Severus/Lily
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His eyes wonder in astonishment, refusing to believe what he is seeing.
Lily is walking by the lake, very comfortable, but she is not with her friend Erin, as always. Instead she holds Potter's hand. She is smiling, and at times she even laughs. Severus does not understand. Since when does Lily enjoy his company? He does not know, for just a few weeks ago he was certain that she despised him more than anything.
Potter's face is what disgusts him the most. Most people would have seen a fool in love, but Severus does not see love, he just sees a fool. To Severus he just looks pleased, thrilled, like a complete idiot, arrogant as always, showing off his prize.
They stop walking, and Potter dares to caress her face with his free hand. Lily does not put resistance, she does not slap him, and after teasing him for a minute she is the one that leans forward to kiss him. The entire scene is disgusting. Severus does not realize that the parchment he has been holding is completely ruined inside his fist. Anger takes advantage of him and he walks away because he is sure that he will be sick if he has to watch that scene for one more minute.
It is not until after dinner that he has a chance to face her alone in a hallway. He should be fighting the temptation of talking to her, but he cannot help it. She ignores him but he runs after her, even though they have not talked in months.
"Lily," he calls her when he is close enough.
"Severus." She states, making it clear that his presence is still very unwelcome.
"Potter?" He asks, pronouncing it like a terrible disease.
"What about him?" Her eyes seem cold.
"So, you finally let him tangle you, didn't you?"
"Excuse me?"
"You gave in."
"I didn't let anybody tangle me. Is that all?" She says impatiently.
"You are making a huge mistake." He says coldly, making it clear how much he pities her for her lack of judgment.
"No, Severus, you are. Turns out that I was…wrong about him," she says looking down. "But it wouldn't be the first time, would it? I was wrong about you too..." She tries to leave but he grabs her by the wrist, he realizes that he is using more strength than he should.
"Let go!" She orders, shaking her hand. "Why do you care so much, anyway? We've been behaving like complete strangers for who knows how long. What difference does it make if I'm with James?" Her face shows frustration but she leaves before she can be more expressive.
Severus stands in the corridor watching her walk away, until she disappears in a corner. His breath is short and fast paced.
Lily is wrong, she is so wrong, he thinks. It does make a difference; it makes a lot of difference...