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Chapter 4

The next few weeks turned out to be different. Severus would visit the store to get a few books and would notice the young employee greeting him with a shy smile but didn't meet his gaze. He noticed that she was wearing something different. Rose wore a white dress with sunflowers on it. He's not into any fashion in any way but...he thought she looked quite nice.

Rose was worried. Each day, she was afraid...afraid that any minute her father would find her. She heard the bell ringing meaning a customer came in when she saw it was the dark haired man that she delivered the box. She watched him from afar, of course she knew his name and somehow he knew hers.

She didn't know why but she finds herself watching the man every time he'd visit the store to talk to her boss. But today she saw the man look at her once their eyes met, Rose glanced away. She blushed a bright pink being caught staring at him, she hoped he wasn't feeling uncomfortable about it.

He noticed Rose's gaze every time he walked in the shop. Very few times he caught her looking at him like that. Of course, Severus didn't mind that. In fact when he visits the store every time she works somehow brought him a sense of calm to him. He couldn't explain it but he grown used to her presence. He saw her give a customer a smile telling them to have a nice day.

There was something about that smile that was so calming, pleasing almost. Feeling that odd shiver, Severus watched Rose, letting his eyes travel up her frame. Her long, red hair was hanging around her shoulders, with a few hair accessories on the side of her head.

The sunlight hit her hair, and the longer Severus stared, somehow it gave her an angelic appearance. Severus felt the warmth in his cheeks started to spread through his body.

But then Rose suddenly looked up at him, still smiling carrying a few books in her delicate hands. Severus's gaze locked with hers. Rose's lips were moving, but Severus couldn't hear the words. The only thing he could focus on was her eyes.

All of a sudden, Severus felt that strange feeling inside. Her eyes...he admit that they're pretty... Right then, He could feel his heart beating slightly faster.

"Severus?"

Snape was jerked back into reality by Rose's soft voice. He breathed deeper, again feeling his face flush. "Pardon me?"

"I asked you if this was all you want?" Rose said softly holding the books.

"Yes, that's all." He said glancing at the books.

"You feeling alright?" Rose asked

"Yes, I'm fine. It's just been a long day." Snape said

"It must be...but don't overdue it."Rose said giving him a soft smile

Rose rang him up and the whole time, Snape couldn't take his eyes off her. Even when she turn her back to grab a shopping bag. Severus tried to divert his attention away from Rose. He ultimately failed when she turned back to him.

"Thank you...and here's your change." Rose said handing him the few pieces of bronze her fingers gently brushed against his palm.

"No, Thank you for getting these I appreciate it." He said

"I'm glad to hear that. I hope you have a nice day and don't tire yourself out." Rose said giving him a smile before he pushed the door open and leaving Her, going back to his home alone.

Severus breathed deeply trying to keep calm, also trying to clear his head. He tried to keep his thoughts together but an image of her smile made his heart beat fast, It wasn't every day that he came across someone like her.

He had never been so fond of someone like her. He felt nervousness in his stomach when he realized that he knew this feeling. Many years had passed, but he knew it to well about this feeling. And truth be told he felt scared having this feeling again.

He had every intention of going right off to sleep, Only after he surrendered he felt relaxed enough to crawl into bed. However, Severus would end up falling asleep thinking of those eyes and that smile. He realized that he fancied her.

The next day is Rose's day off so she decided to try and do something a little different, She wanted to at least practice a bit of magic so why not give potion making a try? She found a book on the basic potions that anyone could make but even if the pictures in the book look good she'd rather buy the ones made by a professional to actually see the color and possibly the texture of it.

Rose walked to see if the shop was open, she was a bit nervous since she only step foot in that shop a few weeks back. When she opened the doors she saw him labeling a few bottles. He looked up and had a bit of a flush look on his face.

"Hi..."Rose said softly

"Hello."Severus said he didn't expect to see Rose in his shop. Why was she here? Was there something wrong? Curiosity got the best of him when he saw her looking around as if she's lost. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Oh...um...I..."Rose said "I'm just looking for a few potions...um..." She searched in her pocket and held out a note with a few potions.

Severus took the note, and read it a few simple potions. He glanced at her looking around the shelves. So he easily found the potions that she asked for.

"You make all of those yourself?" Rose asked in her soft voice.

"Yes." He said

"How long does it take you to brew all of those?" She asked

"It depends on the potions, but these are easy to make and hardly takes time." Severus said trying to calm his rapid heartbeat. This was the first time that they were having a conversation like this, usually it just be a sentence or two and their in their way.

"Still I think it's Nice."Rose said "Potion making seems fun."

"Here's your change..."Severus said he placed a few coins in her hand, he could feel how soft it was even if it was just a second.

"Thank you."Rose said giving him a smile and he nodded. Reaching for the door she left.

Severus watched her from the shop's window, taking in her beauty and smiling to himself with a sigh.

Severus had to admit that just admiring her from afar was best. Besides, it was just a fancy, nothing more. There was no harm in that. She was a lovely young woman. He thought it was normal that a woman like her would have a few admires, why would she even give him the time of day?

With one last look, he continued on his work.

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