Just a cute little AU chance encounter between Severus and Harry. Takes place at a store that Severus owns, where he sells his own potions for a living. T for innuendo, I suppose.

Not like anyone else in his life had ever gone so far out of their way on his behalf, before. No one but Snape. The whole world seemed to tilt sideways. Always the protector. Always standing between Harry and injury, death, pain- why should it be different, this time? It's always Snape. Always.