Her Snake

Sleepover

Snape and Dumbledore left after telling me I will be starting lessons as soon as I feel like I'm better. I wasn't exactly tired enough to go back to sleep considering it was night. I got up and quietly headed towards the astronomy tower, avoiding Mr. Filch and Mrs. Norris. I walked over to the balcony and leaned on the cold railing, looking up at the stars. I remembered a song my mother used to sing to me every night and found myself softly singing it.

I softly sighed and looked down, closing my eyes. I suddenly felt something wrap around my shoulders and looked over to see Snape, standing beside me with his arms crossed, looking out to the moon. I looked to see it was his famous cloak that flows behind him when he walks. "You shouldn't be up-" "I know. I'm sorry, but I couldn't fall back a-" "Without something covering you for warmth. It's cold tonight." He finished as I looked surprised at him.

"I thought you were going to scold me." I said as I went to lean on the railing again. "I know I'm cruel, but I'm not heartless, L/n." He said as I glanced at him. "I figured you already have enough on your plate. But, I have discussed it with Professor Dumbledore. You will be going to your potions and DADA classes. Mostly 'cause no one is supposed to know about what is going on besides you're three dimwitted friends." He said as I looked at him.

"I guess they can be rather reckless, but their bloody good at keeping secrets." I said with a smile. We went into slightly awkward silence as we looked at the moon. "What was that song you were singing?" He suddenly asked as I looked at him before looking at my hands. "It was a lullaby, my mum used to sing to me. In troubling times, I tend to let myself sing it and convince myself that she still loves me no matter how cursed I am." I said softly as I felt his eyes on me while we went into another silence. I shivered a bit and rubbed my arms.

"Come, we must get you some rest. If you're feeling this better, then lessons start after your potions class." He said as he gestured to the stairs. I walked down and heard my stomach growl. I tried to ignore it as followed him through the hallways and into a room then other room as I looked around. It was Slytherin themed and also had books every where. I realized I was in his dormitory and looked at him. "Uh-" "Dumbledore is the one to suggest you stay in here until we feel you have mastered what you need to learn." He said as he seemed to be making tea.

"Have a seat." He said as he gestured to a small round table with two chairs. I walked over and took off his cloak before resting it on the back of the chair and sat down. "Professor Snape-" "For the time being, L/n, Severus will do. Only when we're alone though." He said, walking over with two cups. "Uh okay, Severus." I said, trying it out before smiling. "What?" He asked and brought over two plates with what seemed to be short cake on them.

"It's just a little weird since I've been calling you, Professor Snape forever." I giggled as he sat down. "But I like it." I said softly and grabbed my cup, taking a sip as I see his lips twitch upwards. "I suppose you want me to call you by your first name?" He asked and took a sip as well. "I mean, it'll be even. Only when we're alone though." I slightly mocked him as he put his cup down. "Very well,...Y/n." He said as for some reason, him actually saying my name sent shivers down my spine.

"So, you're eyes...is there a color code?" He asked as he took a bite of his short cake. "Red is anger, yellow is fear, orange is a mix, any shade of blue is sad (sorry blue eyed readers), light pink is when I'm embarrassed, regular pink is love, and purple is, uh,....*cough* lust *cough*." I said, looking away as I nervously took a sip of my tea again before taking a few bite of my short cake. "Alright. So, when do your eyes change?" He asked as he shifted a bit.

"They normally change when the emotion gets a little strong for me to handle." I said and glanced at him. "So, you know how to control it?" He asked as I nodded. "I've had it since I was a kid." I said and messed with my cup, remembering my memory. I felt something off and looked at him. "Why are you looking? Didn't they already tell you how I got it?" I asked as he seemed impressed I knew he was in my head.

"Just a little test. You knew it was in your head, but you need to block me out. We'll start that lesson in the morning. Hurry up and eat. You'll need as much rest as possible." He said as I nodded, finishing my cake as we talking about how ridiculous some kids can be. And for once, Severus actually had a SMILE! Like a legit smile. Then we got onto the topic of the glitter prank. "Yeah, we were calling you 'Professor Sparkles' because of the glitter in your hair. But boy, did I learn not to let those boys ditch me again." I said with a giggle before yawning.

"Come, let's get you to bed." He said and stood up as I looked at his bed. "But there's only your bed." I said as he looked at me. "I'll sleep on the couch." He said as I shook my head. "Absolutely not! This is your room! I can take the couch!" I said as he rolled his eyes and grabbed my hand and lead me to the bed. "Lay down." He commanded as I felt my heart speed up a little while my eyes changed to a medium pink. I lay down then got an idea. I moved pillows to the middle of the bed in a line and looked at him.

"There. Now we can both use the bed without worrying about anything being too awkward and weird." I said as he looked at me. He realized I wasn't giving up and made his way to the other side. He got in as he pulled the covered up to cover us as I smiled that he didn't argue back. I laid down and nuzzled into the pillow that kinda smelled like him. "Goodnight, Severus." I said softly and waited for a reply.

It was silent and just as I thought he fell asleep he softly spoke. "Goodnight, Y/n." He said as I softly smiled. I ended up thinking the pillows really didn't buff out the awkwardness, but tried to ignore it as I closed my eyes and slowly fell asleep to his breathing. When morning rose, I nuzzled into something warm and smiled at the comforting smell of it. Then I realized pillows are supposed to be warm. I opened my eyes to see the wall of pillows gone and that I was was against the chest of Severus.

"Ahhh!"