A/N: Second prompt for today. Tomorrow I'll post the final two...
Disclaimer: Harry Potter is copyrighted to and belongs to JK Rowling. I'm just playing in her sandbox. No money, just fun.
"Please, don't leave."
"I can't do this anymore."
Severus swallowed his pride, driven by panic and fear. A home without Hermione wasn't a home.
"Please," he murmured, his deep baritone trembling, "don't leave... Don't go."
The hurt on her face hardened. "Why shouldn't I? You toy with me; you play on my emotions. Give me one good reason why I should stay."
"You're right..." His dark eyes shifted, ashamed. "I've been unthoughtful. Please... Let me make it up to you? Please?"
"Not good enough."
Severus collapsed to his knees and latched onto hers. "I love you!"
Hermione's breath caught. "Now that...is something."
