The Secrets I Keep (Ominis Gaunt X Fem MC)

A Little Piece Of You

Sebastian's POV

When we got off the carriages we started walking inside the castle. I sighed frustrated about the amount of work I will have to do to catch up for the time we had missed. I was more frustrated with myself however, for allowing myself a break on finding a cure for Anne. I once again fell deep inside my head thinking of different ways to help her.

"Sebastian...Sebastian....Sebastian!" I jumped and turned to see everyone in front me looking towards me. "Did you hear a word we said?" Penelope looked at me worriedly.

"Of course I did my badger princess" I smiled at her but she scoffed and shook her head.

"Alright then what did we say?" She crossed her arms and looked at me waiting for an answer.

"I ummm ...to... ummm..."I scratched the back of my neck.

"We are all going to go get ready before meeting in the great hall for dinner"

"Yes that" everyone laughed and started walking away. I let out a loud sigh and turned around only to crash into Wendy. I gasped as she did as well. She was about to fall back so I quickly gripped her waist to keep her from falling. She blushed harshly and I couldn't help but smile at how easily flustered she'd get.

"I'm sorry Sebastian... I didn't mean to frighten you" she said softly not looking at my face. I let her go and was about to walk away until I heard her call my name.

"It's okay Wendy no need to keep apologizing I should have paid more attention" I turned again once more, but felt her grip my sweater.

"I umm I'm sorry" she let go quickly and I looked at her.

"Was there something you needed from me snidget?" I smirked at her.

"This is for you" she pushed the box towards me. I grabbed it and held it confused to the sudden gesture.

"It's not my birthday Wendy...what is this for?"

"I never got the chance to thank you properly for helping me. I also felt bad you got injured because of me and well for helping me keep warm that night" she rubbed her arm still facing the ground. I felt my mouth open slightly shocked that she had done this for me.

"I got injured for letting my guard down Snidget. It wasn't your fault" I patted the top of her head and she smiled. I started pulling on the red ribbon to open the box. Once I opened it I smiled looking at the gloves I had let her borrow that cold night. I moved the gloves out of the way and removed the paper under it. I was quickly engulfed by the smell of bananas and chocolate. I could almost feel myself drool.

"Thank you Wendy. I really do love these muffins. They are very delicious. Your mom certainly knows her way around a kitchen" I chuckled.

"Actually I made these" I felt my face get hot and my heart started beating out of my chest.

"You made these just for me?" I took a step closer to her.

"Yes" she whispered. I wanted to hug her, but I wasn't sure if she would be comfortable with me doing so. "We'll have a good night. I hope to see you at the hall" she turned and walked away. Im a bloody idiot I thought to myself. I looked at the red ribbon once more and it reminded me of how Ominis used to carry the one he gave Penelope. I quickly placed it in my pocket making sure there would be no way for it to fall out.