Characters: JK Story: Me Hermione remembers something very important and hopes that it's not too late. Who knew pizza could be so enjoyable?
Their lovemaking lasted for a long time. Finally sated, at least for the moment, they rested their sticky bodies together. He looked at the clock. It was evening again. For nearly twenty-four hours they'd done nothing but sleep and shag, they hadn't even eaten. She must've been thinking the same thing because she sat up to look at him. "You know what would be the most fantastic to have right now?"
Severus removed a strand of her hair stuck to her sweaty forehead. "A shower?"
"Well yes, but no, a pizza. Doesn't that sound good?"
"I suppose," he couldn't remember the last time he'd had one.
"How about I go back to my room so we can both shower, then you can meet me there for dinner?"
He wrapped his arms around her, nuzzling her neck, "or we could both stay here and shower." He found the magic spot behind her ear and kissed it.
"Severus," it took all her willpower to push him away, "I'm really quite hungry and I need the stuff in my room to shower."
"Okay fine, fine." He stood up and stalked to his bathroom, attempting to look put out and failing miserably. Hermione wrapped the blanket around her and went back to the classroom to get her clothes. Her underwear was torn beyond repair so she went without, deciding to leave them for Severus, hanging them on the doorknob to his study.
Back in her room she stood in front of the mirror examining her body. She traced the scar given to her by Bellatrix, she found it oddly comforting that her and Severus should have something so permanent in common. She rested her hand on her belly thinking of the scars she'd always carry on the inside. Suddenly she stopped what she was doing. All those times with Severus, neither of them had used any sort of prophylactic spell or potion. Cursing her own stupidity she pointed her wand at her belly and said the contraceptive charm. In the morning she would look into starting on the potion again. She just hoped it wasn't too late.
Severus had to hand it to her; the pizza seemed to be exactly what he wanted. He was surprised at all they had to talk about as they ate it. He had been worried that there might not be enough genuine affection or intelligence to keep them together. Luckily enough they seemed to have plenty in common and while she was a pleasure to talk to she was by no means a chatterbox.
After they had stuffed themselves silly they reclined next to each other, staring into the fire. Her feet were in his lap and she was avidly examining his hands. They were both tired, he could tell by her drooping eyelids, however neither of them would admit it, they were enjoying each other's company too much. Finally Hermione couldn't help herself and let out an enormous yawn. "Sorry I guess maybe it's time for bed."
"Of course, I'll let you get your rest. Perhaps tomorrow –"
"I didn't mean you should leave, unless of course you –"
"- I don't, I just assumed that –"
"-I don't want you to do something you don't want to."
"But I want to stay, if you want me to stay."
"Well I do, so there, it's settled." She giggled nervously. They sat for another moment before she jumped up and went into her room. "Just give me one second." In a fit she ran around her room tidying up. "Alright, I'm ready you can come in."
He came in and looked around appreciatively. It was distinctly Hermione. Shelves lined one wall and a large window took up another one. The bed was large, a dark wood and covered in a deep burgundy duvet. It was very comfortable and not at all girly or prissy.
Hermione went into the bathroom to change and brush her teeth while Severus stripped down to his shorts and got under the covers. She joined him a moment later and put out the lights. They each lay there silently, neither of them touching, both of them staring at the ceiling. It was the most awkward moment they'd ever had. Finally fed up, Hermione snatched at her remaining Gryffindor courage and rolled over, bringing her head to rest on his chest and wrapping one arm around him. Instantly they each relaxed and Severus breathed a sigh of contentment.