9. Tangerine Skies

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OMINIS' P.O.V.

"Hey, earth to Ominis," Sebastian says to me as he presumably waves his hand in front of my face after we finish eating lunch. "Whacha daydreamin' about?"

"Huh? Sorry," I say, snapping back into reality.

"You were thinking about her again, weren't ya?" he asks.

"No," I shake my head, turning away. "I was thinking about Thestrals."

"Liar," Sebastian scoffs. "You were thinking about Y/N."

"Was not."

"Yeah, ya were," he insists.

"How would you know? I'm blind, remember? Perhaps I was just ignoring you," I lie.

"It's not hard to see the way you stare into space after her name comes up. Or the way your eyes light up whenever you're near her. Or the way you seem to forget how to speak when she touches you. Hell, even the way you've been trying to act all high and mighty with that Nott guy has got something to do with her," he laughs.

"Shut up," I groan. "You don't know what you're saying."

"Why not just admit it already?" he asks. "You like her. It's pretty obvious. Everyone knows it, too. Besides, I'm the only one here, and I already know. Can't say I blame you. She's cute."

"She's a muggle," I frown.

"So?"

"So... I can't."

"Why not? There's no rule against it," Sebastian shrugs.

"Because I don't actually like her, okay?" I say, feeling a pain in my chest as the words escape my lips. "I'm just trying to be nice because she's got no friends."

"Alright, whatever," he finally gives in. "Let's go to class already. If we wait too much longer we'll be late."

"That's what I was saying before," I groan.

"You were? No, you were staring into space," he rolls his eyes.

"I'm not having this conversation again," I shake my head.

"Whatever. I'll see you after. I've got potions now," Sebastian says as he stands up and leaves the Great Hall.

I stay behind, finishing the last of my juice. When I'm done, I head towards the door.

SEBASTIAN'S P.O.V.

As I walk down the hall towards the potion's room, I notice Y/N laughing while standing beside that unmistakable red-haired Garreth Weasley. I didn't know the two of them were friends.

"Hogwarts is like a maze to me," Y/N then sighs. "Maybe you can show me around sometime? I'd love to see some cool spots in the castle."

Garreth responds with a mischievous grin, saying, "Oh, Y/N, navigating this castle is a skill only a true witch or wizard can master. But for you, I'd consider being your guide. Just be prepared for a few surprises along the way."

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