Ficlet- Master (Snape/ Harry)
Title: Master
Author: cartilong
Pairings: Snape/Harry
Word Count: 334
Warnings: non-graphic discussion of D/s, one tiny swear word
Notes: First thing I've ever let anyone read. Comments and criticism would be appreciated.

Master
By cartilong

"Potter? What the hell are you doing here?"

"I...I need to speak with you, Sir."

"Well, get on with it. I have better things to do than sit around and listen to you all night."

"Yes, Sir. I...It's difficult to say this. The war's heating up. I'm making decisions and issuing commands that could cost lives. The world is looking at me to save them. I have to be in control every minute. I can't show any weakness, or the people will lose hope. Even Ron and Hermione start to look scared if I so much as look worried for a second. And even when I screw up, it's like I can do no wrong. Everyone always blames Voldemort or says it was an accident, But I made that decision. I issued that command."

"As fascinating as your life is, Potter, why have you come to me? What is it you want?"

"I need someone to take control. I need somewhere I can be me, not The-Boy-Who-Lived or the One that will Save Us All, just me, Harry, with all my imperfections. I need someone to make me take responsibility for my actions. I think you can be that person."

"What makes you think that?"

"You've never been impressed with me or my fame, never let me get away with anything. Sometimes, you seemed to be the only one who saw me for what I was- just a boy. You were often cruel, and downright mean, but it kept me grounded. If it hadn't been for you, I would have been as big-headed as you always said I was."

"What exactly do you want from me?"

"I want you to own me, for me to be your property to use how you see fit. Control me. Punish me. Hurt me. Use me. Fuck me. Take care of me...maybe even love me."

"Mr. Potter."

"Yes, Sir?"

"You will call me Master."