The Secrets I Keep (Ominis Gaunt X Fem MC)

The Fallen

Jasper still hadn't woken up and I was starting to get worried. I wanted to stay with him all day long but Headmaster Black refused to let us miss classes, so we arranged for someone to be with him while others took their classes.

I looked to to Imelda who kept playing with a golden snitch in her hand and watching Jasper, while Garreth read a potions book.

"Is that snitch going to fly around the room?" I asked Imelda who smiled.

"No it won't" she laughed which caused Garreth to look up to her.

"Why do you have that?" Garreth raised an eyebrow.

"It's from the first game we won together. Jasper handed it to me as a good luck charm for the rest of my games" Imelda frowned.

"I should have carried it this game, but I forgot it in my room" she sniffled.

"Imelda what happened wasn't your fault." I grabbed her hand and squeezed it.

"Don't be so hard on your self Imelda. You know Jasper wouldn't want that" Garreth smiled trying to make Imelda feel better.

"Yes you're right" she wiped away her tears. She then grabbed Jaspers hand and rubbed her thumb on the top oh his hand. "You better wake up you idiot, or I'll make you practice twice as hard" Imelda giggled which caused me and Garreth to laugh.

I looked at the clock and me and Garreth only had a few minutes left before it would be Daria's turn. She refused to allow Wendy to be with her, so Wendy would come with Sebastian after Daria went to her last class.

I turned to see Daria making her way towards us and she smiled. Me and Garreth stood up and collected our things. Daria looked at Imelda who still held Jaspers hand.

"Ms. Reyes I believe I can take it from here thank you" Daria said politely as she adjusted Jaspers pillow.

"I don't have any more classes for today I don't mind keeping you company" Imelda said as she looked at Jasper.

"It's quite alright Ms. Reyes. I'll send an owl if he wakes." Daria kept looking at Imelda waiting for her to stand from the chair that was closest to Jasper.

"Alright" Imelda said softly as she released Jaspers hand almost unwillingly. As we walked out Imelda kept glancing over her shoulder watching as Daria placed kisses on Jasper's hands. I stayed silent not knowing the right words to say.

As we continued walking we saw a group of students standing in front of a wall. We heard whispers of a new portrait as we approached closer. Garreth smiled and made room for Imelda and I to get through the crowd. I smiled excited to see what professor they decided to hang up this time. Maybe it was my aunt Matilda.

When I reached the front my heart dropped to the pit of my stomach and I felt the room begin to spin. I couldn't make out what everyone around me was saying. I felt as though my chest was being constricted and the air inside my lungs was slowly disappearing.

"Pen" I heard Garreth's voice muffle out as he gripped my shoulder. I looked at him as he looked towards me worriedly. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. My lips quivered and I felt my hands shake. A hot tear streamed down my cheek as I looked up once more to see Professor Fig smile at the distance. I started to come to and heard the whispers of students.

"He'd be alive if it wasn't for her"

"I bet she killed him"

"Stop! If it wasn't for her and Fig we'd be gone"

I felt Garreth and Imelda reach for me but I ran and pushed the students out of the way. I felt as if I was going to throw up. The guilt of loosing Fig that day eating at my skin. I ran down the hall avoiding crashing into other students. I had to run and I didn't want to stop.