You know what. [ She spoke softly but cheerfully, taking hold of one of his hands as she climbed off him, trying to tug him along with her. ]
It's wonderful, even you're going to be impressed.
[ Though she had dashed off to get him at the very beginning of it, and only caught a glimpse it didn't prepare her for the display waiting when she led him back out onto the balcony. ]
Even me? I'll take that as a compliment. [... It truly was magic, he realized. Magic so raw, rooted in nature and displaying itself like that, it made his chest tremble.
But it wasn't only that, no. It was about the whole picture, Lily's capacity of wonder, her joy and brightness shining through any darkness just as the lights that danced across the sky. Is the fact that they were together watching this, joined for a lifetime.
He didn't have words to describe the immensity of the feeling, so just silently stood by her side, wrapping her shoulders with his arm.]
[ Staying close to his side as they watched she leaned into him after he wrapped his arm around her shoulders. After a moment she turned slightly, looping her arms around his middle, hugging him while she looked at the sky. ]
It's wonderful Sev. [ She said in a soft voice. ] Thank you for coming with me.
It truly is. I have to admit you win this time. [He said knowing she always won. He leaned towards her, putting her closer to him, not feeling a bit of cold on his bones despite the geography.] I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
[ Lily laughed softly and rest her head on his shoulder. ]
I always win.
[ They both knew it after all, although as far as their constant enjoyment of teasing one another went, they were still very evenly matched in her opinion. ]
[It was true, but knowing her partner had her temperament didn't erase the fact that he was also very stubborn. Evenly matched indeed.
As always, hearing that took his breath away. Was he ever going to get used to it? He wished he was more eloquent in the affective matters.] It's mutual, dearest.
I haven't had one since I was six. [He tried to sound smug, teasing her as he always did, but the light touch and closeness instantly melted him, answering with his lips against her, a bit more hungry than soft.]
[ Lily laughed softly in response, tightening her arms around him as they kissed, trying to hug him closer. ] You're the one who wanted to be friends with me, remember that.
Eh? [ Oh no, he was embarrassed now. He moved his hand through his hair just to give them use, tucking some strands behind his ear and looking around.] You can do that at home, we didn't travel this much for you to look at me, dear. I assure you there is nothing new to see.
[ Laughing as he seemed to grow flustered Lily kissed his cheek, catching the hand he fussed at his hair with to guide his other arm around her. ] Oh shut your handsome face. The view's wonderful from where I'm standing.
And you can watch it all you want at home, for free. Now, look at those lights you made me travel half the world to see. [He might sound rude but it's his way of hiding his embarrassment with something as normal as a compliment from his almost-wife. But again, he thinks he will never get used to it.]
What a gorgeous grouch you are. [ Smirking she kissed his cheek one more time before turning around enough to look back at the sky, sighing contentedly at the sight. ]
So I have heard. [He smirked as soon as she turned to the window, wrapping his arms around her waist and letting her rest against him. His eyes were also fixed in the landscape.] What's your next plan, then?
[ Without question Lily had enough places that intrigued her throughout the world to keep them traveling for a good long time, but she wanted this to be his trip as well. ]
Though if you're referring to our immediate future my next plan is to drag you off to bed with a nice cup of tea.
I won't argue against a good cup of tea, but I was thinking about medium-term plans. [Severus was more of a spoiling Lily-person than someone who planned for himself, but he might have some ideas, given the opportunity.]
My ideas of entertainment involve less moving around than yours.
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It's wonderful, even you're going to be impressed.
[ Though she had dashed off to get him at the very beginning of it, and only caught a glimpse it didn't prepare her for the display waiting when she led him back out onto the balcony. ]
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But it wasn't only that, no. It was about the whole picture, Lily's capacity of wonder, her joy and brightness shining through any darkness just as the lights that danced across the sky. Is the fact that they were together watching this, joined for a lifetime.
He didn't have words to describe the immensity of the feeling, so just silently stood by her side, wrapping her shoulders with his arm.]
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It's wonderful Sev. [ She said in a soft voice. ] Thank you for coming with me.
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I love you, you know that.
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I always win.
[ They both knew it after all, although as far as their constant enjoyment of teasing one another went, they were still very evenly matched in her opinion. ]
I love you, I'll always love you Sev.
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[It was true, but knowing her partner had her temperament didn't erase the fact that he was also very stubborn. Evenly matched indeed.
As always, hearing that took his breath away. Was he ever going to get used to it? He wished he was more eloquent in the affective matters.] It's mutual, dearest.
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I'm going to marry you when we get home and you'll never have a moment's peace again.
[ Not that she let him have much of one now. Lifting her chin she kissed him lightly, touching his cheek as she did. ]
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I'd rather look at you than anything.
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[ Without question Lily had enough places that intrigued her throughout the world to keep them traveling for a good long time, but she wanted this to be his trip as well. ]
Though if you're referring to our immediate future my next plan is to drag you off to bed with a nice cup of tea.
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My ideas of entertainment involve less moving around than yours.
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Perhaps next we'll go somewhere with a wonderful library. You won't need to move and I'll have lots to read.
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It sounds delightful, to be honest. I could always read something for you.
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[ The offer made her grin, blushing slightly. He certainly had the voice for it. ]
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[He knew where his strong points were, and didn't shy from exploiting them.]
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[ Lily turned back around to look at him before she tilted her head back towards their rooms. ]
Shall we go not move for a while my love?
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[ That resulted in another of his rare smiles, different from the teasing smirks.] I'm interested in that proposal.
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As long as you don't mind me reading on you.
[ She had taken to draping across him often, and he certainly never seemed to mind - but that didn't mean she wouldn't tease him a little. ]
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