a/n: i really jammed everything into this chapter lol

but this is the last chapter then the epilogue!

Chapter 15: The European National Cup

My body felt as if it was aflame when Draco finally after what felt like hours of teasing, sucked my clit into his mouth. "Draco…" I moaned.

It was the night before we left for the European National Cup and I had promised Draco I'd stay the night with him so we'd all leave together tomorrow morning.

It was only a matter of a few seconds once the door closed to his dorm that I was naked and Draco was having his way with me.

He knew exactly what he was doing, moving his hands up and down my abdomen, slightly teasing one or both my nipples before annoyingly moving his hands back down.

I gasped as he stopped sucking, letting go of my bundle of nerves, choosing to swivel his tongue around it over and over again. My hands had been gripping into his silk sheets, but with this new sensation, opted for gripping into his silky hair. I heard him chuckle slightly, which sent a vibration up my body. I looked down to see him staring back at me with this devilish look in his eyes.

Continuing to hold my gaze, he carried on with his torment, smirking up at me as he swirled his tongue so slowly around me. With his eyes locked on mine, eating me out like I was his last meal had me sputtering "Oh- Draco- I"

He tilted his head, taking his mouth off of me. I couldn't help but whimper in protest, making his eyes dilate even more than they already were. Thankfully he carefully placed his thumb over my clit, continuing that torturous pace. "What is it, love?"

It felt like I was going crazy between his voice, his appearance, his fingers, his tongue. I probably looked like a madwoman, begging helplessly "Please, I need- I need to come"

"But you taste so fucking delicious" He frowned, switching directions with his thumb, making my hips jump into his hold.

My breathing was labored as I whined again, having a loss for words. The things this man does to me without even really trying. "Please…"

He abruptly removed his hands away from me, only placing a small kiss to my center, making me jump once more, before sitting up. "When you come, it'll be around my cock, love"

I was panting with anticipation as he slowly undid his buttons from his dress shirt. He was taking so bloody long on purpose, and if I wasn't already so spent, I would've reached up and ripped the shirt off.

My thighs were even wetter by the time he finally got rid of his trousers and boxers. Licking my lips, I looked from his straining erection to his eyes, burning deep with arousal. "What is it you want, princess?"

Heavily and deeply I answered "You"

He smiled, positioning himself between my legs, fitting perfectly like a missing puzzle piece. "Yes, but more specifically" He hinted, pushing for another answer.

"You're cock"

"Good girl" he smirked, pushing into me with little warning, but I was ready. His lips captured my, kissing me in a frenzy I had never felt before, his thrusts matching it. I gripped onto his shoulders needily. "Salazar, you feel amazing"

Moaning, I lifted my hips to meet his, the room filling with the sound of our skins connecting. I hadn't taken into consideration that this was the first time we truly are having sex. We had fooled around with other things but never got to the main show. Now I just wanted to scold myself for having waited so long.

Draco released my lips, sitting back as he continued to drive greedily into me. He lifted my legs, wrapping them around his hips as he stayed in his seated position. The new angle itself almost sent me over the edge. "I need-"

"What is it you need?" He growled, not slowing his pace.

"More, please-more" I pleaded, puffing in breaths of air. It felt like maybe I wasn't getting enough oxygen anymore.

He bit his lip as he unwrapped my legs from his waist, moving them up to his shoulders to rest on as he increased speed. It all felt new, I could feel sweat prickling at my skin, my orgasm on its way fast. "Draco- I'm"

"I know, love -fuck, so fucking tight- come for me, Hermione" He demanded, his grueling speed hitting me in all the right places I didn't even know could be detected.

"Shit!" I wailed, lights flashing behind my eyes as they squeezed shut, my orgasm taking over me. I could feel myself tighten hard around Draco as my whole body pulsed with satisfaction.

He placed my legs back down, ramming into me so hard it felt like there will be bruises on our hips tomorrow. "You're so beautiful when you come, fuck" He whispered, bringing his face back down to mine to kiss me hastily before he buried his head into my shoulder as he came with a struggled groan.

As our breathing started evening out, I held him to me, loving the feeling of us still connected. I let myself divulge in how he felt, his hair, skin, breath, the mixture of our fluids between my legs.

I whined as he softened and slid out, earning a small snicker into my neck. I swatted him weakly on the back "Don't laugh at me"

He finally lifted his head, and I was able to see his alluring face and features "It was that good you can't even scold me properly? Now I have a new tactic to shut you up"

I laughed, tossing my head back as I made a move to get out from under him, "Sadly, the tactic works both ways, doesn't it? You can barely move"

"You'll see who can barely move by tomorrow morning, and I assure you, it won't be me" He promised, already sweeping in for a mind-numbing kiss.

~0~

I was, in fact, barely able to move the next morning.

Draco acted as if he was insatiable, constantly making moves on me. Even waking me up, not that I minded because I was definitely left satisfied. But I had planned for us to shag, then relax considering he still needs to be able to play quidditch at his full potential today.

I advised all the boys to wear their nicest suits for our traveling, wanting us to make the best impression as we represent Hogwarts for the first time at the National Cup.

I settled for a simple black dress, which Draco couldn't seem to take his eyes off of when I walked out of the bathroom, finding him seated on the bed, adjusting his cufflinks. He looked up, his eyes automatically going to the hem, which reaches just the middle of my thighs.

"If we were not already running late, I'd say we'd have another go" He hummed, taking in my figure. The dress covered my skin, just lightly fanning out a bit after hitting my waist, but with the long sleeves and mock turtle-neck neckline, the simplicity of it was stunning.

Laughing I pulled him off the bed into a small peck, directing him towards the door. "Too bad we can't" I frowned, but still had a gleam in my eyes. "Ready to go?" I asked.

He nodded, picking up each of our expansion enchanted trunks, leading the way towards the common room.

Everyone was already waiting for us, in fact, the whole Slytherin house was waiting for us. People were chatting with the players or each other animatedly. Daphne was with Blaise, wishing him luck as we approached "And don't forget, we'll all be here listening in on your matches" She said sheepishly.

"I won't, but everyone else will," Pansy said, flipping through a Witches Weekly magazine on the couch, clearly disinterested.

Theo laughed, "We wouldn't expect you to anyways Pans"

She gave a quick smile to the group before standing "Well, good luck, don't muck it up. I'm going back to bed to get my beauty sleep since you fuckers decided to leave at 5 in the morning" And with that, she went back to her dorm unbothered.

I sniggered behind my hand "I hate to admit it, but I think I kind of like Pansy"

Draco nudged my shoulder, "Told you you'd get used to her"

Looking towards the other players, I told them to start saying their goodbyes, as I didn't want to be late for our portkey. "Hermione," I heard behind my shoulder once we were all ready to leave. I turned to find Ginny standing there.

"Ginny?" I asked. What was she doing in the dungeons?

She smiled sweetly, "I thought you'd like it if I told you goodbye and good luck"

I beamed at her, pulling her into a tight embrace "Thank you, Gin"

She squeezed tighter, using her quidditch muscles "Anytime, 'Mione" She pulled back "Give them hell!" She yelled, shaking my shoulders slightly. I hadn't realized how much I missed her fiery personality.

With a final farewell, we left for Dumbledore's office.

~0~

The portkey was a smelly old shoe, reminding me of the time I went to the Quidditch World Cup back in 4th year. Crazy how time flies and people change.

We landed in a heavily forested area. "Ah, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! 'Bout time you arrived"

Turning, our eyes landed on a fairly tall, skinny older man with sandy short hair. I recognized him instantly "Elias Lundberg!" I saw Draco turn to me, eyebrows raised. I ignored him, moving to shake Mr. Lundberg's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. I'm Hermione Granger, team manager for-"

He waved me off "I'm well aware who you are, Miss Granger, but how do you know who I am?"

I blushed slightly, "When I got into learning more about quidditch, I read up on many books. You were mentioned plenty of times for me to recognize you"

He smiled nodding, "Glad to see you have a little researcher on your team" he joked, looking at the boys who still looked as confused as ever.

Draco walked forward, extending his hand. "Yes, don't know where we'd be without her. Draco Malfoy, seeker"

Mr. Lundberg shook his hand back, smiling kindly "I'm Elias Lundberg, as Miss Granger here mentioned. I'm one of the head coordinators for the European National Cup, but before that spent 22 years running the Ballycastle Bats during their 27-year undefeated streak"

The boys' mouths all hung open, I rolled my eyes. How could they have not known this?

Soon they were all eager to greet him, showing off their rich boy manners. That was until Crabbe being Crabbe was a doofus. "So Mr. Lundberg, is there a bathroom near here or?"

I swatted at him, widening my eyes in warning. Mr. Lundberg just chuckled, "Yes, my apologies, we do need to be going to your tent now, your game is in less than 2 hours, I believe, against the Harz School of Spells and Charms"

We followed him through the forest trail, Draco still insisting on carrying my trunk even though it was only causing him to run into more trees on the side from the extra width.

Arriving at the end of a large hill, I gasped in awe at the view. Tents were propped up everywhere, people walking around in preparation for the games. You could see the monstrosity of a pitch in the distance and people on brooms already flying around it, the first game already being underway.

"Where are we?" Goyle asked.

Mr. Lundberg stood probably, stating "My home country, Sweden"

"It's beautiful" I whispered more to myself than anyone else, but Draco laced our fingers together.

"I could think of something even more beautiful," He said softly.

I blushed looking away as Theo gagged, "Don't make me sick on game day!"

We made our way to a tent towards the center of the tent pavilion. Outside of it stabbed into the ground was a Hogwarts banner. Eagerly filing in, everyone was taken back with how big it expanded. It looked oddly similar to the Slytherin common room. I wonder if that was planned?"

Mr. Lundberg nodding knowingly at everyone, "Names are on doors, your quidditch gear should be in each of your wardrobes for you to add to your bags. One of our escorts will be here in 40 minutes to take you to the pitch for broom inspections then to the locker rooms to change" He announced, grinning "If you need anything before that send a red spark, and an escort will assist you. Good luck!" He finished, before leaving.

The tent was nicer than I anticipated. Food and beverages were fully stocked for more than just a quidditch team of hungry teenage boys. The sheer amount of food could seemingly feed Slytherin and Gryffindor combined. "Okay," I said, turning towards everyone "Grab some food, take a nap if you want, but be ready in 30 minutes so we can have a briefing before heading to the pitch"

They all nodded, most choosing to go to the food station, while Adrian and Montague left towards their rooms. I followed Draco as we entered his, making ourselves at home. "You know," he said turning from his trunk that he was unpacking "This room isn't yours"

I placed my hand on my hip, "Are you saying you want me to sleep in my room?"

He shook his head playfully "Of course not, just thought I'd point it out"

Rolling my eyes I walked over to his wardrobe "Merlin!" I exclaimed after opening the door.

"What?" Draco asked, quickly coming to my side in concern.

I reached in, pulling the quidditch uniform from its hanger, holding it up for him to see "It's perfect!"

The uniform was majority black but in the center on the back was the Hogwarts Crest, creating Slytherin green rays around it, spreading slightly over the shoulders and around the sides before fading. But still including the other houses, just around the crest were specks of Gryffindor red, Hufflepuff yellow, and Ravenclaw blue.

From the front, it looked black with green lines snaking around it, but the front doesn't matter like the back does. And of course, Malfoy was written at the top on the back, just above the crest.

I turned towards Draco, handing it to him "What do you think?"

He shrugged "They did better than I'd thought they'd do. I expected reds, greens, yellows, and blues vomited over a uniform"

I huffed "Godric, you're such a spoiled rich boy"

He laughed, "Indeed I am"

~0~

"Don't stress too much about the first games" I instructed. "I looked into Harz and the Dutch School of Wizardry, they aren't that impressive, you can easily beat them. Just keep your focus on Durmstrang tonight"

They nodded along, I was about to ensure they all had their things and wished them good luck before there was a call from outside the tent "Hello?!" A high-pitched voice rang.

I furrowed my brows, opening the flap to find a large group of teenage girls standing there with wide eyes. "May I help you?"

The girl who was standing up front, took a step forward trying to peek around me. "I'm here to see Drake"

I sputtered "Excuse me?"

"I'm here for Blaise!" One girl added, just before another said "I'm here for Theo!"

"Me for Adrian!"

"-Vince!"

"-Graham!"

"-Greg!"

"Greg? Really?" I said before shaking my head, returning my thoughts "I'm sorry but you shouldn't be here, we'll be leaving soon"

"Perfect!" The first girl spoke, "We'll just wait here then"

Not knowing what to do I closed the flap, returning to the boys who were looking at my confused face curiously. "Well, who was it, love?" Draco asked as I sat next to him, taking his hand to hold.

"Teenage girls" I muttered.

"Really?" Theo shot up. "What do they want?"

Scrunching my face in disgust, I spat "You all apparently. They totally ignored me! No respect at all"

"Wait, wait, wait," Draco said, sitting forward "Us?"

I nodded "They were asking for each of you, they're crazy fangirls!"

Theo shot down to his knees, raising his hands to the sky "Thank you, Salazar! I will graciously accept your gift of girls!"

Blaise swatted him in the back of the head "Get it together mate, it's the European National Cup, stalker girls can wait"

"Agreed" I huffed.

The tent flap then opened, revealing a very beautiful girl, dressed in the European National Cup employee uniform. "I'm here to escort you all. Mind the mob of girls, security has just shown up so they shouldn't interfere too much"

"We need security?" Adrian asked, looking wide-eyed with Theo who was matching his expression.

"Stop it you two, stay focused" I snapped, "Come on, guys, let's go"

The walk to the pitch, for me, was not a fun one.

The hoots and hollers from the fangirls drove me nuts. The things they were saying to Draco while I was right there under his arm were insane! It took every fiber in my body not to hex them.

The broom inspections were quick, they just needed to make sure they didn't have illegal charms or components on them like Sticking Sap, which helps the player's hands stick on the brooms so they don't slip. They also checked our bags before entering the locker room.

Mine was checked, then I was stopped.

"Players only" The broad man gruffed.

I held out my badge "I work with the team-"

"Only players are allowed in the locker room, you can sit in the player box at the pitch. Dumbledore's order" He said, motioning aggressively towards the entrance of the pitch.

Dumbledore? Why would he not want me to help them?

I crossed my arms "I will not, I'm going in with them" I demanded.

The man tilted his head down in a condescending way "Don't make us detain you, Miss"

I was already too pissed off for this "Oh, I'd like to see you try-"

"Hermione!" Draco said, joining my side "It's okay, let me talk to him"

I went to argue but he already had his back turned to talk to the guard. "She's with us"

"But she's not a player and Dumbledore wrote to not let her in. Now, I suggest you get inside and get ready for your match, sir"

"She's team captain," Draco said, holding the man's stare.

"Is she? Doesn't change anything" He said, with fake pity.

Draco stepped forward, standing at full height like he was about to assault the man, so I pulled on his arm. "Go get ready, Draco. I'll try to contact Dumbledore and find out what the hell is going on"

He tilted his head down, "Are you sure? We need you in there"

I nodded "I will be if I figure this out before the next two matches, you guys can handle this one without me"

He looked disappointed but inclined his head nonetheless, kissing me quickly before hurrying to get ready with the others.

~0~

Back at the tent, I was pleased to find a floo put in for floo-calls only.

"Dumbledore's office!" I yelled, throwing floo powder and sticking my head in.

I could see only a part of his large office until Dumbledore stepped into the frame with his basic smile slapped on his face. "Miss Granger! What a surprise, I thought you'd be at the first match, it starts very soon"

"I would be there," I sneered "But they wouldn't let me with them in the locker room"

He nodded "Yes, I told them not to let you"

"Why?!" I asked angrily.

He looked past me as he answered "Harry and Mr. Weasley came to me concerned about your well being with the Slytherin boys, I thought it'd be good to give you some boundaries, separation if you will"

I almost wanted to laugh at his foolishness, but rage towards Harry and Ronald outdid it. "They need me. You're going to make us fail!"

He shrugged "They shouldn't rely on you so heavily then"

I wanted to scream, so I abruptly ended the floo-call and did so.

I need a plan.

I threw more powder into the floo, calling "Slytherin common room!"

"Hermione?" Daphne asked from her spot on the couch closest to me.

"Daphne!" I yelled, "Harry and Ron convinced Dumbledore to not let me in with the boys in the Locker room, they were going to make me sit in some spot that wasn't anywhere near where I was needed"

"Harry and Ron did what?" I heard Ginny scream before coming into view, followed closely behind my Pansy.

"Please, I need your help, I can't just sit and watch all day"

"Agreed," Gin said, thinking.

I could hear the radio through the floo-call saying the match was starting. I can't believe I'm wasting my time here instead of on the sidelines with them.

"I have a plan," Pansy said suddenly, turning to me "Leave, go towards the pitch, and by the time you're there you'll be allowed entry"

"How can you be so sure?" I asked hesitantly.

"Trust me, Hermione" Pansy said before making the floo-call end.

Centering myself, I listened to Pansy and made my way back to the pitch.

Pansy was right, they let me in no problem.

What the bloody hell did they do?

I ran through the locker room, to the door that led to the pitch. Swinging it open, I followed the tunnel that led right to the field, exactly where I needed to be.

The boys were flying around, already playing flawlessly, so I found a seat on the ground and watched with a grin on my face.

~0~

The boys won both games, despite them being back to back.

Now we all anxiously awaited in our tent for our escort to take us back to the pitch for our final game of the night against Durmstrang.

The floo burst alive, scaring everyone out of their thoughts. Pansy stuck her head through, "So?"

"If you were here right now Pansy, I would kiss you" I laughed as she rolled her eyes. "How'd you do it?"

Ginny then, pushed her head next to Pansy after giving her a grin "Let's just say after a few hexes, Harry and Ron were able to change Dumbledore's mind"

"You abused them?" I asked, gasping.

Ginny beamed "Of course I did, should've done it earlier"

"Couldn't have said it better myself" Pansy agreed.

A laugh bubbled past my lips "That's ridiculous!" But everyone was laughing with me, thoroughly enjoying the idea of Harry and Ron being tortured by Pansy and Gin.

"Hermy-own?" A voice said through the tent flap.

I knew who it was straight away by the voice, accent, and pronunciation of my name.

Springing to my feet, I opened it to find a beaming Viktor Krum.

"Viktor!" I yelled as he scooped me into a hug. "It's been so long!"

He set me down, pushing hair that had fallen in front of my eyes back "That it has, Hermy-own"

A cough from behind me startled me, turning around to find the floo-call had ended and Draco standing with a frown. "Oh, Viktor," I said reaching, pulling Draco towards me. "You must remember Draco and the other Slytherins," I said pointing to the others who stayed lounging, decided to watch the show unfold.

Viktor nodded, his smile faltering "Ah, yes, Maltoy"

"Malfoy" Draco corrected.

But Viktor waved it off "It's my accents"

Draco squinted his eyes, but I quickly changed the topic "So, what brings you to the Hogwarts tent"

Viktor lifted a shoulder "I vas on my vay with Durmstrang, who I help coach in my free time, to the pitch when I thought I vould stop by and see my favorite Gryffindor" He ended with his charming smile that used to make me feel all tingly inside. But not anymore.

"Not very appropriate" Draco snapped, "Considering we play Durmstrang soon"

They stared at each other for a couple of moments before Viktor inclined his head "Yes, I assumed it vasn't very appropriate," he turned towards me, picking my hand up to kiss "See you around, Hermy-own"

I smiled politely before he left.

"He's lucky I didn't hex him for that" Draco muttered as we sat back down on the couch. Everyone grinned, clearly amused with what had happened, everyone besides Draco.

I lifted myself, giving him a thorough kiss on the lips. "If it makes you feel better, he didn't age well"

Draco finally cracked a smile "Thank, Salazar" He praised sarcastically before snogging me against the protest of the others around us.

~0~

We lost against Durmstrang. We played diligently, but it wasn't enough. They had the upper hand, having played multiple matches a day before. Everyone was just exhausted, but that was just the European National Cup.

The bracket was sent to us early the next day, and we were all too pleased to see we made it on and didn't have to play till later that night, giving everyone more time to rest.

We played a fairly easy school today, The Wizarding school of Luxembourg.

This was the first match that allowed actual spectators and I was pleasantly surprised to see Narcissa Malfoy sitting next to where I usually sit.

"Hello," I greeted politely as the match started and I sat down.

"Good evening," She said smoothly, inclining her head like royalty would do.

We stayed silent for the majority of the match till she broke it.

"Draco's very infatuated with you"

I nearly choked on my spit "I don't know-"

She turned to look at me, piercing me with her blue eyes "Yes, he is. You're all he talks about"

I awkwardly moved my hair out of my face "Well I have to admit, I'm very infatuated with him as well"

"Good because if you break his heart I will make your life a living hell," She said coldly, but calm and collected.

I was taken back by her sudden change in attitude and language "I don't plan on doing so" I answered truthfully.

She nodded "I would hope not. After Lucius came home like a mad man yelling about a muggleborn and Draco, I was the one to calm him down and convince him not to disinherit Draco, so do not let all my hard work go to waste"

I smiled "I wouldn't dream of it. And that's going to be a relief off of Draco shoulders to know you accept us"

Narcissa hesitantly smiled back before looking at the sky, gasping slightly "Oh! Draco's about to catch the snitch!"

I looked up just as Draco wrapped his hand around the petit golden ball.

~0~

I waited in the locker room for Draco after the match, but he never came.

That was until everyone was finishing up and Draco stormed in, eyes blazing. "Everyone out! Hermione stays" He shouted. Despite everybody's confusion, they listened, quickly hurrying out.

His lips were on mine in a second. Urgent, demanding, fully taking control over me.

"I love you," He said as he went back up for air then making a hot trail from my lips to my ear tugging at it as I gasped.

"Draco-"

"I just talked with my mother, she approves and she likes you" He was breathing heavily against me, but I wasn't complaining, I loved the attention he was giving me.

"Draco-"

He shushed me, walking me back up against one of the cubbies "I'm going to take you right here, right now. Okay?"

I nodded, completely dazed by lust as he made quick work of lifting my dress to my waist and frantically ripping off my knickers. While he moved his fingers through my slit, already wet from him, I unlaced the top of his quidditch pants, wildly pushing them past his hips just enough so his erection could be taken out.

We kissed desperately as we palmed at each other. Draco made precise circles on my clit while I pumped and twisted my hand around his cock. Moans were freely spilling from each of our mouths, not caring that we were in the locker room at the European National Cup.

"Godric, Draco, please…" I begged, knowing I was ready for him by now, and if he was like me, he wouldn't last long.

He followed my request, pushing my hand away from him as he hoisted me around his hips, my back firm against the cubby. The handle for it was pressing into my lower back painfully, but the feeling completely went away once Draco finally entered me.

The pace was almost desperate as if we couldn't get enough of each other at this moment. His lips were attached to my neck, leaving sloppy kisses as he thrust up into me, the new position doing wonders for me. It had me gripping his hair like a lifeline.

"I'm- I'm close" I panted, moving my hips against his desperately seeking my release.

He must've known exactly what I needed because, after a few more drives, he bit into my collar bone, sending me over the edge with a sob.

Draco muffled his peak in my neck, and after catching his breath, leaving small affectionate kisses.

I pulled his hair, bringing his face back to mine. "You didn't even give me the chance to say 'I love you, too' before you had me pinned to the wall" I giggled, as he slightly blushed.

A knock disturbed us from our heated glazes, "Oi! When you two are done shagging, I left my sweat towel in there, can one of you get it for me?" Theo's voice yelled through the metal door of the locker room.

Draco slid out of me with an annoyed look on his face as I cheerlessly fetched Theo's stinky towel.

~0~

The week was draining, game after game as the boys progressed to the semi-finals, having to play Czocha School for Wizards and Witches.

The game reminded me of the final game between Slytherin and Gryffindor. The team stayed tied as everyone anxiously waited for the Seekers, but unlike the finals game, the weather was perfect, so we couldn't have the players stop. It was a real test of stamina.

My heart sank as I saw the Poland team's seeker pumping his fist with a smile on his face. We had lost.

The locker room was quiet. Everyone silently packing away our things, Draco not even really moving. I know he blames the loss on himself, having been the only reason the team could win.

I interrupted the silence, "I can't express how proud I am of all of you, for the first time that Hogwarts had competed at the National Cup, I would've never thought we'd get as far as semi-finals"

Theo smiled "Agreed, and also gained a fan base" He practically squealed, his eyebrows lightening up the mood.

Leaving the locker room, we were swarmed by reporters and photographers. Asking questions about how we feel and our future plans. Even though there was no preparation for any type of interview, the boys handled it effortlessly. Draco even sent me a wink when asked about our relationship.

Being greeted at Hogwarts was a new feeling of being appreciated, all houses were in the courtyard congratulating us on our success at the Cup.

I was basking in admiration as Draco's strong arms circled my waist, his mouth behind my ear. "This is all because of you, you know"

Shaking my head slightly, "No, it wasn't just me" I said, turning in his arms to weave my hands around the base of his neck "It was all of us"

He smiled as he ducked to kiss me, then whispering my lips "Yes, but you were able to manage it all"

I laughed quietly, loving our tender moment as I deepened the kiss.