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Severus kissed his boyfriend softly, alternating between his lips and neck . It sent a thrill down his spine to hear the older man’s moans.

"I want you," he whispered in Severus's ear as their tongues danced together. "Please."

The kiss ended with a soft moan from both of them. Snape slipped off the bed and stood up, walking towards the bathroom, wanting to clean up after their rigorous love making that afternoon.

“You’ve already had me dear.” He reminded the red-haired man. They had spent the weekend together, in a flush of pleasure and exploration. “Look at us,” Severus gestured at their nude bodies, both covered in love bites and bruises that told of the time they had had.

Grail stood up, walking up to him and wrapping his arms around his boyfriend’s waist. His cock was standing out, ready for more action. "You're right," he said with a smile. " I don’t like that you’re right" he pouted at the thought of the long week without Severus.

Severus smiled back, grabbing his lover by the hand, pulling him towards the bathroom. “You should be used to it by now honestly.”

The two lovers walked into the bathroom, Severus’s smile widened when he saw the large bathtub in the corner of the room. A small shower was built next to it, and a few candles were placed on the edge, making the whole area smell pleasantly of vanilla.

He loved this bathroom and loved having baths in it even more. He moved to the bath, letting go his lover’s hand and turned on the taps, watching the bath fill up.

“Alright dear,” Severus turned to Grail, “choose the bath bomb we’re going to use tonight.”

**

Severus sighed in delight, patting his stomach now full of delicious food. Laughing as he watched Grail who was happily humming as he packed the leftovers of their dinner for Severus to take back to Hogwarts.

“Leave that be and come here.” Severus groaned, watching his boyfriend work, wanting to get in as much cuddlingas possible before he had to get back to that accursed place that called itself his work place.

Left to Severus, he would stay here and never return to Hogwarts but he needed to return. Needed to continue his research and work on waking both the Potters and Longbottoms up. That said, he did feel guilty that he had to leave Grail for an entire week.

“Regardless of what I’ve said, this has been the best weekend I’ve had in a very long time.” He admitted, staring red faced at the man he loved.

Grail chuckled, leaning over the table and kissing his boyfriend. " For me as well," he said with a smile, "and I can't wait till the next one."

Severus shook his head, smiling at the man who made him so happy.

Everything packed up and ready for Severus’s return to Hogwarts the next day, Grail sat by his boyfriend, playing with his hair as they looked at each other.

“I wish you didn’t have to leave.” Grail admitted, “I want to wake up beside you everyday.”

Grail leaned in again, kissing Severus deeply and passionately. The kiss started slow and sweet, but quickly turned passionate and deep.

Finally coming up for air, the two men stared into each others eyes, neither willing to break eye contact first.

“Then let’s enjoy what we have now.” The dark haired man smirked. “I believe there are still parts of my body not covered by your love bites?”

Grail grinned in return, “I better rectify that, you know how I hate to leave things unfinished.”

Snape laughed, placing a hand on Grail's thigh, feeling his lover shiver under his touch. " Bedroom then.”

The two lovers kissed again, making their way to the bedroom and falling onto the bed, laying down side by side with Severus in between his legs, his arms wrapped around him.

Grail mumbled something about it being his turn to ravish him.

Severus just hummed in agreement.

***

It was Monday morning and both men had woken up exceptionally early, knowing Severus had to leave soon.

They spent an hour in each other’s arms before they reluctantly began the day.

Both men had a quick shower and got dressed, putting on their robes. Both of them met in the living room to eat breakfast, leaving their dishes in the sink and making their way to Hogwarts.

“I will floo call you tonight?” Severus asked, before kissing his love. Grail eagerly agreed, wrapping his hands tightly around Severus and kissing him deeply. Thankful it was still too early for anyone to outside.

“Goodbye.” He murmured against Severus’s lips before letting go of him and dissaparating, but not before Severus wished him a good week at work.

Severus stared at the empty spot, wishing he could leave with Grail. Sighing he made his way through the gates and the school grounds. Although he would rather be with Grail now he could not help but admire the beautiful greenery and grounds.

“If nothing else, it is nice to look at.” He made his way through the foreboding doors of the castle, the school was still quiet, to be expected as there was still an hour before breakfast and thirty minutes before the weekly staff meetings.

A voice broke him out of his reverie, “good morning Severus.” Minerva called, joining him on his walk through the halls of the castle, her hair in its usual tight bun. “Good weekend?”

He nodded, biting back a smile. “I wanted to thank you for your advice concerning...you know”

Minerva’s smile was soft, “no need to thank me.” Her smile quickly turned into a smirk, “so not a good weekend but an excellent one?” She winked, laughing at his wide eyed stare and his quickly reddening cheeks.

He silently thanked Merlin they were close to the staff room and no one else was around. “This is why I’m never speaking to you again.” He mumbled, running into the staff room, a giggling Minerva behind him.

**

The rest of the week passed quickly, the usual exploded cauldrons and teenage drama. Plus staff drama, and not to forget the near battle that almost happened because of Albus’s beard, a goat, the elves and the cake.

So basically, a typical week.

Severus took every opportunity he could find to get in touch with Grail and ma d e sure that his research into waking the Potters and Longbottoms went without any hiccups.

Safe to say, by the time Thursday rolled around Severus was exhausted but eagerly looking forward to the weekend.

He woke up early Friday morning, eager to see his boyfriend and spend the day together.

He had taken care of all his necessary duties before speaking to the deputy head of Slytherin, Josephine Minchum, about her duties for the weekend.

It was mostly to cover any unresolved ground as the woman was more than capable of handling the house herself, Severus still worried though as it would be just her second weekend on her own

After that he had rushed to his quarters to pack the things he would need for the weekend. Grail had a lot of books he could read, and he left his research behind. Even he needed a break once in a while.

Plus Grail would probably go on about how he had to relax and not think for a while. The man was right, of course. Just his departure the previous weekend had given him the strength and boost he needed to carry on for the week.

His mind drifted back to the previous weekend, and how much he had enjoyed spending it with Grail.

Maybe this is what I needed. He thought to himself, smiling to himself.

Looking up at the school gates, he could see Grail waiting for him, Severus could not help but smile when Grail saw him and broke into a wide grin. Yes, this is exactly what I need.