Amour

DOTING

"Please Hermione,give me a chance to explain..."Snape requested.Although Hermione was still angry,she didn't protest when he held her hand lightly,fearfull that she might brush it off again,and brought her to his room."I'm really really very sorry for what I did and said.I wrongly accused you.Probably years of being a--just years has made me suspect everyone..."he said.Hermione didn't reply.Yeah,damn well you should be sorry.But what did he stop himself from saying?Years of being a what?"The seed of suspicion had been sown into my brain right from the point when Slughorn told me of the dissappearance of his ingredients after you left his room.I suspected you because..you had brewed polyjuice potion before,hadn't you?"Now Hermione looked sheepish.Well that is true."And when I found a golden strand of hair in my cabinet,that immediately reminded me of you.I remembered you had been alone in my office before.And after the theft of the gillyweed and you using it in the task,I came to this conclusion."he explained.Hermione's anger ebbed away.Now that he told me the reasons,it somehow makes sense.I cannot quite blame him for suspecting me.Snape searched Hermione's face,"I know I should have spoken to you cordially before bombarding you with my accusations.I know I have been an idiot.But are you willing to forgive me?"
Hermione suppressed a smirk and crossing her hands over her chest,she answered haughtily,"Maybe."Snape understood that he had won her over but she wanted to play.All right then,game on!"Please do.I know you have a kind heart.That's one of the many things I like about you,Hermione."he said.Hermione was happy, but she wanted more."What are the other things?"she asked.Snape smirked and continued,"Your intelligence,that is the first thing that attracted me to you;your tenacity,your bravery,charm and innocence.And that fire...the fire inside you Hermione,that I so admire.It melted the ice in my heart and made me fall for you."Hermione liked indulging in this light form of flattery from him."And?"she probed."And I love you as a person.I don't know how to live without you..that body..those arms,which I secretly wish I'd die in.Those hands,that perfectly fit into mine.Those supple white curves of your neck,which seems as if made out of the most delicate of porcelain."he revealed.Hermione's breath hitched."And?Close your eyes and tell me.Tell me how you see me through your mind's eye."she insisted.He did and said,"Those cheeks that turn red when I notice you thinking about me.I like that I make a shiver run through your body everytime I touch you.That nose of yours that shoots up in the air when you know you're right.That pair of eyes...so expressive yet so deep,I could get lost in their depths forever.And your lips...so pink,and full..so luscious and alluring,and-"He could feel her breath tingling his face,she had come so close to him."And what?"her voice was merely a whisper now,she was so tittilated."And..kissable."he finished.Hermione closed the remaining distance between them and captured his lips with hers.She kissed him passionately,showing him how his words had effected her.He too was in such a dire need of her that while kissing,for the first time,he flicked his tongue out to her lips,demanding entrance.Hermione gasped and pulled back.His eyes fluttered open as he realised what he had done,"I-I'm sorry.You didn't like it..."But Hermione shook her head and pulled him close again,"No no.You just took me by surprise.It's something new.Let's try that again."After checking whether she was really sure,Snape drew in again and started kissing her softly.He stuck his tongue out again and this time Hermione parted her lips to allow him entrance.He held her strongly by the back of her head and her hands snaked upwards from his shoulders to his neck as she moaned into his mouth.Turned on by her moan,he deepened the kiss,exploring her mouth with his tongue and Hermione felt her knees turn to jelly as she completely melted.They were both lost in desire that it felt their kiss occurred for an infinite amount of time.He really tasted her,he sucked onto her lower lip before finally letting her go.When she looked up at him,her eyes twinkled.He massaged her lips with his thumb as it had swollen up from his kiss and he wondered whether he had been too hard."Wow."Hermione breathed.Snape smirked,pleased that he had such an effect on her."Oh.You haven't eaten anything,have you?Wait here..I'll arrange something."He said before turning to leave.Hermione casually walked over to his bookshelf and ran her fingers over the different jackets of the volumes;not really reading the titles as she was still reeling from the kiss.She had to wait for about half an hour after which,Snape entered, carrying,to her astonishment, a box of pizza."Where did you get that?"Hermione asked,pressing her hands to her cheeks,she was so surprised."I apparated to muggle London."Snape said,looking proud of himself."The delivery boy looked funnily at me when I ordered this."Hermione laughed."Well I can't blame him.I can only imagine what you looked like at the pizza hub in your all black wizard garments,asking for a double cheese burst pizza!"They sat on the couch,placing the food on the coffee table.He had even brought a bottle of coke."I didn't know what you liked so I thought ,why not just cheese.Everyone likes cheese.Don't you?Is this okay?"he asked.Hermione smiled and said,"I love it."Snape was satisfied.She took the first bite and made him take the second."You know,back at my aunt and uncle's,whenever they would have pizza,they would leave the worst piece out for me,just the crust or sometimes with a little cheese on it and almost always without any salami.Sometimes Dudley even took a bite out of that single piece too.But I enjoyed eating it anyway,'cause it's my favourite.Apart from chocolate."Hermione told sadly,while nibbling.Snape felt so bad for her.How can Dumbledore let her stay with such relatives?How does she survive in such an abusive household?But he believes that is the safest place for her.He fed her some more himself.Together they finished the food and drink off and after she was finished,Snape caught her hand and licked the last of the cheesy sauce off her fingers,looking at her sexily,which Hermione found extremely libidinal.But as she jumped up to head back to her dorm room,her head spun a little and she sat back down."Are you okay?"he looked at her concerned."Just a head rush."Hermione said but Snape noticed that she subconsciously clutched her lower abdomen and pursed her lips in discomfort.He remembered she was on her periods."Cramps?"he asked her.She nodded,her ears turning red."Why don't you lie down here for a little while."he suggested.Hermione tried to decline but gave in to his insistence.He got up and turned the doorknob to his bedroom and let her in.Hermione walked in slowly,unsurely,feeling like she was traversing through unknown territory.He is allowing me into his room.Wow,we're breaking down lots of walls tonight!She passed her eyes around the room.There was a cupboard containing his necessities,a big teak-wood almirah of clothes,another door that led to his bathroom and a mantelpiece over which there was a beautiful mirror, trophies and mementos from his academic career.But the dominant furniture was the elegant mahogany-wood king-sized bed by the window,overlooking the lake.Snape looked at Hermione closely as she admired her surroundings.He went over to his cupboard and brought out a hit water bag,produced water with magic and tapped it with his wand so that it was steaming hot."Here,take this.It'll help."he handed it to her.Then he took her to his bed,pulled aside the quilt, made her lie down and tucked her in.Hermione pressed the hot water bag to her stomach and felt much better.Who thought he could be such a doting lover?Snape lit the fireplace,put out all the candles and left,closing the door silently behind him.In the darkened room Hermione felt strangely warm,peaceful and safe and because of the soothing sensation from the hot water to her stomach cramps,she soon found herself drifting off to sleep.......................
Snape finished checking some papers and got up stretching.There's a girl in my room.But he was contented,having Hermione close to him."Hermione,I-"but as he opened the door and looked in,he found her fast asleep.He went over to her side of the bed and placed her hand back on her stomach,which had been hanging off the edge.But as he turned to leave again,she caught his cloak involuntarily,while she was still asleep.He sat at the edge of the bed and ran his hand lightly on her head.She stirred a little."Pro..fessor ssSnape.I..love..you."she mumbled in her sleep.Tears pricked at his eyes but he smiled,his heart lurching.For the rest of the night he sat in the armchair at the foot of the bed and watched her sleep;watching as her chest went up and down as she breathed,as she tossed in her sleep,as her mouth slightly hung open.He contemplated how her breaths were linked to his,how her well-being was the only thing that mattered,how this person was the only reason for his living..................................................
Hermione woke up with the sound of the door being clicked open.It was morning and Snape peeped inside to check whether she was up."Hey there,sleepy head.How are you this morning,my dear?"he asked."I'm good.What...happened?"she said rubbing her eyes."You fell asleep in my room last night."he explained.She sat up straight,afraid to say what she was thinking,"And where did you...".He said,"No.I couldn't sleep last night.I was up all night watching you.It was fascinating."He made sure that she didn't find this creepy;instead she blushed."You were talking in your sleep."he told her.Hermione was embarrassed.What did I say?He didn't hear me fantasizing about him,did he?"You said you loved me."he revealed.She got out of bed and said,"You already knew that."He smiled,"It was good to hear,anyway."He came and placed a chaste kiss on her lips."Now,I had my house-elf bring some of your clothes down here for you to change into.And the invisibly cloak when you need to get out.And do feel free to use my bathroom."he offered.She thanked him and went to the bathroom,took a long shower,dried herself up and found her sweatpants and sweatshirts in the rack.Oh,these are the most comfortable clothes I own.How did he know that I prefer to wear them during these days?And he has already run them through the drier so that they are warm and cosy for me to wear.I do love him!She dressed and came out."Do you need anything else?"Snape asked,not sure what other girlish need she might have."It's fine,thank you."she replied,with a short smile.He was satisfied.Taking up the invisibility cloak she was ready to leave."I was wondering,how did you manage to flirt your way through Peeves to get to the next clue in that treasure hunt?"he asked while holding the door open for her.Hermione glanced slyly at him,"It's called a woman's power of persuasion."He raised his brow,"Do you have that power working on me too?""No I don't think so.Then you would have been persuaded by me to not suspect me in the first place,now wouldn't you?"she wrapped the cloak around herself and was gone.