Oh Severus, I wish I could give you a hug...

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James couldn't focus in class. For the last couple hours the same phrase kept repeating itself in his head.

"I..I think I love you."

He couldn't shake the feeling that this phrase wasn't from a dream, that this voice was infact real. The voice would randomly speak to him again, becoming louder and clearer each time. Although, he still couldn't recognize the voice. He scratched his head with both hands, pulling small strands of black hair in the process.. "Damn it all get out of my head!" He growled under his breath, forgetting he was sitting next to Sirius

"What are you talking about?" The long haired Gryffindor asked, raising a brow. "You ok?" He narrowed his eyes, a frown beginning to form on his lips. James sighed heavily, resting his head on the desk.

"I keep hearing a voice in my head, telling me it loves me." Sirius stared at him wide eyed, was his friend going nuts?

"D-did you hit your head when you fell?" He asked. James nodded and Sirius smirked. "Well there's your answer." He laughed, turning back to his notes without another word on the subject. James sighed heavily, listening to the voice again and again.

What does it mean? And who is it?

At that moment Severus and Lucius entered the classroom, Lucius looking more fired up than normal. "That Remus, when I get my hands on him!" Severus ignored him and noticed James sitting at the table with Sirius. Instantly he froze, hands shaking beside him.

Sirius turned around and nudged James, pointing at the small Slytherin. Their eyes only met for a second before Severus turned and fled out of the room, Lucius running after him.

"What was that about?" Asked James. Sirius shook his head, just as confused.

"I think you should go after him and apologize. He's probably scared shitless of you after yesterday."

James let out a heavy sigh, rising from his seat slowly. "Might as well." He grumbled, walking out of the class. Sirius watched him go, frowning.

"I wonder whats going on." He whispered, looking thoughtful.

Severus sat down on the floor, pulling his knees close to his chest. Lucius loomed over him, his expression annoyed. "What the hell is the matter with you anyway?" He growled. Severus shook his head, holding his knees tighter and burying his face in them. Lucius bit his lip. "And here I was thought you were strong." He hissed. Both boys were sitting in the corner of the library, it was Severus' favorite hiding spot after all.

James knew this well because moments later he peeked around the corner, staring at Severus with confusion brimming in his eyes. "What's the matter with him?" He whispered. Lucius spun around and was immediately on his feet, drawing his wand out by the familiar voice.

"Potter! What do you want now?" He shouted. Severus looked up, alarmed at the sight of James. He began to tremble, trying to shrink further back into his corner. James frowned, holding up his hands in a defensive matter.

"I'm not here to cause trouble, I'm just hear to talk, honest." Lucius didn't buy it, gray eyes darkening.

"Leave now." He hissed dangerously, gripping his wand tighter. Severus looked at James again, noticing the concern in his expression.

"Lucius its ok, I'll be fine. I'll meet you in class ok?" He said in a small voice. Lucius gritted his teeth, lowering his wand slowly.

"Fine." He growled, pushing his way past James, purposely bumping him in the shoulder as he passed. James winced but stood his ground.

"Bastard" He whispered once Lucius was gone. He turned back to Severus and smiled softly, taking a couple of steps towards him. Severus just watched his footsteps, eyes widening. James noticed this and stopped. "I'm not gonna hurt you." He said reassuringly. Severus just nodded his head slowly, trying to control his shaking hands.

James sat in front of him, grunting as he did so. Guilt flashed in Severus' eyes. "I'm sorry!" He blurted out. James looked up and blinked a couple of times, taken by surprise of the sudden outburst.

"I-Its ok, really. It was an accident and I guess I deserved it." He laughed lightly, cursing under his breath as he remembered his note to not laugh.

Severus just shook his head. "I…I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to honest! I-It was just an accident I swear!" He shouted. James held up his hand.

"Like I said its alright, just relax ok?" Severus let out a shaky sigh, eyes flickering back and forth from James to the ground. Finally he nodded his head.

"O-ok…sorry." He whispered. James smiled.

"That's better." He leaned his head back on the bookshelf behind him, staring at Severus silently.

Fuck what the hell now? I've never had a conversation with Severus, god this is so frustrating!

Severus stared at James, his expression filled with concern. "So…how do you feel?" He asked breaking the silence. James smiled slightly, rubbing his chest.

"Sore but I'm ok!" He said, laughing again.

Damnit stop laughing!

Severus nodded. "That's good." He whispered. The awkwardness between them could be felt all the way to Forbidden Forest. James sighed heavily, trying to figure out what to do.

"I'm not used to this, sorry." He said finally. Severus looked up at him

"Me either."

Silence.

James was about to open his mouth to say something else when suddenly the voice was back.

"I…I think I love you."

James held his head in between his hands. "God damnit shut up." He whispered. Severus raised a brow, tilting his head slightly.

"What's wrong?" He asked. James sighed heavily, staring at Severus awkwardly.

"I keep hearing this voice in my head." He said, looking down at the ground in embarrassment.

"A voice?" Severus asked curiously. James nodded.

"Ya, I've been hearing it all day."

"Well what is it saying?" Severus leaned in closer, interested in the odd voice.

James took a deep breath, looking away from Severus's gaze.

"It keeps saying I think I love you."

Silence.

James turned back to the small Slytherin, expecting a laugh. Instead he noticed his expression had changed dramatically. A bright blush crossed his cheeks and his eyes were wide. "Are you ok?" James asked. Severus just shook his head, unsure how to respond.

Damnit he remembered that?

Severus stared at James for a long time, choosing his words carefully.

"What do you think it is?" He asked, worry ebbing in his voice. James narrowed his eyes, noticing that Severus was acting really strange.

"Well I think it was just a dream or something. I did hit my head when I fell." He said. Severus looked away, staring at the floor trying to avoid James' gaze.

"What's wrong?" He asked. "Is it to strange or something? Or do you know something about it?" James was curious as to why Severus was acting like this.

Severus took in a slow breath, then let it out carefully.

I'm gonna regret this.

Severus stared at James, narrowing his eyes. "It wasn't a dream."