Sebastian Sallow: Duel of Hearts

Chapter Sixteen

As I settled into bed, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for Imelda's friendship. She was always there for me, whether it was in my personal life or on the Quidditch field. And as I drifted off to sleep, thoughts of Sebastian and the upcoming Masquerade ball filled my mind, and I knew that I was lucky to have her as a friend. 

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Sebastian's POV

After spending a remarkable evening with Ella, where I had finally confessed my love for her and discovered that she felt the same way, I was filled with a sense of disbelief. It had taken so long for us to admit our feelings, and now that we had, I felt like the luckiest person alive.

As I walked towards the Slytherin boys' dormitory, a sense of nervousness crept up on me. What if someone had seen me leaving the common room after curfew? What if I got caught breaking the rules?

However, when I reached the door and slipped inside, a feeling of relief washed over me. I had made it back safely, and I was sure that nobody had seen me. Or so I thought. As I made my way towards my bed, I heard a voice call out from the darkness. 

"Sebastian? Is that you?"

My heart raced with fear as I froze in my tracks. It was Ominis - how had he known I was there?

"It's me, Ominis," I whispered, walking over to his bed. "I'm sorry if I woke you up."

Ominis sat up, looking puzzled. "I heard you coming. What were you doing out so late?"

Unable to contain my excitement any longer, I knew it was time to confide in Ominis about my feelings for Ella and our late-night meeting. He had been so supportive about me and Ella, and he deserved to know the amazing news.

"I was with Ella," I finally admitted, speaking softly so as not to wake anyone else up.

After a moment of silence, Ominis processed my words and surprised me with a soft laugh. "So, third time's the charm, eh? Did you finally confess your feelings to her?"

I nodded, feeling happiness wash over me. "Yes, I did. And she feels the same way."

Ominis let out a whoop of joy, and I couldn't help but join in. I felt like a new person now that I had finally expressed my feelings to Ella. The weight had lifted off my shoulders.

"So, tell me, my friend," his voice quiet. "How did you finally tell Ella how you feel about her?"

A grin spread across my face as I recalled the memory. "I wrote a note and left it on her bed, asking her to meet me in the Music Room. I played the piano as I waited for her, and when she arrived, I couldn't hold back any longer. I blurted out everything I had been feeling for so long."

Ominis chuckled. "Typical Sebastian, always the romantic."

I rolled my eyes, but the smile remained on my face. "Hey, I had to make it memorable, right?"

"I'm so glad you and Ella are finally together," his tone filled with warmth. "You two are perfect for each other."

I smiled, feeling a sense of pride. "Thanks, Ominis. I can't believe it took this long for me to confess and figure it out."

Ominis chuckled, "Love can be blind sometimes. Even for those who can see."

It was nice to have someone to confide in, especially someone who knew me so well. As we chatted, Ominis asked me about Ella and our late-night meeting, and I found myself reliving the memories.

"She looked beautiful tonight," I said, smiling as I remembered her. "She's so talented, and she's going to do great tomorrow."

Ominis nodded, "I have no doubt. From what I heard, she's one of the best Seekers Hogwarts has ever had."

As we talked about the upcoming match, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Ella's words from earlier in the day still echoed in my mind, "I don't know, I just have this feeling that something terrible is going to happen soon." and I wondered if she was right. Was something terrible going to happen? I pushed the thought away, not wanting to jinx anything. I hoped her intuition was wrong and that the day would bring nothing but joy and success.

"I'll be there tomorrow, cheering her on," I said, determined to be the best supporter I could be. 

Ominis grinned mischievously, "Hey, don't forget I'll be there too. Ella's like a sister to me, and even though I won't be able to see the game, I can feel the electric atmosphere."

I chuckled, feeling a sense of admiration for my friend. He never let his disability hold him back, and he always found a way to participate in the things he loved.

As we said our goodnights, I felt a sense of contentment wash over me. With Ella by my side and Ominis as my best friend, I knew I had everything I could ever want or need.