"How's your nose?" Lucius murmured softly once they had returned to the Slytherin common room. Madam Pomfrey had fixed Severus' nose with a simple flick of her wand and a note to excuse him from the rest of his daily classes.
"Fine." Severus whispered his eyes downcast. Lucius heart throbbed painfully. Severus looked so tiny, huddled up into the corner of the couch. Lucius reached out to touch the boy but he shrunk away with a small whimper. "I'm tired. I just want to sleep."
"Alright, I'll take you to my dorm." Lucius said with a smile. Severus shook his head, raven hair swishing.
"N-No. I want to sleep in my bed. Alone." Severus murmured. Lucius' smile faded but he nodded meekly and let the boy make his way towards the first year dorms. Lucius pulled his fingers through his blonde hair harshly and sighed. Lucius threw his legs onto the couch and stared at the glass roof of the Slytherin common room. Usually the green waters of the Black Lake soothed him, but the pretty colors only seemed to make him angrier and he scowled at the fish that swam by.
"Oh no. What's wrong Lucy?" a silky voice murmured from behind Lucius. The blonde groaned and threw his arms over his eyes, unwilling to face the owner of the voice. He knew who it was.
"Piss off Lestrange…" Lucius grumbled. There was a warm chuckle and Lucius felt his skin prickle in a familiar way that made his stomach churn.
"Oh, come now Lucy. I was only worried about my once-were-love." Rabastan Lestrange chuckled. Lucius shivered at the sound. He did always love it when he laughed.
"OUR love, brother dearest." purred another soft voice and Lucius' eyes snapped open in surprise. Two gorgeous figures stood over him. Both were just as – if not more – handsome than Sirius Black himself. Rabastan Lestrange stood with his arm draped over the shoulder of his younger brother, Rodolphus Lestrange whose impish face wandered over Lucius' figure with intimate familiarity. Rabastan's dark red hair fell in light waves down to his shoulder, whereas Rodolphus' scarlet curls were waist-length and draped over his shoulders in silky tresses.
"Rodolphus, Rabastan." Lucius greeted coldly. "How are you both?"
"Delightful." Rodolphus murmured silkily. "And yourself, Lucius?"
"I'm in love." Lucius spat. Rabastan smirked and turned to his younger brother who raised an eyebrow inquisitively.
"Oh?" the younger Lestrange raised an eyebrow quizzically.
"Yes. Now if you don't mind, I would rather not speak to either of you." Lucius sat up and glared at the pair. The Lestrange brothers merely chuckled and Lucius growled softly. "I am not joking."
"Now Lucy, don't be like that. I know you miss us… and we miss you too." Rabastan dropped elegantly onto the couch, lounging back with the same superior smirk. Rabastan's foot gently brushed against Lucius' calf and the blonde jumped up swiftly, marching from the room with a disgruntled blush. Rodolphus pouted and placed a hand on his hip.
"Maybe he is in love. How boring." Rodolphus sighed, running a hand through his hair. Rabastan smirked and grabbed onto his younger brother's arm, pulling him softly onto his lap. Loving, the older Lestrange stroked his younger brother's hair. Rodolphus was still pouting and Rabastan merely chuckled.
"Oh no, little one. Lucius will be ours again. He just needs a small push in the right direction. Don't fret, beautiful." Rabastan whispered lovingly, his finger gently prodding Rodolphus' bottom lip. "Now… Stop, pouting and come here."
Rabastan chuckled softly, pulling his younger brother into tender kiss.
…
My dearest Prince Severus,
I'm glad your classes are going well. I'm very proud of you and I'm sure if your father understood just how wonderfully you're doing he would be twice as pleased. I find myself missing you every day but I hope you are having so much fun you don't have a second to miss me back. I know you would like to come back for the holiday's but I've fallen ill and wouldn't be very good company for you. I hope you will understand. I love you very much, Severus and give please my regards to Lucius.
You're loving mother,
Eileen Snape.
Severus read the letter twice and by the time he finished his vision was blurred with tears. "fallen ill.." What a lie! He knew what she meant. His father was probably drinking again and taking his anger out on Eileen. Severus crumbled the note angrily and tossed it onto the table; he pushed his breakfast away harshly, having completely lost his appetite.
"Severus? Why are you crying?" gasped Lucius, who spotted the tears in the younger Slytherin's eyes. Snape shoved the crumpled paper into Lucius' chest. The blonde carefully unfolded the paper and read quickly, realization hit him instantly and he looked to Severus with soft eyes. "Oh…"
"That bastard is hurting my mother again and… and I can't do anything about it!" Severus whispered harshly. "I hate him."
Lucius sighed softly and wrapped his long arms around the small boy. Many students began whispering but Lucius ignored them all. This was Severus. He was proud to have this boy.
"Well… I kind of love him." Lucius whispered with a hidden smirk and Severus made a gagging sound that made the blonde chuckle. "I love him because… without him. You would not be here."
"Well… I do like being alive." Severus mumbled against Lucius chest, causing the older boy to laugh softly. Severus struggled out of the embrace, his cheeks red and his eyes went wide, focused on something in the corner of the great hall. Lucius followed Severus' gaze and caught sight of Sirius Black, who was whispering something into Remus' ear that made the scarred blush. Sirius noticed Lucius staring and nudged a bored looking James. James looked up and Lucius' eyes grew deadly. James smirked arrogantly and winked at the blonde Slytherin. Lucius' pureblood lineage told at him to simply turn away, but the part inside him that loved Severus Snape to death screamed other orders and Lucius ended up giving James Potter and the rest of his followers the finger. The face of the Marauders was something Lucius would never forget, their look of shock and utter disgust would help him sleep easier that night. Severus stared at his lover with wide eyes, completely taken aback by Lucius' very inelegant gesture - but the black haired Slytherin couldn't help but giggle. It was sweeter and happier than any laugh Lucius had ever heard from the boy and he felt himself laughing along. Barty Crouch Jnr - who had caught sight of the Marauder's faces - snorted under his breath, creating an almost chain reaction. Very soon, the entire Slytherin table was roaring with laughter, many not even knowing why but unable to control themselves nonetheless.
Severus caught sight of Dumbledore, whose eyes twinkled with amusement and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. It was very odd for the usually regal Slytherins to behave so rowdily and Dumbledore seemed quite amused at the reaction that Severus and Lucius had caused. Severus smiled at Dumbledore happily and the headmaster nodded, his smile now completely obvious.
"Look what you've done, Severus!" Lucius chuckled, calling over the sound of hysterical Slytherins. "I hope you're proud!"
"Oh very." Severus said with a giggle. Slowly he rose from his seat. "I'm going to get some fresh air, before I pass out."
"Alright, I'll come find you later, okay?" Lucius said through broken giggles. Severus kissed the boy on the lips gently and walked from the hall, smiling at his fellow Slytherins who were still in hysterics. The silence of the halls hit him like a wall and he felt his ears ringing loudly. It was breezy and Severus immediately felt calmer. He headed towards the library, somewhere he could be alone and surrounded by books. Severus had just turned the last corner and the sight of a lanky brunette made his blood run cold. James Potter stood at the entrance to the Library, his arms folded expectantly.
"Shit." Severus whispered, turning on his heels quickly to march the other way.
"Wait!" James called. Severus flipped him off his shoulder and walked faster. James caught up fast and grasped Severus' elbow tightly. Severus spun around quickly, his palm connecting with James' cheek with a very satisfying Crack! "Ow! Fuck me with a knife!"
"Let go, wanker!" Severus cried but James held him tightly.
"I wanted to apologize! No need to hit me!" James hissed, his hand holding cheek with his free hand. Severus' eyes went deathly cold and he slapped the boy again.
"You broke my nose, you fucker! I'll hit you as much as I want!" Severus beat the boys shoulder repeatedly until he finally released his grip on Severus' elbow. The Slytherin rubbed his tender elbow and sighed softly. "Great, now that's going to bruise."
"Shit, I really broke your nose?" James said softly after a small pause. "Look I'm really so-"
"Don't! Just… Don't." Severus whispered. The anger in his eyes was now replaced with pure hurt. He looked like a broken doll and James felt his heart sink.
"Severus…" James whispered and Severus looked up in shock. "Look, I don't usually do this so please just shut the fuck up and listen, will you?"
Severus opened his mouth to protest but nodded weakly, taking a seat on the stone floor with his back pressed against the cool walls. His heart was beating so fast that he welcomed the cold. James took a seat next to the smaller boy and shifted awkwardly, his eyes facing forward.
"I'm sorry. I really am… I just get carried away sometimes when Sirius eggs me on, not that I'm blaming my behavior on him." James sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as though the apology was taking its toll on him physically. "You didn't deserve that… you deserve none of the shit we give you, but I must say that you handle it like a legend. You've got balls, I must admit."
"Thanks." Severus whispered, a small smile tugging at his lips.
"Can you forgive me?" James whispered, finally turning to the boy, catching his eye. Severus was suddenly drowning in deep brown depths. Unlike Lucius', which were closed and dominating, James' eyes were mischievous and completely open. Severus felt as though he could see every though in James' mind, he was an open book.
"Sure." Severus whispered impulsively. "Does this make us… friends?"
James frowned at the word, and Severus could almost see the ideas flit past behind his eyes. Severus smirked and tilted his head.
"How about… secret friends?" James said finally. It was Severus' turn to frown now. "You see… Sirius still hates you…"
"Gee, thanks." Severus spat.
"Don't get angry, you twat. Just listen." James said, smacking the side of Severus' head, causing the boy to snicker. "We can be friends secretly, just until I'm able to get Sirius to kind of like you. That way he won't try to kill you if you ever hang out with me."
"Ah, I see, very clever, Potter. I didn't know you had it in you." Severus said with a small giggle and James smirk, shrugging nonchalantly.
"Well… I'm not just a pretty face."
"You're not a pretty face at all." Severus whispered.
"You cheeky little snake! Come here." James cried, tackling the boy onto his back. Severus squeaked loudly, falling back easily. He looked up at the Gryffindor with wide eyes.
"Get off, asshole!" Severus screamed. "Or I'll kick you in the crouch!"
James grinned and pinned the smaller boy's legs with his knees. Severus lay trapped on the stone floor, he pouted in defeat. James smirked and leans closer to the boy.
"Give up?" James whispered. Severus nodded. "Then apologize. Take back what you said and admit I'm super good looking!"
Severus blushed defiantly and struggled again, to no avail. He sighed softly and looked up at James with a pout.
"Alright, I was wrong. Your face is very pretty, James."
James blushed deeply. Severus saying his name sent a violent ripple through his body. He wanted to hear him say it again. Severus caught James intense gaze and he quirked an eyebrow in confusion. Before he knew it, James' mouth was on his and Severus felt his body go ridged. Three days ago he would have happily accepted the kiss; he would have ravished the Gryffindor and made love to him right in the hall. James' lips were clumsy and soft, unlike Lucius who kissed with more experience and dominance. Severus liked it. He liked it a lot.
"Severus." James whispered against Severus' lips. The Slytherin was sudden flung back into reality and he realized that this was not Lucius. He loved Lucius. Not this asshole! Severus kicked James hard in the stomach and the Gryffindor doubled over in pain. Severus was in tears the moment he sprung to his feet.
"Friends, huh?!" Severus spat and he fled down the hall, oblivious to the smirks of two redheaded Slytherins. Rodolphus Lestrange turned to his brother and he knew they both had the same idea.
"Oh… this is too easy." Rabastan purred, throwing an arm over his brother's shoulder. Rodolphus giggled.
"Are we going to get our toy back, brother dearest?"
"Oh yes, angel." Rabastan whispered loving, burying his nose into Rodolphus' silken hair. "Oh yes."
A/N:
Boo! Guess who's alive! Did ya'll miss me? Because I know that I missed you guys and this story. I've been busy lately but I really missed writing my stories. I hope you all don't hate me so much. ):
I'm going to start updating all my stories and hopefully it will be frequently. Anywho.. I hope you like this chapter. I added the Lestrange brother and threw them into a very incestuous relationship because I can! :D The design of the Lestrange brothers was inspired by this fanart by madcarrot.
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If you aren't watching her on Deviantart then I command you to do so now! She is amazing. I actually really love The Lestrange brothers, they're really fun to write. If you haven't figured it out yet… Rodolphus is Bottom and Rabastan is top. And Yes, Lucius use to be in a relationship with BOTH of them. I have a feeling it was probably in Lucius' third year, where he was awkward and peeking out of the closet. The Lestrange brothers yanked him out instead.
Anway. I hope you enjoy and as always…
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-Riah