Severus looked up at Katrina, who was scribbling away in her notebook.
It's been a few weeks since their fight and they haven't talked much since. They did talk in class, however, since they were partners often, but their conversations never left schoolwork.
Today, they were working on their potion mid-term project. Katrina had begged their professor to use the classroom after school hours to get it done.
While working, Severus's hands were shaky and he made a few mistakes, so much unlike himself.
Katrina wondered why he was so off today, but didn't dare ask. She was still mad about him calling her a "mudblood".
She wasn't mad that he said it in front of a large group of people, nor at the insult, but that he, someone she considered her friend, would call her such a derogatory term.
If he apologized, she'd forgive him, but he hadn't. He didn't show any signs of remorse, and it seemed that he hadn't missed her being around.
She sure as heck wasn't going to go chasing someone, who didn't want her around, around trying to be their friend.
If he valued their friendship, he would come to her, so now she was waiting.
This was their third try at the potion, and as Severus attempted to shake a little scruvy grass into the pot, the bottle slipped from his hands and fell into the pot.
He slammed his hands onto the table in complete frustration.
Katrina sighed as she looked up at him.
His eyes were red and bags were clearly visible under his eyes. They had been working for hours. But it seemed it wasn't from working, for the past few days, his appearance has been changing.
She couldn't help but wonder what he was going through that would change his appearance so much and throw him off his game.
She looked away, as to try not to feel pity for the boy, she once considered her friend.
"Severus, if you're tired I can work on this alone." she said, not looking in his direction.
"I'm not tired." he said back at her, matter-of-factly.
"Yes, you are. You look like you haven't slept in days!" she said back, almost hollering.
"It's none of your concern. I can do this.I don't need your help." he said, as he began working on the next batch.
"Why are you acting like such a brat?" she yelled, now losing her temper.
"Don't worry. Go and crawl back to Sirius. Don't send a wedding invitation." he said, not looking away from the pot.
"Me and Sir- Are you nuts. If you ask me, it seems more like you two are the item." she sneered before continuing, "Actually. I think i know why none of you get along. Is it Lily? It's obvious how you look at her."
Severus finally looked up. "I feel nothing for Lily anymore, I'm no fool, see where her loyalty lies."
Katrina scoffed as she folded her arms looking Severus up and down.
"You're like this because of Lily, aren't you?"
"If you must know, my father killed my mother a few days ago." he replied, shocking both of them.
Severus wasn't sure if he were saying this to shut her up or if he needed someone to tell. Although deep down he knew why he had said it. He couldn't keep it bottled up anymore.
"What?" Katrina stuttered out, all previous signs of anger quickly evaporating.
"You heard me." Severus said coldly.
Katrina walked over and placed her hand on Severus's shoulder, but he brushed it off. "I'm not like you or your little friends. I'm strong. I don't need your sympathy. I'm fine." he said sounding as if he were trying to convince himself rather than her.
Katrina shook her head, "Look at yourself, Severus. You obviously aren't fine."
Severus didn't look away from the pot, he couldn't look at her. He knew if he did, he wouldn't be able to control his emotions.
"Severus." Katrina called out.
"Severus." she called out again, before turning him around.
Severus directed his gaze to the wall, then to the ground, anywhere was fine except her eyes.
She laid her hand on his face and stroked it softly.
He finally directed his gaze back to her. To her, he looked like a cold, lost puppy. Although she was still upset about the whole mudblood thing, she couldn't ignore this. Afterall, he is someone she does care about.
She sighed as she looked into his eyes.
Then something happened. Severus felt an urge, almost like he had snapped, and the next thing he knew, he crashed his lips on to hers.
Stunned, Katrina pushed him away, but she soon gave in, giving his tongue permission to enter her mouth.
Their lips moved together slowly, then began to gain speed as the kiss began to get deeper and needier.
Severus placed one hand on the small of her back, desperately pulling her body closer to his, and another on the back of her neck while she did the same.
He then took a few steps forward,pushing her body against the table, as the two got more and more lost in the kiss and their breathing got heavier.
They both knew this wrong, a teacher or student could walk in at any time, but neither could stop.