Chap. 4
A few weeks went by and Severus finally worked up the courage to tell Michaela his feelings for her. After spending a lot of time with her he was certain of how he felt. He had asked her to a picnic Saturday afternoon by a large oak tree where they always went during their walks. He was ready. As Severus walked down the hallway with a basket he had filled with food he froze. There, in a short white dress with rose print and red tooling stood her. Michaela, with her long wavy red hair pulled up into a ponytail. She looked stunning. "Wow." Severus said, not meaning to say it out loud. Michaela turned around and smiled at him, greeting him with a hug. "Let's go." She put her arm around his and they proceeded to walk to the oak tree.
It started getting a little darker and stars were starting to shine through the half lit sky. They finished eating and both were leaned up against the tree side by side. Michaela stood up and lied down in the cool grass. "It's such a beautiful night." Severus followed, laying down right next to her. "It is, like you." That was way too cheesy Severus, c'mon you can do better than that. He thought to himself. She giggled, scooting closer to him. "I mean- I think you're even more beautiful than tonight." Severus could feel his palms sweating. "Thank you Sev- you're more handsome than tonight." They both laughed. There was a long few minutes of them just laying together looking up at the stars. "Severus, Why are you so good to me?" Severus could tell Michaela was nervous, he could see her biting her lip out of the corner of his eye. "Because I care about you." This is your chance to tell her- He thought. "Because I love you." She sat up. "You do?" Oh no she doesn't feel the same. Severus sat up and looked at her in the eyes. "I think you're amazing, beautiful, and talented. I love your laugh, smile, personality, everything about you- I love you." Michaela looked shocked. Why isn't she saying anything? Maybe It's too much for her. "Severus," she finally said something "I love you too." Severus thought his heart was going to leap out of his chest. They looked at each other, unsure of what to do next. They started slowly leaning into each other. Severus put his hand on her cheek and their lips met. Her lips are so sweet and soft.. Severus thought. When they broke away they smiled at each other, both enjoying their love.
"Thanks for walking me to my room and for everything tonight." Michaela grinned, holding Severus' hand. He smiled at her and kissed her on the hand. "It's no problem. I love you." Severus couldn't believe she was his. "I love you too, Sev. Goodnight." They kissed. "Goodnight." Severus walked to his room, happier than he had been in a long time if not ever.