Hey look at that I updated! Its a Christmas miracle! (In April almost May) Whatever! So this one has some smut but it isn't as explicit as the last installments. Experimenting with different types of writing so bear with me. Towards the end I take some liberties with Severus and Lily's friendship. (Duh fanfiction) right right but one of the things that kind of annoyed me about Lily was that she didn't seem to understand that Severus lived with the other Slytherin's so it was only natural for him to hang out with them. Almost like she was asking him to disassociate with his entire house without considering what that would mean for him.
But whatever. I'm not down with character bashing so if it helps she and pretty much everyone else will be put in a more positive light. Hell even when James and gang come in I'll do my best to keep my personal feelings out of it. Gods super long author's note sorry sorry! Get to it then I'll see you at the bottom.
P.S. I headcannon Lucius' mother's name to be Amaryllis, like the flower. Eh? Get it? Get it? Okay I'll go now.
By the time Lucius' parents arrived home from France, they had worked out a routine to hide their intimate interactions. Lucius would creep into Severus' room just at sunrise, slip into his bed and tested various ways to wake him. Sometimes all it took was a simple nudge, other times he felt more endearing and would place soft kisses to his exposed neck and collarbone. Of course there was his favorite method, where Lucius would slink his hand beneath Severus' pajama bottoms and feel his throbbing erection. Severus' feigning protest did little to stop the Malfoy's advances and so he stopped bothering with his false innocence.
After their morning session, they showered and took breakfast with the rest of the household. Severus was surprised to find that Abraxas Malfoy was fond of him. Citing that he was a good influence on Lucius, who had the aptitude for greatness but need only a strong friend to motivate him. Severus being unusually gifted in several areas of magic, and a strong bloodline was just the person for it. They only spoke of his pure half, of which Severus was grateful. As Lucius had said, he was a true half blood, a strong lineage such as his was still welcomed at the Malfoy table.
During the day they laid out in the sun while Severus read aloud. Lucius listened, entranced by the sound of his voice, deep and smooth, already and not yet fifteen. Their books ranged from potion theories to classic literature. One in particular that Lucius found fascinating was 'Macbeth'. Laughing at the foolish muggles trifling with witches and took no simple pleasure in all the misfortune befalling them. Severus mentioned of course that it was muggle literature they were reading to which Lucius scoffed and dismissed it as a wizard or witch in disguise writing as a muggle, as a warning to them. After many failed attempts of trying to explain how William Shakespeare was in no way magical, save for the written word, Severus gave up.
If there was time before lunch, Lucius would pull Severus down onto the grass with him. Groping his shoulders and grinding his hips into their aching groins. The summer sun blazing into their sweating backs, the only witness to their rhythmic grinding. They made a right mess of their trousers, it was fortunate Lucius was good with vanishing charms and set them straight before having to present themselves back at the manor.
They deviated slightly in the late afternoons depending on Lucius' mother's schedule. If Amaryllis Malfoy was entertaining she would parade Lucius and Severus around in the tea room. Boasting about her son's accomplishments during Hogwarts and his clear ability to run the apothecary before setting to the ministry. Severus didn't escape praise either, he was a guest of the Malfoy's and Lucius' friend, therefore he too had to be an exemplary model of wizarding society. Mostly his academic achievements were mentioned to the other esteemed ladies. Lucius of course relished in such attention even if it was from older witches who teased him into 'if I were twenty years younger and you were ten years older'. Severus scowled under his curtain black hair, knowing they were only half joking. What did they know of Lucius Malfoy and what he wanted out of life?
Severus knew. For when the quiet moments came between them, when Lucius' mind went away and he thought endlessly about the pressures of enduring his family's prestige and honor. Severus nudged him back into a distracting conversation or if Lucius truly felt the need to contemplate, he was there to offer suggestions. Although it always seemed to be that when any conversation got too serious Lucius would find a way to exit in a most lavish way. Usually by bestowing some token of affection onto Severus or make a perverted remark that disrupted the nature of the discussion into something entirely different. It was his defense. Lucius acknowledged his fears but didn't wallow in them for any significant length.
After dinner, they retired to Severus' room. When the door was shut and the fire lit, it was then that those solemn talks occurred. When Lucius Malfoy pulled away from his head boy, aristocrat persona and became something real. Someone who didn't talk about tedious things, like men's fashion, gossip and bloodlines. Those things were of course still important to Lucius and throughout the day proceeded to annoy Severus with them. Yet when they were held in the four walls and a single door, something bloomed.
They both exchanged their personal fears as well as the fear of what society expected out of them considering their position and status. Both harboring envy for the other, but also acknowledging their own advantage where the other was concerned. Severus felt an odd sense of privilege to be able to see this side of his friend. He couldn't be sure that Lucius didn't parade this sort of emotional turmoil to anyone else but when he considered that he was spending the summer with him, and not any other classmate he surmised that he was someone Lucius, for whatever reason, found comfort in confiding in.
With less than two weeks left of summer, he got a letter from Lily. Lucius only handed it over after he teased him endlessly for it. Mocking him and his mudblood girlfriend. Severus snatched it from his hand and demanded he not use that word. He stopped and looked over at Lucius, realizing that he may have overstepped his boundaries. That alone could have offended the household such that he wouldn't be permitted to return. Instead Lucius scoffed and flopped on the sofa near the window and insisted Severus regale him of any scandalous details.
Sev
Finally after weeks of asking, your mum gave me your summer address. Really Sev? The Malfoys? Whats going on? I really missed you over the summer and could have used your help with this potions homework Slughorn gave us. Its a nightmare. I bet you finished it before the first day of summer was over. Petunia won't stop bragging about some boyfriend she's got, some bloke name Vernon. He's enormous and not pleasant at all. I wish you'd have told me before that you were going to stay with the Malfoys. Was it your mum's idea? I'd like to hear back from you before school starts again.
-Lily
"What a bore." Lucius grumbled after Severus read the letter aloud. He omitted the first mention of 'the Malfoys' as he knew it would be insulting and only spark Lucius to provide colorful commentary to her heritage. "If I didn't know any better I'd say she's in love with you."
Severus shot him a distasteful frown and set for his own parchment in response. "We're friends Lucius. Is this your way of combating jealousy?"
"Jealousy? What have I to concern myself with?" He moved off the couch and hovered over Severus' who was hunched over his desk scratching his reply to Lily. "Why should I be?"
"Yes yes, because you're absolutely gorgeous." He'd meant it as a sarcastic musing but it came out sounded more genuine. There was a small silence between them and in it Severus blushed profusely. He said nothing further and continued writing his letter.
Lily
Sorry to hear about your sister gabbing in your ear for the past six weeks. It was partially my mum's idea to send me to the Malfoys. But I agreed. Anything to get away from Tobias. I wasn't sure if you had plans with your family and I must have forgotten to tell you before we got on the train home. Yeah, I finished the homework pretty quick. I'll be home two days before school starts so if you need me I can help you with the rest. The Malfoys aren't so bad. I'm doing alright here. I miss you too.
-Severus
Severus carefully folded the letter into an envelope and after feeding the owl a treat sent it away back to Cokeworth. He insisted to Lucius that his response was nothing worth noting and he was being far too curious for such a simple thing. In truth Severus had forgotten about Lily save for the times Lucius used it as a device to torment him. A jolt of guilt struck his heart and settled into an unsavory feeling in his stomach. How could he forget his best friend? He hadn't thought of her much since he'd been to the manor. He said he missed her but really all he could think about was when the next time he could feel those perfect lips against his. His every thought revolved around Lucius and in a way it disgusted him how powerfully it dominated his mind. And how much he didn't care.
Unlike his classmates, Severus didn't get distracted by girls or quidditch. He was able to focus on school work and often threw himself into a book for days, not moving until every word was in his head. He devoured tome after tome, sometimes studying with Lily, other times he kept himself in a corner of the library or if he was feeling particularly threatened, the Slytherin common room.
The one place he was sanctioned from the Marauders. Though even that wasn't a complete haven. It was either ignoring loud conversations or his housemates poking at him for help. None of them seemed genuinely fond of him, and only allowed him in with Lucius' blessing or if they needed help with some assignment. He wasn't keen on their blatant utility of him but, in times of need he could slip into one of their circles and kept the four headed monster at bay. A symbiotic parasitic relationship. They were going to use him he may as well use them in return.
The night before Severus had to return home was one that kept him in the most magnanimous mood. Lucius had climbed into bed with Severus as he had every night before that. But this time was different, he was close and whispered endearing words. He kissed him slowly and held his face, even ran his lithe fingers in Severus' greasy hair. This adoring affection was strange but not unwelcomed. The best part was that Lucius removed Severus' trousers and kissed him there. More than kissed, engulfed him entirely and did magical, wonderful things with his tongue and hand. Severus didn't last more than ten minutes at these ministrations. He barely choked out a warning of his release to which Lucius ignored and swallowed without so much as a stain on his perfect lips.
He must of sensed that Severus was nervous to reciprocate and therefore did not ask such a thing from him. They slept together that night, instead of returning to his room, Lucius coiled around his pale thin Slytherin and found sleep claiming his mind. Severus woke first and turned Lucius underneath him.
"I'll come and see you at Hogsmead during the winter holiday." Lucius mumbled still half asleep but coming around to Severus' descending kiss.
"Write to me. I'll need it." No longer bearing the sick feeling of anxiety, and wanting more than anything to force more beautiful sounds from Lucius, Severus took him into his mouth.
"I knew your mouth was suited for more than just insults." Lucius groaned out with a slight stutter as Severus brought him all the way to the back of his throat. He stroked Severus' hair but as his movements became faster, Lucius gripped hard onto his scalp and urged him on. His hips moved on their own accord reaching further into the tight vacuum of his clever mouth. Lucius was not much better and lost himself quickly. Holding Severus' head still and thrusting into his loosening mouth until he was entirely spent. "I shan't forget that anytime soon."
The liquid heat in his mouth shot life into his own groin. The taste was not all that unpleasant, but rather the texture. Still, like Lucius, he swallowed and wiped his mouth clean before placing it over his white prince.
"Will you return next summer?"
"Would you like me to?" In typical fashion, Severus was avoiding any sort of admission to actually any feelings for him. While inside he was screaming 'Yes! I can't stand going back home now. Never again, take me away!'
"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want you to."
"Then yes." Their lovely morning panned out into more quiet kissing before Severus dressed and sorted his bag. Pulling away from Lucius's hands was probably the hardest test of self control he had in some time. He graciously thanked Lucius' parents for allowing him to stay. To which they extended the sentiment that they would be happy to take him any time his mother was willing to release him. Severus gave a curt nod and stepped through the blazing emerald fire to take him back to spinner's end.
The ride back to Hogwarts was dreadfully uneventful until about the last hour or so. Severus and Lily were reading quietly in their own carriage. Occasionally one of them would mention a passage of interest in their respective subject and have a small discussion before resuming their study. More than once Lily caught Severus staring out the window, his eyes hardly moving yet his mind rolled on and on.
"Alright there Sev?" She kicked him lightly and slowly he came away from the window.
"Yeah. Just thinking."
"I got that since you've barely said a word. Something happen at the Malfoys?"
Oh what dear Lily did not know. So much had happened and so quickly that Severus was certain one morning he would wake and realize it had all been a vivid cruel dream. Yet every day he opened his eyes, he remembered perfectly the night before and how every day was a challenge to see where they could get into trouble next.
Still what mostly tugged at his mind was the morning he left. Lucius had been so...sweet. Caring and affectionate. It wasn't like the times he threw Severus in the grass, bit his neck and grinded into him until the inside of their pants were a wet hot mess. The encounter was troubling the more he thought about it. Much like the time they'd both been drunk on brandy. Lucius never did retract his declaration of possession over him, but then they never spoke of it after either. It was confusing since his farewell had been so, intimate.
"Snape right?" An unfamiliar voice called his attention back. He noticed Lily's careful expression and then turned to their intruder. A Slytherin seventh year by the look of her, slightly taller than most girls with lush blonde hair flowing over her shoulders.
"What?" He blinked and tried to figure out silently what this girl could possibly want from him.
"You're Snape right? Fourth year?"
"Yes." His stare narrowed as he studied her. Crisp robes, her face perfectly pale with only a slight bit of makeup around her eyes. He hardly paid any attention to girls in his year, let alone older ones.
A smile came over the stranger as she stepped into their cabin, hand reaching for a greeting. "Narcissa Black." Without giving his mind time to conjure up any feelings of jealousy, now knowing who she was, he returned her hand shake. "I heard you stayed with the Malfoys over the summer, is that right?"
"Yes." He quickly looked back at Lily to see her actively ignoring the scene played out before her.
"So you must be close with Lucius."
A spark of anger rose up inside him as she said his name. How dare she. Who the hell was this girl to say his name, inquiring about his white prince! "Uh, yeah I guess." He stumbled out and noticed Lily's eyes darting back to the window.
Narcissa tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and blushed. "Well I just, wanted to say hello. Any friend of Lucius should be a friend of mine. Are you in the Slugclub?"
"No, uh I mean, I haven't been invited."
"What a shame. Maybe Slughorn will this year. I've got to go, but if you need anything let me know." Once their door slid shut Severus let out a deep sigh and turned to see Lily's sour expression.
"What?"
"You tell me." She snapped and resumed her pretend reading.
"Wha? She approached me, I've never talked to her before in my life."
"Yeah well, she only wants to be friends because you and Malfoy are now friends."
"What should I have done? Gave her the stink eye?" At that Lily laughed and stowed her books in her bag.
"No I guess not. But still Sev, she's a blood snob like the rest of them."
"She's in my house Lily. I can't go around hating the lot when I have to live with them. Its not like I have any other friends." He lightly kicked his worn, tattered bag and crossed his arms over his chest. Lily moved to his side of the car and placed a hand on his knee.
"I know. But, just don't let their talk go to your head alright?"
"I promise you that I couldn't care less what Narcissa Black has to say."
Next time, Severus and Lucius get into shenanigans over the summer! Narcissa sadly has to endure their boyish antics. Remember they're both mature and immature in their own right. Lucius has a better grasp on his feelings while Severus is able to keep himself and Lucius in perspective. But it doesn't stop them from being horny bastards who are unsure of what any Hope you're all enjoying the story. Send me yo love, yo hate, yo indifference its all good.
