Formidable Liaisons

Chapter 9

Iris’ eyebrows flew up in surprise at his question. A date? I can’t deny the idea
has appeal but we just made those rules. Would this be breaking the rules?
Obviously he doesn’t think so or he wouldn’t have asked, she reasoned.

“You’re already sleeping with me, you don’t need to romance me. Why?” She
inquired.

“Are you always this suspicious?” He asked, offended that she thought that little
of him.

“Yes.” She answered honestly. “It’s one of my worst faults.”

“It’s not a fault, it’s just a....trait.” He replied. Like I’m any better, he thought.

She smiled at him before she leaned over to kiss his cheek. “Thanks.” she said
softly.

“I want to know you Iris.” He said suddenly.

“You do know me...or have you forgotten already?” She said teasingly.

“Of course not.” He answered. “What I mean is I want to understand you.”

“Well good luck there. I don’t even understand me.” She said lightly, feeling
inexplicably nervous. Dates are dangerous. Especially with this man. I can’t
afford to fall for him, she thought.

“Iris please. Accept.” He implored. What the hell? I’m reduced to begging now?

“Severus...what about our rules.” She argued.

“We never said we couldn’t go out.” He fought back.

“But...” She began.

Severus rolled his eyes and cut her off with a dazzlingly passionate kiss. His
fingers caressed the nape of her neck until she was moaning softly and then he
pulled back quickly, leaving her breathless and dumbfounded. 

“Accept.” He enticed her, mere inches away from her lips.

“Severus..” She said, clearly muddled.

“Accept.” He said again as he closed the small gap further.

“I don’t...”

He captured her bottom lip with his teeth and tugged gently, listening to her rapid
breathing.

“Accept.” He coaxed near her ear.

“Accept.” She repeated through a haze of sensations and an odd flutter in her
stomach.

“Excellent.” He said and pulled into his arms.