He walked towards me, closing the door behind him. I jumped up and closed the space between us, wrapping my arms around his waist and sobbing into his chest.

'Ssh my darling, it's alright, I'm here now.' He stoked my head tenderly, holding me tight against his body.

'Oh God Severus, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.'

'Please don't apologise, you were well within your rights to be upset.'

'I just can't bear the thought of losing you.'

'I'm right here Hermione, I'm right here.'

I hugged him tighter, my body shaking violently as I tried to suppress my cries.

'There now.' He said softly. 'Everything is going to be alright.'

Although he was trying to reassure me, we both knew that it would not be alright, our time was limited, I pulled away from him, suddenly aware that I hadn't showered in days.

'Could you put the kettle on, I need to have a shower before we do anything else.'

'Of course.' He said soothingly, placing a kiss on my forehead.

I scurried into our bedroom, picking up the discarded tissues and throwing them into the bin before undressing and getting into the shower. The feel of the water against my body was relaxing and I let it beat against my back, embracing the warmth of it. After I had washed my hair I got out and scrubbed my teeth vigorously, I dried off and threw on his dressing gown, smelling his scent I almost felt like purring.

When I emerged he had two cups of hot tea out on the table and was sitting down, free of his black coat. His eyes were closed and a deep frown encased his forehead. I wanted nothing more than to smooth out that line, I knew he was worried, but I didn't know how to take that worry away, it was impossible.

I sat down and took his hand in mine, bringing it up to my lips and placing a light kiss upon it. He looked at me, a soft smile playing on his lips.

'I love you Hermione, I still am not sure how I managed to marry someone like you.'

'I know.' I whispered softly. 'And for some God forsaken reason I love you too.' I smiled at him once more and reached across, cupping his cheek in my hand. He leaned into my touch, closing his eyes once more, his body sagging slightly as he relaxed.

We stayed there for a moment, taking pleasure from each other's company. This was who we were as a couple, never needing to fill a silence, being able to sit comfortable for hours without passing one word between us. Just the simple touch of hand on hand said more than words could ever say.

He leaned forward and kissed me deeply, I responded eagerly, making up for the time we had wasted, exploring his mouth as if it were new. The kiss was filled with words unsaid, of love, of worry, of fear, We both understood the urgency of the kiss, the need to be close to one another. There was no point in trying to deny that need. Instead we embraced it, filling each other up with love.

I broke the kiss and stood up.

'Make love to me Severus.'

Without a word he stood up and whisked me into the bedroom. We continued the kiss while I unbuttoned his shirt, pulling it forcefully from his shoulders while he removed his trousers and pants. He untied my robe and I let it fall to the floor in a bundle as we locked our bodies together with a silent sense of urgency.

Making our way to the bed I lay down and pulled him on top of my body, holding him tight as we explored each other's mouths. Moving down he began kissing my neck as I wrapped my fingers in his hair, closing my eyes and enjoying the sensation. Placing light, fluttering kisses down my neck he worked his way to my beasts where he licked and sucked each nipple, drawing them out of their shell. I clasped his head to my breast, moaning softly as the tension grew in my quim.

He continued to travel down south until he reached my quim. Placing a kiss on my cunt, he began expertly licking along my folds, working his way up to my clit where he sucked it into his mouth, teasing it with the pressure of his lips. I thrashed against the bed, crying out with the pleasure he was giving me. Reluctantly I pulled his head up.

'I want you to fuck me Severus.'

'With pleasure.' His deep voice sent shivers through my body and he moved back up, kissing me deeply once more, filling my mouth with the taste of my own juices.

I opened my legs widely and he slid between them. Reaching between us he began stroking up another fire in my quim.

'You're definitely ready for me Hermione, your pretty little cunt is dripping wet for my cock.'

He moved his fingers experimentally causing me to squirm beneath his touch.

'Sweet Merlin! I'm not going to last much longer.'

He chuckled but removed his finger and replaced it with his throbbing erection. With no more preparation needed he entered my body, filling me up, completing me. I gasped and threw my head back against the pillow, my hands reaching out and grabbing any piece of flesh I could find. I settled on his shoulders, pulling him closer as he moved in and out. My legs entwined around his and I locked our bodies together, attempting to keep my breathing even.

I clenched the walls of my vagina, knowing the effect it would have on him. He cried out above me.

'You never cease to amaze me Hermione.'

I smiled beneath him but quickly began focusing on the act at hand. Rolling his hips, he touched my sweet spot, sending spasms throughout my body. It hit me with such force I clawed his back, forcing him to lose control.

His hot seed filled me up and I moaned loudly, watching as his face went slack with pleasure. He collapsed on top of me but swiftly rolled us both so I was cradled in his arms. I held on tightly as if he were the last solid thing left in my world.

Closing my eyes he held me against his warm chest, the silence seeming golden as the glowing edge of orgasm began to fade. The simplicity of good sex seemed almost surreal. Wrapped in his arms the pain and hurt of the outside world disappeared leaving only happiness.

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