Severus's pacing turned into a slight jog as he noticed Lily flipping the hood of her jacket over her head. He needed to reach her before she decided she was in a good spot to apparate. He reached her and was only a few steps behind her when he paused in anticipation and fear. How would she react to the sight of him? He steadied himself and mustered as much courage as he could before placing his hand on her shoulder to apparate the both of them back into the alley from which he came.