Chapter 6
We arrived in the manor in a matter of seconds. Thankfully, we landed on top of the bed in the guest room. I laid him carefully before I went to call for Wally, the house elf. Suddenly, someone burst into the room. I instinctively reached out my gun before I realized it was just Sal. He rushed towards me and hugs me with bone crushing.
"Cassie! Thank goodness, you're alright", he said, relief.
"Sal, I'm okay but Severus isn't," I said worriedly. Sal immediately went toward the sleeping man and cast a diagnostic spell. After sometime he stopped. He looked at me with his left eyebrow lifted.
"I… I can explain," I've stammered. Expressionless he nodded and continued his work. After he seem to found the problem, he dashed towards the potion lab and less than 3 minutes later, he walks inside the room with Wally and a floating tray full of vials of healing potion that I've unfamiliar with. Without wasting any time, Sal began his work. I sat at the left side of the bed, holding Severus's hand while Sal worked on the right side. During the whole six hours, I stay by Severus' side, holding his hand firmly and only let them go when Sal needs some assistance.
"Huhh… done at last," Sal sighed as he drops on a chair with un'Sal' like.
"Is he going to be alright, father?" I asked. Sal only lifted his eyebrow while looked at me. I never called him father. The only time I called him father is when I'm in distressed... or I'm really pissed.
"Don't worry, Cassiopeia. He'll live, thanks to you. But, are you alright, Cassie? You've done a Soul Magic just 6 hours ago. You should have rest"
"I'm fine. Don't worry. I just lay by his side," I transfigured my clothes into my blue night gown and lay down next to Severus. Sal just stared at me with his famous blank stare. I just glared at him. Then, he did something I've never expected. He smiled. Not his usual grin. But an understanding smile.
"I understand. Well, I'll just go to my own room then. Call me if anything happen regarding his condition, okay?" I just nod. "Well, that's it. One more thing, don't loss control with him, he really need a rest before he could do anything," he quickly dashed to his room before I could hex him.
'That stupid snake!' I cursed while blushing madly. "He's unbelievable". I looked at Severus. He looked so peaceful when he sleeps. I would think he's dead if it isn't because of his bandage covered chest movement. I lay on my right side, watching him. I traced his face with my fingers before I settle it to his left hand, holding it closely to my chest where my heart is beating. I stayed that way until I succumbed myself to a peaceful sleep; one that I've never had for years.