted at first, but now...

Madam Scribner tsked. "Oh Sebastian, what will your uncle say?"

I watched them leave that night, not knowing what happened next.

The very next morning, I attended my first day of Herbology.

I was surprised to find him there. I hadn't expected him to be in this Herbology class period.

"Ah hello! Class, please meet the newest rose in our garden," introduced Professor Garlick, the sweetest witch alive.

I felt a little embarrassed with the way she introduced me to the whole class. She was so sweet that I found myself blushing a little. Sebastian was watching too, grinning at me, head tilted to the side while his hands were clasped in front.

I found myself automatically finding the spot next to him.

"Well hello there, new rose," he teased.

"Stop it," I laughed a little. "It's great to see you by the way."

He leaned towards me. "And you. How were you after our..."he trailed off, looking around us and whispering, "restricted ventures last night?"

"I should be asking you that," I said. "Did you get detention?"

He merely gave a lopsided smile, in his own arrogant, charming way. "Madam Scribner tried to, but I have a way out of these things."

"I never wanted you to get in trouble for me. Thank you, Sebastian. For covering for me." I smiled.

"Of course. Like I said, I like having friends who are in my debt."

Our conversation got interrupted when Professor Garlick called for our attention. She lectured us on Mandrakes and how to care and replant for them. My ears were ringing by the end of it.

We planted dittany seeds not long after. I appreciated that Professor Garlick was able to grab me an extra pot. She mentioned it wasn't easy on such a late notice with my arrival.

"Y/n, dear if you don't mind," called Professor Garlick not long after. "I'd like you to branch out. Harvest some Chinese Chomping Cabbages from the other greenhouse and practice using them there, but do mind your fingers. And take Mr. Prewett with you."

I saw Sebastian raise his hand. "I can do it instead, Professor! I'd be more than happy to accompany our new rose there."