Vanilla Twilight: Chances Are?

Valentines Ball

I avoided Snape at all cost. I tried to be okay with all of it, but Kristen, Ken, Gregory and even Lupin saw through me and so the 'detention' of us inLupin's office. I really thought that I'd be going to detention, but one by one they entered Lupin's office.

"Wow, didn't know you can hand out this many detention, Sir." I said trying to lighten up the mood.

"Lexie," Kristen started, "talk to us."

"I'm always talking to you." Gregory clasped my hands in his. Knowing them, there is no way I can escaped this, so I told them everything that happened leaving out the part how I got his attention and also about the kiss. As much as I wanted to cry, I can't anymore. It's as if my tears run out.

There is silence for a few minutes before Lupin spoke, "He's an idiot and I'll be happy to show him that." He paused for a second, "Get ready for Valentines Ball okay." He gave me a smile and I politely returned it. That's when I remembered, it is tomorrow already, and I'm still sulking inside. What happened to moving on?

Then, the most loved occasion of the lovers came. I changed in my ball gown: a simple baby pink ball gown with shoulder strap. My hair was curled elegantly. Then I saw Ken with his arm around Kristen and Lupin waiting for me down the staircase with his mouth slightly open at the sight of me. I blushed at his stare.

They all talked at the same time, I only got a word: gorgeous. I thank them and returned their compliment.

"Are you ready Miss Jade?" Lupin asked waiting for me to hook my hand in his arm. I inhaled deeply and exhaled gently and smiled.

"Let's go." I said locking my arm in his.

The Great Hall was dazzling. I looked around and actually felt excited. "Wow, this is amazing." I said. And people saw Lupin with me, they clapped. Astonished and amazed. I heard one of them say "The brave one." And "There would be no DADA for a week."

I giggled and looked at Lupin who just shrugged. "I guess, I should apologize before hand for whatever would happen to you professor."

He laughed, "It's a pleasure to have a wonderful lady in my arms. I won't regret this." He said, but I think there is a hidden meaning in his words. I dismissed it as Gregory approached us, openly gaping at me.

"You're being rude, Bones." Lupin said.

"Bloody hell sir, I envy you." Gregory said shaking his head.

Wherever I go, Lupin followed and vise versa. Even when he approached the man I'm avoiding.

"Good evening Severus." Lupin greeted and I forced myself to look at him even if it's killing me.

"Good evening Professor Snape."  Tension still builds around us waiting for one to erupt.

"Good evening Lupin, Ms. Jade." He said as he continued to twirl his wine.

"Why didn't you dress up, Severus?" Because Snape is still wearing his all black clothes, nothing changed. Yeah, nothing changed, I still love him.

"I don't see why it is your business Lupin." Lupin shrugged and I tugged at Lupin to let it go, but he didn't.

"Of course it's none of my business. I just want to inform you my intention with Lexie. Seeing –"

His eyes snapped at me and back at Lupin. I don't even know what he's talking about too. "What business you have with Ms. Jade is definitely not my business." It hurts, hearing his words. It even hurts me hearing his voice now that once upon a time melted me.

"Wonderful!" He pulled me tighter in his side. When we are out of his earshot I questioned Lupin, but he won't give me anything. A sweet music started and Lupin smiled wider, pulling me to the center.

"Wait, I can't" he knelt and kissed the back of my hand.

"Yes you can and we will. Just keep your eyes on me" True to his words I did. It felt good to forget everything once in awhile. There were cat whistles and encouragements that just had me laughing and blushing and so is Lupin. The moment was only broken when I felt a shiver at the nape of my neck. I unconciously looked at the back right of the hall and saw Snape with his murderous look. I stumbled in Lupin's foot and concern filled his face.

"My feet hurts."

He laughed , "I thought that would be my line." I faked a smile. He escorted me to a table.

"Wait. Here I'll get you something." Before he go, he kissed my cheek not minding the students around. In turn, they just gave us thumbs up.

It is only now I've realized that there are many good men on the world, but I still longed for the one I can't have, ever since I was a child. Snape was wrong, I knew love the moment he appeared before me. It started with affection and it grows into something more: love. Love that cuts deep deep down my soul.

I must have been in deep thought, I did not notice Snape sat beside me until he spoke with his deep voice.

"Alexandra." I took a deep breath, hands in my lap, clasped together and looking everywhere but him.

"It's Ms. Jade, Professor Snape." I wanted this to be as professional as possible, even if its killing me.

"Ms... I can't do this anymore." He said with a broken tone that doesn't suit his personality. "Look at me." I refused to do so, as I want this to end. Looking at him would weaken my resolve. "Please."

I looked at him at his word and I bit my lower lip to prevent my tears. "Please stop this, professor. I really need to get over you."

"I need to talk to you. Then decide."

"Fine. Talk." Looking at him at loss, makes me want to wrap him in my embrace, but I can't and I know he won't allow it, specially in public.

"Can we go somewhere private?" I shook my head.

"If you want to talk, do it here, sir."

Seeing my stuborness he conceeds. "Severus. Please call me Severus."

"No. I'm sorry, sir, your my professor and it would be totally inappropriate to do so." Why can't he leave me alone? How much would he would make me suffer? "Please, just be straight to the point."

He gritted his teeth in frustration and grabbed me to stand. "Professor!" The next thing I know we were dancing with the rest of the school. I saw some cheered silently and I saw one handing money to someone.

Snape pulled me closer no longer caring about the consequence. "It irritates me. Don't let other guys touch you." He growled.

"Wh- what do you-"

We stopped dancing ang cupped my face. He smiled at me warmly, "Student or teacher, I don't care anymore." He sighed and glared at guys inside, "I'm the only one allowed to touch her!" He announced. I just stood there stupidly, not comprehending what he is doing.

His eyes were back to me. "I can't bear to see you with other guys and I can't do anything about it."

I laighed nervously, this is just a dream. There is no way Snape would do something like this in public.

But he took my breath away and kissed me hard that I can't hear anything else except his heart beating or it could be mine. His lips dancing on mine with his hot breath, I knew this is real.

When we broke away, there was a deafening applause and whistles, making me bury my face in his chest in embarassment.

With a smile in his voice Snape whispered to me seductively, "I love you, Alexandra Jade. Won't you propose to me again? For old times sake?"

I smacked his chest frowning. "I love you too Severus, but no I won't do it. You have to work hard for it."

The others might have misinterpretted my words as they all ooohhh's. And I heard seduction 101.