A/N: TPOV
Tonks couldn't help the surprise she felt when, instead of immediately shoving her away or at the least pealing her off him, Severus wrapped his arms around her. Her smile broadened when his arms tightened, holding her close.
"You are most welcome, Nymphadora."
She felt, more than heard his voice as it rumbled through his chest, before he pulled away to look down at her. She beamed up at him, her eyes sparkling as she saw the slight smile grace his lips and eyes. It occurred to her that she had never seen him smile before. Smirk? Yes. Sneer? Almost always. Smile? This was a first. As foreign as it looked, she liked it. He really should smile more often. She mused.
She could tell when he pulled away emotionally, reestablishing the distance and barriers he always seemed to have in place. She envied his control, knowing there were times she should exercise more of it. However, she immediately missed the man she had seen a glimpse of just moments ago. That was someone she would like to know more, someone far more complex than the stoic and snarky professor she was so used to interacting with.
"I believe that will be all for this evening, Nymphadora."
She couldn't help the slight let down at the abrupt dismissal. She looked up into his eyes, trying to read his features and was once again hit with the realization of how much of a mystery he seemed. She began to wonder if anyone knew the true Severus Snape. What I wouldn't give to be able to know what he is thinking right now. As that thought ran through her mind she remembered the extent of his previous offer.
"The other day you said you would be willing to teach me the basics of Occlumency along with other types of training you thought might be beneficial, I can see now how useful such things might be and was wondering if the offer still stood?" She asked after clearing her throat slightly, having no way of knowing how naive her question actually was.