"": dreams.

Italics: thinking

Bold: Letters and notes.

-/-: time lapse/scene change.

Chapter three- Bonding Part 2.

"My mate."

Severus's body felt numb, he knew what that word meant, but he had always heard it being directed at others, never himself. Flashes of doubt entered his mind as he took in the appearance of the man before him. Pure white hair, which hung down his body, was highlighted by the setting sun in the background. Deep golden eyes seemed to draw him, not letting go. Bright red markings adorned his cheeks, framing his face, and giving him a royal look. The man before him tilted his head, as if registering that Severus was looking him over. A smile graced the man's lips as their eyes met once more, although he tried Severus couldn't keep the soft blush that creeped its way onto his face. Before they knew it, ten minutes had already past in which they had both spent looking at each other. They were only pulled out of their thoughts when footsteps were heard, before a bush of black hair poked around the corner to see the two men.

"Sev, your potion is boiling over." Harry said simply. Sesshomaru looked past Severus and over to Harry, glaring as he did. Pulling back, Harry held up his arms and walked away, but not before calling out. "Sev just invite him in. your potion is boiling over and he looks like he wants to jump you in the doorway." Sesshomaru huffed, he would do no such thing in the doorway. Activities like that were done in the bedroom away from prying eyes. Severus looked back at Sesshomaru and nodded, holding an arm out to invite him in. Nodding Sesshomaru walked through the door, and off in the same direction that Harry had gone. Severus followed without thinking, walking back into the potion lab, his potion master side kicked in and he raced around the room to fix what he was making. Sesshomaru and Harry watched silently, before Harry held out his hand to the other.

"I'm Harry by the way. That's Severus. We are just friends, just friends, so you don't have to worry about anything, okay?" He said with a smile. Sesshomaru seemed taken back by that statement but nodded his understanding.

"Sesshomaru. You seem to know what is going on, care to explain how?" Sesshomaru said, as he watched as Severus rushed around the room, noticing how cute he looked engrossed in his work.

"I know that what you have is strong. I know that you are bonded, mates even. I know that you're not from here, and from the name you just gave me I'm even more sure." Harry walked over to the bookcase and selected a very old book on the top shelf and opened to a book marked page.

"Why does my name make you more sure?" Walking back over, Harry showed Sesshomaru the page he had opened to. Looking at the page he saw himself staring back at him, it was a chapter about his life and reign. Not needing an answer now he simply nodded to harry, who closed the book and placed it on the counter beside them. Both men then looked over at Severus who had finished with the potions and was now staring at them. Sesshomaru smiled softly at the man, for the first time taking in his appearance. Since leaving Hogwarts Severus had started to take better care of himself, since he didn't need to keep the appearance of the snarky potions professor. He was no longer the pale, greasy haired man, now his complexion was that of a normal males, his hair had grown longer, and he now took care of it, making sure to wash it daily. Working around potions, he wore it mostly in a high pony tail, having tendrils of hair falling down to frame his face. His casual attire now consisted of a pair of fitted black pants, a button up shirt, and of course his robes. Sesshomaru smiled, his mate was handsome, beautiful, and he could tell that this man was meant for him. Severus saw the smile that graced Sesshomaru's lips, and although he would never admit it, he blushed a little, knowing that it was him he was smiling at.

With a smile on his face, Harry watched as the two man drifted closer with them knowing. Walking out of the room, Harry gave the two lovebirds room to get to know each other. Leaving the Potion Lab he went in search for the special herbal tea that Severus kept hidden from him in the kitchen. Back in the Potions Lab, Sesshomaru hand had come up to cup Severus cheek, rubbing his thumb over Severus lips. Stilling slightly, Severus could only stare as Sesshomaru leaned in gently, and brushed his lips against his. A jolt of pleasure shot through Severus as Sesshomaru pressed harder, wanting to taste more of his new mate. Pulling apart, they looked into each other's eyes, feeling contempt in the arms of the stranger, which was now his mate.

-1 hour later-

Harry sat in the kitchen sipping his third cup of tea, humming as the flavour of Passionfruit black tea hit his tongue. He looked back at the Ministry papers that sat before him, he needed to fill these out for work tomorrow, but just couldn't think. Hearing the kitchen door open, he saw Sesshomaru standing there, his hair tided up into a high bun, panting hard.

"I'm not even going to ask what you two have been doing for an hour." Harry sighed, as he turned back towards his work. Chuckling, Sesshomaru came and sat down beside Harry at the kitchen table.

"Severus is a maniac!" Sesshomaru exclaimed, folding his arms on the table and pressing his head into them. Harry gave him a weird look, trying to imagine the sort of things that Severus could have done, for Sesshomaru to say that. Coming up with nothing he dared to ask.

"What could Severus have done to get that response out of you?" Sesshomaru looked up at Harry with cold eyes.

"He's had me running around after him fixing up his potions! Why he couldn't just do one potion at a time is beyond me." Harry stared at Sesshomaru letting what he had just said sink in, before bursting into laughter.

"And what pray tell are you beside yourself with laughter for Potter?" Said a worn voice in the kitchen door.

"Well Severus, It seems that your new mate here, may not be able to keep up with you." Harry said, gesturing to Sesshomaru.

"Oh pish posh, a little labour never hurt nobody, besides if he's going to stick around he has to learn how to keep up with me." Said Severus with a cheeky smile.

"So your letting me stay then?" Asked Sesshomaru with a hint of curiosity. Severus walked over to the table, and plonked himself in his lap. Grabbing Sesshomaru's face, he brought their lips together in a sweet kiss.

"After the last hour, with all the help you have given me, yes I'm keeping your around. Do you know how hard it is to find good help nowadays?" Sesshomaru's arms had wrapped themselves around Severus's waist, holding him tightly to his chest.

"Is that all you see me as my mate? Help." Sighing Severus placed a kiss on Sesshomaru's forehead.

"Of course not, you're not help, you're my mate." Sesshomaru smiled at the statement and tightened his grip on Severus. Harry watched on in amusement, chuckling softly at the scene the two were creating.

"You two seem to have come a long way in an hour." Sesshomaru and Severus stared at Harry and then back to each other smiling softly. They knew they had only known each other for a little over an hour, but it felt like they have known each other their whole lives. They stared into each other's eyes, feeling the same feeling they always felt sitting beside the well. The feeling filled them, with not only contempt but with desire. Desire for each other. It pulled them together. Coursing through their veins with a vengeance. Severus breath became deeper as he watched as Sesshomaru's eyes dilated with need. A shiver coursed up his spine with anticipation. Severus had never felt this way about another person before, not even lily had sparked such a reaction in him when they had dated all those years ago. Noticing the growing tension, Harry packed up his papers, and stood from the table, walking over to the sink to place his tea cup in it for cleaning.

"Well this has been fun, but I gotta go and get these papers done. Sessh try not to hurt him, ok?" Both men looked up at Harry, Sesshomaru nodded, allowing the nickname for now, and Severus blushed slightly, pressing into Sesshomaru slightly. The men watched as Harry waved his last goodbye, walking out of the kitchen, the sound of the front door closing alerted the men that Harry had indeed left. Severus and Sesshomaru looked at each other again, the lust building once more between them. Not being able to take it anymore, Sesshomaru moved his arms under Severus and picked him up bridal style. Without saying a word he carried Severus into what he believed to be his personal rooms, walking over to the bed before chucking Severus onto it. Severus could only stare up at Sesshomaru in shock, he watched as once again his mate's eyes dilated as he gazed down at him. Severus could feel another blush heating his cheeks.

"I wish to bond with you Severus, will you allow me to?" Severus gasps softly, staring up into Sesshomaru's eyes, seeing the scienerity they showed. He had only know this man for a little over an hour, and yet he wanted to give himself over to him, he wanted to bond to his mate. Having an answer he tried to voice it, but couldn't so Severus simply nodded, giving his consent. Sesshomaru smiled down at his soon to be lover with adoration. Leaning down he brought their lips together in a light kiss, however as soon as Sesshomaru tasted Severus he couldn't resist but to press harder. Plunging his tongue into the warm cavern that was Severus mount. He ran his tongue over Severus's, smiling into the kiss as he brought a moan from the man. The sound of the moan was music to his ears, he had never heard such a beautiful sound. Not even the many women he had rutted over the years could compare to the man beneath him. Breaking the kiss, Sesshomaru's lips went to his neck, kissing and nipping his way down to the still clothed collar bone. Wanting to see more of Severus's body, Sesshomaru lifted himself off of Severus, whilst unbuttoning his shirt at the same time. Severus followed Sesshomaru's body, sitting up slightly and sliding off his shirt. Severus felt Sesshomaru's gaze travelled down his now naked chest, Sesshomaru's hand came to slide over Severus scared skin.

"I wish to know how you got these scars when are finished Severus." Sesshomaru said coldly, Severus nodded, although he didn't want anyone to know he knew that he needed to tell Sesshomaru. Leaning back down Sesshomaru started to place kissed down his chest, feeling as each kiss made Severus tensed more and more. He reached his nipple, giving it a light kiss, before sucking it into his mouth, running his tongue around it. Severus moaned loudly at the new and exotic feeling, Severus hands came up to grip Sesshomaru's back, not fully knowing how to deal with the new sensations he was feeling. Smiling around the nipple, Sesshomaru swirled his tongue around it a couple more times, before moving the other one, giving it the same treatment. By now Severus was moaning loudly and clutching Sesshomaru's back tighter. Looking up at Severus from his place on his chest, Sesshomaru smiled at the face he was making.

"Do you trust me Severus?" Severus peered down at Sesshomaru, and nodded again, not being able to trust his voice. Smiling Sesshomaru started to kiss down Severus chest further, passing his Abdomen, before kissing the skin just above Severus's pants. Slowly he unbuttoned Severus pants, kissing the skin as it appeared before him. Sliding the pants down Severus long palish legs, he noticed the slight bulge in Severus briefs. Smiling to himself, he tossed the pants on the floor beside them, before moving his hand to cup the bulge slightly. He felt Severus jump, feeling this he looked up, meeting Severus eyes. Severus had the darkest blush on his face, his eyes glazed over with lust, however Sesshomaru could see the insecurity there. Severus was scared, rising back up his body Sesshomaru leaned up to press his lips against Severus's, trying to calm him down. Feeling Severus melt into the kiss, Sesshomaru ran his hand down his chest again before lightly cupping the bulge again. Although Severus jumped, Sesshomaru noted that he was bigger the second time he touched him.

"Trust me my love. Let me make you feel good." Sesshomaru whispered in Severus ear, sending shivers down his spine. Growing bolder Sesshomaru slipped his hand underneath Severus briefs, pulling them off in the process, before wrapping his hand around Severus member, Sesshomaru started to move his hand up and down. Listening to the sweet moans he was able to bring forth from his lover, he stroked Severus faster, feeling as the new sensation drove him crazy, dragging him to the edge. However before he could do that, Sesshomaru's hand slipped from his length, traveling down to ghost over his hole. Looking down into Severus's eyes, he knew he needed Severus to be ok with this.

"We can stop now if you want to my love. We do not have to bond now, but I do so wish to. Will you bond with me my mate?" Sesshomaru whisper, seeing Severus's pleasure filled eyes try and stay connected with his. Without answering, Severus pulled Sesshomaru's head down into a deep and heated kiss, which told Sesshomaru everything he needed to know. If someone had passed the house that night, they would have heard the many loud moans and screams as Sesshomaru made long and passionate love to his mate. Both not stopping until the early hours of the morning, when they both passed out from exhaustion, falling asleep in each other's arms, smiling gracing their faces.

2 months later found Severus working on yet another batch of potions, smiling to himself as he felt the now normal ache of his lower back, signalling to him that he did indeed have a great night last night. Since bonding Sesshomaru had opted to stay with Severus, casting his Lordship to his younger brother Inuyasha. Hearing the front door open he made sure that the potions could be left to boil before walking out and greeting his guests. He was met by the smiling faces of one Mr Harry potter now Malfoy and Lucius Malfoy. Now one had been more surprised them him, when these two found out they were destined to be together, and they had finally gotten married just a couple of weeks ago. Holding hands the couple made their way into the kitchen were Severus started to make a pot of tea for the three of them. Barely ten minutes had passed before he heard the front door open again. A smile graced his face, knowing full well who it was. Sesshomaru walked through the door, smiling as he noticed the Severus was already staring at him with a silly grin. Walking to him he pulled then black haired man into a tight hug, dropping a kiss onto his forehead. Realising him, he guided Severus over to the table wanting him to sit.

"My love will you sit for a moment, I must ask you something?" Severus sat upon his lover's request, wondering what was going on. Sesshomaru knelt in front of Severus on one knee, holding out a small black box. Severus couldn't believe what he was seeing, Sesshomaru opened the box to show a small golden back, with green and silver gems incrusted into it. It was beautiful, looking up from the ring to Sesshomaru, he saw the look of adoration he had come to love from his lover.

"Now I know we have already bonded, but I would like to make you officially mine. Forever. I want everyone to know that you are mine, my love, my mate, my husband. So Severus Snape, will you do me the honour of marrying me?" Speechless, a small tear fell from Severus eye, never before had he been so happy.

"Y-Yes, I will m-marry you." Severus said nervously. Sesshomaru picking up the ring slipped it onto Severus finger, Severus finding that it fit perfectly, smiled up at his now fiancé. Smiling back Sesshomaru leaned down, bring their lips into a gently kiss. Clapping could be heard from across the table, as Harry and Lucius both congratulated them. Sitting beside Severus at the table, Sesshomaru pulled him onto his lap, wrapping his arms around Severus waist. Severus blushed hard this time, never having had such contact with another in front of Lucius before, Lucius just smiled though, happy to see his friend finally happy with the person he loves, after everything he has been through. Sesshomaru placed a kiss on Severus cheek, Severus sighed in return. He was happy. After everything he was finally happy. He looked around the table at the men who sat before him before finally looking up at his lover. Yes he was happy, and he knew that nothing could take this feeling of happiness away from him. Not this time.

Hello everyone! Omg, I thought I had posted this months ago! But apparently I didn't and I am so sorry! But here it is. Oh yea, this is the first time I have written a sexual scene, so it is probably crap, please tell me what you think of it, it would be nice to know for the future if I was on the right track! So this is the end of Bonding L again I am so sorry to Reaping-Vampire who this story was for, I thought this was up months ago, so I am so sorry for letting you down. I hope it was worth the wait and if it wasn't I will write you another story as fast as I can, oh actually I will write you another story as fast as I can if you wish to give me characters. I had so much fun writing it to, I hope you have liked the story! Follow, Favourite, Review and View!

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