One Last Chance

Severus smiled as he woke up next to Remus the next morning, happy that it hadn't all been a dream. He checked his watch and jumped up as he realized that it was half past eleven. Why the hell hadn't anyone woken him up?! He had classes to teach! He wheeled around to look at Poppy. "Why didn't you wake me?" He demanded. She looked at him as if he were crazy. "It's Halloween." Oh. He had forgotten. There were no classes today because of the dance that was taking place tonight. Feeling stupid, he walked over and lay down next to Remus who was still sleeping peacefully. He must have been exhausted.

He brushed Remus's hair back, letting his fingers linger on his cheek. He glanced up to see Poppy watching the two of them. He immediately removed his hand. "What?" He snapped. He didn't care if people knew they were in a relationship, but he didn't want anyone to think that he'd gone soft. "I'm just glad to see you so happy." She said, walking off. He smiled to himself at her words before slipping an arm around Remus's waist and drifting back to sleep.

When he next awoke, it was because of Remus. He let his eyes stay closed as the man planted kisses all over his face, trying to wake him. "Wake up." He said over and over again as he continued to kiss him. After a few more moments, Severus opened his eyes, finally giving in. He smiled at his actions, giving him a quick kiss.

"It's about time you joined the living, Severus." He heard Minerva say. He felt himself blushing worse than ever as he realized that she had seen the whole display a few moments ago. He turned and gave Remus the dirtiest look he could manage. It had no effect on him what-so-ever as he laughed. "That's what you get for sleeping all day."

All day? It had been eleven last time he had looked, so it was probably around twelve now. "It's noon, Remus." He said. "Oh really?" Remus raised an eyebrow. "Take a look at the clock." He did just that and saw that it was...six o'clock! He hadn't slept this late since he was a teenager! The Halloween dance started at seven and he still had to shower!

He jumped out of bed and strode toward the door, pausing as he heard laughter. "What!" He snapped at the two. He didn't see what was so funny. "Look down." Remus laughed, pointing. He looked down and realized he was still wearing his pajamas. He had almost went strolling through the corridors like that! Was he losing his fucking mind or what?

"Personally, I think you look cute like that, but I'm not sure what everyone else would think." Remus said, smirking. He couldn't help but blush at the other man calling him cute. "Quiet you." He mumbled. "I better go get ready as well." Remus said, coming to stand in front of him. "So I'll see you there?" He asked. Severus couldn't help but be a bit disappointed that he hadn't asked him to go with him. Merlin, he sounded like a love sick teenager! He nodded , transfiguring his pajamas, and kissing the man before heading down to his quarters to shower.

He was able to get ready with five minutes to spare. Draco and Harry walked out of the dungeons with him, but drifted away once they got to the Entrance Hall. They were going to the dance with a group of Hufflepuff's and Ravenclaw's. He hoped to god the idiot Griffindor's didn't start anything. He wasn't worried one bit about his Slytherin's. They were mostly all rich pure bloods and knew that such behavior was not acceptable at a dance.

Severus couldn't spot Remus anywhere as he entered the dance so he went to stand in a corner and watch the student's dance. They were playing fast paced music and the older grades were all dancing pretty raunchy while the younger grades awkwardly stood in a group and bobbed their heads. Being a chaperone, he was supposed to discourage this kind of dancing, but he didn't bother. He did take it upon himself to send a stinking hex at a sixth year Slytherin who was trying to stick his hand up a Ravenclaw girls dress, though.

Looking throughout the crowd, he was finally able to spot Draco and Harry. He laughed out loud at the sight that greeted him. They were sandwiched in between three Ravenclaw girls, a Hufflepuff girl, and two other boys. They looked like they were having the time of their lives. He scanned the crowd, looking for the Gryffindors. He spotted the three Weasley's, Hermione, Thomas, Brown, Longbottom, Finnagan, and the Patil twins dancing in a large group.

The sight that greeted him only a few moments later almost caused him to fall out of his chair. Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnagan were standing in the middle of the group kissing! How dare they kick Harry out and then stand in the middle of the dance and kiss! How dare they call him names when they were also gay! He was pissed to say the very least.

A slow song came on and many people cleared the dance floor. He watched as Harry began dancing with one of the Ravenclaw girls and Draco began dancing with Hermione. Weasley was standing against the wall looking livid at the sight. He watched as Goyle led Bullstode onto the dance floor. He had always known that they were a couple! He loved being right.

The slow song ended, but was immediately followed by another one. He watched as Draco and Harry released their partners to begin dancing with each other. He smiled as the two clung to each other, not noticing anything else around them. He was glad that they no longer cared what anyone thought about them. Watching them, he felt a pang of sadness as he realized that Remus wasn't going to find him and ask him to dance. He had meant what he said about not caring who knew about them.

Severus curled his lip in disgust as Finnagan led Thomas out onto the dance floor. He glanced at Harry and saw him watching, looking furious. He didn't blame him. He couldn't even imagine how betrayed he felt at the moment. He was highly amused to see Weasley trying to get Hermione to dance with him and her refusing, going to dance with a boy from Ravenclaw instead. Served him right for being an asshole to her.

"Would you like to dance?" A voice murmured in his ear. He turned to face Remus. "I thought you'd never ask." He admited, a stupid smile on his face. He took Remus's hand and allowed him to lead him onto the dance floor. They took a spot next to Pomona who was dancing with Filius. He braced himself for comments, but they just smiled at the pair. He had a feeling that Minerva had been right in saying you had to be a fool to miss it. Or a student.

He pulled his arm around Remus's waist and took his hand in his, pressing up against him. Remus held him close to him and Severus didn't move away. He had missed him so much when he had been gone. He didn't think he could stand it if he left again for another stupid mission. He locked eyes with Remus, unable to wipe the smile off of his face. Remus smiled back and he felt his insides warm because of the action.

Out of curiousity, he peered over Remus's shoulder to see how many people were watching them. As he had expected, nearly everyone was staring and whispering. The Hufflepuff's and Ravenclaw's were smiling at the pair, the Grffindor's were mainly all glaring, and his Slytherin's were half and half. He figured they were glad to see him with someone, but didn't like the fact that it was a Gryffindor.

He caught eyes with Minerva who beamed at him, then Harry and Draco who did the same. Happy that they were accepted, he turned his gaze back to Remus. Their eyes locked and he could see nothing but true happiness in the other mans eyes. He knew that his own eyes showed the same, but he didn't try to clear them of the emotion for once. It was like a dream, being with Remus. The other man made him feel loved, like he mattered. He somehow made him feel safe as well. He had never been so happy in his entire life. "I love you."

The words came tumbling out of his mouth before he could stop them. He shouldn't have said that! He was going to scare him off and go back to being alone again! He did love him, though. That was the thing. It was too late to take back what he said now, he just had to wait for Remus's response. "I love you too." His eyes widened as the words sank in.

He loved him back! It hadn't been a mistake! He looked down at Remus, his face shining with happiness and a tiny bit of shock. He captured the other mans lips in a gentle, but long kiss. After the kiss was broken, he left his forehead resting against his.

The song ended and the dance music started up again. They moved back to the corner and he backed him into the wall, capturing him in a passionate kiss. He groaned as the wolf kissed him back, losing his self control. Suddenly, he felt a hand on his chest, shoving him away. "Not here." Remus said, looking around to see if anyone had seen. There were a few students staring, but he didn't care. He wanted Remus. Now.

Without another word, he grabbed his hand and drug him down to the dungeons. As soon as the door shut behind him, he found himself pressed up against the wall. Lips found his neck and he gasped at the sensation. He found the mans lips and pushed him backwards, never breaking the kiss as they entered the bedroom.

He pulled Remus's cloak and robes off as Remus did the same for him. Gently, he pushed him onto the bed and climbed on top of him. He pulled Remus's shirt off over his head and began kissing his way down his stomach. When he reached his trousers he un-buttoned them and pulled them off within seconds. He made to reach for the other mans boxers, but found himself lying flat on his back, Remus on top of him.

He didn't protest as all of his clothes were removed and Remus began kissing his way down his body. He took the time to kiss every inch of his body, not leaving a single spot out. The mans lips were warm and it was driving him crazy. Remus slowly slid his hands down his body. He was being so gentle with him, something he wasn't used to. It was amazing.

He gasped as Remus suddenly took his cock in his mouth. He moved slowly up and down, as if teasing him. He didn't allow a sound to come out of his mouth at the sensation, but he was screaming on the inside. He felt a burning sensation in his stomach and squeezed his eyes shut tight. He could feel his blood washing forward and his orgasm building. He was so close. Remus suddenly released him and kissed him gently. That fucking tease.

He took control this time, flipping them over and kissing him. He reached down and grabbed the other mans cock. He moved his hand slowly, his lips traveling down to his neck. "Severus." Remus gasped as he began sucking on his neck, probably leaving a mark in the process. He pumped the man's cock in his hand, feeling how hard he was. After a few more minutes of hearing him moan, he could not take it anymore. He had to be inside of him.

Remus didn't protest as he summoned the lube from his dresser and began to prepare him. Once he was done, he lay still for a moment on top of him. "Are you sure?" He asked, not wanting the other man to do something he would regret. "Yes." Came his lovers answer. Their eyes met and he saw burning passion in them. He wanted this just as much as he did.

He positioned himself at his entrance, slowly pushing in. He stopped when he saw Remus's face twist up in pain and stayed completely still to let him adjust. Severus took it as the okay to move when he started rolling his hips toward him. He didn't rush into it, making his movements slow and deliberal. Remus had his eyes closed and there was a look of complete pleasure on his face. "Oh god." The other man cried, wrapping his legs around his waist.

Severus heard a loud moan issue from his throat and almost stopped moving in surprise. He was always dead silent during sex, no matter how good it was for him. At the sound of his voice, Remus wrapped his arms around his waist and pulled him down. Their mouths met in a slow, but sweet kiss. He wrapped his arms around Remus's back, gently rubbing it as he continued to slowly move inside of him.

Remus gently began kissing his neck, driving him insane at the feeling. The pleasure was starting to overtake his mind and he allowed himself to cry out Remus's name. He locked eyes with his lover and that was all it took for him to hit his climax. Remus hit his only moments later and they both collapsed next to each other, gasping for air.

"That was..." He trailed off, not having the words to describe what that was. It was easily the best sex of his entire life. It was the first time he had ever made love to anyone. The first time he had ever felt so much. It was exactly what he had wanted it to be like. It was perfect. Amazing. Incredible. Scary. Satisfying. "Amazing." Remus finished for him.