Chapter 7:

Conversations

As Lily sat by the fire, and read through Severus' Potions Journals, she began to think about how much she had wanted to rip James to pieces for hurting her Severus. She dropped the book in her lap, 'Her Severus'? Since when had he become hers? She shook her head to clear her thoughts, and sighed. She heard a groaning coming from Severus' room and knew that he was awake.

As Lily neared the door, she heard the shuffling that told her Severus was no longer in his bed. She sighed, and opened the door and stood leaning against the doorway. "Severus?" She asked in her soft angelic voice.

Severus, who was trying to make his way to his wardrobe for a night robe looked over his shoulder at the beautiful woman standing in the light of the doorway. He blinked a couple of times, and thought 'Is she an Angel?' Perhaps, but as of right this second she was mortal, and looked just a little amused. She had the most beautiful half smile gracing her wonderful lips. Her fiery red hair bright in the light streaming from behind her, making it a fiery halo around her face, and body. He struggled to catch his breath, since it had been knocked out of him twice now, once by Potter, and now by his beautiful red haired angel. He stumbled a bit, and clutched at his chest, the deep breath he had just tried to take had moved one of his broken ribs.

Lily watched as he stared at her, a look of awe, longing, and love shone clearly in his eyes. She knew he had loved her, since she died, his thoughts hadn't been hidden from her. Perhaps that was why James was so angry at him. She saw him stumble and immediately stepped forward to help him regain his balance. She grabbed his shoulder, to keep him steady, and looked into his eyes. "Severus? Are you okay? What hurts?" She asked, gently probing his chest, to see if the rib she set, needed to be cast again.

Severus looked down into the eyes of the woman he loved, and couldn't breath. His breath whooshed out of him at her gentle touch. Eyes closing, he breathed in her luscious scent and said, "I just took too big a breath is all. You needn't worry Lily." He said softly, but with a tinge of indignance.

Lily chuckled and then looked back up, she put her hands on his face and said, "You are my patient, and I'll do as I please. Now, let me help you sit back down." She said with a scowl, but her eyes betrayed her, they were dancing with mirth, and she knew he would never let her take care of him. He was too solitary.

Severus couldn't think the moment her hands touched his face. He heard her say 'My patient' and 'help' and he sighed, he couldn't say no to her. Not now, not ever. He looked down into her sparkling eyes and said softly, "As you wish."

Those words arose Lily, for she had been staring into Severus' eyes, drowning in the warmth with which his stare alone made her feel. She had never heard him assent to anything anyone said before, and smiled softly at him. "Thank you Sev." She said softly, leaning up to kiss his cheek. She then helped him back over, and onto his bed. She stood next to it and said, "Now what were you up for?"

Severus' mind nearly exploded when she kissed his cheek. He wondered what it would be like if she kissed his lips. He allowed her to settle him back in his huge bed, and said, "I was trying to get my night robe from my wardrobe when you stopped me." He told her with a mock scowl.

Lily laughed, "And what would you need that for? You won't be going anywhere." She replied, smirking. She then set about checking his vitals, and such, making sure that his rib was still okay, and then proceeding to unstopper the two vials of potions that he would be needing.

Severus sighed, "Why do you insist on torturing me?" he whispered softly, uncertain if she had heard or not. He gingerly took the potions, and drank them down. He may be a potions master, but he never had, nor would like the taste of potions.

Lily heard his whisper, and sighed she knew what he meant by that, he had loved her for so long, he hadn't stopped loving her, and now she was here, before him, caring for him, and watching over him. She watched him drink his potions, and then took the vials away. Once she returned, she saw his eyes watching her.

Severus sighed, and looked down when her eyes met his. He couldn't see why she was here, helping him like this. It wasn't like she liked him. "Lily, you may go. I'll be fine here. I've had to patch up worse than this." He said, his voice controlled, tight. He didn't want her to be here against her will. He never wanted that.

Lily shook her head, and then walked over to the side of his bed. "No, I want to stay, I want to help you, and I don't want to leave." She said softly. He was always like this. He never wanted anybody to do anything that they didn't need to do. And taking care of him was one of those things. She sat on the edge, and sighed looking at his drawn expression.

Severus couldn't believe his ears. Lily wanted to stay with him. She wanted to take care of him, but he wasn't good enough. He didn't deserve her care. He sighed, and then looked up at her. "Lily, I don't deserve this. I don't need to be taken care of, and you don't need to waste your time here with me. I've done so many things, I don't deserve to be alive right now, and you being here is even more than what I'll ever deserve." He told her quietly. He pulled the covers over himself, and shut is eyes tiredly.

Lily listened to him, and shook her head. He was so idiotic. He had three broken ribs, a broken jaw, and many cuts and bruises and he didn't need a bit of help? She watched as he covered himself up, and then shut his eyes, trying to end the conversation. She didn't know what got into her, when she situated herself right next to him, under the blankets. She leaned lightly against him, and said, "I'm not leaving Severus. So stop trying to push me away."

Severus' heart nearly leapt out of his chest at the simple action. But none the less, he knew not to argue with Lily when she had made up her mind. He sighed in defeat, and opened his eyes, looking down at the beautiful woman beside him. How he longed to be able to wake up next to her every morning...

Severus closed his eyes, and let his mind wander. Soon he was dreaming about Lily, and the life he wished he had with her. Little did he know, but the woman resting beside him was dreaming of nearly the same things.

A/N: And here's another chapter... Wow... I didn't think I'd finish it so soon... But I guess the writing muse has struck, and I'm typing faster than ever before! Anyways, what'd you think? How was it? Please drop me a review? I love to hear your encouraging words. Thank you to all that reviewed the last chapter, I hope you enjoyed this one! :) PLEASE REVIEW!