So sorry this took so long to update! SO SORRY! Here is 5 chapters in a row!
She took a deep breath. Knocked on the door three times and waited. Counted the seconds. One, two….
The door opens, and standing there is an obviously tired potions master. In fact, Sophia would bet that she had just woken him up, if the slight mussiness of the left side of his hair was anything to go by.
"Miss Lennox.. Good evening. To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?" He asked, motioning for her to enter. She stepped through the portrait hole and took a seat and sighed.
"Well, Severus.. I'm just wondering what exactly is going on between us. I don't mean to be some girl who wants to "talk about her feelings" etcetera, but I need to know what you feel for me.." She looked up at him, and grimaced, ready for his reply.
Severus's heart beat faster. 'What? Relationship talk? I can't talk about this. Quick.. Scare her off. Do something, SAY something!'
"Well, Miss Lennox… I consider you a valued co worker. I think you're a lovely person and you'll make a good teacher. I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean about my "feelings" towards you. I wish to maintain a professional relationship with you." He waited for the tears. He knew he was being harsh. He knew he had given her other ideas.
For Severus, the thrill was in the chase. Unfortunately for him, it seemed that Sophia had decided it was time to have 'that' talk and he, sadly, has no concept of talking to women about this type of thing.
"Oh. I see." Sophia frowned and looked at the ground. "Ok. That's good then. I was worried you thought there was something more to us here. I mean, you have been being nicer to me than anyone else, and Remus said a few things. You understand, I'm easily influenced." Sophia beamed a huge smile at Severus and walked to the door.
Severus was taken aback. He expected her to be angry. But she HOPED for that response? Was he THAT repulsive? He glared at her.
"Have a good evening then, Miss Lennox. I trust you can let yourself out." He swept out of the room. Sophia let herself out and walked through the portrait.
Sophia headed back to her rooms and sat down on the sofa. She slowly nodded off to sleep around 3am.