My Prince - Snape x Reader

CHAPTER. V

I wake up to the sound of a persistant knocking at my door, and climb involuntary out of bed to see who it is.

"Draco?" I speak, shocked at his presence.

"Y/n, get changed quick, we have to leave. We have a..." He looks around hi cautiously beforfe whipsering, "meeting." I immediately catch on, and glance at at the clock of the dormitory. My roommate had been asked to sleep elsewhere for a week or so, after my incident I had asked to be left alone during the long hours of the night but really I knew that this would happen. He would call for us and we would have to leave, regardless of what tests or essays he ha for the next day. 3:00. Witching hour. I smirk slightly at that thought before rushing around to change into a suitable outfit.

"Draco, can you pass me my shoes, they're by the doorway."

"Er, Y/n, these?" I nod. "Are you sure they're not too much? Woah." Draco speaks as I step out of the doorway, into the lit hallway.

I laugh at Draco's reaction, and twirl around in my tight dress.

"Y/n!" Draco whisper yells. "You look, I mean - Is that even a good idea?"

"What. This is the only dressy dress I have here." I quickly pull my hair into a low messy bun. "How does this look?"

"Very nice, we have no time, hurry up. Let's just-"

"Going somewhere Mr Malfoy?" A deep voice drawls from the other end of the hallway. Shit. Professor Snape. I draw in a quick breath and hide around the corner, my heart racing. I shut my eyes tighty as I try to concentrate on what Draco is saying.

"Profe-professor Snape." Draco stutters. I hear a small crash, and remember he is still holding my heels.

"L/n. Out." Shit. I step out into the doorway, glancing at my shoes which had been thrown on the floor by Draco in a panicky manner. I feel Snape's strong hand grab my forearm and drag me out of the hall.

"Sir-"

"Quiet L/n"

"Sir I have to go!" I call down the corridor, but the grip on my arm only becomes stronger. "Draco tell him!"

"I said quiet!" Snape hisses as he pushes me against the wall. Panting slightly, I look up into his dark eyes, him towering over me.
"You silly girl. You really think you can strut around the castle this late at night dressed like that to meet your boyfriend?" His face grimaced at that word. My eyebrows furrow in confusion as I question;
"Boyfriend? Who? Draco? No I mean, he's not my, well we are friends, but we're living together so not like that's a problem but -"
"Stop talking L/n."
"Sorry." I look down at my bare feet, wiggling my toes awkwardly.
"Detention." He remarks backing away slightly.
"Wait what? Why? Sir you don't understand I'm not out of bed for pleasure." I begin to protest before he interrupts me once more.
"Yes I am well aware of your situation however it evidently does not prove excusable for wandering the corridors. Besides, I am here to collect you and Malfoy."
"You sneaky little Bas-"
"Language Miss L/n."
"I didn't even say anything!" I respond, annoyed.
He simply replies with a raised eyebrow before gracefully turning around and strutting off.
What even-
"L/n, you might want to follow any time now." He says from mid way the corridor in a sarcastic mono tone. Right then.
"Accio shoes." I whisper. Hm? "Draco, where are my heels?"
"I don't know, they disappeared." Draco whisper shouts, running after me.
"L/n, get here now." Snape calls, his voice lower than before.
"But Sir I have no shoes!" I shout back.
"Quiet. At this rate you will have the entirety of Gryffindor up."
"They're all the way up in the tower Sir, that doesn't even make-"
"My point exaclty. Here. Now."
I groan, and break into a jog down the corridor with my bare feet touching the ice stone floor.
"Draco find my shoes for merlin's sake!"
Snape clears his throat and I look up to see him holding my heels in his left hand.
"Oh. But how did you-?"
"Sit here and put them on, be quick." He motions towards a wide ledge in the wall in front of a large window. I slip my feet into the shoes and lean down to fasten the buckle - with great difficulty.
"Shit." I mutter to myself, unable to look up as I feel his gaze burning into me. I fiddle around with the buckle, but with the dim light I struggle.
"L/n are you simply too incompetent at everything you do?" He says in an unamused tone.
"What? No - I'm just - I just can't see it properly." I fling my leg down in annoyance but before it hits the floor, I feel a large hand wrap around my ankle. I look up to see Professor Snape kneeling down slightly before me, in an almost princely manner. Woah. He fastens my left buckle with ease, gently setting my foot back down onto the ground; his hand trailing over to my other shoe slowly, but fastening the other just as quickly. He rests his hand on my thigh as he pushes himself up, a groan escaping his lips slightly. I smile to myself, trying to hide my building excitement before Draco ruins the moment.
"Oi Cinderella, let's hurry, we're almost late."
"I, erm.. Thank you Professor." I stutter and spring off the ledge.
"My office, floo network." Snape explains in few words but with accurate precision in his instructions.
Here goes.

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At the Manor.

"Lovely to have you back Y/n, so soon as well." Lucius speaks opening his arms up for a hug. I hesitate slightly but end up in his strong embrace. It was the first time I hugged the man, and cannot deny, his powerful dominance would make any girl fall for him; me included. And if I hadn't felt Snape's eyes burning into my back I probably would have deepened the hug. Regardless, there's something about this whole situation that I believed I just needed some sort of consolation. Sounds stupid but makes sense I hope. "Good Luck my dear, although you won't need it; you're more than capable. And I'll always be here if you need to me to protect you." Lucius whispers into my ear, and softly kisses my hair before leading me to the meeting room. I dared to look back, and saw Draco receive a reluctant awkward looking pat on the back from his father but a nice hug from Narcissa so I smiled internally at that. Tonight, the meeting was far less formal as such for it was based in one of the manor's many living rooms. I had wished to pay more attention to the beautiful decor but was cut off by the sight of the Dark Lord.

(a/n: hope you are all welll and hope you enjoyed the chapter xx)