The Forbidden Fruit

𝕿𝖜𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖞-𝕾𝖎𝖝

As the rest of the meeting commences as normal, Lucius avoids direct eye contact with Severus for the remainder of the session. As the Dark Lord makes his exit, leaving the many seated at the table in silence for a few moments, a few begin to stand and clean up. "A word.." mutters Severus as he approaches Lucius setting aside an extra chair used within the meeting. Letting out a sigh, Lucius nods, following Severus out of the dining room and into an empty corridor within the Manor. Stepping into a spare bedroom, Severus shuts the door behind him as Lucius stands within the room behind him "I have no words to express how I feel after such a disrespectful ending.. we had a plan and I trusted you" he says through clenched teeth as he turns to face Lucius who stands with his head hung. Letting out a deep sigh, Lucius adjusts his cuffs "It had to be done Severus.. for reasons I cannot explain.." he mutters, looking up from his wrists with a stoic expression. Glaring at him, Severus steps closer "I demand you try" he grumbles, looking Lucius directly in the eyes, the hurt evident within his own gaze. As a tense silence falls between them, Lucius puffs up his chest a bit, trying to maintain his stoic demeanor. 

"I could not allow myself to be seen as weak in front of the woman who already has seen me fall before.. I could not let her see me fall again, Severus, you do not understand-" shouting at him, Severus takes a step closer. "I understand plenty, Lucius. Out of greed for your image to remain untouched you so viciously shattered mine. How could you be so selfish.." he says with conviction and anger gripping his hands into fists. Looking at him with a scowl, Lucius adjusts himself as he turns to the window within the room creating space between them. "I have my reasons, Severus.. and sometimes those reasons cannot be explained.." he says with a lower, more pointed tone to instill his point. Allowing his hands to relax at his sides, Severus's shoulders relax as his expression falls flat. His lips part as if he he had more to say but, the words die in his throat, knowing they will only cause more harm. 

Turning away as a stray tear escapes his hardened eyes, Severus wipes it away as he approaches the door.  "Well then.. I.. will see myself out.." he says in a near whisper, trying to hide the quivered tone that threatens to expose his true feelings. Looking down at his hands folded in front of him, Lucius speaks up "Will I.. be seeing or visiting you tonight, Severus.." he asks, knowing the answer he might receive. Pondering for a moment, Severus's hand falls from the knob, his gaze trails up to meet his "Perhaps you will.. but.. At this moment.. I do not wish to be in your presence.." Severus murmurs softly before leaving, a gentle click from the door left behind him. Nodding softly to himself, Lucius lets out a deep sigh as he turns to face the window once again, the sound of his own heart beat heard within his ears do to the sheer amount of silence filling the room. Closing his eyes with his head hung, he suddenly perks up as someone else enters the room "Narcissa.." he speaks softly as she shuts the door behind her.

Taking a few steps into the room, Narcissa's gaze meets his own "That was.. quite the admirable duel.." she says with genuine praise in her tone. Feeling a spur of affection well up within him, Lucius allows himself a small smirk "Thank you.. I wanted to prove myself. Not only to the Dark Lord but.. to you as well.." he says honestly. Smiling off to the side, Narcissa steps closer "I figured as much.. the look you had given me.. it ignited something within me that I hadn't felt in quite a long time.." hesitantly, Lucius takes her hand. Tracing his thumb across her knuckles gently, Lucius smiles himself "And.. what feeling would that be, my dear.." he muses as he pulls her closer, feeling a familiar warmth forgotten over time. Feeling natural in his arms like she always had been, Narcissa looks up into his eyes as she places her hands on his chest "Love.." she speaks softly. Smiling from ear to ear, Lucius's gaze fills with overwhelming love as he brushes some hair from her cheek. He leans in to kiss her gently, feeling the ember buried deep within his soul flicker at a kiss so distant yet so close, return to his sensations as all his worries melt away for this moment in time.

As the fire burns and brightens, Lucius and Narcissa find themselves in the same chamber after nearly thirty long years of being separated. "Darling.. you're simple divine.." Lucius grumbles as Narcissa undresses before him, his heart pounding within his chest. Tugging off his own clothing, the sight of his wife he had long forgotten, he feels as if he were seeing it for the first time once again. Taking her into his arms, he kisses her deeply before hoisting her up into his arms and laying her gently on his mattress. Hovering over her bare body for a few moments, admiring her beauty, Lucius smiles softly "I never stopped loving you.." he mutters before tossing off the remaining articles of his clothing, feeling the heat building between them as they begin to make love.

To Be Continued...