Cruelty - Sebastian Sallow x Reader x Ominis Gaunt

Chapter 7

~Small TW: Abusive relationship
Subtle S/H~

"What is it you think you're doing?" You warn as you stand. Sebastian looks down at your hands as they shake. You wore a brave face but he saw you picking away at your nails as you looked up at the taller man.

"What is it you are doing?" He spat as he looked down at the two boys behind you "who are these scum?" His eyes leave Sebastian and land on Ominis. He laughs escaped his lips "one poor and one blind, huh?"

"Stop it!" You whisper harshly "let's go outside. This is ridiculously embarrassing."

"What's embarrassing is the new company you keep." He blustered. His light eyes store down at you with a hatred unknown to most men. As though you had wronged him in anyway. The bartender stomps over to the edge of the bar.

"I've told you before to get the hell out of my bar!" He screamed "we don't want a repeat of last time, do we?" He threatened. Last time? Sebastian stood up and faced the taller man with a scowl.

"Huh? What are you gonna do?" The angry man yells at Sebastian. A hint of unknown alcohol on his breath.

"Out! Now!" Screams the bartender. The man looks up in disgust before turning back to you and leaning down to your level.

"You take them where you gotta, now. Then you meet me at the spot. You understand me?" He hissed. His angry face was beet red and fuming. "Do you understand, y/n!" You avert your eyes and furrow your brows in frustration.

"Out!" The bartender slams his hands on the table. The rest of the patrons stand as well. The furious man shakes his head in disgust as he looks at you. Then, without a fight leaves out the door. You stood motionless for a moment.

"You alright?" Calls out the bartender. You remain turned away from everyone as all their eyes were on you.

'Not here' you beg to yourself as you continue to scratch away at your fingers. 'Calm down. Not here. Not in front of everyone' you feel yourself grow short of breath and tears threaten to fall. But, you hold it in. Just like you're supposed to.

"y/n." Ominis says softly as he placed a hand on your shoulder. Your body stiffens at the touch.

"Come on." You whimper as you head towards the door.

"If he's out there come back in! You hear me!" The bartender calls out. You simply nod as you scurry away suddenly. The boys follow behind hastily.

"What the hell was that!" Exclaimed Sebastian as you exit. His confused voice echoing in the street. "That man is insane. Don't tell me that-"

"It's okay!" You say chipper as always as you turn to face the boys with a smile "truly, it's all fine! He comes off so aggressive. He's harmless, I swear!" Sebastian glares suspiciously as he glances down at your blood red fingers. You are still clawing at them nervously. When you saw his gaze you quickly shielded your hands behind your back.

"y/n I don't know." Ominis admits "that was not okay. What was he so upset about?"

"Oh gosh, who knows really?" You laugh "once you get to know him you'd understand!"

"Like your brother?" Sebastian pries. Your eye twitched slightly as you held the same big smile. He could tell the comment upset you even as you appeared happy.

"Why don't I show you my house! I've seen yours, I feel like I should return the favor." You insisted heavily as you turned away. You move your hands to the front of your body as you skip along the street. Cautiously the body follow. Unable to think of an appropriate thing to say.