Secrets (A Severus Snape Story)

Chapter 38 - Tri-Wizard Tournament training.

"Come on Raven you've gotta get up." His voice was so low it was perfect - what? My eyes now opened and I saw him with an actual smile on his face.
His eyes were much brighter than usual. He looked so... happy! "Come on Raven. We've gotta train you for the Tri-Wizard Tournament." He whispered. I immediately shot up. Shit I forgot about that!
"When is it?" I asked Severus finally awake.
"In about a week you have the first task... and I may have some clue as to what it's gonna be..." He trailed off.
"What is it!?" I asked eagerly. He chuckled.
"Come on. We must have breakfast."
Since the day of the Quidditch cup, Dumbledore urged Severus to start teaching me Occlumency. So in our spare time (after class, on the weekend) I've been training- according to Sev, excellently- to block my mind. Severus had commented in 'class' many times how I was nothing like those dunderheads he taught.
So here we were, a week before the Tournament, and I knew more about blocking my mind than my druid abilities or how to get past the first task. Walking into our kitchen in nothing but one of Severus's old t-shirts (which I had stolen off of him and refused to give back) I smiled to see him making me breakfast. I wonder what it is... I walked a couple of steps towards him but before I got close, a tapping came at the nearby window.
It was Severus's owl. Opening it gently, I let the bird fly in and sit perched on the back-seat of the chair near some owl snacks. Swapping the letter in its beak for five or six owl treats, I turned to read who the letter was addressed to.
Severus.
This was Dumbledore. No one else would freely address him as Severus without the rest of his name.
"Severus, there's a letter for you" I called out walking towards him. "It's from Professor Dumbledore." He huffed.
"Read it to me my love." He said pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead. "Glad you're finally up" I blushed at this but nonetheless read the letter out loud.
"Dear Severus and Miss Hellstrand I presume," How did he know I was reading it? "I have yet to inform you the closeness of the first task of the Tri-Wizard Tournament so it's best to say that we can't wait any longer in training you with your druid powers. Today I have organized for you both to skip classes and train. Kirren will join you in the ROR at 9:30 this morning." Severus let out a groan and started to say something but I continued anyway. "And before you say anything Severus, I will take over your classes today so you can be with Miss Hellstrand. -Seems like Dumbledore beat you to it- do not be late Miss Hellstrand." I finished looking back up at Sev. He groaned.
"The man can't even tell the difference between poison and his morning pumpkin juice" Sev commented. I giggled - I freakin' giggled!
"It's okay Sev, I wouldn't let you go anyway." To this, he lifted an eyebrow.
"Would this be Raven saying she misses me?" He asked to no one in particular.
"Oh shut up Sev! Now where's my breakfast? I'm hungry!" (So me!!) I hit him playfully and walked to the table. He laughed as he served me half of the omelette he had made. He served himself, put the pan in the sink and sat down to eat. But I didn't. I gulfed down the food like a bloody pig. What could I say? I was hungry and it was so goooooooddd!!! Severus just smiled and let out a small chuckle.
"Still hungry?" he asked. I blushed but refused to take the offer of more food.
"Let's just go get ready!" I jumped up, albeit a bit too enthusiastically and headed towards our room to look for something to wear. Grabbing a pair of black tights, another plaid green top as well as a dark green sweater (plus undergarments), I took off Sev's shirt and hopped into the shower.
Once dressed, I walked back into the kitchen to see Sev on the couch reading a book. Walking in front  of him, I sat gently on his lap. He closed the book, lifted up my chin and pressed a gentle kiss to my lips before looking at my clothes. A slight frown formed.
"You shouldn't frown Sev. What's wrong?" I asked.
"As much as I hate to say it, I miss you in my clothes." He sighed.
"But I thought you preferred me without any clothes?" I blurted out. I guess it's never too early for sexual jokes and innuendos.
"As much as I'd like to admit that, I haven't seen enough... plus it's nearly 9:30, we must get to the Room of Requirements" He chuckled. I was glad to see him chuckling more.
Before I allowed him get up, I pressed my lips against him, wrapping my hands around his neck. Encouraging the kiss to deepen, I tugged at his hair lightly causing him to gasp. I took this opportunity to let my tongue explore his mouth as we kissed. Breathlessly I pulled away, smiling at him. He smirked; giving me another quick peck on my lips and off we went. I followed Sev through the halls but I could never catch up with him. He walked too fast!
"Sev." I whined hoping he'd get the picture and slow down, but no, Severus Snape did not slow down. Instead he turned around and just as fast, he picked me up bridal style carrying me up all seven floors. My face must have portrayed my shock more clearly than I thought as he let out a slight chuckle. Reaching the ROR, I poked out my middle finger (as per usual) and the door opened immediately. We were in the same forest as usual and the cabin was obviously still there, though much more hidden. Slowly and gently, Sev placed me down leaving a light kiss on my forehead. And once again I giggled.
Oh, the things you do to me Sev; and not in that dirty way.
It was then that Kirren walked in, snakes and all. He bowed towards me politely and I nodded in return. I had just gotten rid of that habitm Though, on occasion, it would slip and I'd end up looking like a fool.
"Mr Hachurui." Sev plainly greeted him. Kirren let out a small smile and then sniffed the air gliding towards me in a snake-like manner.
"Miss Hellstrand- Raven. I can smell your sweet scent from a mile away." He commented ifnoring Severus completely. Sev didn't seem to like this and he grabbed my hand. It's funny because I can't smell him at all.
"Mr Hachurui-" I started
"Please, call me Kirren." He interrupted.
"Kirren, I was informed by Professor Dumbledore that we were going to be trained today."
"Ah yes yes" He snapped right into business.
"Well then, let's see what you can do." He said making his way towards me.
"Well I can speak to animals, um I can sorta make vines come out of the ground, I can heal pretty quickly... oh and I'm a metamorphmagus and um that's all I really know so far."
"Good good. Let's see these vines." He said. Nodding, I raised my hands towards a nearby tree and very slowly and painfully vines sprouted out of the ground wrapping around the tree. Getting only one-third of the way up, I pulled back due to the pain that had suddenly shot up my arm, from my hand to my shoulder.
"Ouch! It hurts." I said, not meaning for the exclamation to be as loud as it was.
"Yes, Raven, that does happen the first couple of times, but with practice, the pain will subside." A voice came from behind and startled me. Kirren's voice seemed to drop a few octaves lower, as if to seduce me and the snakes around his body glowed a more vibrant green and  attempted to slide across over to my shoulder. Couldn't Sev see this? It was quite uncomfortable. I wished Sev would come back. And he did. The ROR is supposed to give you what you require right? Thank god. Sev obviously didn't like how close Kirren was standing to me as he found his way back to me from the... cabin?
"Mr Hachurui... I believe Raven is finding your presence quite uncomfortable." He noted. Though Kirren gave no thought to that...
"Raven?" He responded. "First name basis are we?" He said looking at me for an answer. Shit. I'm fucked.
"Kirren, Severus has been my mentor and tutor since I moved here and has given me permission  me to use his first name. It was only fair to allow him to use mine." I responded quite smoothly might I admit.
"Hmmm... that explains it..." he said.
"Explains what?" I piped up.
"The scent."
"Whatever do you mean Mr Hachurui?" Sev asked the same question on my mind.
"I can smell your scent on him... you two are obviously... involved." Double shit. Definitely fucked.
"Don't lie to me" he continued.
"It would seem that we are." Sev confidently spoke up (as per usual). "What's it to you?"
"Severus... if you would allow me to call you that..." Sev glared at him. It was as if he wanted to piss Sev off.
"We are two of the last druids in the world. She is young and fertile, I can smell it. You cannot take her away from me. It's been years since I've seen a fertile druid. Let alone one this good looking." He said. Severus laughed a slightly evil laugh.
"Me? Take her away from you? Ha! You don't even have her. And besides who knows our children still have a chance of being druid." Our children?
"You think I'm gonna let an old and ugly man like you assist in bearing the next generation of Druids? They'll be famous! For their hooked noses and greasy hair!" Oh no he didn't!
"Kirren! Severus! Don't I get a say in this?" I snapped.

1711 words. Im quite proud. I prefer long chapters but not too long. Question; how many words is too long for you guys? I could have made this longer but i didnt want to bore you....

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