Chapter 9

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You watched as Severus slipped the letter from the envelope. He glanced at you then back at the words on the paper. Severus furrowed his brows, as the words registered.

Without another thought, Severus dropped the letter, and closed the distance between you. He placed his hand under your chin, his onyx eyes full of want as he scanned your tired face. Severus leaned down, snaking his arm around your waist, pulling your bodies close together.You could feel his heart beat against your chest, the fast paced rythm matching yours.

"Are you sure?" Severus whispered, his eyes searching yours for any doubt.

"Are you?" You asked, feeling your stomach tighten with anticipation.

Without the slightest hesitation, Severus closed the small remaining gap between you, his lips pressed against yours. No love potion or whiskey covered lips, could compare to this kiss. It was gentle but fierce and you wanted more. You grasped at Severus's robes, pressing his body firmer to yours, his grip on your waist tightened.

You licked his bottom lip, asking for more. Severus quickly obliged, parting his lips, his tongue meeting yours. The taste of ginger root tea flooded your tastebuds, as your tongues fought for dominance over the other. The mini war of your lips subsided as Severus pulled back, huffing with satisfaction.

"Beautiful" He said, a small smile played at his swollen lips.

You hummed in response, as you bit your lower lip. You glanced down, your eyes landing on the letter laid on the hard stone floor.

My place, a no whiskey kiss awaits.

"Was it everything you had hoped for?" Severus teased as he trailed his fingers along your back.

You nodded before pulling away, gaining a scowl from Severus. Walking over to the kitchen area of your private quarters, you opened the cupboard and pulled out two glasses.

"Pick your poison." You gave Severus a smirk, grabbing your bottle of fire whiskey from the shelves.

"I thought you said no whiskey tonight" Severus eyed you with slight suspicion as you walked over to the sofa.

You flicked your wand at the fire place, flames of orange and red lit and heated the otherwise cold and dark living area. You patted the sofa next to you, ushering Severus to sit.

"I believe what I said was 'A no whiskey kiss". We had that. Now its time for whiskey." You smiled wide as you poured the savory liquid into the two glasses.

Ssverus sat down next to you, his hand rested on your knee. "I think you just want me drunk again." He sniggered.

"That is one possibility. Or I just dont want to drink alone on the weekend after having dealt with so many rowdy students."  you smirked, taking an sip from your glass, the ice inside clinking against your teeth.

"I heard you're going home for the holidays" Severus said, his voice barely an whisper.

"I am. Just for a couple days though. Be there christmas eve, leave the day after christmas, be back here to finish work." You rambled, setting your empty glass on the table.

You could feel Severus absentmindedly trace circles on your knee, his fingers sent chills through your body. You hadn't noticed, however, that he was slowly inching his way up your leg, not until he stopped his tracing and squeezed at your inner thigh. You could feel your cheeks reddening, hoping he couldnt tell the differencefrom the light of the fire. He squeezed again, this time a little harder.

The crackling of the fire was the only sound between the two of you as you poured another glass. You and Severus drank in comfortable silence for a moment.

"I heard your staying?" You said, clearing your throat, trying to focus on something other than his warm rough hand on your leg.

"Somebody has to. Its not exaclty like I have anyone waiting for me at home." Severus tipped his head back, drinking what was left in his glass.

You felt a small prick of sadness in your chest as the words hung in the air. You placed a hand over Severus's, rubbing your thumb over his knuckles. He smiled softly at the sentiment, and turned to look you. He lifted his free hand, placing it on your cheek. Severus leaned in, placing a soft kiss on your lips. You melted under his touch, breathing in his sweet scent. 

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