A/N: I'm back. Sorry about the cliffie everyone but I had to keep it interesting. Don't worry though because now you get to find out what happens. The chorus to the song "Speechless" are in the beginning. It's a song by The Veronicas. I thought it fit the feelings of Hermione towards Severus so I put them in. Hope you like.
Chapter 6: The Week Winds Down
Speechless
You leave me speechless,
When you talk to me.
You leave me breathless,
The way you look at me.
You manage to disarm me,
My soul is shining through.
I can't help but surrender,
My everything to you.
The Veronicas
"What are you doing here?"
"I told you. I had things to think about. Well I've thought about them." Severus started to walk towards her. He took the ring out of her hands and looked at it.
"Do you know what this is Hermione?" She shook her head.
"It's a promise ring, Hermione." He took her left hand and slipped it on her ring finger.
"If you wear it with the point of the heart towards you, it means you belong to someone. This ring represents my promise to you Hermione. I promise to wait for you. Even if it takes twenty years. Even if you forget about me, I'll wait for you forever. I love you."
"You do?" He nodded and wiped away the tear that had fallen down her cheek.
"I love you too." She threw her arms around his neck.
"Wear that ring always, Hermione. And I promise to find you."
"I can't believe I have to leave in a week. Everything was going so perfect. I don't want to leave you."
"Don't think about that now."
"How did you get up here anyways?"
"Lily helped me. She brought me James' invisibility cloak."
"Remind me to thank her." That night they fell asleep in each others arms.
The next morning they awoke together. Hermione stretched out her left arm and smiled at her ring. When they headed down to breakfast Hermione slipped her hand inside Severus'. He kissed her before heading over to the Slytherin table. She headed over to the Gryffindor table. Lily was waiting for her.
"So let me see it."
"See what?" Hermione asked confused.
"The ring!"
"Oh that." Hermione smiled and held her left hand up for Lily to see. Lily screamed and caused the whole Great Hall to look in their direction.
"Lily! Hush!" Lily lowered her head so as not to be seen as easily.
"Sorry. It's gorgeous."
"So helped any one sneak into our room lately?" Lily smirked.
"He told you?"
"Yes. You just let me sit there thinking it was over. Thanks though."
"No problem." Hermione looked at Lily.
"I'm going to miss you Lily." Lily smiled and hugged her.
"I'm going to miss you too. Ok I need to stop before I start crying." Hermione laughed. Severus came over and sat next to Hermione and put his arm around her waist.
"What are you doing at the Gryffindor table?" Hermione asked taking his hand.
"The Slytherin table just gets so boring, with all their talk of 'pure blood' this and 'pure blood' that. Who wants to be a pure blood Slytherin anyways?"
"Well said Severus," Lily said. After a long day of being separated by classes, Hermione and Severus finally had some time together. They took this time to take a walk out side. Severus held her close and she wrapped her arms around his waist. They went out and sat near the lake. As it was rather cold out, they sat close together. Severus conjured a blanket and threw it around them. They just sat together for about twenty minutes when they decided to head indoors. When they reached the Gryffindor tower, they headed up to Hermione's room. He faced her and pulled her into a hug. He kissed her forehead and she looked up into his eyes.
That night they skipped dinner and Severus stayed in Hermione's room. Lily must have spent the night with James because she hadn't come in all night. Hermione woke up and smiled when she looked over and saw Severus asleep. He was laying on his stomach and she was on her back. He had his arm draped over her stomach and their legs were entwined. Just then Lily came sneaking into the room but stopped when she saw Severus and Hermione. She raised her eyebrows at Hermione which made her get up. She carefully moved Severus' arms and untangled her legs. She pulled Lily down into the common room.
"Hermione was that what it looked like?"
"And what exactly did it look like?"
"Like you had a boy spend the night, in our room, in your bed."
"You make it sound like it was some random guy, it was only Severus," Hermione pointed out. "And we didn't have sex, if that's what you're thinking," she added quickly.
"Well why not?"
"Lily!"
"What? You love him, he loves you. And you're leaving in…what is it? Like four or five days? And you were this close the other night, if it hadn't been for…" She trailed off.
"Yeah if it hadn't been for you."
"So you do want to."
"I don't know. Maybe." Hermione looked away but then couldn't help but grin. "Speaking of that, where were you last night?" Lily blushed and mumbled something.
"What? I didn't hear you."
"I was in James' room. But we didn't do anything."
"Well why not?"
"Ok I get your point." Hermione smiled.
"I should go see if Severus is up yet." Lily smirked as she watched Hermione go up the stairs and into their room. Hermione peered in the door and saw that Severus was still sleeping, facing the wall. She smiled and sat down on her bed next to him. He rolled over and opened his eyes to look at her.
"Did I wake you?"
"No, I was already awake." He rubbed her arm and smiled. She leaned down and kissed him. He ran his tongue along her bottom lip and she opened them allowing him to explore her mouth. He grabbed her waist and pulled her on top of him so that she was straddling his legs. Hermione smiled and pulled out her wand. She waved it at the door and Severus heard it lock.
"I'm not taking any chances this time." She pulled her shirt off over her head and leaned down to kiss him again. He put his hands on her waist but broke the kiss.
"Hermione, are you sure you want to do this? I mean you're not just doing this because you're leaving are you?"
"Of course not. I love you Severus and you know I don't want to leave."
"I love you too Hermione." She pulled off his shirt and ran her hands over his bare skin. He grabbed her hips and rolled over so he was on top of her. He kissed her neck as he unbuttoned her bra. She gasped as the cool air hit her beasts. Severus blew on her nipple, making her squirm. He smiled as she arched her back to get closer to him.
"Please Severus," she whispered. He flicked his tongue across her nipple making her moan. Finally he lowered his mouth to her breast and sucked it while his hand roamed her skin. After a few second he moved to the other breast. Then he kissed her stomach gently. He kissed down to the hem of her shorts and pulled them off. He looked up into her eyes which were full of lust, and smiled.
He pulled off her underwear and took in her sweet smell. He pushed her legs apart and slipped his tongue into her. She let out a breath she didn't even know she had been holding. As he sucked she squirmed more. Her breathing sped up and she gripped the sheets of her bed. He knew she was about to climax but he stopped. She looked up as she felt him leave her and she looked frustrated. He slipped off his pants and boxers and positioned himself at her entrance. He looked deep into her eyes and smiled lovingly.
(Later that day)
Hermione was laying with her head on Severus' chest while drawing patterns on his stomach. He was rubbing her head.
"Wow. That was amazing," Hermione finally said. She looked up at him.
"Yes it was. Hermione I thought I should let you know something."
"What is it?"
"I'm well I was a…virgin." She smiled.
"I am well was a virgin too. That just makes it even more special. But I do have one question."
"Yeah?"
"If you were a virgin, then how did you know exactly the right things to do?" He grinned.
"I didn't. I was just winging it."
"I'm so glad that today is Saturday. What time is it by the way?" Severus looked at the clock.
"It's about noon."
"Should we make an appearance some time today?"
"I suppose we should." Ten minutes later they emerged into the Gryffindor common room. They held hands as they walked past all the chatting Gryffindors. One Gryffindor spotted them and followed them out.
"I should go back to my own dorm. They'll be wondering where I've been all night." He grabbed her waist and pulled her against him. She kissed him quickly and he left.
"Oh Hermione." Hermione turned around and found Lily coming through the portrait smirking.
"Yes Lily?" Hermione asked innocently.
"Where have you been all morning? I haven't seen you since our talk."
"What ever are you talking about Lily?"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about Hermione. Besides I heard you." Hermione's face went redder than Lily's hair.
"What do you mean?"
"I went up to our room to talk to you and the door was locked. But I could hear everything."
"How much did you hear?"
"Enough to last me a lifetime. Believe me, I left immediately. I also told everyone that someone had released a stinking potion so no one would go up there."
"Thanks," Hermione mumbled while still blushing.
"So, are you gonna tell me what happened?"
"You already know what happened."
"But its better when I hear it from you. Well I heard it from you before but…"
"Fine, I'll tell you." Hermione linked arms with Lily and they went to find a secluded area to talk.
A/N: Well did you like it? I tried not to make it too graphic that's why I cut it off. Ok now go tell me what you think.
