A A/N: Sniff. . . sniff. Wasn't that cute? I thought it was rather. But who was the mystery guy!? All is revealed now. (Though most of you would have guessed. No! It is NOT Lucius Malfoy. . . but now I come to think of it. . .

Chapter 12

They stood in silence for what seemed like eterneity. Finally he spoke. "I think. . . no. I know. . . I love you to." They hugged each other tightly.

"Severus. . . can we start over?" Tonks looked at the dark-haired man.

"It's what I've been wanting to do for the past couple of years. I'm just glad I had a chance to tell you the truth."

"I. . . before. I tried to say I loved you. . . but you know how words get in the way?"

"All too well. Tonks? You're beautiful."

"No. This is what I really look like. It's really plain. . ."

"It's your eyes. They tell me more than I needed to know. I know I'm always going to be here for you. I know that I will never let you slip between my hands again. And I know that I can't stay away from you."

Severus Snape and Nymphadora never stopped seeing each other when they had a spare moment (which wasn't very often). But they had each other. And no matter what happened along this long winding road, they were in love, and nothing could change that. Ever.

Not even a dare.

A/N: THAT'S IT FOLKS! That's it. The end and all that. Short chapter. . . I know. Thanks to everyone who reviewed and I hope you enjoyed in. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

All my love,

Sazii.

NT and SS forever.