alisanne (alisanne) wrote in snape_potter, @ 2014-07-06 21:37:00 |
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Current mood: | thoughtful |
Entry tags: | alisanne, ficlet, rating: pg, summer challenge14 |
Summer Challenge 14: Starting Over
Title: Starting Over
Author: alisanne
Other pairings/threesome: N/A
Rating: PG
Word count: 400
Theme chosen: Summer Quote.
Warning(s): None.
Summary: Life begins again with the summer.
A/N: My heartfelt thanks to emynn for looking this over for me. ♥
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
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Starting Over
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It feels like a date, but Severus doesn’t dare even think the word. Instead, he sips wine and eyes Potter sitting across from him. No longer the boy Severus taught and fought to save from Voldemort, he’s now a self-possessed, attractive young man. Severus suppresses an urge to pinch himself.
“How’s your salad?” Potter asks, and Severus has to clear his throat to answer.
“It’s exceptional. Coming here was a good suggestion.”
Potter smiles. “Thanks. I like this place.”
“You come here often?” Severus asks, wondering if this is one of Potter’s usual haunts. Is this where he brings his paramours?
“I came once with Ron and Hermione.” Potter grins. “The night they got engaged, in fact.”
Severus raises an eyebrow. “Do they share everything with you?”
Potter blushes. “Well, not everything.” His gaze captures Severus’. “They’re not here now, for example.”
Severus hums. “So I shouldn’t expect them to show up in time for pudding?”
Potter laughed. “No. That would make it hard to have this be a romantic summer dinner date.”
It is a date. Severus blinks. “Is that what you were hoping for when you invited me here this evening? A summer romance?”
“Romance would be great.” Potter leans forward. “And I should be up front, I’m hoping for more than just a summer fling.” He bites his lip. “But I don’t want to push. At this point I’d be happy with a pleasant conversation and a second date.”
Severus is shocked silent for a moment. “That, I believe, can be arranged,” he finally manages. “But I should warn you, I’m not a romantic man. If that’s what you’re expecting--”
“I’m not expecting anything.” Potter clasps Severus’ hand. “I’m hoping we can see where this takes us. As for romance--” He hums. “I think anyone’s capable of romance if he’s motivated enough.”
Severus swallows hard at the glint in Potter’s eyes. “And you believe you can provide such...motivation?” he murmurs.
Potter smiles. “I think so, yes. Can we agree to start over, see where things go? Give each other a chance?”
“Why?”
Potter’s expression is hopeful, sincere. “Because I think we could be really good together.”
Severus exhales, and links his fingers with Potter’s. An opportunity to start over sounds wonderful to him. It’s a chance not many have afforded him. Slowly, he inclines his head and his lips curve upwards. “Then yes, perhaps we can.”
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