"Hurt & Comfort" & "Anything for Love"
I had planned to write a few more angsty ones but my mind was split into various projects this past week. I offer a series of drabbles and one stand alone drabble. Thanks so much for this challenge! It certainly helped get myself back into writing teh lovely Snupin again.
Title: Hurt & Comfort: Beginnings
Word Count: 100x4
Rating: PG
Challenge: Alphabet - Y - You-Know-Who
Characters: Remus & Severus
Authors Notes: Starts during OotP, though will become AU-ish. I meant to start each one with the word Remus... Really... XD And actually...the rest is still yet to come, under a different challenge. Early Relationship.
Remus paced in the Headmaster's office. During his usual update, Albus had suddenly been called away and asked Remus to wait. Not for him but for Severus who was supposed to be back soon from a Summoning. It was near 3am when Severus showed up, opting to floo in from wherever he was.
"Severus! You're back finally," Remus exclaimed with relief.
"Lupin? Where's? Need to…Volde…" Severus faltered, physically and mentally.
At that moment Remus noticed the tell-tale signs of being under a prolonged Cruciatus. It came of no surprise then, when Remus ran to catch Severus as he fainted.
~*~
Remus was surprised how easy it was to carry Severus to a chair. As he summoned an elf to bring some food and water, he realize that Severus had lost nearly a stone since he last saw him. Anyone else would have panicked at Severus' state, but he didn't.
Instead he took his time knowing that under Voldemort's Cruciatus, the potions master's body was oversensitive. He waited patiently as the convulsions died down, and only then did he pour a few drops of water on Severus' dry lips. They moistened and parted slightly; Remus fought the urge to kiss him.
~*~
Remus alternated from giving Severus water to wetting his forehead with a towel. He looked at the Headmaster's clock. It was close to four in the morning and the headmaster hadn't yet returned. He wondered if anything else happened to Severus while at the mercy of Voldemort.
"Lu..Lupin.."
Remus blinked, he had let his mind wander a bit and barely heard Severus.
"Lupin..." Severus' voice sounded stronger; his eyes still tightly closed.
"Yes? Is the pain too much? Should I get Poppy? Or is there something else you need?" Remus leaned closer, mindful not to touch him.
"...You..." he croaked.
~*~
Remus smiled slightly, wondering if maybe Severus was being a bit delusional.
The potions master opened his eyes and focused them on Remus for a moment.
"There are... important matters... Dark Lord..." Severus shut his eyes for a moment, clearing his thoughts. "If only for this moment, I want...need you."
Remus knew that Severus would forget this in the morning. Their relationship was still too new too fragile, so he knew this had to do with the after effects.
"Then you have me." Remus bent down and gave him a light kiss.Whatever has happened could wait a few moments longer.
Title: Anything for Love
Word Count: 100
Rating: G
Challenge: Alphabet - Y - You-Know-Who
Characters: Snape/Lupin
Authors Notes: Dialogue Drabble.
"Are you a complete dunderhead??"
"I just thought-"
"Thought what, I'd appreciate it?!"
"What was I supposed to think, Severus? That you still worked for us?"
"Yes! After everything, I hoped that'd still be clear to you of all people."
"I'm sorry..."
"Then why did you defect to Voldemort?"
"Because I couldn't stand being on the Light's side fighting against you! I'd rather be on his side if it meant that I could stay with you, protect you. Because this time I won't let anyone hurt you."
"You would have fought against your friends?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because I love you."
Title: Hurt & Comfort: Beginnings
Word Count: 100x4
Rating: PG
Challenge: Alphabet - Y - You-Know-Who
Characters: Remus & Severus
Authors Notes: Starts during OotP, though will become AU-ish. I meant to start each one with the word Remus... Really... XD And actually...the rest is still yet to come, under a different challenge. Early Relationship.
Remus paced in the Headmaster's office. During his usual update, Albus had suddenly been called away and asked Remus to wait. Not for him but for Severus who was supposed to be back soon from a Summoning. It was near 3am when Severus showed up, opting to floo in from wherever he was.
"Severus! You're back finally," Remus exclaimed with relief.
"Lupin? Where's? Need to…Volde…" Severus faltered, physically and mentally.
At that moment Remus noticed the tell-tale signs of being under a prolonged Cruciatus. It came of no surprise then, when Remus ran to catch Severus as he fainted.
~*~
Remus was surprised how easy it was to carry Severus to a chair. As he summoned an elf to bring some food and water, he realize that Severus had lost nearly a stone since he last saw him. Anyone else would have panicked at Severus' state, but he didn't.
Instead he took his time knowing that under Voldemort's Cruciatus, the potions master's body was oversensitive. He waited patiently as the convulsions died down, and only then did he pour a few drops of water on Severus' dry lips. They moistened and parted slightly; Remus fought the urge to kiss him.
~*~
Remus alternated from giving Severus water to wetting his forehead with a towel. He looked at the Headmaster's clock. It was close to four in the morning and the headmaster hadn't yet returned. He wondered if anything else happened to Severus while at the mercy of Voldemort.
"Lu..Lupin.."
Remus blinked, he had let his mind wander a bit and barely heard Severus.
"Lupin..." Severus' voice sounded stronger; his eyes still tightly closed.
"Yes? Is the pain too much? Should I get Poppy? Or is there something else you need?" Remus leaned closer, mindful not to touch him.
"...You..." he croaked.
~*~
Remus smiled slightly, wondering if maybe Severus was being a bit delusional.
The potions master opened his eyes and focused them on Remus for a moment.
"There are... important matters... Dark Lord..." Severus shut his eyes for a moment, clearing his thoughts. "If only for this moment, I want...need you."
Remus knew that Severus would forget this in the morning. Their relationship was still too new too fragile, so he knew this had to do with the after effects.
"Then you have me." Remus bent down and gave him a light kiss.Whatever has happened could wait a few moments longer.
Title: Anything for Love
Word Count: 100
Rating: G
Challenge: Alphabet - Y - You-Know-Who
Characters: Snape/Lupin
Authors Notes: Dialogue Drabble.
"Are you a complete dunderhead??"
"I just thought-"
"Thought what, I'd appreciate it?!"
"What was I supposed to think, Severus? That you still worked for us?"
"Yes! After everything, I hoped that'd still be clear to you of all people."
"I'm sorry..."
"Then why did you defect to Voldemort?"
"Because I couldn't stand being on the Light's side fighting against you! I'd rather be on his side if it meant that I could stay with you, protect you. Because this time I won't let anyone hurt you."
"You would have fought against your friends?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because I love you."