"How did you find me? I mean, how did you know-"
"Shh… calm down, my darling." Terms of endearment flowed naturally out of James, and Lily readily accepted them. The need for answers escaped her, leaving her alone with James, her love.
"I can't believe I never realized it before, James. You were always there for me, caring for me. And I-"
"Say no more, dearest Lily. As Dumbledore would say-"
"Oh let's not bring Dumbledore into this" Lily's eyes locked onto James', and with a swift movement they embraced. Lips met lips, hard yet gentle, as one would caress a dear treasure they didn't want taken away, as if a mere disturbance, a touch, would cause it to fade away.
"Severus?" An authoritative voice rang throughout the house.
Collecting himself, Severus stood up from his weary position and rushed down the stairs. With a sharp look at the aging man, he spoke: "I didn't realize you were now making house calls, headmaster."
"I do believe we had arranged a deal," Dumbledore paused, "Professor Snape."
"Headmaster… I cannot say how much I appre-"
"Professor, of potions. As I recall, you did quite excel in old Slugworth's class. Well, now he's retiring, just in time for you to continue your reign as the half-blood prince." The haunting blue eyes sparkled accompanied by a knowing smile as the last words were spoken.
Severus held the gaze, refusing to give up his ground. Lily Evans would eventually be his.
AN:
A short one, but it was fun to write :)
I could use help with dialogue, I'm never quite sure if I'm using it right or if it makes sense. Which stinks, since a lot of this story is turning out to be dialogue... Please critique!
