Eyes For You

Katrina Marie Lupin

Story Summary:
A companion oneshot to Kelsey Potter's Save the Last Dance. Severus gets one last chance to live a dream, if only for one song... Sevitus. Sev/OC implied.

Chapter 01

Posted:
05/04/2006
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"Hey, Lily!"
She turned and smiled at her caller. "Yes, Severus?"
The Slytherin approached her boldly. "Would you mind a dance?" he asked.
"Not at all," she replied. He held out an arm and she took it as he led her onto the dance floor as a new song began. It had a jazzy intro and she recognised it instantly; it was a remake of "I Only Have Eyes for You."
He offered his hand and she smiled, taking it, placing a hand on his shoulder as he slipped a hand onto her waist.
"Are the stars...out tonight...I don't know if it's cloudy or bright..."
"So, where's Olivia?" Lily asked, referring to his rumoured fancy who was no where to be found.
"Fulfilling her own Hogwarts fantasies before we must all depart, no doubt," he replied, giving her a dip.
"Fantasies?" she echoed, noting how close their faces were. He looked into hers, and she was overcome by the deep sense of serenity that seemed to radiate from them...but then he was behind those shields again, his dark eyes absorbing her like black whirlpools, drowning her...
"Has anyone asked you for the last dance yet?" he asked, pulling her back up and spinning her around to avoid an oncoming couple.
"No," she replied, watching his face apprehensively for an flicker of hope, "but I've already asked someone. Sorry."
He shrugged. "I was just asking. I suppose one dance will suffice."
She smiled at him. When another couple came in their direction, he moved a step closer to her, invading the personal space that their outstretched arms had boxed in, the proper stance for ball dancing, and they touched.
At the feeling of her bosom against his, Severus started, turning to face her but she leaned back just enough to get herself off of him and brought her hands to the back of his neck, the naked skin cupped beneath her fingers. The movement surprised him and made him suddenly feel very vulnerable, like a third year on a first date. Lily was unconcerned, however...she seemed sure of herself and a lot more confidant than he was at that very moment. Then again, he supposed you developed that sort of comfort when you were one of the most popular girls in all of Hogwarts. Not wanting to make a fool of himself, Severus placed his hand on her waist to mirror the other and the song went on.
"You know, Sev," she said thoughtfully after a moment, "if you ever wanted to dance, all you had to do was ask."
He shook his head at her smirk and muttered something under his breath.
"What's that?" she asked, smiling.
"I said, 'Is a puzzlement.' It's something my sister said once."
"Ah."
Absolutely positive that it would be most unwise to look down, Severus let his eyes wander to their surroundings, watching the other couples, most of which were twirling together as one, staring into each other's eyes, at total peace with the world. He silently wished he could have that sort of relationship, especially if it could be with the red-haired angel in his arms.
He looked into Lily's eyes and the compelling kindness in her gaze made him do something he hadn't done in a long time...
He smiled.