A/N: Sorry that this chapter has taken so long. I was busy finishing my other story Boundaries. For the fans of that story, the sequel is being put on hold because I want to concentrate on this story. But don't worry I have already started the sequel which has yet to be named and I have almost developed a plot.

Now back to this story. Enjoy. But beware. This chapter contains sexual scenes. Don't like? Don't read! Those who haven't left already carry on.

chapter five

Hermione was shocked at Severus. She stumbled backwards and put her arms around his neck and returned the kiss. After a few minutes Severus broke the kiss and Hermione said, "What are you doing here?"

"Well I thought about what you said and what I want is you. If you'll still put up with me. But…you should know that a relationship with me isn't going to be easy. We can't walk down the hallway holding hands. We can't let anyone know about our relationship."

"I know all this and being in a relationship with me won't necessarily be easy for you either?" Severus laughed and Hermione smiled. "I've never seen you laugh, or even smile before. You should do it more often."

"And ruin my image?" Severus leaned down to kiss Hermione again but stopped at a knock on the door. Both their heads shot towards the door. "Who is it?" Hermione asked nervously.

"It's Ron and Harry. Please come out Hermione. We're worried about you. We haven't seen you all day."

"Shit." Hermione said under her breath. "Umm just a minute." She looked at Severus and whispered, "Ok umm go in the bathroom. You can hide in there until I can get rid of them." Severus went into the bathroom and waited as Hermione walked to the door and opened it. "Hi guys."

"Hermione! What's wrong? You haven't been to any classes or meals." said Ron

"Sorry, I've been uh I've been sick today. Yeah I wasn't feeling good so I decided to stay in bed all day."

"Oh that sucks. Well then we should leave you alone to get…is something wrong?" Harry asked curiously as he noticed Hermione glancing around her room nervously.

"What? Oh nothing. Sorry I was just making sure I picked up…you know embarrassing things."

"Oh ok. Well we'll just be going. Hope you feel better." Harry said looking skeptical. He and Ron left whispering as Hermione sighed of relief. She shut the door and banged her head against it as Severus came out of the bathroom and said "Is the coast clear?"

"Yes. Well you were right about it not being easy." Hermione leaned against his chest and he put his arms around her. She looked up at him and he kissed her. "So what made you change your mind?"

"Well actually…Albus did."

"You told Dumbledore?"

"No he already knew. I was going to ask him for advice but he seemed to already know what I wanted to ask him about. I got worried when I didn't see you today. I knew that whatever was wrong was my fault and being me, I couldn't stand that I hurt you. I also hurt myself. You were right; I do feel something for you."

"And what might those feelings be?"

"I don't exactly know but what I do know is that I want you." Severus hugged Hermione for about five minutes before saying, "I should probably be going."

"Do you have to?"

"Well I'm sure someone is going to notice if I don't do my usual rounds."

"I suppose. Then will I see you tomorrow?"

"If you want to. You can come to the Potion's room whenever you want. In fact I insist that you come tomorrow. You weren't in class today so you must come to make up what you missed."

"Really? Well if you insist." Hermione laughed. Severus gave her a kiss goodbye and left. Hermione had so many thoughts she didn't know what to do. She lay on her bed and almost screamed of excitement. She couldn't believe that only twenty minutes ago she was crying over the same man who was just making out with her.

Severus was waking around the halls searching for students getting in trouble. He was in a pretty good mood and when he saw students, he actually went easy on them. He didn't even notice the confused faces on the students when he didn't yell at them. Well he yelled as per usual but hadn't handed out any detentions yet. After a few rounds he returned to his rooms and realized that he missed Hermione.

Hermione was strangely tired from the night's events. Maybe it was almost being caught by her friends, she didn't know. She decided that she should change and grabbed a pair of silk pajama bottoms and a tank top. She hopped into bed and fell fast asleep.

Severus, who was bored with the students, decided to peek into Hermione's head and see what she was thinking. He was kind of disappointed to find her sleeping. He was, however, very surprised about what he saw next. He saw two people lying on a rather large bed. They were naked. The man was on top and looked oddly familiar to Severus. His long black hair was hanging over his face. He was pale but had nice muscles. The girl had curly brown hair that was somewhat messy. Oh my god. That's me and Hermione. Hermione is dreaming about us having sex. Severus could not tear himself away as he watched himself bring Hermione to an orgasm. He was getting an erection himself. He almost came as he heard Hermione scream out his name. He watched himself collapse after his own orgasm and fall asleep in Hermione's arms.

Severus immediately pulled himself out of Hermione's mind. He decided to take a cold show to get rid of his "problem" He turned the water as cold as it could get and stepped in. When he got out he dried off quickly and jumped into bed. He couldn't stand to wear pajamas. He lay awake trying not to think about what he had seen because he knew he would need a shower again. He decided to read to occupy his mind. Finally after he had read for about an hour he fell asleep.

The next morning Hermione woke up and sighed in relief as she remembered that it was Saturday. Then she remembered what had happened the previous night when her dream came to mind. She blushed in embarrassment as she thought about the content of her dream. It was a great dream. She smiled because she had gotten pretty much everything she wanted this year. She was going to be Severus' apprentice and now had a "boyfriend". It sounded weird calling him a boyfriend because he certainly was not a boy. She got up and decided to jump in the shower. When she got out she dried her hair and threw it up in a bun. She grabbed a mini-skirt and a tank top. She headed down stairs to breakfast and found Ron and Harry already there.

"Hey are you feeling better?" asked Harry

"Yeah. I feel a lot better." Hermione smiled as she looked up at Severus who was drinking his usual cup of coffee.

"Do you want to come with Ginny and us up to the Quidditch field?"

"I wish I could but I've got loads of homework to make up. You know, from being sick and all."

"Oh ok but if you change your mind you know where to find us." Harry and Ron said good bye and left. Hermione grabbed a piece of toast and sipped some juice. When she was done with her breakfast, she got up and left the Great Hall.

Severus, who had already left, was in his rooms. She walked down the long corridor and went into the potions room. She looked around but didn't see him. She walked up to his desk and sat down in his chair. She put her feet up on his desk and leaned back. Just then he emerged from a door in the corner. He walked over and noticed Hermione. His eyes started at her legs which were tan and smooth. They moved up to her thighs, which were barely hidden under her skirt. Her tank top was tight enough to show all her curves. He allowed his eyes to linger on her chest for just a second but Hermione had noticed. She grinned.

"What do you think you are doing Miss Granger?"

"Well I was waiting for you." She was trying to sound innocent. "But you didn't show. And I got lonely." She lifted up her right leg and set her foot on the desk so he could see even more of her thigh. He gulped.

"What's the matter Severus?" she said running her hand down her chest. She got up and walked over to him. She pushed him back against a desk and leaned against him. She could feel him growing in his pants.

"Getting a little excited aren't you?" She grinned and put her hand around his neck and pulled him into a kiss. He let his hands run down her back as he kissed back. He pushed his tongue against her lips and she granted him access. His hand fell down to her ass and he pulled her closer to him.

They stumbled toward the door that Severus had just come out of. He waved his wand and it opened. He walked her to his room and lay her down on the bed. She looked up at him, eyes filled with lust.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes I'm sure." He smiled and leaned over her, kissing her while taking off his shirt. She put her hands all over his bare chest. Memorizing every curve. He wasn't pale but wasn't tan either. Then her hands moved to his muscles, which were nice and firm. She moved over his back and pulled him closer to her.

He stopped kissing her and moved to sucking on her neck. He slipped her shirt off without stopping on her neck. He put his hands behind her and found what he was looking for. He unclasped her bra and pulled it off. She gasped as cool air hit her breasts. He put his warm hand over her right breast. She arched her back to push his hand against her further.

She managed to get her hands to his pants, unbutton them and slid them off. Severus undid her skirt and slid it down. He could feel the heat between her legs, and could tell that she was wet already. He pulled her underwear off and she moaned. She slid off his boxers and gripped his member. He gasped as she stoked him up and down. Soon he told her to stop though. He lay her back down on the bed and positioned himself between her. She moaned as he entered her.

A/N: I hope you liked this long awaited chapter. Be prepared for a twist in the plot next chapter. Muahahaha. Let's just say that someone else might have feelings for… well I let you review and then find out. Grins