The Greatest Distance.

[pekeleke]

Title: The Greatest Distance.
Author: pekeleke
Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Challenge: Written for snarry_100 ( IJ, LJ, DW ) prompt challenge 559: Authentic.
Rating: G
Length: 100
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. No money is being made out of this work.
Summary: After a year-long relationship things should be easier than they are.
A/N: The title of this drabble comes from this anonymous quote: “The greatest distance in the world is the 14 inches separating the mind from the heart.” 
 

The Greatest Distance. 

Severus tenses as Harry finally approaches him. He’d ignored his lover’s suggestion to arrive together, and now wonders where they stand.

After a year-long relationship things should be easier than this, but loving Harry -loving anyone- feels like a battle to him. Sentiment is dangerous. It hurts most when it’s authentic, and Severus’ wary mind constantly undermines his heart’s kamikaze desire to give in, to have faith, to surrender.

“There you are,” Harry greets. He’s soft eyes, worried smile, endless understanding; and Severus vows he won’t let his insecurities ruin this.

“Yes,” He agrees bravely, wholeheartedly, “Here I am, Harry.”

Comments

[sarahsezlove]

Severus is just so beautifully drawn.

[pekeleke]

Gosh, sarahsezlove, it's been so long! I hope 2016 treated you well, my friend, and that 2017 proves to be equally generous. I'm doing well. Was too distracted by RL to write much last year, but I'm hoping to do better in this one, so I'm consciously making time to keep up with my drabbling. ;)

Anyway, I'm glad that you enjoyed this particular portrayal of Severus so much. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comments never fail to make me smile. <3

[teryarel]

This is exactly how I believe Severus would think, behave, and live: guarding his heart like a fierce wolf and at the same time yearning for it to be taken by someone who understands him, accepts him, loves him. I'm glad you give him Harry to fullfill this deepest desire. :)

Thank you, dear friend. As always, it's been a pleasure to read one of your stories. ^^

[pekeleke]

"A fierce wolf yearning for his heart to be taken by someone who understands him, accepts him, loves him." I must say that is one of the most beautiful descriptions of Severus' attitude to both life and love that I've ever read, Teryarel. Thank you for putting such gorgeous image in my head. <3

Anyway, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, my dear friend. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comment meant the world to me. :D

[agneskamilla]

Oh this is so very Severus. Loved the ending line:)

[alisanne]

Awww. Full of courage, that's Harry Severus. :)
Just lovely.

[pekeleke]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, agnes. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comment meant the world to me. <3

[pekeleke]

True. These two are brave to a fault. ;)
I'm glad you enjoyed this drabble, ali. Thanks, as always, for your kind and lovely comment. :D

[keyairreem]

Trust them both to let their insecurities try to undermine their relationship-but perseverance and love will win the day!

[pekeleke]

I agree with you, keyairreem, the boys' perseverance will keep them together despite their insecurities. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)