The Heartbreak Prince Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 22: Points to Hufflepuff

Present day

"You what?" Sebastian asked.

I sucked in a sharp breath, realizing I just had put my feelings on the table for him. My cheeks feeling the same heat as if I were sitting in front of the fire. Backing slowly till my back hit the top of the counter. 

"I-I.....yes I mean... of course I do Sebastian."

Sebastian intensely looked at me, his eyes pouring into mine. Almost like he was trying to find some joke in my words, but I wouldn't allow it. I couldn't deny it anymore. 

"You can't."

Tears started to brim my eyes as the words left his mouth. I shrugged my shoulders finally coming to terms with how I felt. I'm tired of pretending.

"It's too late Sebastian......" I said in almost a whisper. 

The sound of the door opening abruptly caught us both off guard, me jumping in my skin as Sebastian took a step back from me.

I turned to see Ominis and Anne, peaking their heads in watching us with wide eyes realizing they had just walked in on the middle of something.

"We can come back later I didn't mean-" 

"It's alright Ominis" I said, I turned to look at Sebastian who looked completely flustered. His cheeks a slight pink as he starred at the floor. "I think I'm going to take my leave, I'll see you guys back at school. I'm sure I'm going to have a lot of explaining to do."

His eyes shot up at me as I turned to leave towards the other side of the room.

I went to grab my robe sliding it around my shoulders before heading out in the cold once again. I gave Anne and Ominis a small smile as I walked past them through the doorway, hoping to let them know that whatever they walked on wasn't a big deal. 

To me however it was, my heart ached thinking of his words. I can't? Why the hell not? Was he too afraid to admit his own feelings or was I really the only one who felt this way. 

I headed out in the cold, draping my arms around myself to keep warm once again, looking at the castle in the distance. Now he knew how I felt. I just didn't know if it was going to be a good or bad thing.

*

"Ms. Circe, mind explaining to me why you've missed so many classes and I especially want to know what happened between you and Mr. Sallow?" Professor Weasley asked. 

I took a deep breath, feeling my anxiety spike of not sure how much information I should really give her especially after all that's happened. 

"Professor, I'm sorry I..... well to be completely honest I'm not really sure if it's worth explaining. I've been slacking in my classes, and I've just been struggling reacclimating myself since last year."

She sighed heavily, looking off in the distance, my eyes followed hers as she landed on a picture of her and professor fig shaking hands. 

"I know it must be hard coming back since last year. Professor fig's passing I know has taken a toll on you. You need to remember that as always, to move on Alora. He wouldn't want you wasting your gift."

"I know..... and I'm sorry. I'll try harder. Please don't blame Ominis and Sebastian. They were just trying to help me. I'd appreciate if you gave them a pass on recent events."

She shook her head and laughed. "I'll decide what their punishment will be Ms. Circe but will consider what you have provided."

"Thank you, Professor." I smiled at her, turning to leave her office.

"Ms. Circe?" 

I turned back around to face her. Curious as to what she was going to say now. I gulped hoping it wasn't going to be about Anne. 

"Detention will be once a week for a month with Professor Hecat. Don't let me find that you missed more classes, or you will be facing more time with her."

I sighed heavily. "Yes, Professor."

"Oh, one last thing Alora. I've heard your good deeds as to whatever your outside activities might be that you've managed to cure the Sallow girl. Skill like that must have taken some real magic and dedication. Going above and beyond even for someone who is no longer enrolled still counts in my book. Points to Hufflepuff." Professor Weasley said. She smiled at me before turning her attention back to her book that was at her desk.

I smiled back, taking my leave out of her office. If anything, maybe my house will actually win again this year. 

**

My legs after so much walking finally landed at the barrel in front of our common room. Watching the door slide open in front of me by themselves, walking down the long dark hallway opening up into a warm and cozy atmosphere. The lights had slightly dimmed giving it an inviting aura that made me just want to jump in pajamas and read a good book by the fireside. 

I walked up the spiral staircase to our room when I noticed our barrel door was slightly cracked open. I saw Poppy through the cracks of the door reading her normal book of choice, probably another one of her many books about the magical beast that I know one day she will harness. 

I took a deep breath opening the door causing a creek noise that sounded through the whole room. 

Poppys eyes became the size of saucers when she saw me. I smiled gently at her turning to close the door gently behind me till hearing a small click noise and the sound of wood rubbing against each other. 

Poppy jumped out of bed causing me to freeze. She stood right in front of my face with a determined look.

I gave her a grin before she punched my arm on my right side. 

"Ow Poppy! What in merlin was that for?!" I said rubbing my arm. 

"Thats for making me think you were going to die you dummy!" Poppy yelled, going back over to plop down on her bed, book in her hand. 

"I technically never said I was-"

"No, that's true. But you sure as hell know how to give a girl a panic attack after you tore my heart out."

I walked over and sat down on the bed next to her. Taking a deep breath as I let the feelings wash over me. 

"I'm sorry Poppy. I didn't mean to scare you."

"I should be used to it by now, you are as reckless as always Alora."

I laughed slightly, "Yeah.... well maybe now I can finally give myself a break."

She chuckled softly to herself. "The day I see that is the day I ride a dragon."

I laughed slightly. Poppy continued to chuckle to herself rolling her eyes at her own comment. 

I got up slowly looking down at my neat bed with the new clothes folded up nicely with the yellow tie sitting on top. Ready to go for the next day.

A small silence filled our room as Poppy continued to watch me as I felt the fabric around the tie my fingertips grazing it slightly. 

"Well don't keep me in suspense Alora. I only heard rumors about what happened at the infirmary. I didn't want to believe anything till I heard it from you first..... Did you.... did you manage to do what you set out to do?" 

I turned to face her slightly as I looked at her through the slight hairs falling down my face from the braid on my back coming lose. 

"I did."