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"By law, I am supposed to protect you and I failed back then. I should have and you wouldn't have had to put up with what James has done to you." Sirius explained.

Severus scowled at him, "I doubt you are a Veela, according to your family name."

Why must others assume Veela were a part of him? He ought to look this up to research and see the comparison beforehand.

"No…at least, I have more self-control for so long." Sirius shook his head, "I will admit that you are my mate."

Severus glared at Sirius for speaking something to claim already. He did not wish to be associating with the past that brings horrid memories.

"No." He tried to stand up, but he failed.

Sirius narrowed his eyes at him, "Like I said, you don't have a choice. I have suppressed my heat for twenty-one years now and you always have been my mate."

The potion masters doubted him, "I will not be your mate now or ever, Black. Now, release me this instant!"

"Severus, you will need to stop this independency of yours and it needs to stop now." Sirius made his first demand, but he hated to treat him like this.

Inside of his animagus forced him to play the domineering role around his submissive mate. Severus tried to push him away, yet, the fight against him was impossible by each second came passing by. He selected the details Sirius has revealed and slowly realized where he stood now.

"No!" He hissed, "You will not take away my own role! You were never there to help or cared!"

The animagus nodded, "I know, but I have to act on my role now and you have to follow this, Severus. You'll eventually learn your place, but I won't take advantage of you." His hands cupped the man's hand.

His black eyes glared at him, desperately trying to get out, and couldn't remove himself out of this. He wanted to panic, but he held it together for himself or this might give Sirius full control over him. What could this professor do now?

"I despise you, mutt. I was doing rather fine on my own without you. Now, let me go and head to my quarter." He growled.

Sirius felt threatened by his challenged and growled back harshly. His grey eyes pierced against Severus's black eyes. He growled louder than the potion professor and slowly winning as his submissive stopped growling. Severus whimpered and looked away hurtfully. The animagus patted the man's hands to show gentleness and care.

"I'm sorry, but you do not have a choice in mating." Sirius sheepishly smiled, "However, I will do my best to keep you happy, if you let me."

"Then release me. I have nothing to do with you." Struggled to withstand the whimper instinct.

"Severus, you need to stop threatening my dominate role. You will not threaten me like that again and I expect you to at least accept me as our first bond."

The professor hated is forced into this matter. He hated this man in the room and desperate to walk out immediately. He could not win the domination side and felt scared to be punished almost. Severus knew he's his dominate mate out of instinct and he cannot go against that. He knew there were a reason why dominate knows who their mates are before the submissive does. This left the war hero no choice as Sirius has told him.

"Fine, but I expect some independency."

Sirius lit up happily, "We will figure that out. For now, I will let you go to your quarter if you agree to a date tomorrow night?" He knew Friday would be a perfect day to get out, especially when students would be leaving in ten days for their summer vacation.

Severus was rather annoyed with this…'courting' necessary, as most Veela and Animagus have to follow first.

"Fine." He answered shortly.

Sirius smiled even more, "Excellent. I will pick you up at your quarter at six o'clock in the evening. Have a good evening, Severus."

He released the man and the professor immediately walked out. What has he done? He should have kept fighting back! He let himself be dominated by Sirius! He wasn't comfortable with the whimpering and felt deeply ashamed of himself. He directed himself to his quarter and kept himself distance from Sirius's quarter.

Severus found a loophole and apparently, he does not have to go on these…'dates'. He figured he would avoid this by setting up detention in his classroom and he wouldn't have to go anywhere else during those times. He figured he can arrive to his quarter by midnight and his classroom provided the things he needed.

He managed to get a couple of students to give detention for those hours without being described 'unfair' punishment. He refused to be on a date with an enemy…despite of the fact he is his mate as a submissive one.

By the time six o'clock came, his detention time with the students began and he had them write the lessons ingredients and instruction twenty times. They groaned and decided to get this over with.

"Don't think you'll fool me, Severus." He heard his voice.

The black eyes directed over to the mate of his and found it too much. The students of his weren't paying attention and dealing with detention. Sirius helped himself into the classroom happily and saw his submissive in the room. He knew how his mate would react and he did think thoroughly on his plans to make this successful.

"Leave." The professor hissed.

"Tsk," Sirius shook his head, "You set this detention up. I knew your schedule and I know how your punishment works. Now, release your students and let's get onto our Friday night plan." His hands rested on his waists.

Severus wasn't pleased to be told what to do in his situation, but he couldn't growl at him either. It was either let the students know the truth to embarrass him or this would remain quiet for no one to know. Sirius was waiting kindly and there wasn't much to do.

"Detention is canceled. It is rescheduled for Monday at six o'clock." He announced for the students to hear.

They were surprised to hear that and immediately rushed out before the man could change his mind. Severus was beginning to regret this more than two seconds of this.

"I shall make your evening enjoyable," Sirius informed him.

Severus shook his head, doubting this man could ever make anything…'enjoyable', and he regretted accepting this just to leave the man's quarter. He suspected there would be something hurtful and he was not looking forward to this. Sirius quickly wrapped his arms around the man's waists and apparate to the location.

The place was not in London nor anywhere in Hogsmeade. Severus has never been here before and he noted it the daytime was bright. They had to be somewhere different.

"I thought you wouldn't mind a place in Japan," He grinned.

Severus's brow rose, "Why out of all places?"

"One, none of these people knows who we are and we do not have to worry about interruption. Two, I know a good restaurant and it's a relaxing on. Lastly, I came here after erm, the time we got wormtail." He shrugged and he tugged the man the way, "Come on, I bet you're hungry."

The professor wasn't taking comfort in the way he's being treated and desperate to return to Hogwarts to hide for the night. The animagus guided them the way to the restaurant he had in mind. It wasn't far and he headed into a restaurant that titled as, 'Kissaten and Coffee Shops'. The professor was surprised Sirius took him to the right restaurant that includes his morning drinks and that was coffee.

They walked in and Sirius took care of everything, but much as to his surprise…Severus had no idea the man could speak Japanese influentially well as if he was raised here. They headed over to a comfortable couch as if this was a college lobby with a small cafeteria. The chef came over and Sirius ordered for them. Severus was curious what they could be speaking about and the chef bowed as he left the 'couple' alone to prepare their meals and drinks.

"You speak Japanese?" Severus had to ask, he was confused.

Sirius nodded, "Yes, my family used to take my brother and I to Japan since we were three years old. We were taught to speak by private tutors for a few more languages."

Severus turned his head to realize this man wasn't a typical Gryffindor and Sirius noted he wasn't comfortable about this.

"Do you know other languages?" He decided to see if there were languages, he might not speak.

"Latin."

"Well, I haven't been taught Latin." Sirius commented.

The potion master knew Latin too well, but he had forgotten the value of other languages. He should have considered some new speaking ability from other countries like French or Russian or even here. He felt ashamed about this.

"Severus…" He curiously asked for his attention, which the man did pay attention, "…I need to you understand that I will not abuse you or take advantage of you."

"I was fine without you…I can continue without you."

"Severus," Sirius' tone intimidated the man, "You will need to stop that."

Severus couldn't help it, but whimpered with fear. Sirius pulled him closer to hug him and waited for him to stop whimpering.

"Stop threatening me to be dominates here. That is my responsibility."

"No," He whispered, slight whimpered on a side, "I hate this…I feel so weak." He was opening up a bit.

The animagus began to understand, "You are not weak, Sev. You are the strongest person I have ever known. Do not fool me thinking I have not noticed your part of the war. You chose to fight on the light side while letting you-know-who thinks you're on his side."

Severus's black eyes widened and stared at the man here, "H-how in the name of Merlin's did you know?"

"I may not have been around, but I do pick up a lot about you. I saw how you fought at the Mystery Department and in the Veil room. I'm not that stupid."

Severus never thought he would be recognized as a spy towards anyone and only one person knew too well. Albus swore he would not tell anyone and if anyone did find out through him, he would have died immediately to prevent others to find out. Sirius was the only one who knew the truth based on what he has seen and heard.

"Like what did you learn about me?" He needed to see how serious this man was being as his 'mate'.

Sirius smiled gently, "Besides being a spy between the light and dark war. You are not a sweet tooth type, you like having coffee in the morning and at dinner, you enjoy reading Potions and Angst fictions, your favorite potion is Dark Filling, and you are the Half-blood Prince."

Severus was confused on how one person could be extremely observant towards him. Others did not bother to ask him to understand what he was like or his personality or anything related to him. Most of all, no one knew his journal writing in that book made him proud to be a half-blood Prince because of his mother's surname before she married his father.

"So, you have noticed all those times-" He caught himself to show his impression and decided to end it.

"Yes and I want to be a good mate for you. I think it should be fair to say that I never dated anyone from my entire life because no one else interests me like the way you do."

Severus wanted to doubt that, yet, he found it impossible since mating was something required to follow. Sirius had to follow the proper courting his submissive before doing something. He needed his mate to be relaxed before bringing up the second bonding to complete this.

"I'm a fond of dark spells and I am mostly aware that they are useful rather than evil purpose."

Severus nodded, "I supposed, they can be useful if using it against an enemy."

"That's why I like that, but it can protect you as well."

The professor refused to look at him properly, "Depends on what the spell wants."

"Yup. Now," He turned his head to see the food delivered and set on the coffee table in front of them, "Arigatou."

The chef bowed and left them alone for their lunch. Sirius quickly pulled out his wand and did a quick spell to allow private conversation between the two. Severus noted and realized the purpose of privacy. Others may be Japanese, but English is quite a popular language in Japan.

"I ordered us pasta and rice." The dog pointed out, "Try it." He pleaded.

Severus figured he would have to eat anyway and chose to start with pasta. He glanced away to look at the man and helped himself. Sirius was glad to see no rebellion in their beginning courting process. It wasn't easy, but he wanted him relaxed with a full stomach. They ate in silence with each other's company. The meal was reasonable size and others did not bother to interrupt the wizards. No one here knew who they were or where they had come from. It was safe to be themselves, yet, no secrets to hide.

"I think we should talk about this…independent of yours." Sirius set his cup down.

Severus hated to be forced into submissive and especially with this mangy mutt controlling him as a proper mate. He wanted to believe the no abuse or advantages over him, but what could be the odds of being a bully again? He wasn't pleased to see his free will be in the hand of a bully. At least dinner was…peaceful while it lasted.


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