fear
Disclaimer: These characters are not mine. I make no money.
This is slash fiction, so if you are offended, please turn back now.
Beta'd by the wonderfully talented yasha-sama
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Sidling up behind me, you slip your hands around my waist.
Sighing, I lean back into you, enjoying the warmth of your
embrace. Laying my head back on your shoulder, I turn slightly to
sigh into your neck.
"I'm scared."
Upon hearing this, you turn me around and I'm enveloped in your strength. You look at me with an expression that can only convey love. Placing your lips upon mine, you slowly murmur into the kiss.
"I know, love, but I'm here."
Within your arms, I am myself. Titles disappear. Suppositions are relinquished. You don't expect-have never expected-anything from me. I know I can only be whole with you. Slowly releasing, you turn and start to walk away.
"Come back to bed."
I follow, knowing that tomorrow, this could be gone.
I've been doing this for far too long, living on the brink of death. Never knowing when the attacks would start, ready to defend at all costs. Sometimes I think death is the only answer, a complete release from everything. But even in death, I know I'll be haunted by those I let die, just because I'd been so selfish as to go and kill myself.
"Harry, stop thinking and go to sleep."
With arms encircling my body and lips caressing my shoulder, I realize that you're right. I need to stop, else I'll break down even more than I already have.
"I love you, Sev."
The only response I get is a light snore, and warm breath floating over me.