I burst through the castle doors into bright sunlight. I didn't stop until I got to my spot. Throwing off all my clothes I dove in. Ahh, I needed this. Water always had a way of washing all worries away. The sun shone down bathing me in its golden light. When I finally managed to pull myself away from the watery embrace I discovered that I wasn't alone.
"I figured you'd be here, " Blaise said.
" What did he do, give you detention the other day ? "
" That's not funny, " I commented, sitting down next to him. I didn't want to think about what a detention would be like with Severus. Knowing him he would probably try to tie me up. I shook my head trying to clear it of the image.
" Sweetie, don't you want to put your clothes back on ? "
" Why ? I'm still wet. "
" Briar, please ? " Blaise asked.
" And if I don't ? " I teased. Next thing I knew I was on my back being kissed senseless by Blaise Zambini. He was a really good kisser, but, he wasn't Severus. Blaise's hands were everywhere, remembering the feel of my skin.
" We haven't done this in awhile, " He whispered in my ear after ending the kiss. Then he nibbled on my ear. I giggled beneath him. A hand cupped a breast and I had a good idea of just what Blaise wanted. I moved beneath him. Soon he was under me. Slowly I slipped down only to discover that he had undone his pants. I shouldn't be doing this. What we were doing was wrong. Very wrong for me considering I was now betrothed to another. I was attracted to Blaise. But, I wasn't in luve with him. I was in luve with Severus. I pulled away from Blaise.
" Briar ? " Blaise asked sitting up. I couldn't look him in the eye. Mine were full with tears.
" Engarmentum, " I murmured shakily. My clothes were back on. " Blaise, " My voice caught on his name, " I , I can't. " Jumping to my feet I slid my feet in the slippers and grabbed my satchel. I ran back to the castle sobbing.
Not caring who saw me I flew through the castle until I reached the dungeons. I sobbed the password and was granted access to the common room. I wasn't watching where I was going and ran right into what felt like a wall. Strong arms encircled me pulling me against a fairly solid chest. Which I buried my face in and sobbed.
" Shh, " I heard a low voice say. Without knowing it I cried into Draco Malfoy's chest as he held me within his arms. Picking me up he carried me over to the couch. We settled down into the couch. Draco stroked my hair and back as I just cried. We stayed that way for awhile. At last the tears began to let up.
" I, I'm sorry, " I managed to apologize shakily. I figured that it was Marcus, or Alex Brownleigh or somebody.
" It's okay, " That low voice said. " Are you all right, Briar ? " At the mention of my name I looked up into icy blue eyes.
" YOU ! " I yelled jumping to my feet. " Stay away from me ! " Draco just looked at me with that cool gaze.
" Or you'll what ? " He asked.
" I don't know yet. How could you !?! How could you take advantage of me like that ?! " Draco shot up from the couch.
" I wasn't the one who ran in here all hysterical. I could've just let you go and do something stupid. "
" You grabbed me ! "
" You ran into me, baby. "
" But, you grabbed me. "
" I wasn't the one who ran in here crying her eyes out. At least I was able to comfort you. "
" More like cop a feel, " I shot back.
" Oh, excuse me for trying to be nice, " He shot back.
" Just go to hell ! " I yelled running up to my room. Only to discover my things missing. " What the devil ? " I stormed back down stairs. " All right, Malfoy, what did you do to my stuff ? " I yelled at him.
" What are you talking about ? I haven't touched a damn bloody thing of yours ! " Draco yelled right back.
" What is going on in here ? " Professor Snape demanded, slamming open the door to the common room. " Get away from Miss Taggert, Mr. Malfoy. Why are the two of you down here instead of upstairs in the Great Hall at lunch ? " We froze at the sound of our professor's voice. " Miss Taggert, Mr. Malfoy, I asked you a question. "
" I want to know where all my things are, Malfoy ! " I demanded again.
" I told you, I, don't, know. " The brat prince of Slytherin answered. " If I did, do you think I would tell you ? I'd rather make you find them. "
" You're trying my patience, little boy. If you don't tell me what you did to them, " I said pulling out my wand,
" I'll turn you into a slug. "
" Enough ! " Professor Severus Snape roared. " Mr. Malfoy, upstairs, now ! Miss Taggert, if you'll come with me. Mr. Malfoy, if you come within ten feet of Miss Taggert again I shall have you expelled, is, that, clear ? "
" Yes, sir, " Draco Malfoy uttered. Then did as he was bid. After watching him leave Severus Snape turned back to me.
" You missed class, why ? " He asked. I stood mute. " It would be in your best interest to answer me, Briar. Mr. Malfoy has no idea whatsoever as to the disappearance of your belongings. I, on the other hand, do. And know the exact location as to where they lay. Now, tell me the reason why you were not in class. "
" You ! " I yelled. " It's your bloody fault. If it weren't for yo ... " I stopped grabbing for my satchel gasping for breath. My hand closed around the inhaler as Severus Snape flew to my side.
" Briar ? " He asked. Pulling it out I pushed the top down trying to draw a breath. Severus grabbed the inhaler away from me. Putting it to my mouth he demanded,
" Breathe ! " He pushed the top down twice. I started coughing and pushed it away. I shoved his arms away from me.
" Like I said, " I moved out of his reach. " If it weren't for you I wouldn't be in the situation that I'm in right now. "
" Are you blaming me for you getting raped ? " His dark eyes narrowed at that.
" Nearly raped, " I corrected. " Actually, I was referring to the luveless match between us. And the fact that I keep winding up in a hospital thanks to you. "
" Is that how you see it, luveless ? So you are saying that you feel nothing for me ? " A brow arched at that.
" No, sir, " I lied expertly, " I am not deluded by emotions. You already know that I am attracted to you. I shan't deny the fact. "
" Now, as for your belongings they are right in here. If you shall follow me. " Against my better judgement I followed Severus. He opened the door that led to the common room. But, instead of leading me into his room on the right he stopped in front of the door on the left. Muttering,
" Ashwinder eggs, " Professor Snape turned the handle pushing the wooden door open. All my possessions lay piled upon the massive bed. The room was done simply in the house colours. Plush, but, boring. If I were to stay in here it would be in drastic need of better decoration.
" Why was I moved ? " I asked, turning to Severus.
" It is not the reason floating about inside your head. The headmaster and I both felt that you would be more at ease and more comfortable behind a locked door. "
" You mean, a charmed door, " I corrected.
" Very well, Miss Taggert. A charmed door. "
" You think that because of my sex I don't know how to defend myself ?" I asked, starting to get irritated with the man.
" Now, Miss Taggert, I never said that. "
" Maybe not to my face, " I countered.
" I'll have you know that at all times since ... " I couldn't bring myself to say it. " Our door has stayed locked, spelled, and charmed. I am not going to take a chance with my person ever again. As for taking care of myself I do have a fondness for fiery spells. Just ask Montgomery. Or Browning. They found out the hard way that no means no. " Severus Snape looked down at me, amusement evident within his eyes.
" Miss Taggert, you do realize that you cannot go around setting people on fire. "
" I will defend myself however I see
fit. " He arched a brow at that.
" Really ? "
" Yes, " I answered. " If you laid a finger on me in a manner that I find offensive and inappropriate I would simply set you a'fire. "
" Is that a threat, Miss Taggert ? "
" Take it as you will. "
" Hmm. Why wasn't young Malfoy ablaze the first day of classes, then ? " I wasn't about to walk into a trap of his making. I just glared up at him.
" Thank you, though, " I said, changing the subject, " for the room. I won't worry so much now. " I turned my back on the potions master and gazed about the room. His eyes just watched me. I don't want you to worry, Briar. I worry enough for the both of us.
" Believe it or not, Briar, " He said, " I do worry about you. And I do not want a repeat of the first day of classes. It won't take me as long to get to you should the need arise. "
" Need ? " I asked, turning back around.
" What need would that be ? " Professor Severus Snape drew me back into his arms. I just looked up into his dark eyes. They stared down into my blue - green ones. I felt like I was drowning in dark pools. Before I knew it his lips were on mine. They brushed against mine once, twice, then, they settled over my lips. His tongue darted inside impatient with the need for a taste. Merlin, she tasted like cherries. Ripe, juicy cherries that ... I stroked my tongue over his as my arms slid up over his and wound about his neck. I don't know why I did it, but, I pressed myself against him wanting to feel his hardness. Oh Lord ! Does she know what she's doing to me ? His hands slid down from my waist and settled over my arse. They pulled me closer against him. There was no denying what he felt for me. Or what he wanted. Slowly the kiss ended. His eyes burned into mine.
" Is that being kissed properly ? " I asked, gazing up at him.
" What ? " The potions master asked.
" Was that being kissed properly ? " I wanted to know exactly what he had meant by that. His mind flew back to the other morning. Then, Severus Snape groaned.
" You said that if I wanted ' to kiss and be kissed properly ' I should come to you. " Did she know what she was saying ? Just what she was inviting ? The next thing Severus knew I had risen on tiptoe and brushed my lips against his. What the devil ? I turned within his arms brushing against something hard. Since my wand was still in my hand a swish and flick sent everything on the bed to their proper places. Turning back around in his arms I slid my arms back up around his neck. Those dark eyes caught mine as I tugged his lips closer.
" What ? What are you doing, Briar ? " Professor Severus Snape asked, his voice husky.
" I want to kiss you, " I whispered against his lips. Then, I brushed my lips against the sides of his, his top lip, and his bottom. He stood frozen. Then, setting my lips upon his my tongue darted against his lower lip. Severus groaned. I took the opportunity to slip my tongue inside. Mmm. Fiery, smoky, and sweet. Irish fire whiskey that I could definitely get drunk upon and anytime that I wanted. Well, within reason. The touch of my tongue sent Severus over the edge. He crushed me into him and slipped his tongue over mine. I started shifting my hips against his hardness. I knew what I wanted, Professor Severus Snape buried deep inside me. He swept me up into his armsas he left no doubt in my mind with his lips fused to mine that I was his. We fell onto my bed hungry for one another. His hands ripped open my blouse, then, slid the skirt off. My hands were busy as well. Except that there were too many bloody buttons. Finally, after what seemed to be the millionth button his skin burned mine. Breaking the kiss I trailed my lips over his strong jaw line and down his neck. My hands were already eagerly slipping the black silk boxers. Slowly, I licked and kissed my way down my luver's body. Severus Snape watched as my head trailed between his legs. Without warning I sucked one of his balls inside my mouth. I could feel something hit my forehead as he grew longer and harder. I let him slide out of my mouth. Then, sucked the other one in. Severus sucked in a breath sharply. I let that one slide out as well. Then, nipping my way up his length I moved upwards. I traced the tip of him with my lips. Then, let his member trace over my lips. Slowly, bit by agonizing bit, I sucked him inside the hot moist cavern of my mouth. His eyes closed in ecstasy as his mouth dropped open. His large hands threaded themselves within the fiery dark silk of my hair. I could've stayed down there for awhile, but, the potions master had other ideas. He jerked my head away and pulled me back up the length of his body. Reaching in between the two of us I grabbed him. Severus groaned. I could feel something sticky on the tip. Wiggling my way down his legs I bent my head. My tongue darted out, touching, tasting the stickiness. Grabbing me again he jerked me back up rolling me under him. His lips covered mine as he yanked my legs apart. Fire danced over my skin everywhere he touched. I went to touch him and found my hand pinned above my head with the other. I shivered beneath him. With a lunge of his hips Severus Snape buried his long rock hard member inside the tight wet sheath of my body.
Mustn't give in. Not yet. Sweat beaded his brow. With that first stroke I exploded around him, my fingers clutching at his shoulders. He sucked my tongue into his mouth as his hips drove into mine. I came again, this time screaming his name and yanking my fingers down his back. His mouth muffled my screams. That climax seemed to snap his will in twain. He let go of my hands and bent his arms. His lips left mine. Scooping my legs up he grabbed hold of my hands again. He drove himself harder and deeper than before. Everything he was doing was proving to be my undoing. With my knees draped over his arms he pinned me down dominating the hell out of me. Tongues of fire leapt up licking me inside and out. His dark fiery eyes held mine captive as his body did the same to mine. I couldn't help it. My muscles clenched around him as my neck arched. Quickly he uttered a silencing charm over the room. Calling out his name I exploded all around him. With one final thrust he poured his seed deep into my body, roaring. He collapsed atop me. My legs fell from his arms. His grip loosened around my hands, then, let go.
" So much for class, " Professor Severus Snape muttered. Rolling onto his side he watched me.
Bit by bit my breathing returned to me. As I floated back down to earth my eyes connected with his.
" Are you all right ? " All I could do was nod as I gasped for breath.
" Are you sure ? " Finally, I stopped gasping.
" Uh, huh, " I breathed. Leaning down he kissed my nose.
" Don't forget to go to Herbology. You can't afford to lose any more house points. As it is I have classes to teach, " He reminded me. I just stared up at him.
" Well ? " Mutely, I got to my feet. Then, dashed to the water closet so he couldn't see the tears.
" Engarmentum, " He muttered, then Professor Severus Snape left my room. Needless to say I never made Herbology.
I pushed my plate away.
" Briar, you need to eat something, " Blaise pointed out. At the moment I didn't want to think about dinner.
" You're not my father, " I snapped.
" Don't bite my head off, Bri, " Blaise cautioned. " If I was, though, you would have to do whatever I say. "
" Oh go to hell! " I practically yelled. And got to my feet. " What makes you think I would listen to my father,
anyway ? " I stormed out of the Great Hall.