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When Courage Falters.
Title: When Courage Falters.
Author: pekeleke
Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Challenge: Written for the following prompt: tresses.
Rating: G
Length: 100
Warnings: none.
Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. I make no profit from writing fanfiction.
Summary: "You don't want commitment, but you do nothing to escape it. You can't have it both ways, Severus."
A/N: I want to dedicate this particular work to my dear friend Sheankelor, since today is her birthday, and I'm hoping this drabble will make her smile. Happy birthday, Ree! May your day, and year, be merry. :D
When Courage Falters.
Harry stares longingly at the dark tresses spread across Severus' pillow and sighs, refraining from touching them. Severus won't appreciate waking to a loving caress.
Although they've been together for a while, their relationship hasn't deepened past the sexual affair Severus initially wanted. His complicated lover systematically rejects Harry's every offer of more, reluctant to surrender his recently-acquired 'freedom.'
"You don't want commitment, but you do nothing to escape it. You can't have it both ways, Severus," Harry whispers, wondering when he'll find the courage to say these words to Severus' face, "Acknowledging love doesn't enslave people. Denying it does."