Take Me To Your Arms

Chapter 8

Harry's POV

Harry wasn't surprised by how quickly Severus dismissed the emotional event that had just happened. The man quickly regained his wit and barked at him to pack because they would leave for London tomorrow morning. However he had protested when he heard it. Mainly, it was because he wanted to spend time alone with the man. But Severus silenced him by reminding him about what would happen if Moody was left alone for too long at the Ministry.

Harry instantly went pale. Last time, he and Severus were busy with the Trial for Death Eaters. All office works were shifted to Moody. On the third day, they were bombarded by Ministry's employees Howlers that make their ears ringing for the rest of the day. Apparently, Moody had grown so paranoid that the old man did more harm than good.

Two unsuspecting workers from other department had been hexed so badly that they had to stay in St. Mungo's Hospital for a week while the rest of the Ministry's workers living in fear every day. Wondering who would be the next victim. Needless to say, Harry changed his mind and agreed to pack right away. It was one of the experiences that he wouldn't care to repeat.

Somehow despite of the holiday season, Severus was able to get flight tickets for them which made him suspicious that the man had planned this beforehand.

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Several hours later, Harry was lying awake on his bed with same problem but different situation while the source of his problem was already sleeping soundly. He sighed softly. This was going to be a long night for him.

He turned to the other side of his bed, staring at Severus's back. The man's shoulder slightly hunched. He silently wondered how would if feel to wrap his hand around Severus's waist. Of course, their kiss was wonderful but it was far too short for him to relish the experience. He wanted to do more.

No, he debated to himself. Severus had agreed to go out with him, no need to be greedy.

It was already better reaction than he could ever expect from Severus. After all, he was lucky to be still in one piece, given the man's extensive knowledge of Curses. He silently got out of bed, not wanting to wake the other man. Then he grabbed his coat and slipped out of the room.

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Severus's POV

As Severus woke up, he noticed that Potter's bed was empty. Severus abruptly threw the blanket aside then rose to his feet. An uneasy sense of foreboding gripped him tightly. He strode into the back room that the young man dubbed as the washing room, but the room was void of Potter. It was the same with the bathroom.

Severus frowned. Did Potter run away again?

But as he got out from the bathroom, he noticed the window on the dining room was slightly open. Severus walked over to the window then yanked it open. He stuck out his head out of the window. As he looked on the right side, the first thing he saw was a tuft of black hair jutted out from under a hood. There on the emergency stairs, Potter was sitting calmly with thick coat wrapped closely around the young man, staring on the rising sun with ridiculous smile on his face.

Severus scowled darkly. He felt like a fool to worry over Potter like this while actually the young man was only sitting outside of the apartment.

"Potter," called Severus, irritated.

Potter jumped from his seat and whipped his head to look at him. The young man’s green eyes widened with shock. Potter looked like he was caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

Severus narrowed his eyes, suspicious. What the hell is Potter thinking about?

Potter blushed guiltily as he replied, "Yeah?"

"Get ready, you dunderhead! We have plane to catch," snarled Severus.

"Err—Right," said Potter sheepishly.

Severus snorted then got inside without waiting for him.

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Harry's POV

They ate breakfast at the airport after they checked in. In the small, dingy restaurant, which was overcrowded, but they were lucky enough to get an empty table as soon as they got there. The food served was bland and greasy, but like other passengers, they have no choice but to spend their time there while waiting for the plane. Harry had ordered a Scrambled Egg-Bacon-Cheese Sandwich, while Severus like always only drank coffee for breakfast.

As Harry ate, he recalled recent events. He had spent all night sitting on the emergency stairs, shivering under his coat and talking to himself. A habit caused by being ignored by his relatives when he was a child. They had commonly treated him as if he was invisible.

The reason why he had chosen to sit outside in the cold was because he couldn't trust himself to not attack the sleeping man. The effects of Severus's kiss were more potent than any aphrodisiac, leaving him burning.

It is impossible to get any sleep if you have a boner, he thought as he stabbed on his bacon.

He also couldn't even masturbate for the fear of being caught by Severus. Besides, he doubted the problem would go away that easily since he practically shared the room with the man. He sighed. Being young was difficult, even the mere presence of the man was enough to make him instantly hard.

To spend an entire night by himself gave him time to ponder about many things. Why did Severus accept him? Did Severus have feelings for him? If not, what he should do to make Severus love him?

He was unsure on how to start wooing Severus Snape. For sure, he couldn't treat him like he treated Ginny. Flowers and chocolates were definitely out of options. First, Severus didn't like sweets and he never saw the man eating any chocolates. Second, he believed that Severus would like to get Magical Herbs rather than flowers. While he was often quite obtuse, he knew that giving someone Magical Herbs wouldn't be considered romantic.

He spent all night racking his brain to think of what would be and wouldn't be good ideas. And, when the sun had started rising, he was a bit hyper from the lack of sleep. Strange indeed, but he had got the feeling that everything was going to be alright as he stared at the golden light. He wasn't a religious man and never would be. But this time, he offered his prayer to whatever Deities out there so that from now on he and Severus would be inseparable. That was why he was so startled when said man suddenly called out to him. And for a moment, he thought he had said his wish out loud.

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Harry turned his gaze to look at Severus who was sat in front of him. The man was drinking his coffee with a miserable expression.

"That bad?" asked Harry.

Severus snorted, "This isn't coffee, Potter, just mud black water."

Harry chuckled as he put down his eating utensils, before washed away food remains in his throat by orange juice. While Severus put his coffee cup down without finishing it.

Harry looked at the old clock on the wall, "Shall we go now?"

Severus nodded curtly, seemed relieved to leave the restaurant.

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Severus's POV

They sat in the second row in the plane. Severus sat beside the window, while the young man sat on his right. Not long after they were seated, the plane took off. Potter flipped through the pages of the flight magazine, acting like he was really interested with it, but kept stealing a glance at him when he turned his head to the window. Severus ignored Potter's impudence and focused on the outside view. As far as he could see there were only thick dark clouds. It looked like a storm was coming. He frowned. Hopefully, there wouldn’t be any delay.  

However, one hour later, Severus was startled when something nudged his arm. He reflexively grabbed his wand from the pocket but restrained himself from pulling it out. He frowned and turned his head, only to find out that there wasn’t any danger. It was just Potter who had buried his face in Severus's arm. Potter was obviously asleep because he was lightly snoring.

When Severus tried to push him away, the young man wrapped his arms tightly around Severus's upper arm. Severus tried to pry Potter's arm from him to no avail. The young man's arms stuck to him tightly like tentacles.

Bugger! He scowled, Potter!

Severus shook the young man roughly. Instead of waking up, Potter made a distressed sound and mumbled something that sounded suspiciously like, "Five more minutes, Aunt Petunia."

He glared at Potter. Blast it all!! I'm not going to babysit Potter!

Severus sneered and about to shake the young man again when he heard shushing sound from the woman who sat beside Potter. The woman glared at him hotly while motioning to her child who was asleep beside her.

Severus glared back at the woman but didn't take any further action. He would love to ignore Potter. But it was very difficult to do with the warm breathing weight on his arm. Sometimes Potter would change his head position and nuzzled closer into his arm. Even when he was sleeping, Potter still had ways to make him annoyed.

You better not slobber all over me, Potter! He thought irritated.

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Harry's POV

Harry awakened roughly from his sleep when he felt his body suddenly propelled forward. If not because of something or in this case, someone holding his forehead, he would slam his face straight into other passenger seat in front of him. There was announcement from the loudspeaker about air turbulence.

Harry slowly recognized the owner of the said hand on his forehead. It was Severus’s hand. Taking a quick look, Harry noted there was a dark scowl set across the man’s face. He blinked. He mutely wondered what had made Severus’s mood so thunderous. 

"Thanks," said Harry as he covered his mouth and yawned.

Severus quickly withdrew his hand. Harry felt a twinge of pain in his neck.

Ouch, did I sleep on the wrong side? He thought as he rubbed the left side of his neck.

Harry stretched his stiff joints then rubbed his eyes. A few seconds later, a woman voice announced to fasten their seat belt because the plan would land soon.

Merlin, it's going to land! That means I slept for the whole journey! He thought surprised.

Harry remembered that he had sat beside Severus and nervously peeked at the man as he battled the urge to hold Severus's hand. It was so tempting with said hand was leaning on the arm of aircraft seat. That was why he kept his hand on the magazine. But he didn't remember falling asleep.

Must be because I didn't sleep last night, he mused.

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Severus's POV

The airport was bustling with people. They walked quite a distance before finding a deserted corner to safely Disapparate without any muggle watching. Meanwhile, Potter looked fidgety and started to twiddle his thumbs together.

Severus raised an eyebrow at him, feeling impatient. He was tired and there were still so many things to do without Potter hindering him.

"Umm," Potter cleared his throat. "Are you going to go back to Hogwarts?"

"Where else do you think I will go, Potter?" replied Severus, his lip curling in displeasure.

"Err— See you tomorrow then?" said Potter, embarrassed.

He's wasting my time! Severus thought as he turned his back at Potter to Disapparate.

"Ah, wait!" called Potter.

"What, Potter?" snapped Severus.

"I—," said Potter.

"Spit it out, Potter! Unlike you, I don't have unlimited leisure time!" sneered Severus.

The young man blinked owlishly at him then grinned widely.

"OK," said Potter as he stepped forward, pressing his lips against Severus's.

"Bye, Severus," muttered Potter softly then disappeared with a loud crack.

Severus stood frozen. His cheeks instantly flushed with anger and embarrassment.

Pott—He… Severus let out a string of curses.

Bloody unbelievable brat! He thought as he rubbed his lips with the back of his hand harshly. Has he no shame!!

He never thought Potter would kiss him on public. It looked like he had to lay down some rules about this relationship. Well, that was if he wasn't tempted to strangle Potter the next time he met the young man.

End of Chapter 8

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Firstly, I really want to apologize for the long delay *bows* Assignments and Exams has been hindering me to update this story. Secondly, a huge thanks to my new Beta, Cazzylove. Without her, I wouldn’t be able to continue this story, so Bless her ^_^ And also many thanks to my old Beta, Mirai Kurosaki, thank you for all your hard work dear. I couldn’t make it so far without you. To all readers, thank you for reading this story. As usual any review will be welcomed very warmly. XD