AN: Hermione's POV

Snape had been giving me a detention a week, so that we could see each other privately. But this week he hadn't. I was worried about him, he seemed so distant, so far away from me. I told myself that it was nothing, and blew it out of my mind.

After 3 weeks without a detention from him, I was really worried. I stayed behind after Potions class.

"Severus? Why haven't I had detention?" I asked him, placing my hand on his shoulder.

"Dumbledore found out that we've been seeing each other." Severus explained. "I knew he would find out about it… I just knew it."

"What did he say?" I asked, bracing myself for the worst.

Severus sighed and said, "He said that we are allowed to see each other one more time, then, we must stop."

"Then why haven't you given me detention, so we can see each other for the last time?" I asked gently.

"I want it to be perfect… I want you to remember it forever." Severus explained, yet again.

"It doesn't matter if it's perfect. I'll remember it forever, every second of it." I told him.

"After you graduate, I will quit my job. You and I can go buy a house somewhere… I like the sound of Tokyo, there's a lot of Goths there, right?" Severus muttered.

"Severus, you can quit your job, you love it!" I cried.

"I know, but my job is a small price to pay for you." Severus responded.

"When will we see each other for the last time?" I asked, hoping it would be soon.

"Tonight, if you wish," Severus said silkily.

"Brilliant." I said. "7:00, your rooms?"

"Of course." Severus muttered and then walked away.

Potions class had been first, so all day, all I could think about was Severus and I, me and Severus. Luckily the day went fast and soon, it was seven o'clock.

AN: Sorry to leave you hanging, and sorry for such a short chapter!