Disclaimer: See chapter 1
A/N. Be prepared for major angst in this chapter.
Chapter 7
Severus sat at the desk in his lab the following evening, reviewing the new potions curriculum. Anything to get away from the memories that haunted him in his private quarters. He doubted he would escape them anytime soon. That kiss, that searing kiss that had made his knees go weak with longing.
His stomach grumbled loudly, alerting him to the fact that he was hungry.
He bloody well knew he was hungry!
He couldn't very well eat in his quarters anymore and he certainly didn't want to eat dinner in the Great Hall with other members of staff. No, not everyone, just one person in particular.
Black.
His guts clenched in loathing.
"Ahh!" It had finally taken effect. Maybe he could go back to his rooms now and prepare himself a snack. The memories wouldn't be bothering him for a while.
He continued to read and the laboratory door opened.
Sirius casually strolled in and found Severus working at his desk. He got the distinct impression that the man was avoiding him! The kiss that they'd shared last night had been breathtakingly passionate and he was in all likelihood, dealing with it in the only way he knew how; denial and avoidance.
He suddenly stopped dead in his tracks. Something was different.
No, wrong, very wrong.
"Severu..." He couldn't finish saying his name. His nose wrinkled in distaste. "What the fucking hell are you doing Snivellus?" He spat, unable to help himself.
"What does it look like I'm doing you stupid flea-bitten mutt? Working; you should try it some time. Now fuck off and leave me alone. I've had more than my fill of your company in the last couple of days." Snape sniggered.
"Why don't you come over here and say that you evil ugly half-blood!" Wands were drawn at lightening speed and pointed threateningly at each other.
"Not so fucking appealing to you now am I Black?" He sneered.
"No, you damned well not. What the fucking hell have you done, you slimy toad?"
"Stupidity has never been a trait that I've found attractive. Work it out yourself, you in-bred moron!"
"Think, damn it." He racked his brains, thinking what could be different.
"I always knew you were nothing but a pretty face. Not up much top." Snape taunted, tapping his temple with his free hand to indicate his meaning. "Come on mutt, tick tock."
"The Aversionum. You've taken the potion again?" He asked viciously.
"Never were the brightest of the Mauraders were you Black? Come on pretty boy let's see what you've got."
Sirius flew at him, too quick even for the ex-Death Eater. He pinned him up against the wall and punched him square on the jaw. Snape in return kneed him in the groin and he broke free as Sirius dropped unceremoniously onto the stone floor of the laboratory. Undeterred, Snape delivered a swift kick to his ribs as he lay there in pain.
He drew his leg back to land second kick to his head this time, when Sirius regained his wits in time and moved, knocking Severus off his feet. He landed hard on his side and grunted in pain. Black, taking advantage of this, swung on top of him and pinning him down to subdue him. He punched him again, this time breaking Severus' nose. Blood gush from the extremity, cascading down his face.
"I'm going to kill you for that, you bastard!"
Sirius, now able to think a little more clearly, rationalising that the hatred he was feeling towards Snape stemmed from the potion. He was now able, barely, to control his temper and refrain from hitting him again.
"What made you take the potion again you fucking idiot?" He scathed.
Snape continue to struggle underneath him.
"I said wha..."
"I heard you the fucking first time Fido! Er..now let me think." Severus retorted sarcastically. "I don't want to feel like this anymore!" He finished, shouting that last part.
"I don't care what you want or what you don't want."
"I rest my fucking case."
"Oh yeah, what exactly do you mean by that?"
Snape simply shook his head and refused to answer him.
"Answer me Snivellus." Sirius threatened.
"You don't care, that's precisely it! You are a selfish bastard Black. Oh sure, you want to fuck me now." Severus watched a look of utter disgust pass over Black's face as he said the last part. The potion was working exceptionally well. "But have you ever stopped to consider me? No, you plan to slake you desire and piss off when the next passing fancy comes along." He continued.
"If we screw, then I am bonded to you for the rest of my natural life. Do you understand that! I will be bound to be eternally faithful to you. And whilst you run around, fucking anything and everything with a pulse, I will be forced to endure the most torturous heartbreak that can be felt by any living creature in existence in watching you do it."
"Frankly, I would rather die than face that day after day!" He announced truthfully.
Sirius was dumbfounded. He hadn't considered him in his pursuit of him. Yes, he knew that the act of copulation bound Adorables to their chosen sexual partner and he also knew that the magical connection was only one way.
He was a selfish bastard. Every charge that Snape had laid at his door was accurate. He hadn't though beyond fucking him. Hell, had never even had a relationship before and the longest that he'd maintained an interest in any one person was five days!
He couldn't think clearly whilst his feelings were being influenced by the Aversionum potion. He needed clarity.
Trying desperately to control feelings of violence towards the man who lay beneath him, he grasped his jaw, making him look him directly into his eyes.
"How long do its effects last?"
"Two days." Snape answered succinctly.
"I'll be back then and Snape, don't ever take that shit again. DO YOU FUCKING HEAR ME! Never, ever again." Sirius said, enunciating every word in the last part. He roughly thrust himself away from him and left the potions lab, kicking the furniture on his way out.