Snape's Apprentice (Severus Snape Love Story)

Chapter 9

I wake up alone curled in my covers. There is an empty well rested spot on my bed and I remember what happened last night.

I sigh as I turn on my side and get out of the bed. I feel less now that I am not wrapped in his arms, this is the first time I have ever wanted- no craved a males presence. I hear water running and realize there is someone in the bathroom.

Snape would not have stayed I am sure of it. I creep towards the bathroom door and open it to see Snape in the shower. The door is only cracked open so he doesn’t notice and I can't quit looking.

His eyes are closed and he runs his hands through his hair. The water beads down his shoulders and his chest where a light sprinkling hair lies.

I am sure I am drooling.

He is lean and muscular, more lean than muscle though but that’s the best way I think. His skin is pale and littered with scars. A tattoo rests on his left forearm and I realize who he is.

I remember him. Oh Merlin.

I shut the door quietly and hear the water turn off I hop back into the bed and rush under the covers. I take the next few moments to dwell on my memories.

He worked for my father, he was his favorite. How did I forget until now.

“Clarina come please away from the fire.” Said a stern voice, no mistaking that for anything other than a command. I am 4 and waving my hands near the flames making them dance and twirl. “I told you to come away from there silly child.” I am lifted into a pair of large black clad arms and spun. Soon I am upside down and giggling away. I look into the black eyes and smile. I pinch the tip of his hooked nose and laugh harder when he pretends to bite my finger.

“Severus, quit playing with the child and proceed with your report.” The funny man puts me down giving me one last chance to take a swipe at his long black hair. He gives me a small smile and hands me a toy snake and walks to away over to my daddy who is sitting at the head of the table.

“My Lord there has been a prophecy...” I block out the rest and play with my snake until I hear my name.

“Clarina will be betrothed to the man of my choosing.... How old are you Severus?” I look at the funny man. His eyes widen.

“I am 21 my Lord... but surely you don’t mean-“ My daddy gets angry.

“Clarina! Come here go to Severus!” He snaps. I get up holding my toy and walk towards him.

“Say hello.” He says smiling wickedly.

“Hello Sev’rus.” I say I hop up and tug on his robes. He looks at my father and picks me up. I shove the snake in his face and laugh hysterically.

“Is she not good enough for you? She seems to have taken a liking to you anyways... more than you can say of your beloved mudblood. I said that you could find far purer. Who is more pure or worthy than my dear progeny, my daughter, my Clarina?”

Severus nods his head. He presses his hand to mine and my daddy says silly words my hand gets warm and then its over. Severus places a kiss upon my forehead and puts me down.

 

Oh my god. My father has had this planned out from the beginning. No fucking wonder he is pushing this upon me and Snape is so nice.

I close my eyes once I hear the door open. I can hear his steps come close and he smooths my hair away from my eyes and places a cold kiss on my temple. I choose then to end my pretend sleep and open my eyes. He freezes and I grab his collar and pull him towards me to place a small kiss upon his lips.

He comes undone and cages my torso with his kissing me feverishly. I pull away and he presses his forehead to mine breathing heavily.

“I have wanted this since I saw you...” He said whispering.

“Really? Because I remember you and that’s a very long time to want someone, especially when they were only 4.” His eyes widen but he doesn’t move, he huddles closer.

“Things are complicated.” He replies.

I quirk and eyebrow.

“Then we have a lot to talk about since I have been betrothed to you since I was a child at the Dark Lords request.” He nods and kisses me again.

I decide to allow it.