The Secrets I Keep (Ominis Gaunt X Fem MC)

You Hurt Me First

It was silent not one word was said. All I could hear was Ominis panting.
"Ominis?" I questioned before he ran up to me and embraced me tightly. I gasped as he held me but I didn't return his cold embrace.

"I heard.. I I  panicked I..I I... Sebastian told me you were injured and he told me you wanted to be alone but I couldn't wait I needed to make sure you were okay myself." He held my shoulders.

"I'm fine Ominis you don't have to come running everytime. I can take care of my self" I moved to the side removing myself from his touch.

"It didn't seem like you were able to take care of yourself by the way Sebastian described it" I scoffed at his snarky comment.

"Well Ominis I have to go but feel free to stay here I don't care" I watched as his hand reached out for me but I took a step back. I watched as his hand dropped touching nothing but air and his face saddened. I then grabbed his hand and squeezed it and sighed. How I missed his touch. "I'm sorry Ominis but I can't do this I have to go" I started to walk away.

"What do you mean you can't? What is that supposed to mean?"

"Forget it, it's nothing"

"Where are you going?" He questioned.

"I promised Damien that I would help him with his Herbology paper. I'm going to go find him." I heard him scoff and watched as he put his hands on his hips.

"Damien, really Damien? He doesn't need help he's a smart guy all he wants is to get under your sheets. His mentality is built like Sebastian's flirty and obnoxiously cocky" he scolded.

"That's awfully bold of you Ominis. You haven't even actually met him to know what kind of person he is"

"I don't need too I already know!" He started to raise his voice.

"You're one to talk Ominis. You should know what it's like your a Gaunt. Everyone is scared of you and they judge you without even talking to you"

"That's different"

"How?"

"They judge me because of my name because they all know how psychotic my family is. I don't act like them I'm not deranged but I see how Damien acts that's the difference!" He came closer to me.

"You are acting deranged. He's not like that. He doesn't lead girls on either and he actually commits to his promises!" I started raising my voice back at him.

He scoffed and shook his head "Why are you defending him so much!"

"Because I like him Ominis he is a good friend and I won't allow you to talk down about him!"

"Well don't come crying to me when he hurts you and breaks you! If anything I'll be happy to tell you I told you so!" He yelled.

I could feel anger building up in my blood. I wasn't sure if it was because he hurt me or because it was actually about Damien "He won't hurt me I know he won't. I'm going to the ball with him as well"

"What?!" Ominis eyebrows furrowed.

"He asked and I agreed to be his date." I looked down at my feet not wanting to face him. The way his face changed made me feel like he regretted everything.

"Why? why him? You could have gone with Sebastian or your brothers?" His voice softened.

"They already had dates and I won't allow them to break their commitment for me."

"Is that who you were waiting to be asked by?" His face was filled with sadness now. As he fidgeted his hands together.

I stayed silent for a moment thinking of a way to respond. I wasn't sure if I should tell him the truth or lie to him. "Yes" tears started forming on my eyes.

"Well I never thought you were that desperate to go with him." Ominis shook his head.

"You have a lot of nerve. I've had enough Ominis I'm tired of your nonsense. I'm leaving!" I yelled as I turned away and he grabbed my arm pulling me back towards him.

"This discussion isn't over I won't allow you to make a fool of yourself!"

"I'm not the fool here Ominis. The only fool I see is you" I janked my arm from his grip. I took a step back as I saw the anger in his eyes. The same anger he had when he yelled at me for going in the undercroft. He whispered something in parsletounge which scared me a bit as I saw the lights flicker. I took a step back which made him look towards me in regret.

"I'm leaving before we both say something we will regret" I stepped out of the door and slammed it behind me. I leaned against the door and took a deep breath closing my eyes to process everything that just happened. I placed my hands on my face and tears started streaming down again. I then slowly fell against the door sobbing on the ground.

Ominis POV

I heard the door slam and I kicked the table next to me. Fuck!! I thought to myself as I ran my hands roughly against my hair. Why did I have to be born a Gaunt? Why do I have to fulfill duties that I did not believe in? I wish I lived a different life one in which I would be able to date Penelope without fear. One where I could live without watching my every step. I walked towards the door but before I could turn the knob I stopped listening to Penelope's subtle sobs. I sighed regretting how much I hurt her. I had not right to yell at her. I had no right to tell her who she can and can't go out with. Penelope was her own person and I had to respect that.

It hurt that I wasn't the one she was waiting for because I really wanted it to be me no matter how selfish it was. I sighed and leaned my back against the door. I wanted to open it and comfort her and apologize for my rude behavior, but it would be best to give her some time. I sat against the door feeling as though her back was leaned against me. I stayed out for a while until I heard her sobs stop and her footsteps fade in the hall. I got up and returned to my room.

"I'm still crossed with you" Sebastian snapped as soon as I walked in the door.

"Yeah I know"

"Your an idiot Ominis you had everything at the palm of your hands and you threw it all away for some pure blood dimwit l" he scolded me. It frustrated me whenever Sebastian treated me like utter garbage but I couldn't argue back I agreed with him.

"I know Sebastian. It's too late now she's going with Damien now anyway"

"Serves you right. She deserves to be happy"

"I know Sebastian, that girls deserves the universe" I sighed as I reached down for the stuffed niffler.

"It's never to late Ominis. Goodnight" and with that Sebastian let me off easier than I thought he would. I grabbed the niffler and placed it on my face. I turned to my side facing away from Sebastian and let silent tears fall onto the plush toy. I ruined everything. The girl I cared about so much is now terrified of me and most likely hates me.