Chapter 3
Hermione woke from her nap with a start. She couldn't remember what she had been dreaming about but, but she woke up in a cold sweat screaming. Panting she got up, checked the time and then headed down to the dining cabin (she refused to call it mess hall). As she walked into the cabin Hermione was reminded immediately that she was in the wizarding world. The room was a bright happy blue, to match the day outside and, as par the ceiling in Hogwarts, there was none it just extended to the heavens. The room was also accented with a series of small round tables with matching seats. Ginny waved at her from one full of boys. On the other side of the room she saw Snape sitting alone. Hermione waved at Ginny, then headed over to Snape and placed her tray down
"Can I help you miss granger?" he asked coldly
"No, just sitting." She replied sweetly. She was going to beat him at his own game if it killed her.
"Then sit somewhere else, I want to be alone. I don't sit with you at school what makes you think I' would sit with you here?"
"We don't have to talk I'm just sitting." She said nicely but firm she noticed his food was barely touched.
"Don't like the food?" she asked glared at her, as she started eating her food
"No."
"Working on any new potions?" to this he looked up. She knew she sparked his interest.
"Possibly" he replied trying not to look to interested
"Yea these one word answers are awesome for conversation." She said smiling
"I know, it's how I get all of the ladies." Hermione almost fell off of her chair. Did Severus Snape the greasy, evil dungeons master just make a joke? Hermione threw her head back and laughed. Severus decided he liked her laugh, and he liked her smile. Most women- or people in general- never smiled when looking in his direction
"I bet." She said choking down her laughter. "so what do you do on your off time? You can't always be making potions or policing first years." It almost sounded…no she couldn't be….was she flirting with him? Severus didn't know what to do, so he answered her
"I read and make potions mostly, miss granger."
"Hermione" she corrected a puzzled look flashed across his face before his normal expressionless features caught up
"it's my first name." she said smiling
"ok Hermione, what do you do for fun? Aside from locking yourself in the library" Hermione laughed again. Something hit her, she was actually having a civilized conversation with professor Snape, this was probably unprecedented
"Actually, I sing, dance, goof around with Ginny, Harry, and Ron, and do homework."
"No boyfriends?" he asked before he could stop himself. He cursed himself inwardly.
"No. boys don't like girls with brains." He noticed a kind of sadness in her chocolate brown eyes. He let it go. And the conversation went on for what seemed like hours, until Hermione looked out the window at sprawling lawn
"Oh wow, its dark out. How long have we been here?" she looked over at him puzzled
"I don't know honestly. But its around 10" he replied pulling out an old fashioned silver pocket watch with a silver and black dragon on the front cover to check the time.
"I love those old watches their so awesome." The brunette replied leaning over to look at the watch more closely, exposing a small amount of cleavage, something Severus couldn't ignore. Swallowing hard Severus said
"well we'd better go."Hermione looked up from the watch. He was so captivated when her big brown eyes locked with his as she looked up.
"sure. I'll see you tomorrow I'm going to do some laps before I go to bed." she got up and removed her shirt exposing the green bikini top underneath. Severus couldn't help but stare at her perfectly tanned stomach. she was prettier than she allowed herself credit for. He loved her newly tamed curly hair how it flowed down her back in perfect curls
'oh merlin ,help me she's perfect' he thought to himself as he admired her curves
"my my miss granger, a green bathing suit whatever would your gryffindors say?" to his utter shock she replied
"well, I just wont tell them now will I? Besides green looks good on me." Hermione looking him up and down
"care to join me?" fully expecting a flat out "no" she was surprised when he said
"I don't see why not Hermione." He said walking out of the dining cabin headed towards the lake, with Hermione in tow. As they walked to the lake they chatted aimlessly. Hermione couldn't get over how easily conversation flowed between them. As they reached the sandy shore of the lake, Hermione started to get nervous. 'oh my god, I'm going swimming with my potions professor…he's so sexy…I have GOT to stop this.' she thought.Severus unbuttoned his outer shirt, removed his shoes, socks, and button up shirt. He was left in a simple black tee-shirt and his slacks. Hermione opted to keep her shorts on as she dove into the water. Severus swam in after her.
Hermione looked over at him as he swam through the water, he looked so graceful as his muscles flex under his soaked t-shirt.
"hey guess what." Hermione called as he swam
"what?" he asked looking, up all of a sudden a small wave of water crashed into his face. He looked up sputtering. For a second Hermione thought he was going to attack her.
"professor I'm so sor-" she was cut off by a wave crashing into her face. She was in awe, this wasn't like him at all. She just got splashed by her potions professor…she should probably care more than she did
"oh..you're in for it!" she screamed he took the chance to admire her, her hair was matted to her face. She looked radiant, he just wanted to kiss her. 'among other things' his demon inner voice piped 'whoa, where did that come from!?' he thought. he didn't have time to dwell on the thought of the things he wanted to do to Hermione as another wave splashed into him.
"we should probably go. It's getting really late." Hermione said as she was panting for air
"we probably should." He answered and followed her out of the water to the shore.
when they were both fully clothed again they started toward their cabins. To Hermione's surprise Severus walked her to he door. She smiled widely at him as they approached the door.
"I'm glad you came swimming." Hermione said looking up at him
"me too mi-Hermione." His eyes locked with hers, Hermione felt a jolt in her navel. As he looked in her eyes he saw something he'd never seen before. Was it…lust? Next thing Hermione knew snape was inches away from her, the familiar scent of his cologne made its way to her nose his dark eyes hardend with what could only be wanting. He was inches from her face, and getting closer, and closer, she could feel the heat from his breathe on her mouth
"Hermione? Is that you?" Ginny asked looking out the window
"yea Gin I'll be in. in a second." Hermione turned around to talk to Snape but he was gone.
"damn it!" Hermione cursed as she headed inside. Across the lawn Snape was sitting with a glass of bourbon in hand.
"I almost kissed a student...how could !?" The voice inside his head piped up 'but she wanted it, a lot. I say if she wants it give it to her.' 'shut up!..oh god I'm talking to myself. Congratulations Severus you've finally gone insane.' He sat there nursing his glass, her down the entire drink and headed for a cold shower.
