The Yearly 365 Challenge

Prompt #8 (Carson College)

"What are you doing here?" He growled at the young woman in front of him. His hands jammed into his leather jacket pockets.

"I came to see you." She replied. "How are you FP?"

FP tightened. "I have nothing to say to you." He moved to walk pass her.

Hermione put her hand out to prevent him from leaving; fully knowing that he would never hurt her. "FP please." She looked at the side of his taunt face.

FP had stopped but he didn't look over at Hermione. His eyes stared down the campus's sidewalk. "I have nothing to say."

"Let me explain." Hurt was in her voice. "Please just let me explain." She pleaded.

He finally turned to look at her. "You made your decision Hermione; and Hiram Lodge is that." He laughed bitterly. "You have chosen your evil ... and I'm not it." Her hand was still on his arm. "I wonder if you can live with your decision once you find out how truly evil Hiram Lodge truly is. But by then it may be too late for you."

"My parents are forcing me to marry Hiram. If I don't ..." Hermione began.

"Then they cut you off. No money; no power." He grounded out through his teeth.

Hermione shook her head. "No FP. Far worse then that." She breathed out. "You know if they hadn't found that one true thing that even I can prevent them from using over me ... then I never would dream of allowing them into forcing me into a marriage that I never wanted."

FP sighed as he felt pain for this woman beside him. He knew that she was beaten. That if she had any way to change the facts then she would. He moved his arm from her touch; and reached out to capture her face in the palms of his hands. He stepped closer so he was gently pressed against her. "I'll protect you as much as I can 'Mione." He husked with tears shinning in his eyes. He moved as he captured her quivering lips with his own. He felt her arms wrap around his waist to pull him tightly against her. He licked her closed her lips; and as soon as she opened her lips his tongue slipped inside. Closing his eyes at the feel of her tongue against his as they danced their own dance.

When the need for air became to much she pulled away. She felt his forehead rest against hers. Tears fell slightly down her cheeks; as she said goodbye to her true love.