Comfort Me | By : slyfox13 Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Snape/Sirius Views: 7955 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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James and I had a staring contest. Backing down wasn't something he often did. Now I knew how annoying it could be to be on the receiving end of his constant attention. I heaved a sigh. I tapped my foot, arms crossed over my chest. No more staring. I turned my back on James, opting to gather all the ingredients before Snape thought I ran off or got lost. I smiled at the thought. Snape's lips were probably pulled down in snarl, drumming his fingers against the table top. Classic Snape.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to ruminate about my potions partner thanks to James taking my hand, tugging me away from the shelves of ingredients. "You'll be my partner. Lily said she'd be with Snape."
I stood there for a second, contemplating James's words and actions. For some unknown reason he couldn't or wouldn't leave me alone. Was it too much to ask for some time to myself? I might be able to continue my friendship with James if he left me alone for a while. That wasn't going to happen while he tried to stay a permanent part of my life. Gently I extracted my hand from James's grasp. He looked at me sharply. "Sirius, no matter what you're still my best friend. Being around Snape is…"
Snape interrupted James before he could continue. "Is what Potter?" Snape asked, calmly. He glided into the room plucking everything we needed from the shelves quickly. "Black, next time do not be distracted by," Snape's eyes ran over James, lip curling in distaste, "anything that affects the timing of a potion. I will not tolerate such things. Understand?" I grinned. I liked when Snape got all huffy, now it was definitely for different reasons. I held out my hands, Snape handed over some of the ingredients all the while James watched on with narrowed eyes, his hair flopping in to his eyes. I used to think it was adorable when his hair did that. I wanted to smack myself for ever thinking that. It would have been fine if we were actually in a relationship, but now I'm at a loss with how to deal with all the swirling emotions in me. I shook my head, clearing it of all thoughts. I could think about everything later. It was time to brew a potion.
I shrugged off the way James was watching me and Snape. He'd just have to get used to it. Snape was my partner.
I followed Snape back to our table. I set down the ingredients, taking a shaky breath. Snape eyed me for a moment before asking, "Black, are you okay?" My body stiffened with the concern layered in Snape's smooth voice. His dark eyes studied me, never missing a single detail as he picked apart my every movement and gesture. Eventually he turned his focus on the potion, giving me time to answer him.
I coughed in my hand, running a hand through my hair. It fell around my face shielding me from Snape's knowing eyes. "Why do you ask?" I countered. My heart raced a little as Snape pinned me with a hard look. I started chopping the lizard tail Snape handed me. He made sure I was doing it right before moving on to the salamander eggs.
Snape put the eggs in the cauldron, stirring eight times counter-clockwise. He lifted his eyes to meet mine. A strange electric current arced between us. My breath caught in my throat as Snape cleared his. "Because you were shaking standing next to Potter." Oh. I guess, I was more stressed out about everything than I originally thought I was. "Is Potter the reason you went to the Room of Requirement last night?"
I shot a look around the classroom. Everyone was occupied with their potions, still not the place I wanted to talk about what transpired between James and I. "I'd rather not talk about it right now. Maybe later."
Snape nodded, letting the matter drop for which I was very grateful. We worked in silence for the rest of the period. Snape appeared pleased with my potion making skills. I think he was just glad nothing blew up.
"You did well today Black," Snape said next to my ear. The warm wash of his breath over my ear made my body shiver. Certain body parts started to take an interest, as my heart rate accelerated and my cheeks warmed. What was happening?
Snape smirked as he pulled away. Oh, my Merlin he knew the sort affect he had on me. Was that good or bad? Well, no one else made me blush or my heart stutter with just a whisper. That was what I've been looking for. A simple glance from the person I like that turns my knees to jelly. A murmured word that makes my body react. Such simple acts that make my blood pound and pool in my groin. No one has ever had that power over me. Now I come to find Snape holds that power. Being his friend may prove to be difficult if I got hard for him every time I was with him. There was always my right hand to take care of matters if it got too bad.
Snape took our potion to the front of the class while I cleaned up the table. I waved goodbye to Snape when I was done. He waved back a little reluctantly. His shoulders hunched as he bent to gather his things. I caught up to Remus, glancing over my shoulder. I wonder if he was upset. Did he want me to stay and walk out with him? I scoffed. Yeah right. Snape and I may be on better terms but I doubt he viewed me as a friend. Maybe an acquaintance. I would move up to a friend though or maybe something more.
Remus bumped shoulders with me. "What's got you smiling so big?" Remus looked back at the classroom. He grinned. "No way. It's Snape. I'm glad you're moving on from James. Since he had so many girls he was seeing even while he was seeing you and Lily." Remus kept talking as I stopped in my tracks. His voice became a constant buzz as the words penetrated my brain. James saw other girls. I leaned against the wall for support. Suddenly all my limbs became heavy and useless. How long? The world spun as my breakfast had the urge to come up and meet the ground. I covered my mouth and rushed back to the Potions classroom. I bypassed Snape who was leaving as I entered. I found the wastebasket, emptying the contents of my stomach. I found support for my weakened body in the warm body that surrounded my back, rubbing it in soothing circles. A hand pressed something to my lips, I tipped my head back not questioning what they were giving me.
Snape came in to my line of view. He peered in the trash can, grimacing at what he found. "The potion I gave should settle your stomach." Snape steered me to a seat, taking the one next to it. He put his hand on my arm. He lifted my chin with his index finger. "Now do you want to tell what's going on?" Snape seemed sincere in his concern. I shook my head. Not yet. I wasn't ready to tell anyone.
Bile rose in my throat thinking about James with all those girls. How many? Did he sleep with all of them? I put a hand on my headache, hoping to curb the oncoming headache. Snape pressed another vial in my hand. I looked up, brushing my hair behind my ears.
"Take this for the headache. It will prevent it from happening." I took the offered potion with a small smile. I chugged the potion, not wanting to feel the headache at all.
"Thank you," I whispered.
"No thanks are needed." Snape looked away. His cheeks turned a lovely shade of pink the longer I looked at him. He was being bashful. It was so cute. Seeing Snape melted away all the yucky feelings that invaded me. I stood and closed the gap between us. I held my arms open, giving Snape ample opportunity to flee, he didn't move. I wrapped him in a big warm hug. A spark of heat flared in my lower belly. Snape's lean body molded against my beautifully. The smell of soap and sweat made me light headed. My prick started to take notice. A moment went by before I noticed that Snape held me too. My mind went reeling the longer we held each other. I pulled away when James burst through the door.
"Sirius, what happened? Are you okay? Remus said he thought you might be sick." James rushed to me effectively pulling me away from a stunned Snape. He turned his body away from me and James, making me think I wasn't the only turned on. That was a little mind boggling to think about. I distanced myself from James, who frowned at my actions.
"I'm fine James. Now if you'll excuse me Snape and I have a class to get to." I grabbed Snape's hand, not caring what James thought. "Let's go." To my surprise Snape let me. A stab of guilt hit me for leaving James hanging. He was obviously worried about me. I couldn't be around him at the moment. Not with the new information I obtained about all the people he had been seeing.
I must be really blind not seeing it happening around me. How could I not? Love really is blind. James really had no intention of having any sort of relationship with me other than what he could find between the sheets. Then what have I been doing the last few months with him. What was the point? The past few months felt like a waste. My feelings meant nothing to James. I'm not saying it was his fault at least not all of it. I should have seen the signs that were posted in front of me from the beginning. I hoped with all my heart that Lily was his one and only person now. A memory from the night before hit me. As I was putting on my clothes James had said that him and Lily were officially going out. That meant he cheated on her with me or was it the other way since I thought we were in a relationship. I held my head. Too much. My stomach roiled. I pushed all thoughts to the back of my mind focusing on the warmth of the hand I was holding. I glanced back at Snape. He was an anchor for all the turmoil. It was easier to deal with him there. I calmed down, not letting all my worries bog me down. Although this was not over. James and I would have a serious discussion on how to treat people especially a loved one. He'd get an earful out of me. I wanted to make sure I didn't throw up all over him the next time I saw him though. Tonight would not be spent in the dorm. I was going elsewhere to sleep. Room of Requirement here I come.
Snape and I got out of the dungeons when he took back his hand. He stopped me, turning me to face him. I looked down at him, he bit his lower lip, eyes scraping the floor. He glanced up, teeth clenched. "How long were you with Potter?" The question blew me away. Snape really saw everything.
I straightened my shoulders. "Why do you care?" I fired back. This discussion was going to happen now whether I liked it or not and I wanted to know why it mattered to Snape.
I waited for Snape's answer. His brow furrowed. "Isn't it obvious." With that vague response Snape went to his next class leaving me to ponder his answer if you could call it one. Was it obvious? I didn't think so. Maybe I could get the answer later tonight. Only one way to find out. I was going back to the Room of Requirement with a mission.
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