The next morning, I woke up to find myself extremely comfortable. This time, I did not freak out that I was in Severus' room again with Severus' arm around me. I looked to find Severus still sleeping. I quietly reached toward him and moved a stray hair out of his face. My 'adoptive' family would never believe this...any of this. I leaned up and placed a kiss on his forehead. That's when I realized Severus was awake.
"If you could, would you...go back?"
"No...I fell...they think I'm dead."
"I'm sorry..."
"No, it's alright. I like it here. I feel like I belong here. I never felt that at home."
Severus brought me closer to him and leaned down to press his lips to mine. My breath hitched when his lips connected with mine. I sighed into the kiss. I didn't understand what I felt. I was happy, relieved, excited, embarrassed, scared, and completely relaxed at the same time. The kiss was short and very sweet, but it made it feel like time had stopped. But, of course, that didn't stop the blush from turning my face bright red. Severus chuckled as he ran his fingers through my hair.
"For the oh so scary god of mischief, you are quite shy."
And I bet my face has now turned beet red when he said that...how embarrassing!
'It's just...just around you. I'm normally...not...not this open...with...others.'
"I'm glad that you are...comfortable around someone like me."
"I could say the same, Severus."
Using the arm wrapped around me as support, Severus lifted himself up so he was hovering over me. He leaned down close enough that our lips were only a couple inches from each other.
"We should probably get ready for the day, Loki."
"...Uh huh..."
Severus closed the space between us with another kiss. I tangled my fingers into his hair, deepening the kiss. When we broke the kiss, I sighed. I didn't want to leave the bed. Severus chuckled.
"It'll be the weekend soon."
"Not soon enough."
All day, I had been thinking about this morning. I was kind of... ok extremely distracted. I just hope no one noticed...especially the headmaster. I really don't understand that old man.
As I was waiting for dinner time, there was a knock on my door. It was too early for Severus; he should still have a class.
"Come in."
Mr Potter came into view.
"Hello, Loki."
"Mr. Potter. What can I help you with?"
"I just have a question...don't get mad..."
I made a confused face.
"Why would I get mad, Mr Potter?"
"Well, I noticed how distracted you were during tutoring and then Professor Snape was in a...not angry mood today...I was wondering if...if you two were...were together...?"
I smirked.
"Are you sure your a Gryffindor, Mr. Potter?"
Potter beamed a smile at me.
"I knew it! I knew it! That's awesome, Loki!...Well, I should go and don't worry I won't tell anyone!"
Potter waved and was out the door. I shook my head...kids.
There was another knock on the door.
"Come in."
Severus stepped in.
"Ready for dinner, Loki."
"Yes, finally."
Once dinner was over in the dining hall, Severus and I were walking back to the dungeons when I noticed something out the window.
"Severus, it's snowing."
"Yes. It is almost December. Does it not snow where you are from?"
" No. We have two suns."
"Sounds...dreadful."
I laughed and took his hand in mine; pulling him to the entrance of the castle.
"Can we walk outside in the snow for a while? I haven't even been outside on the school grounds yet."
"We should get some warmer clothes on first."
"Oh...sorry I forgot.
"You like the cold, right?"
"Well...yes I guess because of what I am..."
Severus took out his wand and said a spell that changed his school clothes to a warm winter coat and gloves. He then wrapped his arms around me in a hug.
Don't. I don't care what you are. You are no monster.
I looked down at my feet and hesitantly asked the question that was on my mind. Would you like to see what...I look like?
Only if you want to. I won't push you to show me. Let's go outside. The grounds are lovely when it snows. Come on.
Severus grabbed my hand and lead me outside. The snow felt great on my skin and Severus was right, the castle grounds were lovely with the sheet of fresh snow covering the grass. We walked until we stopped under a tree that stood on a hill overlooking the lake.
"I really want to show you Severus. I don't want to hide this from you."
"If you want to Loki."
"I just can't make skin contact with you."
"I read about that. You don't have to explain."
"You did?"
"From the story you told, I felt it would be hard for you to talk about, so I took it upon myself to learn about your heritage, so you didn't have to."
I couldn't help myself. Severus was the nicest man I have ever met. I hugged him tightly.
"That means a lot to me, Severus."
"I know..."
Severus kissed my hair and rubbed my back for a while before I let go. I felt more confident. I stepped back and I could feel myself become colder as my skin turned blue and my eyes turned bright red. Severus' gloved hand slowly came up to my face and traced the markings.
"You're breathtaking...Loki."
"I...I...I am?"
I don't know if blush shows on Frost Giant skin but if it did, I was purple right now. I changed back to my human form and hugged Severus again. I buried my head in his chest and cried. I've already said this, but I couldn't say it enough. Severus is the nicest man I ever met.
Back in the castle, we walked in a content silence to Severus' room. We decided to wait another day to work on the mark. Severus started a fire in the fireplace and made us both tea. We then snuggled up to each other wrapped in a blanket.