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Hermione POV

I take a deep, calming breath and let it out before taking another sip of coffee and leaning back against the counter. I feel so refreshed, yesterday had been perfect. I hadn't realized just how much I had needed alone time with Draco or how much I had missed being able to have sex with him wherever and whenever without worrying about prying little eyes interrupting. I loved my kids to the ends of the earth, but sometimes I just needed alone time with their dad, my man.

I felt so relaxed and ready to take on the world, the tension in my shoulders was gone, the dull ache in my head had vanished and my stress was way down. I was happy and carefree and ready for a day at the zoo with the kids. We needed this too, as a family. Between work, taking care of the family and making sure the kids were where they needed to be on time, we had fallen into a pattern without any free quality time for each other. Now that I knew this, I would do everything I could to make time for my kids and my husband.

Taking another sip of my warm, fortifying coffee, I looked up to see Draco coming into the kitchen, his hair tousled from the shower and his face freshly shaven. My heart skips a beat upon seeing my handsome husband. That look in his eyes when he looks at me will never get old. "Good morning, babe," Draco smiles as he walks over and gives me a quick good morning kiss.

Without giving myself a second to second guess, I place my coffee cup on the counter behind me and grab Draco by the shirt, pulling his lips back to mine and kissing him hard. "Mmm, good morning," Draco murmurs against my lips, hips going to my waist to pull me against him. Pressing my body even closer to Draco's, I wrap my hand in his blonde hair and open my mouth to him, loosing myself in the kiss not caring that the kids could walk in at any minute. I need this. We need this.

When my tongue meets Draco's, he lets out a growl, deep in his chest and tangles his hand in my hair, positioning my head so he can thoroughly kiss me, tongue dueling with mine. I can feel Draco growing hard against me as I press even closer to him, ready to have my way with him. I am completely lost in Draco when the sound of little feet padding down the hallway brings me back to my senses. "Mummy, Daddy, when are we leaving for the zoo?" Ellie's excited little voice breaks through my lust filled haze.

Pulling back from Draco just in time for Ellie to dash into the kitchen, I turn my attention to my daughter, very aware of Draco readjusting himself next to me. I can help the feeling of pride that surges through me, knowing that I was the who did that to him. Even now, over ten years into our relationship, I love the power I have over him. "We'll leave in just a little while, baby, once we have everything together," I answer, glancing behind Ellie to see Lucas joining us, empty milk cup in hand.

"Your hair's all messy, Mummy, did you just wake up?" Lucas asks, his innocent eyes on me.

"No, sweetie, I just need to brush my hair," I answer my son, brushing at my curls and feeling they are wild from Draco's fingers. I shoot a glance at Draco and see a very satisfied smirk on his kissable lips, "Sorry, babe," he mouths with a shrug that shows he's anything but sorry. I can't be mad at him, after all, I'm the one who started it. I send him a quick wink before turning back to our kids. "Let's head upstairs and get you two dressed and then we can head off to the zoo."

"Yay!" Lucas cheers and runs off towards the steps, Ellie following behind him saying, "Let's go, Mummy!"

"Do you need help?" Draco's deep voice pulls my attention back to him.

"No, take a few minutes to relax, thank you for handling breakfast," I shoot him a smile and give him one more quick kiss before following after the kids, glad that I have a husband who helps me with the kids without even having to be told. When I get to the kitchen doorway, I turn back and look at Draco, "Thanks for being you," I smile at him, more grateful than I've ever been that Draco is mine.

"I'd do anything for you, babe," Draco sends me a sincere smile, his love for me written all over his face. "Now go help the kids before they come running back here," he laughs, tuning in to the calls of "Mummy! Come on!"

I send Draco one last smile before following the kids upstairs to get ready for the zoo.

Draco POV

"Daddy! Daddy! Look! Monkeys!" Lucas cheers, pointing at the monkeys on exhibit. I crouch down to his level so I can see what he's seeing and look at the monkeys swinging in the trees.

"I see them, Luke," I nod, following his gaze around the other viewers. "Do you want me to pick you up so you can see them better?"

"Yeah, yeah!" Luke nods, bouncing up and down, excitement pouring off his little body. When I was younger, I'd never thought about what it would be like to be a father, but now I knew it was the most rewarding thing in the world. As I scoop my son up, I feel my heart clench in gratefulness for everything that I have. Glancing to my left, I see Hermione holding Ellie's hand and looking at the monkeys as well. I can't help but feel like the luckiest guy in the world. I have the woman I love by my side and two beautiful, amazing children that I would do anything for and I've never been happier.

"Monkeys, monkeys!" Lucas continues to cheer as he points at swinging animals. As Lucas watches the animals, I move over until we're next to Hermione who's now holding Ellie and wrap my arm around her waist, pulling her close and placing a quick kiss on the top of her head. "I love you, babe," I whisper against her hair.

"I love you, too," Hermione answers, glancing up at me, happiness written all over her face. I haven't seen her this happy and relaxed in a long time. Work has been taking its toll on the both of use and our day alone yesterday had been desperately needed. I was glad to see it had worked wonders on my beautiful, hard working wife. She needed the break and I'm so glad that I was able to help her.

"Where to next?" I ask, glancing between his two children.

"Elephants!" Ellie cheers and Lucas agrees, "Yeah, Elliephants!"

I share a smile with Hermione before turning towards the elephant exhibit. "Elephants it is."

Later that night, after the kids are in bed, Hermione and I are cuddling on the couch with half-empty glasses of wine on the coffee table. "Today was perfect," Hermione sighs, relaxing into my chest and I wrap my arms around her and hold her tight.

"Yes, it was," I agree, brushing her hair off of her neck so that I can trail kisses along the creamy column.

Hermione's breath hitches as she shifts closer to me, saying, "We need to do this more often."

"Do what? Bring the kids to the zoo or get frisky on the couch?" I ask my voice teasing as I continue to pepper her neck with kisses.

"Both," Hermione sighs, shifting to face me. I lean in and capture her lips, kissing her softly at first, but quickly deepening the kiss and pulling her backward on the couch so she's laying on top of me. I am quickly losing myself in my wife when a knock at the window draws our attention, breaking the moment.

"Not again," Hermione groans, slowly sitting up, but still straddling me, her core pressing against my erection. It always seems we are interrupted right about this point every damn time. Running a hand through my hair in frustration, I follow Hermione's gaze to the window to see an owl sitting there, with a letter.

With a sigh, Hermione unmounts me and heads off to take the letter from the owl. "It's from Harry," Hermione murmurs as she breaks the seal and opens the letter. I sit up slowly, leaning forward to grab my wine glass before downing the contents. A letter from Harry at this time of night meant only one thing, an emergency at the Ministry. Hermione would be going into work and I would be spending a night alone.

"I have to go into work, there's been an incident," Hermione sighs, voicing what I'd already figured out and dropping the letter on the table and looking at me with an apologetic look in her eyes. "I'm sorry," she apologizes.

"It's fine, babe, work calls," I smile, trying to reassure my wife that I understand, which I do. Her job is important and sometimes it means being called in at night on a Sunday. "I'll hold down the fort here," I assure her, moving around the table to give Hermione a hug. "I love you, babe," I tell her, needing her to know that even though I would love to have her in my arms all night, I understand that see has responsibilities and I will be here when she gets back.

"I love you, too, Draco," Hermione breathes on a sigh, resting her head against my chest and relaxing into me. I hold her tight, knowing she needs it. "I guess I have to go," she sighs, pulling away and jumping into action, ready get to the office.

"Keep me update so I don't worry about you," I say, as Hermione gets ready to use the Floo.

"Always," she sends me a small smile. "Thanks for understanding, Draco, I owe you one."

"Always," I smile, addressing the thanks. "But you don't owe me a thing, sweetheart. Be careful," I say, moving over to give Hermione one last kiss before backing up and letting her head off to work.

"Always," she repeats with a smile and then in a flash of green she is gone, leaving me alone in our living room with only the memories of what we'd just been about to do. With a sigh, I flop back onto the couch and let myself get lost in memories of the last few days. They had been perfect, but now it was time to get back to reality. We both had jobs and there were so many outside forces to distract us from each other. Our lives might not be the same as they were when we first got together all those years ago, but I still loved where we were now and wouldn't go back for anything. I loved my wife and my kids. I loved my life, interruptions or not.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Yet again, sorry for the delay! I would love to know what you think of this chapter and if there is anything you would like to see in future chapters!