-HP belongs to JKR, I just borrow the characters for fun-

Chapter Fifteen:- Never Leave Me

Severus woke in a cold sweat. He'd had a dream about his parents.

They were arguing about him, he'd accidentally burnt his father's new cauldron right through the bottom. He was experimenting with his favourite potions and had mixed two of his father's 'special' concoctions together. His dad was livid but his mother was on Severus' side.

"It was brand new Celina! Cost me twenty-four Galleons! I don't know about you dearest, but I can't afford that!!"

"Serves you right, Shaun!" His mother shrilled. "Keeping illegal potions in the house! What if the Ministry found it?! What would we do then? And besides that, Sevvie is only a child!"

"You know very well that my potions market is the only thing putting Severus through school! A child? Ha! He's 12, Celina, he should know better!"

From that day, Severus swore he'd learn as much as he could about Potions so this would never happen again.

He shook his head and gawked around the Slytherin dorms. Silver and green drapes hung loosely around his bed and the room had no windows as it was situated in the dungeon. It was frightfully cold in winter, yet Severus had never felt more at home. He stretched out then scuttled around his room trying to locate all the books he needed and his day robes. Finally he found everything and he set off towards the Great Hall for breakfast. He took his usual place at the Slytherin table and opened his Defence Against the Dark Arts book. There was a commotion from the Gryffindor table which he chose artfully to ignore. Then he saw something which made his stomach churn. Remus had stood out of his seat and was waving at Jaye…and she was shaking her head at him but laughing and waving back.

That little cretin! How dare she play me for a fool then get with that filthy half-breed?! And then they broke up, I thought perhaps Remus was the only one of those Marauders with a brain. But no, she tricked him too. And now he wants her back? Well, if I can't have her…no one can!

~*~

Remus sat down between James and Sirius. Hmm, squashed between two couples, how appropriate! James winked at him and pulled a bottle from his pocket. Remus rolled his eyes. James and Sirius were always coming up with outrageous pranks and jokes and testing them on themselves or willing victims. Sirius nodded at James. Remus watched as James carefully dropped a little of the potion into his goblet. Sirius leant across Remus and added three drops to his own glass. Then the boys toasted each other and downed it in one gulp.

Remus pretended not to notice their faces going orange and concentrated on his breakfast. But the rest of the Gryffindors were gazing eagerly at the boys, wanting to see what their newest invention would entail. James frowned in concentration and blew air gently through his lips. A long, orange string-like substance came out of his mouth and began forming words in the air.

Slytherins Are Slimy!

The Gryffindors hooted with laughter and turned to Sirius expectantly. He too, blew out his cheeks and another long cord outlined words above the table.

Ana Is The Best!

Ana blushed and the rest of the Gryffindors teased her, making her redder by the minute. Remus glanced up and read the messages. He smiled and noticed Jaye looking over inquiringly from the Ravenclaw table. He stood up and rolled his eyes, waving in her direction. She laughed and waved back. Remus' heart soared.

~*~

He almost skipped down the corridor to Herbology. Usually, he hated having to sit through a class with Severus, but knowing that Jaye was giving him the right signals…he was exhilarated.

She is so great…I was stupid to think Jaye wouldn't understand. I love her!!

"I wouldn't if I were you." Sounded an unwelcome voice. Severus slithered in front of him; blocking his path. Remus couldn't resist.

"You wouldn't what?"

"I wouldn't take Jaye back."

"What?" Asked Remus quietly.

"She's a player, Remus. She played me and she played you too."

"But…but she said there was nothing between you and her."

Severus let out a hollow laugh.

"Of course she would! Didn't want you to think someone else got to her first, would she? Well, she had you properly fooled. And still does, it seems."

"What's her middle name?"

"Excuse me?"

"Jaye. What's her middle name?"

Severus looked puzzled. "Um…er. What?"

"Trick question. She doesn't have a middle name. So she didn't tell you." Remus smirked.

"As if that matters. The point is she tricked us both. She's…she's promiscuous."

Remus drew his wand. "Take that back. Jaye's not that tyoe of girl; she'd never be with you! I was her first serious boyfriend."

"That you know of." Severus had his wand drawn too, but was backing away.

"TAKE IT BACK!" Remus roared. Severus flicked his wand, a large snake erupting from the end of it.

"Wainose" Remus said nonchalantly and the snake evaporated in a cloud of smoke.

Severus glared at him, deciding today was the perfect day to try out a spell he'd been working on.

Sectemsumpra

Remus felt a sharp pain in his stomach. What was going on? He doubled over in agony, his hand grasping at his abdomen. His arm pulled away, his fingers dripping with his own blood.

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" Jaye's voice reached Remus he turned slowly to face her, dropping to his knees. Her face was contorted in fear, anger and compassion. "Severus! What did you do to him?" She asked sharply, kneeling down to comfort Remus.

"Jaye…" He gasped.

Severus turned away, unable to face what he had done.

"SEVERUS!" Jaye called after his retreating figure. "Someone get Madame Pomfrey! NOW!" One of the students raced back to the castle and another into the Greenhouse to find Professor Sprout.

"Jaye?" Remus said, clutching her arm. "Jaye, he…he insulted you…"

"Shhh, shh. It's ok." She comforted, running her fingers through his hair. "It's going to be alright." Tears were forming in the corners of her eyes.

"I…Jaye." Remus nearly passed out, his eyelids drooping. "Don't leave me Jaye."

"I won't." Jaye tried to hold back the flood of emotion. "I'll never leave you Remus."

Just then, Professor Sprout ran out of Greenhouse Three, grasping a leafy plant in her left hand, her wand in her right.

"Move aside girl! Let me have a look at him!" She knelt beside Remus who was sweating and coming in and out of consciousness. Professor Sprout mumbled under her breath as a crowd of concerned Ravenclaw and Gryffindor students gathered around them.

"Right." Sprout said. "I've given him a leaf of the Haemoragius plant, it should stop the bleeding. But I can't fix him properly, the effects will wear off." She flicked her wand and Remus was lifted into the air, bound to an invisible stretcher. "Someone come with me up to the Hospital Wing, the rest of you…go to Hagrid's cabin and learn something. NOW!"

The crowd parted for Remus and Professor Sprout, no one questioning Jaye's right to be the one to go with him. They passed Lily and James. When the saw what happened, Lily covered her mouth in horror. James frowned questioningly at Jaye. She just shook her head, unable to tell him what had happened.

I need you in my heart
my body, mind and soul
It only took you a moment to take my breath away
Please will you stay?