The Halloween Party
POV Ominis
After Miss Parkes’ revelations we were all a bit stunned.
The order sent the faceless monster was after muggle-borns. And until it could be stopped, Valerian was in danger.
We were all standing in the living room. I was thinking about how to keep her safe.
I could feel her looking at me. She knew how worried I was after these revelations and knew I was trying to think about new ways to keep her safe.
She came up to me and slided up her hands up to my right shoulder.
« Ominis, I know you’re worried about me. And I won’t give you a speech about how safe I’ll be, that I can take care of myself because I know it won’t soothe you » she said softly.
She was right. That’s the last thing I needed to hear. Unrealistic facts.
« Ominis, don’t worry. We’ll keep her safe you and I » commented Sebastian.
« How ?! This monster could be anywhere and attack Valerian at any moment ! » I shouted angrily.
Valerian then came before me, resting both her hands on my chest.
« What would ease you ? Tell me » she plead compassionately.
She understood how I felt, how upset I was because she knew if the situations were reversed she would be the one freaking out. Or maybe she just knew me too well and understood that being upset and wrathful wouldn’t help my anxiety.
I could feel a churning feeling in my stomach. I couldn’t get this image of her lifeless out of my head now. That’s the price of great love, it comes also with great pain. And my life without her was not a world I whished to live in. My breathing was quickening and I could feel hot flushes come and go. I was definitely starting a panic attack. Valerian knew it and pulled my head in her neck, caressing my hair. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her closer to me.
« Beathe Ominis. I’ll be all right because I know you’ll always be there for me » she whispered to my ear.
She always knew how to ease my pain and my anxieties, but this time her words only reminded me of how much I loved her and how much I feared losing her and it didn’t help me relax.
« Ominis, let’s come up with real concrete ideas to make her safe ok ? Let’s sit down » suggested Sebastian kindly.
He also knew how panicked I was and what I needed to hear : solutions.
Valerian let go of my head and took my hand in hers, pulling me to the sofa. We all sat down. I was still breathing heavily, feeling tense and unable to relax. These panic attacks always wore me out. Valerian sat on my lap as she could see I was still stressed. She was once more caressing my hair as she new this relieved me.
« I’m sure the professors will come up with more safety mesures at school. Maybe she should stay there for now. She’d be better protected around experienced professors and around other students » proposed Sebastian calmly.
I guess he was right. It was a start. I could feel my body ease up slightly to his proposition.
« Valerian, I think you shouldn’t leave school without either me or Ominis. Even if it’s just down the village. Try to stay as much as you can by someone’s side » he added soothingly.
I could feel her head nodd in agreement.
« That also includes nights. I don’t think you should be sleeping alone » asserted Sebastian.
There was a weird silence. Of course Sebastian just implied she should sleep with ME.
Sleeping together here in our home was one thing, but people didn’t know we were engaged at school, so it would look scandelous. Even then, we weren’t supposed to share the same bed until we were married.
Valerian must have made a face because of what she said next.
« Look it doesn’t have to be with Ominis. Maybe Cassandra could sleep with you if sleeping with Ominis bothers you » he stated with a harsher voice.
« It doesn’t bother me ! We’ll just have to be discrete » she explained firmly still stroking my hair.
I said nothing. I wasn’t sure how she truely felt about sharing my bed or her bed at school. But this was not the place to talk about it. Not in front of Sebastian.
« I’m sure you will sort it out » he replied a bit severely.
I don’t think he quite comprehended why it could be a problem to sleep together.
« How does this sound Ominis ? » he asked me in search of my approval.
« It … sounds like a start yes » I replied feeling better. I now turned my head to Valerian.
« But I need you to promise you’ll remain on the school’s grounds. If you need anything, you will ask me or Sebastian. I know it doesn’t sound ideal, but it’s for your safety. Promise me that and I’ll feel better » I insisted determined.
She raised her other hand to my cheek stroking it.
« I promise. If you can swear to not cast me aside on any new details about this case and to not lie to me, or hide the truth from me » she professed stating her conditions.
I knew why she needed me to agree to her terms, she needed to feel she was in control of her life and her own safety because she is a strong woman.
« You have my word then. Don’t worry, I’m going to live at school with you from now on. Oh and I would like you to keep Nathara with you, please » I demanded.
« Why ? » she asked.
« She can smell danger ahead of humans. And she could warn me if anything went wrong. Please ? » I plead.
She was thinking about my proposition.
I was expecting her to protest after so many conditions.
« I think it’s a good idea. Nathara is very clever and she’ll look after you » added Sebastian trying to help me convince her.
« Fine. She can stay with me in my bedroom » agreed Valerian.
« Thank you. I know asking all this of you is a lot, and I know you understand how much it means to me that you agree to these terms as you are everything to me. If anything happened to you ... » I said emotionally.
I couldn’t finish this sentence as she smashed her lips against mine kissing me intensely.
I let out a surprised gasp, but immediately kissed her back.
I adored when she was the one showing affection. It made me feel loved, something I wasn’t really familiar with, especially not in that way.
I immediately grabbed her hips tightly and pulled her on top of me deepening our kiss. I could feel this familiar sensation in my stomach. Our kiss was quickly becoming helpless as we had yearned for eachother for days now. I could feel her womanhood against my manhood and the only thing I desired was to indulge her hunger but were stopped by a familiar voice.
« Guys, could you at least make out in your bedroom » said Sebastian exasperated.
I bet he was sick of seeing us always on eachother.
I looked in his direction, appologized and grabbed Valerian by her thighs as I carried her in my bedroom. She let out a surprised gasp and chuckled as she wrapped her arms around my neck to hold on and not fall.
« Good night then » I told Sebastian eager to be alone with my fiancé.
I started kissing Valerian again before we got into the bedroom. I cast a spell to open the door as my wand was into my left hand. Once we entered the bedroom, Valerian slammed the door with her hand as I sat on my bed, her on top of me as I continued ravishing her lips. We were both panting loudly, our desire for eachother so powerful.
I could feel my genitals pulse with pleasure of being so close to her intimate part.
I needed her, and I knew I was ready for more. But I remembered what Edmund said about restraingth and that I needed to prepare her for the next step, how women needed to feel aroused and feel safe. But she was the one who kissed me and I could feel her lust for me. Did that mean she was ready to go further ? To experience a new kind of pleasure ?
So I stopped our kiss, completely out of breath. Both our chests were woving up and down irrationally.
« Valerian … you should know that … I asked advice from … a friend on how to … proceed whenever you will feel ready » I said trying to ease her worries as I was panting heavily.
« Let me guess, this friend was Edmund ? » she teased chuckling.
I smiled. Of couse she had figured it out.
« Yes ... » I said feeling it was obvious.
« Well you should also know that I spoke to MY friend about this too » she annonced playfully.
« You mean Cassandra ? » I taunted her in return.
« Yes » she replied joyfully.
« And did it help ? » I asked hoping it would.
« It did. A lot actually » she replied calmly.
I stroke her thighs with both my hands.
« Well I’m glad then. Do you still feel afraid ? » I demanded genuinely.
« Well, a bit of course. It’s quite a big step. But I don’t feel as nervous now. Are you still a bit nervous too ? » she asked.
I felt like a bubbling cauldron of mixed feelings such as axiety and a desire for sexual gratification.
« … yes. All these mixed feelings are just overwhelming. My body is craving you, my mind is full of facts and anxiety, and my heart is feeling madly in love with you. And they don’t seem to agree with eachother » I tried explaining how I felt.
She laughed.
« That’s well put. And it’s also how I feel » shared Valerian.
« But I believe if we don’t try new … things, our anxieties won’t fade » I confessed.
« I agree. So what do you suggest ? » she demanded.
« … I think we should take the time to … see eachother … unveiled, and maybe discovering what pleasures eases us » I replied shyly.
My face was flushed. It was never easy to talk about these things. But it was necessary.
Fortunately, she couldn’t see it.
« … ok » she said her voice sounding uneasy.
I didn’t want her to force herself soing something she didn’t truely want.
« Valerian, if you’re not ready it’s perfectly fine » I reassured her.
« No, I want to. I am. I just hope … you like what you’ll see » she said innocently.
To me, it was obvious that I would. How couldn’t I ? She was the most exquisite person in the world !
« I know I will. Your uniqueness shines through every inch of your skin. And your body is a precious gift and it glows because of the amazing spirit held within. I vow I shall show it the love it deserves » I expressed lovingly.
I knew my words would affect her and her arousal.
She couldn’t resist the urge to kiss me deeply as she pressed herself more deeply onto me.
« You always know what to say » she whispered in my ear.
I chuckled.
I moved my head to her ear and whispered words I knew would arouse her more.
« Then let me tell you what I truely want. I want to caress every inch of your skin, kiss your enticing neck while I run my fingers slowly through your gorgeous hair. I want to lie next to you completely bare and trace my fingers over the soft curves of your beautiful body » I said seductively.
I could hear her moan to my words. I was now kissing her neck downwards.
I could feel myself panting in anticipation.
« You give me goosebumps everytime you touch me, I go crazy inside because I know only you can do that to me » I said using my deepest-sounding voice to seduce her.
« Oh Ominis » she cried. Her head lunged back at the pleasure of my kissed and words.
I could feel her more aroused with every word I whispered. But it wasn’t enough. I wanted her to agonize for me.
« I’ve been wanting you for days now. Do you have any idea how resplendant you are to me ? How much I crave for you ? » I said as I pulled her closer to me grabbing her neck with my right hand so I could kiss her more forcefully.
She let oud a louder whine as her hips started moving up and down, rubbing her intimate part on mine. And her actions with my own words awakened my ravenousness for her. I wrapped roughly my arms around her waist, burrying my forehead into her shoulder as I helped her intensify her movements against me. My heart was pounting so hard I was sure she could feel it. I was now the one crying her name.
She was now kissing my collarbone up and down wildly.
My head was becoming hazy. With every kiss my arousal grew needy.
Before she could increase the pace, I stopped her as I knew we would both reach the end quickly. But I wanted to see her and discover more about her before we did.
« Valerian … wait … I want to see you … all of you » I murmured as I struggled to stop her.
She was now looking at me, her face inches away from mine.
« Then ... You’ll have to undress me » she ordered adoringly.
Everytime she would boss me around, I would lose my mind. I threw my wand to the side and waisted no time unbuttoning her shirt and roughly stipped it off her. I was so aroused I could undress her in no time. But then I took in a deep breath. My movements were too hasty. And though I just wanted to tear her clothes savagely and ferociously lunge into her, I wanted to enjoy every second of this. So I inhaled deeply, and tried as best as I could to take things more slowly. I could feel her under-garnements against my chest. I brushed my hands up from her waist to her brests, felling them into my hand as I swallowed hard. Everytime I saw more of her, it was just becoming harder to restrain myself.
I then moved my hands behind her back as I set her free of her underwear, removing it over her head. I was imagining her bare chest and what I would do to them to exite her more.
I started kissing her right nipple also holding it with my right hand tightly as I placed my left hand behind her lower back. I then parted my lips so I could swirl my tongue around it causing her to dig her nails into my neck pulling me closer to her. I could feel her back arch in ecstascy. I was now sucking it deeply and her breathing became more irrational.
I seezed the opportunity as she was distracted to prepare my hands around her hips to lower her skirt. I grabbed them on both sides and started pulling them down slowly so she would feel comfortable with my actions. I then raised my head to hers as she was slightly above me only inches away and she twiched out of her skirt as I managed to take it off her completely, thowing it Merlin knows where. She was now only wearing her panties. I wanted to feel them, to see them. So I came in contact with her thighs, making my way up slowely to them, but she placed her hands on mine to stop me. She then lunged herself foward causing me to lean backwards, resting both my body and hers onto my elbows against the bed. I could feel her alluring breasts againsy my shirt. She was now mostly on top of me. And it exited me.
She used her index finger moving down my chest desirably.
« I want to see you too » she whispered to my ear.
I let out a gasp fueled by her words.
« Then you’d better undress me » I teased using her own words against her as I murmured to her seducing her.
Her face was still inches away from mine, but slightly higher.
She glidded her hands up to my chest, enjoying herself as she knew how much it would turn me on.
She started unbuttoning my shirt ever so delicately. Shen then pulled it of me, slidding it down my shoulders and my arms as she was feeling the strength of them. When she had successfully pulled it off me, she tossed it somewhere on the floor.
She was now teasing me by pressing herself against my chest so I could feel her breasts against it. And it only inflammed my painful arousal more. She pushed me against the bed as I felt my head lean against it, her on top of me. She was in charge right now. I could feel my blood pumping through my veins as she was provoking me. She had the power to torment me to such lengths. I could feel my panting increase as she kissed me down my neck, then onto my chest. My back was now the one arching for her as I bulged my hips into hers. We both wailed to the pleasure of it. I could feel myself growing impatient for her.
She then brought her hands down my chest, passing along my abdomen to reach the belt of my trousers. She unfastened it gently, and started pulling my trousers down as I raised my hips to help her strip them off. She had to get off me so they would drop to the floor and came right back onto me as she sat on me speading her legs directly onto my shaft through the fabric of our clothes. I swollowed hard to the idea of her purity now so close to mine. But I wanted to feel her nude flower close to my erection.
I caressed her thighs going upwards. I moved them slowly in case she wanted me to stop, but she didn’t. And I couldn’t help but feel a sence of greed as I continued my movement until I reached her hips, feeling her lacey garnement. It was so sentual and beautiful against her lovely curves. I could now feel drops of sweat down my forehead.
« Valerian, you are so … heavenly » I moaned.
« Oh Ominis » she cried loudly.
I grabbed firmly each sides of her underwear as I started pulling them down her delicate legs down to her knees. She then swiftly finished taking them off.
I had never been closer to her intimate part. The only thing seperating us now were my own pants. How I just wanted to savagely take them off and enter my member into her with one deep thrust.
But I had to retrain myself. I had to take control over my desires so we would both enjoy this moment. But how hard it was. It was like an animal instinct trying to take over my body.
I swiftly sat back up as I grabbed her waist, swirled her to the side under my body and slammed her against the matress of my bed and was now on top of her.
I might have been too rough as she let out a surprised sigh.
I placed my right hand on her cheek and caressed it before kissing her pationately.
It was strange how I got from being clueless to following my instinct partially knowing what to do.
I then kissed her down her chest as she whined louder with each kiss. I rose up to my knees and stripped off my own underwear to the floor. But to do so, I had to climb off her on the side. We were both now completely naked. I could feel she was nervous by the way she was panting.
I wanted her to feel safe and relaxed. So I grabbed her left leg as I kissed my way up to her knee. She moaned in pleasure and I heard her hands fall to each side of her body onto the bed as she was squeezing the sheets of my bed. I kept going up right to her upper-thighs and was close to her entrance.
I was hoping to prepare her gently for me. But she needed to relax first.
« I want to touch you. But I won’t go down there if you don’t want me to » I whispered gently.
« I … I do want you to » she replied still nervous.
I laid next to her on my side leaning slighty over her as she was on her back. I brushed my right hand down her abdomen going down slowly. But I could feel her body tense. So I told her how much I loved her as I kissed her collarbone as it was her weak spot. I could hear her gasp to it. Her body was relaxing slightly. I took the opportunity to lower my hand gently between her thighs. Once I had reached her intimate part, she let out a nervous sigh and squeezed her legs as a reflex.
I knew she felt embarassed and nervous of being exposed.
« It’s ok, you can do this » I encouraged her sweetly.
I left my hand there so she would be used to feeling it here and kissed her along her jaw down her neck once more.
The thought of her being mine made my heart flutter as my hand was resting where no other man had ever been before. And that would also mean I would be the first and LAST to be inside of her and than thought was delectable.
I could feel her relax a bit, so I placed my fingers onto her clit where she was the most sensitive and started rubbing her there, my index moving upwards and downwards.
She let out a powerful moan of pleasure.
She was now breathing quicker. I could feel her need to be touched as she spread her legs wider allowing me more access. It was very different rubbing her directly compared to rubbing her thought some fabric. Her clit was swelling, warm and moist. Her urge for me sent a shiver through my body and I could feel my hardness throb in pain. It was aching for her, to be inside her. But she wasn’t ready for me yet. I needed to prepare it to accept all of me soon.
« Would you like more ? » I asked sensually to her hear.
« Yes … Ominis … please » she plead.
She was begging for me, that meant she was in need for me, for my touch, and I would soon take advantage of that to try a different kind of pleasure on her.
I increased my pace, rubbing faster on her sentitive spot. She grabbed my neck with her right hand to the intense frenzy of my movements, sending her into euphoria. She was crying my name desperate for me. Her whines were setting my body ablaze. She was now dripping wet. Now was the moment. So I stopped my movements to make her yearn for me.
« Why … did you stop ? » she protested as it sounded more like a sob.
« Valerian … do you trust me ? » I demanded panting and sweating.
« Of course ... I do … Why ? » she asked trying to find her voice once more.
« Will you allow me to prepare you for me gently ? » I whispered in rapture thinking about the way I would achieve that.
« How ? » she asked short of breath.
« That’s the part where you trust me. But only if you are willing to » I murmured to her.
I could feel she was afraid, but also wanted more pleasure from me.
And it was my responsibility to prepare her, to make her feel safe.
« Ok. I do trust you » she said.
I needed no more to repeat my movements.
I started rubbing her once more to soothe her. Her noises only aroused my hard groin already agonizing for her. I felt the desperate need to buck int her thigh and grunted in delectation. She drove me to the brink of madness.
I slowly sunk one finger into her intimate part as she cried out in consuming elation.
« Oh Ominis » she whimpered.
I didn’t know if it was a cry of pain or pleasure.
« Does it hurt ? » I asked fearfully.
« a Bit, but it also feels … amazing » she replied.
I felt empowered by her moans to discover how intense her climax could be after my penetration. So I quickly pulled out and pulled back in, repeating the motion as she scratched my neck in pure bliss. Her juices were flowing helping me penetrate her more deeply inside of her. And I could just imagine doing the same movements with my member thrusting into her. I let out powerful groans as I my member was begging for attention. She was trembling to my touch, the thought of her accepting me inside of her was just to much, my mind was going blank. I was growing impatient and grabbed my shaft with my other hand sliding it up and down, desperate for a release.
I wanted to push her to her climax. So I inserted another finger slowly as I didn’t want her to feel the pain. I remained still for a moment letting her ajust to he feeling of having something inside of her. She arched her back in enjoyment as I repeated the back and forth movements, syncronizing them with my other hand on my shaft.
I could feel her twiching around my fingers as she made high-pitched sounds.
I could observe my enraged breathing as my body was tensing to my every stoke.
Valerian’s body was now trembling her head falling back onto the pillow.
« O-Ominis, I ...I’m almost » she whined.
She was nearly there. And so was I. My head dropped into the crook of her neck letting out breathless groans.
« Valerian … I can’t hold it … anymore » I cried.
I wanted her to climax before I did so my movements in her womanhood would keep going. So I thrusted my fingers deeper and mercilessly inside of her so she would come.
I could feel her tighs squeeze into my hand. She was about to reach the end.
Her hips moved upwards as she wailed my name in delirium. I could feel her milk flooding over my fingers. And that was enough to push me over the edge.
This familiar warmth was coming up my shaft as I let out a powerful tortured noise at the sound of the intensity of her climax and errupted overpowerly, spurting every drop I had on her soft flesh until I was drained.
I removed my fingers gently from her insides and removed my hands off my groin.
Neither of us could move after the intensity of our orgasm. We were trying to catch our breath, feeling eachother’s chest rapidly moving.
« I love you … Ominis » she told fondly.
She clearly had enjoyed our moment of intimacy. And to be honnest, I had never experienced anything so blissful. Though I thought I kept saying that after every intimate moment I shared with her. But the truth was every time was different, more intense, more passionate.
« Valerian, I love you so much » I whispered as I was still unable to use my voice.
She turned around to face me and I pulled her against me, hugging her tightly as did she. I stroke her beautiful fair with my fingers, inhaling her entacing ginger sent.
She was caressing my arm. It was such a sweet moment, both unclothed feeling eachother’s skin, our chest against one and other.
We just remained there in silence. There was no need to talk as our bodies had expressed all the love it could for the other.
Exaustion was rushing through me. I just wanted to go to bed ‘preoperly under the blankets) holding her in my arms.
We both stood up as she told me she would get ready for bed in the bathrom. When she had finished, I cleaned myself up in the bathroom, putting on a pair of shorts. But I decided I wouldn’t wear a T-shirt this time, to provoke Valerian. It was a way of seducing her to go further next time. I know how much she loved sleeping against me topless.
When I came out the bathroom, she was laying in bed. I placed myself next to her beneeth the blanket and wrapped my arms around her. She was so alluring in her night gown. It was made of some sort of silk and revealed her perfect curves. She wasn’t moving. I guess she was asleep. So I gave her a sweet kiss on her forehead thinking about how much I loved her and rested by her side, falling asleep.
The next day I woke up before her. I kissed her head sweetly before getting up for my morning exercises routine. But I didn’t want to wake her so I exercised in the garden, but right next to the window of my bedroom so I could keep an eye on her, or rather an ear on her.
I saw he shadow get up and head for the bathroom.
I took the time to finish my training before coming back in. She was now in the kitchen having breakfast with Sebastian. They were talking about the Halloween party at school which was tonight.
When I appoached her, she stood up and gave me a deep kiss as she embraced me. But I was covered in sweat and didn’t want to mess her up. So I went for a shower then came back. They were still both sitting there.
I came behind Valerian who was sitting as I wrapped my arms around her giving her a gently kiss on her cheek.
I could hear her chuckle.
« Come and sit down » she said softly.
So I sat next to her and helped myself to breakfast that she had made clearly as I could smell eggs and toast. Sebastian and I couldn’t even cook an egg. That’s how bad we were.
« Did you two sleep well ? » said Sebastian playfully.
Crap. If he was insinuating things, that meant he had heard us last night.
I could feel my cheeks flush.
« We did, thank you for your concern » said Valerian sarcastically.
She wasn’t embarassed apparently.
I had to quickly change the subject before Sebastian embarassed me more.
« So, I heard you talking about the party tonight » I started.
« Yes. Are we supposed to go with a partner ? » asked Sebastian.
« I have no idea. Does it really matter ? I mean everyone will be there I guess » I just replied.
I could feel Sebastian kick me under the table. Was I supposed to say something ?
« So, Valerian, who will you be going with ? » asked Sebastian hinting me.
« I don’t know really. I mean, I’m sure as I go back to school today, I’ll get many demands » she replied using her seductive voice to tease me.
There’d better not be if boys wished to stay alive.
So that’s what Sebastian was warning me about. He wanted me to ask her. And clearly so did she.
There was no way in hell she would go with another man. I was her fiancé. ME.
I grabbed her face and pulled her inches away from me, our lips almost touching.
« There’s no way I’m letting you go with any other man but me » I murmured to her.
« What makes you think I’ll agree to go with you ? » she teased.
If she wanted to play that game, so would I.
« Well I could say because I’ll be your husband soon enough. But the better reason is because no other man loves you more than I do, appreciates your independance and strength more than I do, can see you better than I do, because you have already chosen me so you are mine and I am yours » I whispered to her seductively.
I could hear her sigh in ecstacy. She then smashed her lips onto mine as she kissed me excitedly. She wasted no time climbing onto me parting her legs as she wrapped her hands around me.
I clentched her waist pulling her more deeply into me forgetting all about Sebastian.
« Hey ! Guys ! Please ! » he said exasperated.
We stopped our kiss, but with great difficulty as we clearly only craved one and other.
I could feel something had changes since last night. Valerian didn’t seem as afraid anymore. And I was glad. I wanted her to fell safe and comfortable with me.
« Fine. You win. You can take me to the party » she said her face still inches from mine.
I gave her a short loving kiss on her lips as I smiled.
« I’d better get packing then » she stated as she climbed off me. She was heading for my bedroom.
« Wait. What will you wear tonight ? » I demanded.
She turned around looking at me.
« I guess you’ll have to wait and see » she suggested lovingly as she marched to the bedroom.
I couldn’t wait to see what she would wear. She was so beautiful she could wear the most horrid clothes and look beautiful in them anyway. Not that it mattered much as I was blind. But thinking about her in a beautiful dress was still something that could exite blind people.
I heard her close the door.
I was wondering who Sebastian would go with and remembered he had no girlfriend or crush.
« We can all go together if you’d like. I know Valerian wouldn’t mind » I said.
« No thanks. I want you to appreciate your first dance with your future wife. But we’ll see eachother there » he replied.
« So I hope you have a suit for tonight » he added.
« You know I’ve got plenty of those as I always had to put on a show for Mother » I said ironically.
« Yeah I bet » he replied.
I could hear him clearing the table.
« So, I wanted to thank you for yesterday. I know I can always count on you to find solutions » I said grateful.
« We’re brothers Ominis. Of course you can count on me » he replied kindly.
I smiled to his words. I liked being called brother, future husband or fiancé.
« SO, what were you two up to last night ? Did you get to practice what Edmund taught you ? » he said teasing me as he laughed.
My face was hot and my cheeks flushing.
« Please don’t tell me you were evesdropping » I prayed.
« There was no need. You were making enough noises for the whole village to hear » he said taunted me even more.
I could feel my face now scorching.
I just remained silent in embarassement. Whenever I was with Valerian it was like we were the only people left in this world.
« Well I’m off to pack too. Shall we get ready together later ? » I declared trying to avoid anymore questions.
« Sounds good. But don’t think you can avoid the subject » he started.
« Right see you later ! » I quickly said before he could add anything else.
I quickly rose up and went to my bedroom, where Valerian was packing.
I started packing myself as Valerian and I would occasionaly take a few brakes kissing here and there.
Nathara climbed onto my shoulders, we then apparated to school and were greeted by Edmund and Cassandra later and told them all about Miss Parkes’ revelations.
« Oh, has no one told you ? » asked Edmund surprised.
« Told us what ? » Valerian and I both said.
« It’ll all over the papers. Nine muggle-borns were found faceless. They refused to publish a picture as it was apparently horrfying » commented Cassandra appaled.
« Yeah, everyone’s freaked out. Because though we know they attack muggle-borns for now, wizards are afraid it will come for them next. The headmistress will give a speech on Monday. » added Edmund.
Neither Valerian or I spoke. We knew this of course thanks to Miss Pakes but now it was official and all over the news.
« Would you help us keep an eye on Valerian ? I never want her to be alone, not even for a short moment. And she promised not to leave the school grounds without us. I know you’ll understand why » I explained determined.
« Sure we will. By the way, I was hoping to spend the day with you, but can we ? » demanded Cassandra to Valerian.
« Of course we can » uttered Valerian.
« Wait a minute. Do you plan on staying on the school grounds ? » I demanded abruptly.
« Well, I was hoping we’d go shopping for tonight » revealed Cassandra.
« No, it’s too dangerous » I replied roughly.
« It’s only shopping. They’ll be plenty of people there. The monster won’t attack a crowd » scolded Cassandra.
« Can you assure me that he won’t ? Are you absolutely sure ? » I insisted.
She remained silent. So did the others.
« Cassandra, I gave my word to Ominis that I would be careful. But not that I would stop living. Why don’t you come with us to watch guard ? But you can’t come into the shops with us » suggested Valerian.
I understood she needed to spend some time with her friend. And that she didn’t want to stop living her life out of fear. And I was the one imposing my demands. So the least I could do is accompagny her to make sure she was safe. I could wait outside knowing the shops were small ones. I could easily detect a black shadow.
« I’ll go with you then. And I’ll wait outside don’t worry » I declared as I grabbed Valerian’s waist to pull her close to me.
« Thank you. You know we’ll need time for our shopping » replied Valerian lovingly.
I was expecting that.
« Can I come ? I’ll keep you compagny. I’m not going to leave you alone with the girls you’ll get bored » offered Edmund.
« Hey ! » exclaimed Cassandra.
We all laughed.
« Oh by the way, I was going to suggest you telk to Laverne de Montmorecy » he added.
« Who’s that ? » I asked.
« You don’t know who she is ? » asked Cassandra surprised.
I could hear also Edmund and Cassandra shocked.
« I’m afraid I don’t » I replied feeling guilty though I’m not quite sure why.
« She’s the most famous potioneer in the world ! She’s the one that created the love potion ! » said Edmund as if it were obvious.
« Oh » I just replied feeling intimidated by everyone’s intelligence.
« What Edmund means is that she could be the one to help us understand the potion the order used to create the faceless monster » explained Valerian calmly and more nicely than Edmund.
If that were true, that would be a huge step foward.
« Let me guess, Laverne de Montmorecy’s French » I assumed.
« She is. So I guess you’ll need my help » she said enthousiastically.
« I guess I will » I replied with a smile looking at her shadow.
I then carried Valerian’s case to her bedroom, then placed mine in my bedroom along with Nathara.
We met Edmund and Cassandra down stairs and apparated down Diagon Alley.
The girls went to a first shop as Edmund and I waited outside. I think it was a jewlery shop. Surprisingly the girls didn’t take too long.
Then they went to a second one, but warned us this would take some time. It was a clothe shop. So Edmund and I went to the tea room opposite the shop while we waited for them. We sat on the terrace so I could have a clear view of the shadows inside. Valerian was the only green shadow so she was easy to spot. She was moving around a lot. I guess she was having a good time.
And as they promised, they spent a big amount of time in that shop. But I didn’t mind. As long as she was safe. And Edmund read to me the book of spells we were supposed to do as homework.
When the girls had finished, we headed back to school. I agreed both girls could get ready together for tonight, so long as Nathara was with them. So I went to get her and she slythered onto Valerian’s shoulders. I had given her instructions in parseltongue.
I then kissed Valerian.
« I’m looking foward to see you later » I whispered to her ear seductively.
Than meant of course seeing her with my hands.
« I’ve never seen you in a tux. So I’m looking foward to it too » she replied to my ear.
I kissed her one last time before she went up with Cassandra.
« Well, I guess it’s just us then » stated Edmund.
« Let’s get rstarted » I suggested.
POV Sebastian
I found Ominis in his bedroom at school. We were almost dressed and did the finishing parts together. Edmund joined us too. He was restling with his bow tie so I helped him.
We were all wearing a black suit with a white shirt. I guess it’s the easiest colour to wear.
When we were ready, we went down stairs to wait for the ladies. I could hear the music playing in the refectory.
Then the girls finally arrived. They both looked gorgeous,
Cassandra was wearing a emmerald green long dress with black lace on the sleeves. Her hair was up in a messy bun with emmerald earings and a discrete green and gold necklace elegantly placed around her neck.
But Valerian was truely stunning. She was wearing a long rose gold strapless dress that revealed her alluring perfect curves and her elegant bust and shoulders., The rose gold diadem she she was wearing brought out her exquisite light blond hair that was down.
It had golden leaves and a diamond in the center peace shaped in a diamond.
She was wearing little pink makeup that brought out the blue of her eyes and wore long elegant earings with a diamond necklace.
She was the difinition of beauty.
I felt sorry Ominis couln’t see her like we could, with his eyes. Because I know he would have been stunned by her beauty. I couldn’t help but feel sad for both of them. I had never felt sad about his blindness before. He was such a natural in everything he did. But this was different. This was his fiancé. It was strange to use this word. I couldn’t get used to it.
Ominis grabbed her hands and kissed Valerian. They asked for a moment alone and said they would meet us inside.
I guess he was hoping to see her with his hands, which is understandable. But it was always very intimate and I guess they didn’t want us around watching them touching eachother.
I remembered the first time Ominis saw me. We were eleven. I had agreed after I knew him better to let me discover my face. Now that I looked back, it was an awkward moment for a person that could actually see his hands brushing my face. But it was also an interesting moment because the way he touches someone is very different to anyone I guess. He is more gentle, and you could feel through his fingers like a connexion, a presence. It was hard to describe. But I never forgot the day he saw me.
I also thought of the time he did the same with my parents, and with Anne. When he saw me, we were alone, but my family were all present. It was one night after dinner on Christmas day. I was teasing Anne because she was wearing a strange dress, and my parents scolded me for it. Ominis couldn’t see it of course. That’s when we started a conversation about the way blind people could see. And when my family understood thow it was possible, they agreed to let him touch their faces. When it was Anne’s turn, her face went redder than a tomato. Of course she had a huge crush on him. And like I said, it was a very intimate moment.
They met us quite a while later. They were both very flushed. I didn’t want to know what these to were up to. Probably a VERY intimate moment.
We were met by out other classmates, Samuel, Benjamin and Becca.
The teachers were all there as chaperones as well as students from second and third year.
The decorations were beautiful, very much like Hogwarts. There were pumkins everywhere, candles flotting, orange and brown leaves hanging off the walls. The ambiance was dark to create a Halloween atmosphere.
I could see Benjamin and Samuel drinking their own drinks from their inside pocket. Probably alcohool.
Valerian and Ominis spent a lot of time with me. I guess they didn’t want me to feel left out.
Later in the night the music changed. I guess it was time to dance. Obviously Ominis asked Valerian to dance. They both stepped on the dancefloor among other couples or partners as I watched Ominis grab her waist with is right hand holding his wand, and took Valerian’s hand in his left one. He pulled her close to her as they started dancing to the rythm of the music. He swirled her around here and there and now was only inches from her face. They had slowed down so their faces could collide. He then kissed her passionately.
Ugh, why was I even watching this ? Despite them being cute together, it only reminded me that I was on the sidelines alone, having to watch this display of affection.
Hat’s when Samuel sat by my side.
« Repulsive is it not ? All these damn couples, all wasting their time with love. But you and I are different. We are here to focus on our studies and take this seriously » he remarked viciously.
« True » I replied.
But deep down I envied Valerian and Ominis’ love for eachother and relationship.
Focusing on studies was just an excuse.
« If you’re gonna watch this all night, you’re gonna need stronger stuff mate » he said amusingly as he took out a flask from his inside pocket. « Want any ? » he asked.
I didn’t know if this was a good idea, but he was right. I couldn’t watch them flirt all night sobber. So I accepted his offer. He poured the alcohool into my drink and continued drinking most of the night together while the others were dancing.
I liked Samuel. He may seem rough on the outside because he’s got his priorities straight, but he was a good person. We had a good laugh as we kept drinking. And to be honnest I think I was now drunk.
Ominis and Valerian came back to us when they were done. Valerian suggested we danced together. I know she was trying to be nice and didn’t want me to feel cast aside.
So I refused politely. I didn’t want Ominis to think I was stealing his fiancé. But she insisted. So I checked if Ominis was ok with this and he gave us his blessing, reluctantly though.
She dragged me onto the dancefloor, then I placed my hand around her beautiful waist and placed my other hand in hers as we started our movements. I felt uneasy to her touch because I know I shouldn’t be doing this.
« I hope you don’t feel too lonely tonight Sebastian » she said kindly.
« I don’t. It’s better this way » I replied.
« For you to be lonely ? Why ? » she asked innocently.
« ... Let’s just say I’m just not who you think I am » I replied painfully.
I was thinking of all the past terrible things I did, killing my uncle, using dark and forbidden spells. And I was afraid of what she might think of me if she knew the truth. Would she hate me ? For some reason this thought was like a dagger through my heart.
« Then who are you ? » she demanded gracefully.
« I’m … not a good person. Not as good as I had once wished to be » I said honnestly.
« You seem like a good person to me. You’re always there for Ominis, and for me. That makes you a good person » she said kindly.
But she didn’t know the truth. She saw good in everyone and everything. That was part of her charm.
« You don’t understand. I’ve done things that would make you hate me if you knew »
She remained silent for a moment.
« I know you’ve … made a mistake in the past, rest assured I do not know the content of it. But Anne forgave you, whatever it was, Ominis forgave you too. That means you are woth forgiving and that indicates you mean a great deal to the people that love you » she said with her angelic alluring voice.
I understood why Ominis was so struck with her. She was kind and compassionate.
I was looking at her, but she was looking slightly down as she couldn’t see my eyes. She was truely beautiful, inside and out.
Suddenly this feeling of guilt was rushing back up. I looked at Ominis, who was watching our every move closely not looking too thrilled.
« If you ever you want to talk about it, you know you can tell me anything you know » she proposed gently.
I could feel myself panting more heavily. Her words were going straight to my heart.
« I wish that were true. But like I said, you would despide me and never see me the same way if I did » I said frankly.
« Is that what you’re afraid of ? That I might see you differently ? » she percieved.
« Yes, of course. You didn’t know the past me, and it was like I was given another chance to be a better person, and the way you see me helps me believe in myself » I admitted.
Saying these words made me realise that maybe she meant more to me than I thought. Was I only envious of her love for Ominis, or was it something more ? I felt like I needed her love. But I didn’t understand why.
« We all make mistakes, but if we learn from them and make amends for them, that’s when forgivness is possible. But I feel you haven’t forgiven yourself completely yet »
She was far too smart for us. She could truely see people.
« I hope you will find the redemption for yourself Sebastian » she added affectionately.
Her words were so compelling, I could feel my chest tighten.
Ok. That was just too much for me to bare. All these feelings were overwhelming me. So I abruptly let go of her, taking a step back.
« Are you alright ? » she asked sweetly.
« Yes … of course … Let’s get you back to Ominis » I said nervously.
Ominis then wrapped his arms around her and she kissed him fervently.
These two were so in love with eachother.
I just looked at them sith great sadness in my heart. I envied tem so much.
I then saw Benjamin not far from us completely drunk.
« What a nice love triangle. Oh, but better watch out for the faceless monster, I heard he was craving for wothless blood » he said laughing.
How dare he speak about Valrian that way ?
I could see Ominis lunge towards him. He was taller than Benjamin. He was so close to him I thought he would finish Benjamin.
Valerian was holding her breath looking fearful. She was worried about Ominis.
He stayed still for a while. What was he up to ? Was he going to punch that asshole ?
« You’re drunk. You’d better leave » he just replied angrily.
That’s it ? He was just going to let him get away with it ? How could he not defend his fiancé’s honnour ! As usual, he was avoiding a fight like a coward.
If he wasn’t going to denfend her, I would.
So I leaped foward swiftly ready to punch Benjamin in the face and make him eat his words, but I was stopped by Ominis, who was holding my arms tightly.
« Let go of me ! » I shouted furious.
« Calm down Sebastian ! » he also shouted trying to keep me in place as I was pushing my way through.
« Leave ! » ordered Ominis to Benjamin.
He didn’t think twice and fled like a dog with his tail between his legs, cowardly.
I could feel my fist clench to my anger.
« What’s wrong with you ? Why did you let him go ? Why didn’t you defend your … » I was about to say fiancé. But I stopped just in time.
« Enough Sebastian ! He was drunk and he’s also an idiot. His words are meaningless and worthless. And his words will never tarnish my future wife’s honnour. We are better than him ! He’s just a brainless spoiled brat ! Fighting him is not the answer ! It would be like fighting against water, there’s no point. You’re too impulsive Sebastian. And this will be your downfall one day. I’m only trying to protect you from yourself » he said sincerely.
I pushed him harshly.
« You’re just too afraid to fight. That’s why you let your family hurt you all the time. If you can’t stand up for yourself, how could you stand up for others ? For her ?! » I said meanly.
I could see his face hurt by my words.
« You’re drunk Sebastian. We can talk about it tomorrow » he just replied calmly.
Valerian stepped foward, took his hand in hers and pulled him away from me, looking at me disappointed. She was upset with me.
They both just left me there.
Edmund came by my side, suggesting I should go to my room and he would walk me there. I knew I had to calm my nerves. So I followed him out.
« Did you see what happened ? » I asked still furious.
« I did » he replied calmly.
I was still breathing loudly.
« Ominis did nothing to defend her » I exclaimed bitterly.
« Maybe her honnour didn’t need defending. I doubt Valerian was offended by Bejanmin’s words. She’s an intelligent and powerful woman » explained Edmund peacefully.
I inhaled sharply.
« You know, sometimes the best answer to people’s ignorence is to not answer at all. Ominis did you a favour tonight. He was looking out for you. If you had punched Benjamin, you would have been expelled. And you could have kissed your auror training and your dreams goodbye. All this because of a punch ? Would it really be worth it ? » he said cleverly.
He was right. I could have been expelled tonight. All that because I wanted to kick someone’s ass. Maybe Ominis was right. He knew me better than anyone else after all. I was maybe too impulsive. That’s why I endend up killing my uncle. Deep sown I knew this was the reason.
And Ominis stopped me just in time, like the good brother he was.
I felt ashamed. Though Benjamin would have deserved it, Ominis was far more clever than I was.
« I must ask though. Why did you get so worked up about this ? You say you had to defend her honnour. But it’s not your job to do so. It’s Ominis’. He’s her future husband. And technically, it’s Valerian’s job » obeserved Edmund.
I chose to stay silent.
I didn’t really know why I reacted that way. So I thought about it.
« I think I just like to protect the people that are dear to me. I would go to extreme lengths to make it happen. Valerian will be my future sister-in-law. I always protected my sister Anne. It was my job. But I failed. So maybe I feel like I must protect Valerian, as she will be part of my family because I couldn’t protect my sister. Maybe I my mind it’s my chance at redemtion. Saving Valerian will compensate for not saving Anne. » I explained sorrowfully. My eyes were damp.
« Oh. I’m very sorry to hear that. You should tell Ominis this. Because it looks like you have feelings for his fiancé from an outsider’s point of view. » he admitted.
« What ? Of course not ! He’s my brother, and she’ll be my sister-in-law. I would never come between hem ! » I exclaimed angrily, shocked by his words.
« You may not act on your own feelings, but beware, it’s a dangerous path » he warned.
« You’re wrong about this. That’s not how I feel about Valerian. Like I said, she reminds me of my sister that I miss her dearly. There’s nothing romantic there. I think I am hoping that Valerian will be more than just my friend, that she'd be like a sister to me, she'd be like family » I assured.
« Well, I hope for your sake that it’s true. Because Valerian loves Ominis madly. And so does he. You don’t even stand a chance » he said delicately.
« I know that. And I want nothing more than to see them married and happy » I declared.
« Good. Then maybe you should appologize to them tomorrow ? » he suggested kindly.
« I will » I replied.
I didn’t like to be scolded like a child. Yes, I got carried away. But I cared for them both. I knew now why I was feeling this way, she had found a place in my heart as a member of my family. And I always protect my family.
But I guess I will have to make amends. That’s another story to be told tomorrow. For now, I was heading to bed. I had caused enough trouble for one night.