Why was she such a girl sometimes? She wouldn't turn because she had tears in her eyes and she hated crying, especially in front of others. It was just a name, right? But…but it symbolized so much more and Lily couldn't understand why he had said such a terrible thing about her of all people. She couldn't help the sniffle that escaped; she busied herself searching her carry-on for a tissue. Finding it, she dabbed at her eyes quickly. She silently berated herself for acting so stupidly. She was a Prefect for Merlin's sake. She had to set an example. What would the younger years think?
Taking a deep breath, Lily turned around, fully prepared to tell him off but good. However, when she finally met his gaze, she paused. She knew Severus wasn't one to beg and he had. For her. It had to mean something, didn't it? "Why?" She finally asked the question that had burned in her soul all those months.