severus snape imagines 🐍❤️

• Not Afraid Anymore •

"Forgive me for coming here, Y/N. But I.. I can't stay there anymore—"

He did not even get to finish his sentence when you pulled him in, shocking your parents at the sight of the poor boy. Severus was ashamed of burdening you, and now your parents had to see him in this condition. His body was trembling as he held back his tears. There was so many bruises on his skin and his nose was bleeding. Severus cringed internally, thinking that this was not the first impression that he wanted to give to your parents about him but there was nothing he could do as he felt your parents' worry eyes on him.

"Father, please help him."

You almost begged, tears threatened to roll down your cheeks as your heart was crushed to see him in pain like that. Your father was extremely good at healing spells, and you knew he could help Severus without causing him too much pain. You did not want your boyfriend to experience more pain that he already was suffering in.

"Take him to the guest room. I'll be there in a moment."

You nodded vigorously at your father's instruction, and quickly made your way to the guest room with Severus. You sat him on the bed carefully, your heart was ripped out of your chest when suddenly he broke into tears. His gut-wrenching sobs was wrecking your soul, seeing how tormented and tortured his fragile heart was.

"It's alright, love. You're here with me. Your father can't hurt you anymore."

You caressed his face gently, assuring him that you were there to help him through everything, not wanting him to be in pain anymore. You guessed it was his notorious father who hurt him, and when he did not argue, you knew it was the painful truth that he had to swallow.

"I love you, Severus. You're safe with me."

You whispered lovingly, calming him down as he looked you in the eyes. You looked so genuine and loving, and Severus cried silently, grateful to know you would always show him so much love in your every word and every action. Sometimes he felt undeserving of you, but now as you comforted him, he knew he needed you. His pain was not his main concern anymore as you ran your soft fingers through his hair.

You were glad when he came to you to seek help because he needed it. At least, he was safe here, far from his parents and you never wanted him to be back there ever again. You hated to think what would happen if he did not run away from his home.

You tore your gaze away from him when your father cleared his throat, a smirk was dancing on his lips, noticing how close you were with Severus. Both of you did not notice when the older wizard walked into the room.

"Alright, Severus. This is going to hurt a bit. Not much, just a little."

Your father joked, as he wanted to help Severus. However, when your father stepped closer towards him, Severus flinched and shielded his face instinctively. Sorrow flashed across your father's face, realising how traumatic it was for the boy after being abused by his father. His old heart was wrapped in so many feelings, thinking that such a young boy should not experienced such horrendous things in his home.

On the other hand, Severus noticed when your father's smile dropped, and he immediately thought that your father was angry at him, making fear wrapped around his heart. It was only logical for him to be scared, his father never showed him any hint of love and affection, and to have an adult man approaching him after a traumatic event in his life was frightening him. You put your hand on his arm comfortingly when you realised that he was afraid.

"My father is not going to hurt you, love."

You coaxed him, giving him a smile, hoping that he would let your father help him. Severus frowned, but he trusted you, you would never wanted him to be hurt. He only trusted one person and it was you. You would never lie to him, your words were true and he believed your father was trying to help. Therefore, he nodded weakly and pushed his fear away when your father came closer.