— The cold night air swept through the courtyard as you stood beneath Hogwarts’ towering walls, your breath visible in the moonlight. The castle was asleep, but you weren’t. Your heart raced as you scanned the shadows, aware of the risks you were taking.

Severus waited for you beneath an old oak tree, barely visible, yet his presence was unmistakable. Every time you met in secret, the tension between you grew stronger. It hadn’t been intended to happen like this—especially not with him, and not with her, his partner, the one everyone assumed he was devoted to. But months ago, after a heated discussion in the staff room, everything had shifted. A heated exchange of words had led to something unexpected—a quiet, intense moment neither of you could deny.

Now, the situation had become more complicated. The thrill of secrecy drew you both in, each brief encounter heightening the tension. You could feel the weight of the situation—the risk of being caught, the uncertainty of what it meant for both of you.

His fingers brushed yours as he stepped forward, and though the guilt lingered, there was something else—something far stronger that kept you both coming back for more.

With one last look around, you closed the distance between you, knowing this couldn’t last forever—but in that moment, you couldn’t resist the pull.