Light in the Dark // Sebastian Sallow

No means No (big trigger warning)

(Athena)

Poppy, Natty and I make our way down the path towards Hogsmeade from the castle.

"Poppy, I've noticed you around Gareth alot more recently. Have anything to share?" I say with raised eyebrows.

Poppy Blushes "we're just friends Athena."

"Mhm, yes just friends." I say sarcastically.

"Amit tells me he saw the two of you holding hands the other day." Natty chimes in smiling.

"Natty!" Poppy says laughing and playfully hitting Natty's arm.

"We're figuring it out, alright you two?" Poppy says still giggling rolling her eyes at us.

"I was actually kind of nervous to tell you about it because of what had happened between the two of you at the beginning of the year.... Your one of my best friend Athena I would never do anything g to Jeopardize that." She says hesitantly.

"Poppy, I'm happy for you. I've forgiven Garreth completely. If he makes you happy that's all that matters." I says taking her arm.

"He may be a mess, but he's funny and brave. I think you two will be a cute couple." Natty chimes in taking her other arm.

"Okay, okay, I really like him. He's taking me out for valentines day. I know it's a month away but he said he set something up for us. So I'm excited." She says clapping her hands excitedly.

"Wow, Poppy that's amazing! I didn't think Garreth would be a planner. Maybe he'll make you a special potion too." Natty says laughing.

"Haha very funny Natty." Poppy says rolling her eyes.

We make our way to the three broom sticks "you guys go get a table and I'll get us the butter beer!" I say going towards the bar.

Sirona walks up to me standing at the bar "Well hello stranger. Three butter beers for you today?" She says cheerily.

"Yes please Sirona, Thank you so much." I say pleased.

"Here you are, enjoy your visit!" Sirona says handing me the three butterbeers

I smile at her handing her my money and make my way over to Poppy and Natty.

Natty turns to my "We heard what happened with Salis and Ominis. It's not like Ominis to fight without reason. What happened?" She says concerned.

My stomach dropped not wanting to talk about it. "Salis is an ass, just provoking us for no reason. I really don't know him, or why he despises me. Ominis was just being a good friend and looking out for me." I say not wanting to tell them exactly what happened.

We continue our conversation ordering kidney pies and more butter beer. "I'm excited to learn how to apparate in a few months. Gran and I want to go explore, and it'll be way more easy for me to apparate myself, rather than go with Gran! She's not very good at it so I'm always afraid of getting splinched!" Poppy says cringing.

"Hmm Sebastian told me about splinching! It sounds awful! I hope you don't get splinched." I say giggling.

"Oh no..." I hear Natty say.

I turn my head to see Salis walk in with Adelaide Oakes.

"What is Adelaide doing with that Jerk?" Poppy says surprised.

"We need to go." I say frowning getting nervous to be around this guy.

"Athena Johnson." Salis says smiling at me.

"You look more beautiful than ever. Might I just have a word with you alone outside?" Salis says to me smugly.

Natty, Poppy, and I all get us at the same time with our Wands out pointing straight at Salis.