That's so very true. Severus' self-protective Slytherin instincts often lead him down the road of emotional self-sabotage. Hopefully, Harry's patience will help him stick around long enough for Severus to find his footing and, by then, they'll already be half-way towards their happy ending. :D

I'm glad that you found this drabble so lovely, ali. Thanks, as always, for your kind and lovely comment. :D