Aimee
"So, I see you made up with Harry." Lily commented that night.
One button… Two buttons…
"Yes, I did. He and I are going to spend a day together sometime during the holidays."
Three buttons… four… Mmm.
"That's good."
Now shut up and kiss me.
"Lily baby, you're a bit excited tonight, yes?"
Because I want you…
Don't you always, baby?
Always…
Lily's fingers started fumbling with the last button of Severus' shirt and he soon reached up and undid it himself, then leaned in and kissed her.
Why can't you stay here with me?
I have obligations, dear.
So? Tell Papa you quit… They could find a new Potions Master, no problem… I hear Remus quit.
Yes, he did, claimed his transformations were getting too powerful for him to handle each month and didn't want to endanger the students.
That was thoughtful.
Yes… Sirius is still around, however. Harry likes to talk to him.
Harry, Harry, Harry… Always Harry. What about me?
Baby, you have my complete attention right now.
Only because of where I'm sitting.
No, no… That's only partially the reason.
Then what's the rest?
This…
Severus laid her down, straddling her hips. "Do you have any idea how much I love you, baby?"
"I have some idea…" Lily smiled and cupped his chin in her hands, touching her nose with his. "Is it because of my ravishing looks or magnetic personality?"
"Both." Severus kissed her, "Your Papa was right."
Lily smirked, "You're about to f-ck me and you mention Papa."
"Yes... Well, when he said you and I were like rabbits."
Lily laughed lightly, "Yes, I suppose he was."
Severus kissed her once more, running a finger down her cheek. Promise you'll never leave me.
Lily moaned, God, I promise… Sev…
Yes baby?
If you say one more god damned word, I swear to god… I don't know what I'll do…
Severus laughed, Yes Madam.
It was nearing three in the morning, yet I was still awake. I gazed at Lily's face, a smile creeping onto my own lips. Her dark auburn hair spilled across the pillow, mixing with my own black hair, now even with my ears.
She still looked the same… Maybe a bit older, but she was still as beautiful as ever. Her skin was still as soft as it was the first day I touched her, her eyes still as alive as the first time I ever looked in to them… She was amazing. I didn't know what I would do without her; die, surely. She and our wonderful children… Her pregnancies were always difficult, but I tried my best to help her through each and every time. Her and I… we were truly magical. We needed no wands, just each other.
I closed my eyes and concentrated on her as a wave of happiness washed over me. I felt whole; complete, as if we were a puzzle joined together. I dreaded leaving, even though it was two weeks away. Christmas was almost always the happiest time of the year for me in my adult life. Lily made it all worth it, always being there when I needed her.
I looked outside and noticed the full moon. A wave of guilt washed over me as I remember Remus, out there attempting to tear himself limb from limb. I hoped he was safe, or as safe as a werewolf could be.
I kissed Lily's forehead softly as a sudden wave of sleepiness washed through me. I didn't want to sleep; I wanted to stay here, conscious of all my time left with this angel sleeping next to me.
When it was over, I could always look forward to
forever with her.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure
Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever
Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
I don't want to miss a thing.*
*Aerosmith, I Don't Want To Miss A Thing