Authors Note: I know this is a short story, but it's short and sweet. I love Severes and Lily, so I just HAD to write this. All characters mentioned belong to J.K. Rowling, the story belongs to me.
I still couldn't believe Severus called me that. Mudblood. It wasn't like him at all. We used to be best friends, and I was hoping we could soon be more than just friends. I walked along to the place where Severus and I always used to go, in the little clearing in the trees, up the hill near the lake. No one ever went there, I could be alone, clear my thoughts. Unfortunately, someone else had the same idea. Severus was sitting on the ground with his back against a tree, twirling his wand in his hand idly, as though deep in thought. He looked up at me when he realised I was there. I looked away. There was a moment of awkward silence. He was the one to break it.
"Lily, I'm sorry! Please forgive me!" Severus begged me.
"Save your breath..." Determined not to let him see me cry, I continued looking away.
"But, Lily..." He sounded so distressed, it was heartbreaking.
"Look, Sev, just..." I couldn't think of anything to say, but I knew I wanted to be alone. Instead I just closed my eyes.
"...I love you." I suddenly opened my eyes and looked at him, not caring if he saw my tears.
"Then why did you-"I began to ask, but he was already starting to explain.
"I was stupid! I didn't want James to think that I needed to be saved every time I get jinxed or hexed, even if I do! I didn't even think about the only person I've ever loved..."
"Sev..." I threw my arms around him. It seemed like a thousand years before I managed to let go of him. I looked into his eyes, only to see that he was crying as well.
"Severus, I... I love you, too" His face broke into the biggest smile ever. I had never seen him look so happy.
"So, d'you forgive me?" he asked. I closed my eyes and smiled.
"Forgiven." Then I felt something touch my lips. I never wanted it to end. It was a soft, loving kiss, the kind most can only dream about. It was amazing how a couple of minutes ago, I never wanted to speak to him. Now I never wanted to let go of him. I loved him.