Swallow your pride

Potions class

Yarra felt terrible. Liam was nice, attentive, but he couldn't ease the pain Yarra felt in her chest.
She didn't know what to think, her head was in complete confusion. On the one hand, she understood Ominis's actions, on the other, she wanted to tear him apart. Her months-long anger at Sebastian suddenly seemed unwarranted. She felt so many emotions at once that it was unbearable. Anger, sadness, regret...There was so much on her.
She missed them both, but her pride wouldn't allow her to let go of the imaginary chain she used to arm herself with.
She didn't even give them a chance to try to repair the damage. When she saw them coming, she left. Her insides were beating and threatening to tear her in half.

She came to potions class in this mood.
Before everything went to shit, she shared a table with Sebastian and Ominis. She entered the classroom and saw them standing in their usual place. She looked away from them and headed towards the trio of Poppy, Natty and Gareth and greeted them. "Hello, I have a request for you. Would you mind if I switched places with Gareth?" They looked at her with open mouths, moved their gaze to Ominis and Sebastian, then back to her. "What happened?" Natty asked. Yarra swallowed and replied, "I don't want to talk about it now... please." she looked pleadingly at Gareth.
Gareth put a hand on her shoulder and answered her. "Ok, I'll do you a favor. At least I'll show them my mastery of potions." The girls laughed at his statement. "Thank you Gareth, I am in your debt." she smiled at him and watched him walk off to her former best friends.

Sebastian Pov

Sebastian noticed Yarra's arrival, his heart sinking at the sight of her. He saw her exchanging words with the trio across them, leaving him and Ominis standing awkwardly alone.
Sebastian clenched his jaw, his hands tightening into fists as he watched Yarra take Gareth's place. "Are you kidding me?" he hissed. Ominis stood next to Sebastian, his expression a mix of sadness and resignation.
"Hey guys. I switched places with Yarra to give you some tips on how to be potions masters." Gareth spoke to them in good mood.
Sebastian rolled his eyes at the sight of Gareth approaching them. He still wasn't fond of the guy, despite Gareth's attempts to be friendly.
He crossed his arms over his chest and grumbled, "Oh Gareth, the potions master. Are you sure? I would rather say a potions disaster." Gareth laughed at Sebastian's statement. It looked like it didn't affect him in the least. Ominis stood next to Sebastian, his expression still sad and pensive, glanced towards Yarra's table.

Professor Sharp entered the classroom with a cart on which was placed a covered cauldron.
"Good day, class. Today we will be working with one of the most dangerous potions in existence. I present to you Amortentia." The professor lifted the lid on the cauldron and an intoxicating aroma immediately filled the room. Sebastian's expression darkened as Professor Sharp announced the name of the potion. He clenched his fists tighter, his jaw tightening.
"A love potion..." Sebastian thought to himself, anger bubbling up inside of him. He knew all too well the potential dangers of using such a potion on someone against their will. He made eye contact with Ominis, who shared his grim expression.

"Open your textbooks to page 155. There you will find all the information about this powerful potion. Focus your attention on the antidote recipe. But mainly to prevent the use of such an elixir. Each trio will come to collect a sample of elixir from the cauldron and together you will study its color, texture, smell and you will exchange your knowledge.
Get to work!" the teacher commanded.

Yarra took small cauldron and headed for the potion. Sebastian quickly snatched the cauldron from Gareth's hand, ignoring the annoyed look the boy gave him. He felt a sense of accomplishment as he rushed towards Yarra, his heart beat a little faster.
He came to a stop beside her. He couldn't help but notice the beautiful sight of Yarra standing there, her focus solely on the potion.
"Let me help," he said, his voice soft and almost intimate.
Yarra looked up, deep into his eyes. She smelled so sweet and intense. Sebastian's gazed dropped to her lips, he couldn't help but admire their shape and fullness. An involuntary shiver ran down his spine as he was struck by the thought of what it would be like to taste them. His eyes flicked back up to meet hers, his own gaze intense and full of yearning. He was suddenly consumed by a primal urge to pull her closer, to taste those beautiful lips that he'd been dreaming off for so long.