you had recently asked Severus out for the Yule Ball, he accepted, given nobody else would’ve asked or went with him. Especially not Lily Potter, his old crush. Now, he’s fallen for you, whenever class was over he rushed out to follow close up behind and catch up with you. Often staying in your dorm and spending the night ‘cuddling’. Now, the Yule Ball was here sooner than expected, he didn’t want to dance so you just stood against a wall with a cup of punch in hand, watching the others enjoying themselves. He was awfully shy, especially tonight. He was blushing a bit every time you brushed hands, and he was embarrassed that his dress robes were so worn out, given he couldn’t afford better. He hated this..he finally found someone who would endure his snarky remarks and crude behavior, and he was embarrassing himself, he absolutely hated this…