Ella was sitting on her bed in tears again.

Alora was trying to calm her. "It's ok. I'm sure Sebastian doesn't hate you. And Fred probably had the right intentions."

"I love Seb." Ella blurted "I know that we just met but I love him." She covered her mouth. "Why did I say that?"

Alora pulled her hands to her chest "Whenever I touch someone it makes them tell the truth."

Ella's eyes widened "Is that Why.?"

Alora nodded "Please don't tell anyone."

"I won't. Ever. Promise promise."

Alora smiled.

"Good night now."

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Ella stood in front of the second task breathing hard. She was nervous that Cedric's bubble charm wouldn't work and she would drown in the lake.

Cedric squeezed her hand reassuringly.

Ella smiled at him 'Thank you.' She mouthed before the whistle blew and they both jumped in.

The water was freezing. Ella felt like screaming at how cold it was.

Cedric started swimming and she did also.

••••••••••••••••••

They get to the point where the merpeople were. They bared their teeth at them but didn't do anything.

Ella spotted some shiny jewels and then the singing creature.

'Finally.' She thought gesturing for Cedric to grab the jewels.

Harry swam over and waved at Cedric seeming to not see Ella.

Ella and Cedric start swimming up.

Merpeople follow them watching them with scary green eyes.

Ella starts to have a panic attack as she sees how far up the surface is from where she is.

Her breath quickens and she starts twisting around trying to go up.

Cedric noticed looking over at Ella. He looks worried but gestures to just keep going up.

Ella swims up her breath still quickening. She then realizes the bubble is starting to crack and she panics more.

'Almost there.' Cedric mouths at her.

Ella shakes her head the bubble popping and water fills her nose and mouth. She tries to cough but more water.

Cedric grabs onto Ella swimming her to the surface.

Almost there. The light just above them.. Ella runs out of air and faints.

It's short I know..