When he went to find Hermione tonight he never expected it would end with his making love to the one woman who had long held his heart. They lay twined together for a long while just breathing still connected in the most intimate way. When he finally moved it was not far. He lay beside her drawing her to him and running his fingers through her curls.
He didn't know how long it would last, he hoped forever. He wanted to worship her the way she was meant to be worshiped.
She didn't know how long it would last, she hoped forever. She wanted to love him the way he deserved the way only she could.
When Remus finally spoke it was tentative and wrought with emotion, "Hermione, will you be mine? I know not, how to phrase it another way. I want all of you, for always, and I know that it may seem sudden however we have known each other for a long time, in that time I have loved you for many years."
Hermione was crying into his shoulder, "Oh Remus, I love you too. I have for a while. That is why I was so upset about this whole mate thing. I couldn't bare it if you hated me."
"Hush Pet, I don't mind makes things easier I'm sure." He gave her a playful grin and kissed her cheek. "I do have a question though. Do you know how long you half of the link has been active?"
"No. The book said a blood ritual was involved but we have never done one. I can't seem to figure out how this happened…not that I'm complaining, just confused."
"Well maybe if we sleep on it we'll figure it out, you know fresh eyes and all that. Sleep Pet I'll wake you in a few hours." She was already drifting off curled up to his side with a possessive hand on his chest. As if he would leave her – not likely.