Severus was the coldest teacher in Hogwarts, everyone feared him and never dared to step foot into his chambers, unless it was necessary. Only two people were unafraid of him, Dumbledore and Minerva.

Soon enough, there would be a third person added, but no one knew. You had secretly been growing feelings towards the man and couldn't help but try and actually strike a conversation with him.

He did seem hostile at first, but your presence did make him feel comfortable. Students and staff have never seen him smile before, especially around someone. They wondered if it was a spell, potion, or dare. Too bad because it was none!

As you two grew closer, Severus couldn't help but think, would his dark choices and life affect you in any way? Will it affect your friendship? He kept on thinking about this, he didn't want to ruin so bright and innocent like you..

Severus has been distancing himself from you and ignored you everyday, you felt confused and would try and talk to him, but he didn't listen.

He was scared

Scared to frighten your poor innocent mind with such dark actions of his. He didn't want to ruin you, so he thought that the best way to prevent that from happening, was to distance himself. He didn't know that it would impact you that much.