Love For Too Many

Chapter 21

After a night full of trying new things and new positions... all I could think about was his unending romantic thoughts of being with me forever. A beautiful satin box sitting in his coat pocket that symbolizes forever. Granted forever isn't as long as you might think.

My forever with Dane was cut short. It went from happily ever after to crying every night. From sneaking kisses to sneaking punches or knives or even whips.

Dane is so good with Wendy just like Sev. And both of them treated me right in the beginning. Does that mean Severus is going to turn out to be like Dane? Are all men like that?

My mind tossed and turned all night and even into today. I cross my feet underneath my desk in Severus's classroom as I watch him teach. The cold, blank, expression as hard as a rock.

What if that expression was turned onto me? Would he be cold and mean to me like he was when we first met?

It's amazing how much a small ring can change everything. It's only been 4 months and Christmas is just around the corner. It would be the perfect time to plan a proposal and it's too soon!

The warm candlelight, Christmas music playing, our stomachs full from the feast, egg nog coating our taste buds and fogging our minds. Sev dancing with me next to the fire and when the song stops he gets down on one knee.

"Y/n will you marry me?"

My stomach fills with dread at the thought of Severus on one knee before me and it's not because he's enjoying a feast.

Today is the last day of classes before Christmas break. The students aren't paying any attention to the lesson, their brains in another world of chocolate delights and brand new toys. Professor Snape is getting frustrated quickly at the lack of attention.

He stalks back over to his desk and gives me a look of 'please help.' I laugh to myself and stand up from the desk. I walk so that I'm standing in front of the class.

Quiet conversations could be heard at just above a whisper. The students were passing notes and giggling about what they hoped to get in their presents. Sev's annoyance was so obvious I was surprised non of the students had decided to poke his buttons.

"Class!" I spoke in a loud voice without yelling. "I have a proposal for you." I could see Severus stiffen at my choice of words from the corner of my eye.

One student from the back named Marly spoke up. "What is it?"

"Well I know everyone is excited for the upcoming break so, I have decided that today we'll end class 10 minutes early so everyone can share what they hope to do over break."

Quiet gasps echoed the room. "What do you think?" I ask.

"Yes!" A few kids shouted. I looked back to Severus and he seemed impressed but still annoyed.

"You have to get your work done first though. Otherwise we'll work to the bell without breaks." I got a consensus of nods around the room. I nodded back and walked to my desk allowing Professor Snape to continue his lesson.

The rest of class went smoothly and 10 minutes before class was supposed to end I stopped Professor Snape's lesson and allowed the students to go one by one and say what they hoped for, for Christmas.

We ended class by the students asking me and Sev what we wanted for Christmas.

"Miss Y/l/n, what do you want for Christmas?" Asked a little boy at the front of the class.

I thought about it for a moment and corrected my answer to not involve anything with Sev. Our relationship was known by many but never publicly admitted. "I think I'd want to be surrounded by my family and the people I love."

"That's boring Miss Y/l/n. Professor what about you?"

Sev was sitting at his desk looking at me as he responded. "I do not share my personal life with students as you should all already know. But I agree with Miss Y/l/n, I want to be surrounded by the people I love."

A different little boy in the back of the class spoke up. "Then just spend Christmas together! Everyone knows you love each other!" The room became very loud as his classmates spoke out in agreement.

Right before either of us could speak up the bell rang and the students filtered out of the room. When the room had emptied out Severus closed the door to the classroom and walked over to me until we were inches apart.

"Yes Severus?" He grinned at me, tugging at my heart strings.

"Surrounded by people you love? Is that just Wendy or do I fall in that category?"

I smile back at him. "Well it is Wendy and of course Minerva." I pause and his face begins to fall. "But I would love to spend Christmas with you babe." I grab him by his belt and pull him to me. Our lips meet and I sigh against him.

"You've been stiff all morning, love. What's on your mind?" Sev asks when we pull away.

"Oh nothing. Just tired. Last night was new and exhausting, that's all." I could tell he didn't believe me.

"I know you're lying but I won't push you." Even after being with Severus for months now I was still surprised at how non-toxic he was. "I just want you to know that I'm here whenever you want to talk." He leans down and kisses me again before going and opening the door to let in the next class.

Lunch came quickly and I hurried to the Great Hall so I could see Minerva. I took my seat in between Minerva and Severus and smiled deeply when Sev's hand found mine under the table.

"How are you today Y/n? Feeling well?" Concern seeped from her smiling features.

"Yeah I'm fine Minnie, why what's wrong?" I looked from Minerva to Sev and then back to Minerva.

"Oh nothing you just have some deep circles under your eyes. I was afraid you hadn't gotten much sleep lately." My smile dropped from my face and I turned to Severus.

"How bad is it?" He smiled lovingly at me.

"Don't worry love, everything is still hidden. It just looks like you had a rough night." He winked at me when he said the last part and the overwhelming sense of worry dimmed.

I pulled out my wand from the pocket in my robes and did a quick charm to cover up the tiredness. "That's better love."

Minerva gave Severus a pointed look. Whispering she says, "Severus if I didn't know better I would be worried about what else you would've been referring to. But I've heard the stories. If I hear that you even talked to this woman wrong I'll have your head on a platter."

Severus gulped and turned back to his food, making me laugh out loud. Therefore pulling more attention to us. But I didn't care. Severus and Minerva were two of the only people I could ever trust and probably will be the only people I'll ever trust.

Not even thinking about it I turn to Severus laughing and say, "Oh Sev, I love you."

Severus coughs and his head snaps to me. Minerva's eyes go wide and I look back and forth between them again. "What?"

"I love you too Y/n." Sev says smirking.

I slap a hand over my mouth as I stare at Severus. We had said it to each other before but not in front of anyone. What have I done?