Okay, here's Chapter 11, hope it's good...

Severus was the most miserable he had been since 5th year, when Lily had ended their friendship. Actually, he was even more depressed, due to the fact that he had lost his love and his best friend.

Severus was a wreck without Regulus. He desperately missed the boy and his quirks, his smiles, his laughs. He felt hollow without someone shouting for him throughout the halls. He was empty without Regulus' constant hugs, depressed not being able to speak with the boy.

For Regulus was ignoring him completely. It was even worse than avoiding, because he was acting as though Severus didn't even exist. At breakfast, he often sat next to Narcissa rather than Severus, engaging in conversation with her giggly friends. Every so often he sat next to Severus, but said nothing to him; he didn't even glance his way.

In the halls, Regulus walked with his other Slytherin friends or even with his brother. He had found a new friend, a blonde Slytherin who would wrap an arm around the other boy's tiny shoulders. Severus' heart clenched tightly whenever he saw the two; he didn't know why, but it pained him to see Regulus laughing with somebody else, talking to somebody else, sharing with somebody else. Severus felt as though he were dying inside.

"Are you moping again?" Narcissa sighed impatiently as she sat down next to Severus in the library.

It was after classes, and Severus had fled to the library. He hated going to the common room nowadays; Regulus and the blonde were always sitting and laughing.

He looked up at Narcissa tiredly. "Why are you talking to me?" he asked; his patience was low now that he was a loner once more.

"I've become something of a double agent, going back and forth between you and Reg," Narcissa said casually. She sat down in a chair next to him.

"Before you ask my intentions, they're not important," she added, and he asked eagerly, "Did he say anything?"

"About you? He's been steering clear of mentioning you," Narcissa said honestly. His shoulders slumped.

Narcissa regarded him sympathetically. "I'm sure you two will make up soon," she comforted him, but Severus shook his head.

"You didn't hear him. He sounded so adult, so calm, I know that he's done with me. And to be honest, I can't blame him." He held his head.

"Regulus never stays mad at anyone for long, he's too loving. Such a pure-hearted dummy," Narcissa said fondly.

When Severus said nothing, Narcissa sighed. "Look, you really need to figure out what you want. You love Evans, yes, but you're acting like you love Regulus, the way you're moping. I know it's confusing, but if I were you, I'd hurry and make a decision because him and that blonde guy are getting pretty close."

Patting his back, she walked out of the library.

"Regulus, can we talk?"

Severus fidgeted nervously. Regulus was curled up on the Common Room couch, reading a Charms textbook. When he heard his name, he looked up.

Regulus' eyes dulled once more, and Snape was reminded of that night on the Astronomy Tower.

"Hello, Severus." His voice was lofty and cold. Severus had only heard this tone once; when James Potter had been harassing them.

"Look, I just need five minutes." Severus realized he was begging, but he was so desperate he didn't care.

"Can't it wait? I'm getting very tired," Regulus stood and started to walk away, but Severus grabbed his hand.

He gazed into his best friend's silvery eyes, searching for warmth or life. He found neither trait.

"If you don't want to talk now, I can wait. Can we talk Friday? Please? In- in Hogsmeade," Severus said quickly, remembering the upcoming trip to the village.

Regulus searched his face for a long time. "Fine," he said coolly. "I'll cancel my plans."

He pulled his hand from Severus', exiting to his dorm.

It wasn't until the boy was gone that Severus realized how cold his hand was without Regulus'.

Narcissa and Snape spent an hour in an abandoned classroom planning what to do about Friday.

"This is a great opportunity for you guys to make up. You should take him to Honeydukes, he loves sugar. Oh, and the Three Broomsticks, since it's cold. Get him something to eat, it'll soften his heart," Narcissa advised, and Severus nodded, storing the ideas in his long-term memory.

The two sat down at the tables, writing down ideas and brainstorming about Regulus' past behavior. They reached a lull in their conversation, and then:

"Have you sorted out your feelings?" the blonde asked. Snape's jaw clenched.

"I don't know."

Severus felt odd talking to anyone other than Regulus about his feelings. He had grown so used to the irreplaceable boy, he didn't even know how to talk with Narcissa.

"Severus."

Snape looked up; it was the first time he could remember Narcissa calling him by his first name.

The blonde girl sat straight, looking sympathetic. Her blonde hair fell off her shoulder, blue-silver eyes watching him.

"Severus, think hard. Do you love Regulus, honestly love him enough to be in a relationship with him? That's the question you need to ask. Think about it, okay?" she smiled gently and patted his shoulder.

"I- I don't want him to hate me." Severus hadn't realized he was crying until he felt the wetness on his cheeks. Embarrassed, he covered his face, but Narcissa had already seen the tears. She wrapped an arm around him and rubbed his shoulders.

"It'll be okay, Severus. Don't cry, don't cry..." she whispered, kissing the black-haired boy's hair as he sobbed quietly.

She rocked him slightly and waited until his sobs had resided before lifting his face.

"Everything will be okay," she told him firmly. "I know Regulus; everything will be okay. Don't cry."

Severus smiled weakly and wiped his eyes. "Thanks."

Narcissa grinned back. "That's what friends are for."

From that day on, Severus and Narcissa trusted each other like brother and sister.

"Ready?"

Narcissa stood in front of Severus and watched as he buttoned his old, patched black coat. Slytherin students were leaving the Common Room for Hogsmeade, chatting happily, but Severus was waiting for Regulus before he left.

He nodded silently, and Narcissa noted his nervousness. Severus' palms were sweating and he was paler than usual, closing his hands into fists and swallowing every so often.

"It'll be fine," she soothed, and after straightening her scarf, headed out. "Good luck; got to meet Lucius, tell me how it went afterwards!" she waved and stalked from the room, leaving him standing alone as he waited.

"Are you ready?" a soft voice asked breathlessly, and Severus turned. His jaw nearly dropped.

Regulus was coming down the stairs, and he was honestly more beautiful than Severus remembered. His creamy skin had healed, ebony waves of hair falling nearly to his shoulders, with long eyelashes and gorgeous silver eyes. He wore a rich green coat along with his scarf over Muggle jeans, cloak thrown over his shoulder.

"Y-yes," Severus nodded as he noticed Regulus watching him expectantly. The younger Black boy strode from the room, nearly slamming the door in Severus' face.

"Where do you want to go?" Severus asked.

Regulus shrugged and rubbed his gloved fingers over his face.

"Do you want to go to Honeydukes?"

The Black boy's eyes lit up before he could stop himself. Severus almost chuckled, but he swallowed the laughter as Regulus nodded nonchalantly.

Grinning inwardly, the taller boy walked alongside the other as they entered the sweets shop.

The warm, sweet air greeted them like an old friend, and Regulus smiled a tad. He roamed the store and picked out what he liked while Severus watched from afar.

Regulus looked so happy and sweet, biting his lip excitedly while he looked. Snape hadn't seen the boy acting this excited around him since Christmas break. Granted, they weren't talking at the moment, but they were going to the village together so Severus supposed it counted.

After choosing chocolate, sugar quills, and sugar skulls, he walked up to the register and started to pay, but Severus gave the cashier his own money.

Frowning, Regulus handed Severus his own money as payment, but the older boy refused. "My treat," he said.

The Black boy nodded and thanked him, though he looked guarded once more.

It wasn't much, but it was a start.

Regulus' eyes were unnerving, Severus decided as he took a sip of his drink.

He had decided to end their afternoon by warming up at the Three Broomsticks, thinking that maybe Regulus would soften slightly if he had something warm to drink. He was dead wrong.

First, Regulus had asked for a firewhiskey. Severus had shook his head and ordered the boy butterbeer instead. He did not think it was healthy for a fourteen-year-old to drink; it was also not allowed. Regulus had not glared, simply staring at him instead.

When their drinks had arrived, Regulus had not touched his for several minutes. Only when Severus asked if there was anything wrong with it did he drink, flicking his tongue to the surface of the drink.

"Regulus, we need to talk," Severus said suddenly, putting down his butterbeer. He might as well get to the point.

Regulus' eyes flicked back to his face as his lips twisted into a soulless smile.

"Do we, Severus?"

"Regulus-"

"Severus," the boy imitated him.

The two stared at each other until Severus was forced to look away.

"Why did you ask me to come here with you?" Regulus asked suddenly. He was drawing swirls on the side of his glass, which was covered with condensation.

Severus wet his lips and thought for a moment about how to answer the question.

"I miss you," he said honestly. He was slightly disappointed when Regulus only raised his eyebrows and asked coolly, "Do you?"

"Yes."

"That's nice."

Regulus twirled his straw in his glass.

"Regulus- I'm sorry."

The boy smiled again, that bitter, grown smile.

"How funny is this? The mighty Severus Snape, master of potions, sinking down to lowly little Regulus Black's level to apologize. How's Lily?"

The comment stung and the boy knew it.

Severus glared and growled, "Don't start-", but Regulus was already steaming.

"Do you know how stupid I felt? I felt like a tool, being used as a sounding board or a substitute for her! God, I'm so stupid, thinking maybe you cared about me- Bella was so right," Regulus snapped. He threw money on the table and stalked out of the Three Broomsticks.

Cursing under his breath, Severus dropped more coins and followed the boy.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Severus shouted, grabbing Regulus by the wrist as he stormed through a blizzard.

In the time that they had been inside, it had started to snow. Snowflakes were flurried around them in the air, blurring their vision.

"Get off of me!" Regulus spun around and pulled out his wand. The two stood panting, glaring at each other.

"You broke me, Severus," the Black boy whispered. His voice could barely be heard over the roaring wind.

"Then let me fix you."

And they were kissing again, fierce and angry and full of passion. They stumbled back until the smaller boy was pressed against a wall. Regulus clawed at Severus' back, covered with a cloak, while Severus' arms were positioned next to Regulus' head, hands pressed onto the wall.

Regulus bit fiercely at Severus' lip, expressing all of his anger and pain in one kiss, while Severus released his frustration by tearing at the boy's lips in return and roughly exploring his mouth.

They pulled apart, breathing heavily.

"I-hate you-so much right now," Regulus panted from swollen lips.

"You're a pain in the ass," Severus replied, wiping his mouth.

He leaned down and pressed his lips to Regulus', only this time he kissed gently, holding Regulus by the shoulders.

"We made out- that night when you were drunk," Severus muttered against Regulus' mouth, and the boy smiled, wrapping his arms around the taller boy's neck.

"I guessed it."

He poked his tongue out and licked Severus' lip, and despite himself Snape laughed.

"I can't stay mad at you," Regulus laughed, though tears were streaking down his cheeks.

Severus reached out and wiped the liquid away, kissing the boy's cheeks where there were tear tracks.

Regulus laughed again, a hiccuping sob, before he threw his arms around Severus and sobbed, "Oh, Sev, I've missed you!"

As he held Regulus in his arms and kissed him all over, Severus felt fully complete for the first time in his life.

I like this chapter, if only because Regulus and Severus are finally together! I'm very happy.

Anyway, thanks so much to reviewers. ImaginationWalks- I had never heard that Adele song, I looked it up and I see what you mean; it is really sad, especially with the story. I'm really proud of that chapter; it took a lot out of me, the last scene did, but I love it. I'm so glad you loved the drama and the last scene; I'm really glad it didn't suck. And you're exactly right about eyes being the window to the soul- eyes are everything to me, they show so much emotion. I could just picture the hurt in his eyes, poor thing. I want Regulus and Severus happy again, hopefully now that they're together they'll be happy : )

To fan girl 666- thanks so much for the review! I'm glad you think it was awesome, I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. The ending was really sad, huh? I wanted to show Regulus' pain at being second-best to Severus; that pain may show up in later in the story, depending on the road my mind takes me on. Thanks a lot for reading! : )

Anyway, see you guys next chapter! : )