Healing His Heart

Chapter 15

For two days straight, Helena worked tirelessly on Severus' potion while also maintaining his vitals and keeping Minerva updated.

The dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep and rumbling stomach did not go unnoticed by Severus.

"Helena please just rest," Severus said as he looked upon the witch as she administered pain relieving potions to him.

"Soon," was her only response.

Severus sharpened his gaze, "No Helena, you are going to rest, now."

Helena was taken aback by the strictness in his voice and finally noticed the worry that his eyes held, so she gave in.

"Just let me take a shower, I am sweaty from working in the lab all day," she said as she grabbed a set of pyjamas and headed for the bathroom.

When she emerged fifteen minutes later, Helena found that Severus had ordered her a chicken and lettuce sandwich.

"Thank you Severus," she said as she slipped into his bed beside him.

As she nibbled on her sandwich, Helena used her free hand to hold one of Severus'. Severus sensed the stress and fear that radiated from the young witch and so he decided to take her mind off of his health for a bit.

"What was it like growing up in Guatemala?" Severus asked Helena suddenly causing her to raise an eyebrow.

"Huh?" She mumbled and she chewed her sandwich.

Severus chuckled, "I've never properly gotten to know you, and I want to know."

Helena smiled and nodded, "Well, I didn't actually spend much time in Guatemala."

Severus was intrigued, "No?"

"My parents split when I was one year old and so as you know I went back to Bristol with my father and lived there until I was seven when he died." Helena discarded her plate and settled down beside Severus who pulled her into his chest.

Helena smiled happily, "When I returned to Guatemala my mother decided I needed to live in a city rather than in a costal town. So we packed and moved to San José in Costa Rica where I lived up until I graduated Castelobruxo."

"Are you fluent in Spanish?" Severus asked.

Helena nodded, "Yeah I am, except my Spanish is a little rocky."

Severus smirked, "Say something for me?"

Helena groaned, "Fine. Quiero pasar el resto de mi vida contigo."

"And what does that mean?" Severus asked her.

Helena sat up and peered down upon his face, brushing a strand of hair from his face she replied, "I said that I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

Severus smiled fondly at the beautiful witch, "I want that too. I love you Lena."

Helena blushed, "I love you too Sev."

"You haven't called me that in a while," Severus murmured as he traced his finger over Helena's cheek.

The witch shrugged, "I just really love the sound of Severus."

Severus nodded, "Now back to San José, does your mother still live there?"

Helena nodded, "Yeah she does, she's currently working as a librarian actually."

Severus replied, "I hope to meet her one day."

Helena slid back down onto the pillow beside him, "You will."

Smooth lips met Helena's and she moaned happily at Severus' affection, "I love you Severus," she murmured against his lips.

"I love you my sweet witch."

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A/N: Yep, another lame chapter I know... I'm getting serious writer's block and so there will only be three more chapters.