FOUR YEARS LATER

'Shall I pour you a glass of orange juice, Professor Snape?' Harry asked smiling as he held a slice of toast buttered with cream cheese near Snape's mouth.

Moving in closer with one hand rested on the kitchen counter, Snape narrowed his eyes and smiled. 'How many times have I told you not to call me Professor Snape?' he asked wrapping a hand around Harry's waist and pulling him closer.

Harry slid a finger over the cream cheese and rubbed a bit on Snape's lips then laughed. 'It sounds sexy to me', he said and when their lips met, Harry licked off the cheese and moaned. 'Professor Snape.'

'If you say so.'

'Every time I touch you, you always become deeply aroused.'

'Do I?' Snape asked pressing his body to Harry's.

'Yes, I'm touched to know how excited I make you.' And he brushed his hand lightly over Snape's erect penis beneath his jeans.

Bracing Harry against the counter, Snape lifted him up to sit on the ledge and kissed him hard and deep. His fingers travelled through the dark dishevelled hair and then down Harry's back, gripping his seat firmly in his hands. Just the smell of Harry drove him crazy and after all these years, it was the same all over again. No matter how many times they made love, it always felt like the first time: extremely satisfying and deeply passionate. It was two years after the defeat of Voldemort and they were still together. Two days from now would be their fourth anniversary as a couple and it felt like just yesterday they had first ventured out on that road, both of them uncertain of where it might lead them.

Harry wrapped his hands around Snape's neck and savoured the closeness of the man's body to his. He broke off from kissing Snape on his lips and his mouth travelled down the man's warm neck, leaving kisses along the way as he went.

'Oh Severus, I love you.'

'Keep on saying that and I'll have to prove how deep my love runs for you right here and now', Snape moaned as he leant his head back to take in Harry's kisses along his neck.

'Four years and yet, I just can't get enough of you.'

'Well there is one solution', Snape said into Harry's hair.

'Oh really? What's that?'

'Let's have a go at pleasuring each other again and see if we can deeply satisfy ourselves this time around.'

'OH you are so demanding', Harry said kissing Snape again.

'Well this is my house, after all.'

And Harry slid off from the counter and moaned as Snape pressed against him firmly. 'Severus.'

'Harry, touch me now, please.'

Sliding his hand into Snape's pants, his fingers closed around the hard, thick and hotly aroused penis. Snape began to grind his hips against Harry, moaning as his hardness moved between Harry's grasp.

'Bloody hell, that feels good.'

'With us being at work all week, there wasn't much time to satisfy our needs', Harry said and managed to laugh.

'The Ministry works you too hard.'

'And the University works you too hard.'

'No, you're the only person that works me, Harry', Snape said hoarsely as he pumped into Harry's hand.

And just as both of them were about to orgasm, the doorbell chimed.

'Dammit!' Snape muttered. 'They can wait another minute!'

'Shit!' Harry muttered as he came in his pants and he felt Snape do the same in his hand. 'Oh God!'

'Harry!' Snape moaned loudly and collapsed against his lover.

And they heard the doorbell chime again.

'Coming!' Harry shouted over Snape's shoulder as he pulled out his wand and worked a cleansing charm on both of them.

The sound of the front door opening and then closing made both of them jump. Snape stepped back quickly and rubbed his hand over his face then tried to smoothen his shirt and he watched as Harry did the same.

'They thought I said come in!'

'Well it sounded like that, Harry!' Snape exclaimed.

They both watched as Hermione peeked into the kitchen then when she saw them, she smiled broadly.

'They're in here, Ron!'

She had on a pink strap dress and pink sandals. Coming forward, she threw a shy glance at Snape then beamed at Harry who shook her hand with his left hand.

'Hey, Hermione!' he said pumping his hand in hers.

He felt a bit self conscious actually because Hermione didn't miss the move. Her eyes took in everything and as usual, her brilliance did the work. She looked at his right hand which was behind his back and her cheeks became flushed.

'Hey Harry...Professor', she said shaking Snape's hand warmly. 'How have you two been? Last time we saw you two was at Thanksgiving last year!'

'Oh don't be so sure of it, Hermione', Ron said coming into the kitchen. 'Come to think of it, were you two at Thanksgiving at our house?'

And Ron came forward, wrapping Harry in a brotherly hug then he turned to Snape.

'Nice to see you, er, Professor', he said nodding in Snape's direction and the latter did the same in return.

Harry was glad that Ron had come around. It had taken him time but he eventually did reconcile with Harry. They had both come to the general conclusion that neither could live without the other being their best friend. Simply put, Hermione nagged the hell out of Ron to make up with Harry. Ron was still to take a liking to Snape and accept him though but he was working on it.

'And for your information, we were at your house last year and we did run into each other a few times in town', Harry said.

'Well time goes by so quickly these days. Very soon is the wedding, you know', Ron said smiling at Hermione.

'How wonderful', Snape said.

'Wonderful indeed', Ron said eyeing him nervously. 'Nice shirt, by the way. Matches your eyes perfectly and since you're the woman in the relationship, maybe you should get a skirt to go with –'

'Ron!' Hermione cried fiercely and jumped when she heard Harry laugh.

'I'll consider it, Mr. Weasley', Snape said as he eyed Harry as well then he couldn't help but stifle a laugh.

Later on that evening when they had finished eating, Ron got himself busily occupied with Harry's video game control system and Hermione, Snape and Harry sat outside.

'He's such a child', she said eyeing her fiancé warily then turning back to look at Harry and Snape. 'The two of you are so perfect for each other. Aww.'

'Thanks, Hermione', both Snape and Harry said and they both laughed.

Harry got up and sat upon Snape's lap and nuzzled his head unto his chest.

'So, Hermione, how are your studies going so far at the University?' Snape asked as he ruffled Harry's hair.

'It's going great actually. I know I'll get an A in your course. Potions is so fascinating now, as compared to at Hogwarts.'

'Well I understand you there', Snape said softly. 'Love changes you.'

'It indeed does', she said watching Harry who couldn't control himself, as he began to nibble on Snape's neck softly. 'Seems like he and Ron will never grow up.'

'Well, I have to count my blessings there then. If he had been older then I wouldn't have had twice the fun I have with him. Such a sprite fellow he is.'

'I am indeed', Harry said smiling and all of them jumped as Ron bellowed from inside 'TOUCHDOWN!'

'Oh honestly!' Hermione muttered and Harry as well as Snape laughed at her outburst.

'Hermione, do you like my ring?' Harry asked and he held out his left hand for her to see.

She took his hand and stared at the ring in awe then looked at Harry then at Snape. 'Wow! Did you two...are you two planning on...?'

'Well we have considered it and would like for it to be so. I do want to spend the rest of my life with him', Harry said.

'Married at forty', Hermione said smiling at Snape. 'Well let's think of it as this, it at least happened for you.'

'How smart, Hermione', Snape said smiling as well. 'I always knew I wanted this but was desperately stubborn to admit it.'

'And by this he means me, I figure', Harry said and he sighed. 'I would have never thought that my life would have ended up this way: being in love and together with Sev and living here. It all seems like a dream sometimes because everything is so perfect and I'm happy. I'm so in love with him.'

'I love you so much too, Harry', Snape said and kissed Harry lightly on his cheek. 'I would have never thought the same come to consider it.'

'Well both of you were thoroughly surprised. At least it happened for the best. I'm so happy everything turned out this way because everyone is happy.'

'Even Ron', Harry said gazing inside at the bobbing figure on his sofa.

'Even Ron', Snape and Hermione repeated and all of them knew how hard it had been for Ron to accept that his best friend was gay.