Severus cradled Harry's head in his lap.

"Severus," Harry choked out.

"Stay awake Harry, stay awake!" He begged.

"I won't make it...know that I-I..."he gasped deeply, as if the bullet in him had penetrated deeper, "I love you...and I'll hope to be...y-yours...in my n-next l-life..."

The sorrow Severus had was too much to bear.

"Stay alive, Harry! You promised to see the sunrise with me after this stupid war ended! Don't you dare go back on your promise!" He barked out, harsh with worry.

"I'll see the sunrise with you...yeah...a nice sunrise..." his emerald eyes were shut slowly as a smile grew on his face. His hands lay limp.

*******

One Month Later

They stood at the beach, one leaning into the comfort of the other. The tell-tale rays of sunrise approached rapidly, just as the two men felt happy and content. The war was over and they could finally live.

Freedom had come.

A/N: Hey. Found this amidst many loose files, found it in good condition, edited it, posted it. Before Plot Bunny attacked me again. Enjoy.