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One Way Or Another Christmas Edition	By : nekofreakz Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Snape Views: 6554 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 4

The stairs behind the door connected the first floor with the second, leading straight to Harry’s living room. It wasn’t big, but it wasn’t too small either with warm cream colored rugs with a matching couch. A desk and cabinets were placed near the window.

“Sit wherever you want,” said Harry as they walked into his living room.

Harry turned on the air conditioner then looked at Severus. The man had taken his favorite place on the couch. He blinked at the strange coincidence and quickly dismissed it.

“Would you like a drink, Sev?” asked Harry as he rummaged his cabinet.

“No,” said Severus curtly.

Harry shrugged then pulled out a glass and a bottle of whisky.

Well, I most definitely need a drink, he thought as he filled the glass with whisky.

Harry brought the glass with him and sat on his desk, deliberately choosing the farthest spot from Severus. He sipped on his drink, leaving Severus to break the silence. He was going to be damned if he was to be the one to start this awkward conversation.

After what seemed like forever, Severus spoke, “Potter.”

Harry only raised his eyebrow in answer; Severus frowned deeply at his uncooperative behavior. Harry had to bit his lip to keep from smiling as he watched the man struggle to resume their conversation.

“Why?” asked Severus.

Harry looked at him innocently, “Why what?”

“You know what!” growled Severus, irritated by his act.

“I’m afraid I can’t give you any answer if you don’t elaborate,” said Harry, highly amused.

Severus glowered darkly at him.

If looks could kill, I’d be dead!

But really, he couldn’t help but tease Severus. It wasn’t often their positions were reversed like this.

“Why did you leave, Potter?” spat Severus.

Harry tapped the top of his glass with his thumb thoughtfully.

“Because I’m bored,” Harry tried, shrugging nonchalantly.

“Bored?” Severus narrowed his eyes. “You left the company for this?” Severus asked, gesturing to small apartment and shop below. “Pardon me, but I find that is hard to believe, Potter!”

“This is quite a success. I’m even going to open my third shop at the end of this month,” Harry defended, a bit offended.

Well, the third isn’t going to be ready anytime soon, but what Severus doesn’t know won’t hurt him, he thought.

“Potter, for God’s sake, the company has your name on it!” snapped Severus, beyond irritation at this point.

“Not mine. My parents,” deadpanned Harry.

“Care to tell me since when your surname isn’t Potter?!” Severus inquired sarcastically.

“Aren’t you supposed to support me once I leave the nest or something like that?” Harry countered with similar sarcasm.

“You never had any problem with managing the company before!” said Severus hotly.

Harry had taken over his parents’ post in the company when he was eighteen years old. And no, he hadn’t had any problems, nothing serious at least.

Harry replied calmly, “Neither does the Managing Director that I chose to fill my position.”

It was the truth; he got the annual report from the company that recorded profit for this year.

“It doesn’t have to be me,” said Harry in a matter of fact tone. “It can be anyone.”

“There’s less profit from your Managing Director’s hand,” hissed Severus.

Harry gawked at Severus’ reply; He was utterly astonished. Since when had Severus ever cared about that?! All these years, the man never bothered to check his own bank account and preferred to be left alone to do research. Now Severus was grumbling about company’s profit?

WHAT. THE. HELL?!

“Sev, he’s still adapting to our company,” said Harry, supplying with reasons. “You can’t expect him to perform marvelously in just—half a year!”

“Your parents—,” argued Severus.

Harry cut in, “They—at least, my mum, I know would prefer that I be happy rather than simply inheriting the company.”

“And,” he continued heatedly, “I’m happy with this.” He emphasized his words with gestures.

That sure shut Severus up nicely, but he really hated to drag his deceased mother into this problem. It reminded him again and again that he still wasn’t a match for her even after her death.

Harry gulped down the rest of his whisky, relishing the burning sensation that, for a short time, smothered the pain in his heart.

“Well, if that’s all—,” Harry began.

“Potter!” barked Severus. “What is it that you want, for me to spell it out?!”

Harry blinked rapidly eyes in confusion.

“Do you wish to humiliate me further?!” hissed Severus.

“I don’t—,” Harry murmured weakly.

“Fine.” Severus grit his teeth, “I apologize for everything that had happened that night.”

Harry’s eyebrows shot up. WHAT?! Wait, wait! Is he feeling guilty?

This is too bizarre! I’m the one that had used him: it’s not the other way around! He gaped openly at Severus.

“You don’t have to leave the company, Potter,” said Severus. “I won’t take advantage of you again.”

That’s the exact opposite of what I want! Harry had to turn his hysterical laugh into a cough.

“Sev, it’s more likely that I had taken advantage of you,” Harry confessed slowly.

Severus narrowed his eyes at him. “What the hell is that supposed to mean, Potter?!”

“You knew that I— err, fucked you, right?” asked Harry, lowering his voice at the last words.

Blushing, as it seemed, didn’t come naturally for Severus. It was like someone had painted red color on those cheekbones. It was obvious that Severus had also realized that fact.

“And I—I wasn’t completely drunk that night,” continued Harry.

It was a load of bollocks of course but he sensed that Severus needed to hear it. Otherwise, the man wouldn’t be able to overcome his guilt. He watched quietly as confusion morphed into anger.

“You!” accused Severus, the man’s face white with rage.

Harry inwardly winced. Severus sounded completely livid. Hopefully, he wouldn’t lose all his teeth if Severus trashed him. He did fancy his teeth.

“Why?” Severus hissed.

Harry opened his mouth then closed it again. He was mentally sweating by now. He already knew the answer, and it would most certainly lead him to his downfall.

He swallowed and said, “Because I’m curious?”

Severus strode across the gap between them. Then the man grabbed him by his shirt and slammed him up against the wall.

“Humor me, Potter,” said Severus softly, “and give me a reason, why I shouldn’t beat the living daylights out of you?”

The close proximity wasn’t good for his health. Severus was openly threatening him right now, but all he could think was that if he could touch him again it would be worth any thrashing, worth anything.

I love you. I love you. I love you. His mind chanted repeatedly inside.

He tugged on Severus’ necktie and pretended to be playful. “Oh, I don’t know. You might develop a taste for it.”

Severus abruptly let him go as if his hands were burned. His black eyes were full of disgust and contempt.

“You disgust me, Potter!” spat Severus.

Harry felt like his world was crumbling apart as the man turned his back on him and hurriedly departed his living room. It hurt a lot more than he’d ever anticipated. He shoved his fist in his mouth to muffle his cry. Sobs racked through his body as he sank to the floor. He bowed his head to hide the tears that were streaming down his cheeks.

Stupid, you know that it’ll happen if you do that! Then why are you crying?! He questioned himself.

But, the memory about that look of disgust in Severus’ eyes sent another sharp pain searing through his chest.

End of Chapter 4

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A huge thanks to my Beta, crecre~ You’re doing a super job! XD Thank you to all readers for following the story this far. Poor Harry… The confrontation ended rather badly for him T_T See you all in the next chapter~ *hugs* Any review will be welcomed (very) warmly. ^_^
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