A/N: Guess what, everyone! I found my notebook! So here's chapter four, and I hope you like it!

Chapter Four

There was a part of me that wanted to kiss him back. A small part, but still noticeable.
Yet, when his lips touched mine, I gasped and stumbled backwards, falling over and hitting the back of my head on the dresser behind me.
The world dimmed for a moment, then came back into sharp focus. He was walking towards me, presumably to help me up.
I drew my wand from my back pocket, pointing it at him, ready to hex him if he tried to touch me.
Something in my stomach fluttered as I thought of hurting him. I realized that I didn't want to cause him pain.
"Leave," I said. He did so, with an apologetic glance my way.
Damn, did I ever need a cold shower.
But while I was in there, I did something I'd never done in the shower before.
I sang.

"I'm so tired of being here,

Suppressed by all my childish fears,

And if you have to leave,

I wish that you would just leave,

Your presence still lingers here,

And it won't leave me alone.

These wound won't seem to heal,

This pain is just too real,

There's just too much that time

Cannot erase,

When you cried I'd wipe away all of

Your tears,

When you'd scream I'd fight away all of

Your fears,

And I held your hand through all of

These years,

But you still have

All of me."

The reality of what I was singing hit me, and I broke down in tears.

Snape PoV
Merlin, I felt so guilty. I honestly don't know what came over me.
And when she fell, I was so worried. What if she had a concussion? The sound of her head hitting the dresser sounded like a gunshot. Her eyes glazed over, but then focused again.
I took a few steps toward her, but she pulled out her wand. I paused, even though she'd never be able to incapacitate me.
"Leave," she told me. I did.
Back in my rooms, I sent her a letter, asking for her forgiveness.

Bella PoV
I received Severus's letter late in the evening.
Bella,
I am so sorry. I caused you distress. What I did was inappropriate and inexcusable. Can you ever forgive me? By the way, what were you planning on doing with that wand? I doubt you believe that you could hex me in any form.
-Severus Snape
I quickly penned a fervent reply.
Professor Snape,
I will consider forgiving you. And you're damn straight, you caused me distress. I am stronger than you think. I keep it hidden, though, so people don't make a big fuss about it.
-Bella
I flicked my fingers at the letter. It turned into shimmering dust and drifted under the door, on its way to Snape's rooms.

A/N: Was it worth the wait? R&R!