Unforgivable (A Severus Snape Love Story)

Chapter 19

I stepped back from the tree to see how we did.

"It looks fantastic!" I exclaimed, hugging Severus. "And you didn't want to do it."

"You can be very persuasive," he replied, raising one eyebrow. I kissed his cheek and he rolled his eyes before giving a smile. "I will admit, though, it wasn't as awful as I thought it would be."

He put an arm around me and we settled on the sofa. Then I remembered more things to do! I hurried into the bathroom and retrieved the gifts from under the counter. Great place to hide them, right? He never looks there.

I placed them under the tree and then snuggled back up to Severus.

"Happy Christmas, love," he whispered to me, burying his face in my hair.

"Happy Christmas," I sighed. I fell asleep right there on the sofa.

I woke up in the bed, curled up in Severus's arms. I really didn't want to get up until I remembered what day it was.

I shot out of the bed and ran into the living room. It was freaking Christmas!! Yes!!

"Sev!" I shouted. I heard a loud groan. "Sev, get up and open your presents! You'll want to!" I heard something hit the floor, but I wasn't sure if he threw something or if he fell out of bed.

When he finally came out in his black pants and no shirt, I handed him a mug of coffee and watched him slowly sip it.

"Sev, drink that coffee all day, but you're opening your gifts this morning. Here," I grabbed the packages I had wrapped for him and set them in his lap. He sighed, rolled his eyes, and set his mug down.

"If I do this, can I go back to bed?" he yawned. It was cute when he yawned!

"If you want to," I answered sweetly. He picked up the first one and unwrapped the book. He smiled when he saw it.

"How did you know?" he asked. I shrugged and he reached for the next present. His eyes widened when he saw what was in the box.

"Oh my God," he breathed. He looked up at me with raised eyebrows, and I smirked. "What possessed you?!?"

"Peeves," I said sarcastically. He looked back down at the riding crop and handcuffs.

"But wait, there's more!" I said loudly, pointing at the other two bags from the dirty store.

"I didn't know your size, so I took a guess," I admitted as he pulled the black and green silk pjs out of their bag. Then he pulled the lingerie out of the last bag and he blushed harder than I'd ever seen him blush before.

"I see you found the... Adult store," he stuttered. I grinned and scooted so I could snuggle him.

"Thank you, Atropose," he breathed, lifting the riding crop and giving my arse a good whack. I squeaked and snuggled up to him.

"Oh, but you have presents, too," he whispered in my ear. What?

"Really?" I asked, getting excited all over again. I actually got presents for Christmas!

He stood and reached inside the tree. He pulled out a neatly wrapped package and handed it to me. I carefully unwrapped it, and my eyes widened.

Inside a nice black picture frame was a moving photograph of Snape. He was smiling, and he stood awkwardly in a muggle suit and tie. I hugged it to my chest and nearly cried.

"Severus, thank you so much!" I choked, tears flowing from my eyes. He hugged me and pulled me to lay on top of him.

"Do you like it?" he asked nervously.

"Of course, Severus! I love it!" I kissed him gently on the lips and pulled away, only for him to close the gap again as he sat up. I had set aside the picture and my fingers were tangling themselves into his hair as his lips caressed mine.

"Happy Christmas," he whispered in my ear as he nibbled on it. I giggled and pulled away from him to look into his black eyes.

"Are you just wanting to use your Christmas presents?" He winked at me and chuckled. I leaned forward and kissed him gently before getting off of him, grabbing the lingerie, and walking towards the bedroom. I heard him trip as he quickly tried to follow me.