Halloween Prompt - Marshmallow
Sims Logic Skill, Level 3 - Wizards Chess Set.
Nowhere I'd Rather Be
Severus lifted the hot chocolate, careful not to dislodge the mountain of cream and marshmallows on top, and carried it into the bedroom. Harry lay on the bed, wrapped up in a large quilt, a handkerchief in his hand and a rather pathetic look on his face.
His eyes brightened when Severus entered, and his lips tilted up in a smile when he saw the hot chocolate. "You remembered the marshmallows," he croaked out, reaching for the hot drink.
"Of course I did. You force it on me whenever you can, so I know exactly how you like it."
Harry chuckled, though the laughter quickly morphed into a coughing fit. Severus was glad he was still holding the top of the cup, as he lifted it away while Harry's body shook.
"I'll put it on the table for now, alright?" he offered, quickly placing down the drink. "You need to drink this first anyway," he added, taking a glass vial from his pocket.
"No more potions," Harry grumbled. "They taste disgusting."
"You've got blocked sinuses, so you won't be able to taste it," Severus replied blandly, un-stoppering the vial and handing it to Harry.
"You're mean."
Rolling his eyes, Severus ruffled Harry's hair gently. "And you turn into a child when you're ill. I just want you to get better as soon as possible. How is that mean?"
Harry downed the potion, automatically pulling a face at it. "Thanks."
"Hmm. Would you like me to fetch you a book?"
"Nah. I'm good. You must have better things to do than look after me though, Sev. Go and make a potion or something. Honestly, I'm fine."
Ignoring Harry, Severus pulled a table closer to the bed and conjured a hardback chair for himself. Leaving the room, he came back moments later and wasn't surprised when Harry looked surprised but happy with what he was carrying.
"I can think of nothing I'd rather do than spend time with you. Even when you're ill. And I'll even let you play white," he added, gesturing to the wizards chess set he was setting up.
"I love you."
Severus looked up at the words, his eyes meeting Harry's. "I love you too. Move a chess piece, or I'm taking back my white pieces."