Chapter One
A/N: This chapter is a Flash back, Chapter 2 will be Present
It was the day of the Yule Ball, and everyone was dressed formally. Severus Snape was at the door to make sure no students skipped the event, when a familiar girl walked down the grand staircase. Hermione was walking down the grand staircase, and spotted Severus; and smiled. Granger looked radiant, Severus thought. Severus Shyly looked was enjoying the attention she was getting, Viktor took her arm; she deeply wished it was Severus.
As Hermione walked in with Viktor, the room was full and her favourite song started to play. Hermione and her date were the last people to go in, so severus came in and shut the door; standing in front of it. Albus Dumbledore approached hermione, and asked her to come with him.
Albus brought her to Severus, and said "Okay love birds, time to have your dance."
But before Hermione spoke, Severus got interupted.
No, i will not dance with this snot nosed child.
That really hurt Hermione.
Well, in the books it says that the teacher and a student that was an A student with the highest score; is to dance with their teacher at the Yule Ball. That was Hermione Granger, right Severus?" Dumbledore said with a grin.
Severus was about to protest, but gave in. Hermione's Favourite slow song was playing, and Hermione Severus danced. After the song was over, they broke away and looked at one another' both flushed. In embarassment, Severus walked out and went to the outside square in the middle of the school. Hermione, not wanting to bring attention to herself waited two minutes before going after him.
In the square, Severus was sitting on a stone bench. Hermione silently walked towards him, and sat beside Severus.
"Severus, i ...", she paused
That was the first time she called him by his first name, her voice said it so beautifully.
Hermione continued, "I have had feelings for you for a while now, since my third year in fact..."
Severus looked up at her with tears in his eyes.
She continued, "Ever since you saved me and harry from Lupin's wolf form, i saw a new side to you that i never knew you had; and i fell in love at that moment". Tears falling from her face, she took his hand and looked him in the eyes. " I love you Severus".
She kissed him tenderly, then turning into passion. He didn't stop her, the didn't go back to the party; and have been in a serious relationship ever since.