Halloween Prompt - Suspicion
Sims 3 Trait - Family Orientated
Believing In Me
Severus sighed to himself. Harry was late home, again, and Severus had no idea where his young partner was. He stared into the fire, waiting for the tell tale bang of the front door telling him that Harry was home. Severus wondered if tonight would be the night he found out what was actually going on.
It was their five year anniversary. Five happy years, and now, Severus was doubting it all. Was Harry no longer satisfied with the life they shared? Severus knew Harry was family orientated, and was eager to look into adoption at some point, but surely if he was ready for it he'd have brought it up in conversation.
Suspicion clouded Severus' mind, and he sighed again. What should have been a happy evening was quickly turning into a self-pity party. He didn't really believe that Harry would cheat on him, the younger man just wasn't wired that way. Even so, as the door banged, Severus felt a sinking feeling in his gut that the coming conversation wasn't going to be an enjoyable one.
He watched Harry walk into the living room, an adorable shy smile on his face and a box in his hands. "Sorry I'm late. Meeting ran over a little," he apologised, leaning over to press a kiss to Severus' cheek.
"It's fine. Warming charms saved the food," Severus replied, standing up and leading Harry to the dining room. "Happy anniversary."
Harry gasped. The room had been decorated, the table set for two, flowers and candles and soft lighting completed the look. "You did all this for me?"
"Of course I did."
"Happy anniversary, Sev. I love you."
"I love you too. Sit, I'll serve."
Harry hesitated. "Just... wait. I... ah. I got you this." He handed the box over. Severus took it carefully, frowning slightly at the worried look on his face.
He opened it quickly while being careful, and found a book nestled in tissue paper. It took him a moment to realise what he was actually looking at and he looked up at Harry for confirmation.
"I know I took a few liberties, but, well, you deserve recognition for the improvements you've made to potions, not to mention the one's you invented yourself. I... It's ready for print, and as soon as you say the word, it'll be for sale in shops around the world. The American Ministry has seen a sample and are interested in using it in their schools. I -"
"Thank you."
Harry blinked. "For what? I mean, you did all the work I just -"
"For believing in me. Thank you, Harry."
Harry smiled. "You like it?"
"I love it. Nobody has ever done anything so... thoughtful for me before. I love you."
"I love you too."
Bewitching The Senses and Bottling Glory
Potions By Severus Snape.
Foreword by Harry Potter.