A.N.1) Thanks so much for the reviews, and I'm glad that the last chapter sorted some things out for you.
Now on to …
Chapter seventeen
Both Severus and Hermione sat comfortably in the sanctuary of his office, away from prying eyes and excited whispers.
Tomorrow would see the return of the student body, which was weighing heavily on the minds of the two of them.
"Severus…" came the soft voice of Hermione Granger, breaking the silence, which had fallen on them like a warm blanket.
"Yes Hermione" was the Silky response.
"What's going to happen, with us I mean, after tomorrow, are you going to go back to hating me?" was the childlike question, said so innocently.
"Oh Hermione, I don't think I could ever hate you, not now, not ever. I believe that we will have to… act as if there is a 'greasy git' Potions Master and 'know-it-all' Gryffindor animosity between us, but remember, that anything I say in the classroom is untrue to what I really believe about you! Okay?" was Snape's gentle confession as he cupped Hermione's face, tenderly, in his hands.
"I'll remember." said Hermione as she leaned into his touch.
The silence gently eased its warm embrace back around the couple, as they were unaware of anything other than themselves and the love that flowed through them in a tangible wave.
As they looked into each other's eyes, they both knew that what was about to happen could not be stopped (not that either tried very hard).
It was as though time had stopped, and again, who moved first was impossible to tell.
Their lips met in a passion charged with an overwhelming power, as they sought, fought and tasted each other, neither wanting to part from the other until it was absolutely necessary.
When oxygen became an issue they parted, but like a north and South Pole magnet they were attracted back to each other instantly.
"God I love her!"
"God I love him, body, mind and soul!" were the identical thoughts
"Why can't I just tell…
-Her
-Him?"
They continued to spend the rest of the evening together, in warm companionship, when, much later they both decided to tell of the love that they shared for each other, and that was the beginning of turbulent ride.
A.N.2) Hope you liked this chapter, it should start getting better from here on, but remember, however turbulent the ride is you always come off safe and happy in the end, well I always do anyway! So that's a little clue for you all. Please review I like to see what you think, until tomorrow…
Luv Holly.