Entangled Again || With Sebastian Sallow

Ch 19: Party Crashers 🌶️

Anne burst into the Slytherin Common Room in a huff, and stormed over to the fireplace.

"Anne, what's wrong?" Sebastian shot up from the couch, where he was sitting with Ominis. A very drunk Imelda was rolling around on the floor in front of them.

"I don't know what to do about Juliet!" she flailed her arms, her voice quivering as if she was about to cry.

"Come here, darling," Ominis reached out for her, and pulled her in for a hug. He stroked her hair as she melted into him. "What happened? Did you two have a fight?"

"No," Anne squeaked. "Not really."

"What is going on?" Sebastian implored, impatiently, not only concerned about Juliet but also Ominis's close proximity to his sister.

"She... she's... well, I don't know quite how to put this," Anne stuttered.

"Lemme guess," Imelda slurred, attempting to sit up. "She's making out with my ex?"

Sebastian threw his drink down angrily and grabbed his wand.

"Sebastian, wait," Anne pleaded. "Please go easy on her... she's just... kind of making a fool of herself, flaunting herself in front of Garreth – but she's had quite a bit to drink. She's acting out and... I just don't want her making a big mistake with him, you know?" she sniffled. "And I don't want you to get hurt."

"Yes, I know what she's like when she drinks. And Weasley is an opportunist. I'm going to save her from him... and from herself," Sebastian said, his voice filled with determination.

"They haven't made out or anything..." Anne added.

"Yet," Imelda scoffed.

"That's it," Sebastian growled, storming to the door. "Ominis come, I might need back up," he yelled over his shoulder.

Ominis sighed. "Somehow I knew we'd get dragged into this blasted party."

"I've GOT to see this," Imelda said with glee, stumbling as she followed Sebastian out the door.

Ominis held Anne's hand tightly. "You did the right thing. Lead the way, my love."

***

"Jules can be such a tool when she's drunk. What the hell are we walking into here?" Ominis cautioned, as they arrived at the Prefect's Bathroom door after sneaking through the halls under the disillusionment charm.

"Please don't make a scene, Sebastian," Anne said nervously, ignoring Ominis. "Jules will kill me."

"Not before I kill that ginger fuck," Sebastian seethed.

Imelda clapped her hands gleefully.

"Oh for Merlin's sake Reyes, don't egg him on," Ominis groaned. "Let's just get this over with shall we?"

He opened the door for them, holding his breath for the scene that was likely to unfold.

***

Juliet returned to the party, after locking herself in a bathroom stall to think and breathe. As she approached the hot tub again, Garreth swam up to the side to greet her. He was glassy-eyed and had a big grin on his face.

"Ah! There's my favourite girl!"

"Are you drunk?" she giggled.

"Nah! I'm not drunk at all," he hiccuped. "You're just a bit blurry," he squinted. "Where've you been?"

Juliet hesitated before answering. "I just... needed a moment. I'm alright now."

"Why don't you come join me for a swim and we'll talk about it?" he held his hand up to her.