" So, how was the dance after I left ? " I asked Hermione.
" It was all about the room. Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil spread it about that the Greasy Git kissed you. So, by now, the entire castle knows that you danced with Professor Snape and that he kissed you. But, the night wasn't a total fluke. He kissed me ! Ronald kissed me. "
" That's good. Do you know where Harry is, Hermione ? We need to talk. "
" Speak of the devil, " Hermione pointed out. Harry came strolling in at that moment, flowers in hand.
" Hey, gorgeous, " Harry said, sitting down beside me on the bed. Leaning forward, his lips grazed mine in a kiss.
" I'll just leave you to it, Harry, " Hermione said. " I'll come by later, Abbi. "
" See you later, Hermione. "
" Now, that she's gone, " Harry grinned impishly. Then he leaned over capturing my lips. His tongue pushed past my surprised lips.
" POTTER!!! " Professor Severus Snape roared. We jumped apart immediately. Harry to his feet and I crashed right onto the cold stone floor.
" Abbi ! " Harry exclaimed. " Are you all right ? "
" Just ducky. " Sarcasm laced my voice. " A hand,
please ? " Before Harry could offer me his hand, a large hand was there holding mine. Squeezing it slightly, I rose to my feet. Dark missiles darted over my form, making sure nothing was amiss. Satisfied nothing appeared wrong with me, Professor Snape let loose.
" TWENTY POINTS FROM
GRYFFINDOR ! GET OUT !! " One look at the towering dark inferno that was Professor Severus Snape and Harry leapt to his feet scurrying out of the room.
" Was that really necessary ? " I asked. The Potions Master's jaw was pulsating. Black fiery missiles turned towards me. " Problem ? " I asked, amusedly. He growled deep in his throat.
" If that Gryffindor knows what's good for him, he will make himself scarce. " I just smiled at him. Jealousy ? This was something new. Could this possibly mean that the man did feel something for me ?
" Jealous, are we ? " His head snapped around, deep dark brown eyes wide. " Cat got your tongue ? " That snapped him out of whatever state he was in.
" Ten points from Gryffindor ! "
" Did I strike a nerve, Severus ? " I asked sweetly.
" Another ten points ! "
" There's really nothing to get jealous of. After all Harry and I are family. "
" Families do not kiss that way ! "
" Really, Severus. Do you honestly think I'm in luve with my cousin ? "
" What did you call me ? " Those dark eyes narrowed.
" You are to address me as Professor Snape or sir.
Always ! I am your professor ! "
" So shagging students is merely a hobby ? " I arched a brow as the insinuation hit him. Without warning, he hauled me against his hard chest, his lips covering mine. His tongue shoved past my startled lips. I groaned in the back of my throat. There was no doubt in my mind that he was staking his claim, that he was branding me as his woman. If I didn't know better, I'd say he really was jealous.
A ray of sunlight poked through the drawn curtains. Groaning, I turned away from it. Something tickled my cheek. I batted at it. It batted back. My eyes flew open. Yellow-green eyes stared back at me. Lily was beside me on my pillow.
" Mer, row, " She said, then, licked my nose. I laughed. I picked her up, turning over. I settled her on my chest. Her black fur tickled the sensitive flesh. What the devil !?! I looked down only to discover that my entire body was naked. Where was my nightdress ? Last night's dream haunted me. Could it be real ? Picking Lily up, I sat up against my pillows. I snuggled with my familiar. Putting her down, I reached for my wrapper at the end of my bed, draped over my trunk. Slipping it on, I stood up. It was just a dream, wasn't it ? Shaking my head, I collected my things and left for the shower room.
After putting everything back where they belonged I padded over to the dresser and pulled out a black satin corset and matching thongs. I slipped out of the wrapper and into the lingerie. Slipping a black satin robe on I settled at my vanity. Drawing the towel off a waterfall of mahogany slid down my back. Muttering a spell I dried it into loose curls. Then, I wrapped it up into a loose bun. With my hair done I started on my make up. I dusted on a little bit of baby powder. Then, on my eyes I settled on a light green for the lids, a smoky blue in the crease, and my usual vanilla on the browbone. Dark brown eye liner was followed by several coats of black mascara. I went with my usual light peach for my lips. Going over to the wardrobe I opened the doors. Looking through the dresses I finally decided on a long - sleeved, high-necked, onyx black dress. I pulled it out of the armoire and laid it on my bed. I got my petticoats out of my trunk and pulled them on. Sliding the satin robe off , I slipped the dress over my head and buttoned up the bodice. Crossing back over to my vanity I pulled the drawer open. I found the perfect brooch, a vanilla rose encircled by a pair of golden dragons with emerald eyes. The matching earrings followed. I spritzed my perfume, Knowing on my throat, down my front, the back of my neck and on my wrists. Then, I set the smoky quartz bottle down and slid into matching kidskin slippers. I grabbed my black leather satchel, ready for the day.
Entering the Great Hall, I could see that there weren't that many people up yet. Reaching for the coffee I poured some into a cup, changed it to Dr. Pepper, and sipped. Ahh. Better.
" You will open your books, " Professor Severus Snape began as the door slammed shut behind him. " To chapter nine, read it silently. Two feet of parchment on the parts of dragons that are used in potion making, and their properties, are to be on my desk by the end of class. "
Pulling out parchment, ink, and quill, I obeyed his directions. I could hear grumbling around me. Opening the book, I took a slow, steadying breath. For some reason my corsets seemed tighter lately.
Half an hour into class, I was reading about the uses for dragons' blood, when my mind began to wander. It wandered straight to the night of my last detention with Professor Snape. Shaking my head softly, I went back to reading.
I had read and reread a paragraph on dragon livers three times before realizing that I had missed every single word. Looking up, a sigh escaped me. Then those dark penetrating eyes pinned me to the spot. My quill fell noiselessly to my desk. The room began to fade. I was so close, fire pulsing through my body as Professor Snape's image appeared before my closed eyes. His fingers everywhere, stroking, stoking the fire even more, being coerced to take him in my mouth . . .
Images assaulted my very senses. There was nothing I could do. I was right there, hovering, on the brink. I tightened my thighs, feeling the wetness between them.
A slight movement from the Potions Master caught my attention, drawing my gaze down to his hand. He was tapping his pale, slender fingers in a slow, steady rhythm against the hard wooden surface of his desk. The pictures continued. Teasing his shaft with my tongue, admitting him inside my mouth, then finally, Severus kissing me roughly as he impaled me mightily . . . Explosions racked my body. A gasp was torn from me as my body betrayed me, a victim to the legilementic seduction.
" Abbi ? " Harry asked. " Are you all right ? "
" Abbi ? " Hermione asked. " What's wrong ? " I shook my head at them. But, they persisted.
A shadow hovered over the three of us.
" Pray tell, why the three of you are disrupting my
class ? " That voice ran over me, silk over heated skin. A shiver ran down my spine. I didn't want to look up into those eyes." Well ? " Automatically, I looked up.
Professor Severus Snape caught his breath at the sight of emerald green eyes blazing with fiery passion, want, and need. There was no hint in his features that he knew, but, I was sure that he did.
" No, nothing, sir. I'm sorry for disrupting your class. " My eyes immediately flew back to my desk.
" See that there aren't any more disruptions, " He hissed, stalking back to his desk.
Finally, the bell sounded, signaling the end of class. Trying to cram the potions textbook inside my book satchel, I flew up the dungeon stairs to the safety of the rest of the castle.