Chapter 2
Severus sat under the moonlight. His position relaxed and calm, so unlike when he's in front of the Marauders. James noticed he's not wearing robes and jumper. His trousers are uneven folded to his knees. The shoes are displayed just beside him.
James watch him silently, palms sweating. Severus grabs a tiny rock, he first played it between his fingers before forcefully throwing it to the lake. The rock bounced a couple of times before it got swallowed by the water.
With a thumping heart, James approached him slowly. He saw as Severus freezes before turning around.
James felt his blood ran cold when he stood up suddenly in an alarming rate and pulled his wand out from his pocket.
"Take a step forward and i swear, Potter, you'll end up on the infirmary..even worse..in Mungo" He threatened darkly, stance rigid and stiff
He swallowed the lump on his throat. They fucked him that hard, huh?
He surprised them both by throwing the map and his wand as far as possible before putting his hands up. Why did he do that? James had no idea. He suddenly felt stupid, but anything for Severus to lower his guard down, even if it's little.
"Not here to fight, i promise" James said without his voice breaking which he was thankful for. Christ, why does he feel nervous talking to him after all the insults and spells he said to him?
Severus squinted his eyes at him, gaze switching back and forth to the thrown items.
"Where's Black and the others?" He asked impatiently.
"They're not here, i came alone" When he saw Severus was not buying it, he continued "I promise..Severus"
James didn't recognize the expression that went by at his face, it doesn't matter as it's gone in less a second. He looked at him intently, with those dark eyes of his.
Silence passed them, and all James did was admire him. He was beautiful and unique. The moonlight shone on him, illuminating his sharp features. He held his breath, heart even thumping hard on his chest.
God, he's so gay.
"Why are you here then?" He asked, lowering the wand down. James immediately snapped back to reality.
"Um" Fuck, what is he going to say? He doesn't even know why he went here at the first place. He doesn't have any plan! After a moment, Severus raised an eyebrow "Had a rough day, i wanted to go out for a walk"
"That explains the map that leads you directly here?" He folded his arms and James resisted the urge to smile at how sassy he looks.
"I always had that on me and i only emptied my pockets" He gave him a small smile "You? What are you doing here?"
He was about to say something when he stopped himself "None of your business" He growled "Piss off, Potter"
James didn't even look bothered and that made Severus irritated. He huffed and turned around, sat back, and acted like he wasn't there. James' smile turned bigger as he walk towards him.
He sat beside him, but was polite enough to create a distance between them. Severus stayed quiet, grabbing a rock and throwing it to the water.
The two boys minded their own business, both mind racing. James was happy, he succeeded being near at Severus without hurting each other. While Severus was wondering why the James Potter that used to bully him for five years straight suddenly acted all friendly to him. What shocked him the most was the name. He said his complete first name without the nasty nickname. With that, he didn't trust him a bit. That's why his wand stayed on his hand, all of this could be a trick after all.
But he hopes it isn't.
He hopes it fucking isn't.