A/N: Thanks so much to all of my readers! Warning! Smut.

- Severus -

The next morning the unexpected smell of bacon filled Severus's nostrils. A quick tempus charm told him that it was earlier than his usual wake up time and he squinted his eyes in confusion, why was Miss Granger up so early? Groaning, he sat up in bed fully, stretching a bit as he made his way out of bed and over to his wardrobe. He pulled on his robe, but couldn't be arsed to actually tie it and he headed downstairs towards the kitchen. What he saw made his jaw drop.

Hermione was standing in front of the stove, humming a tune and wiggling a very plump and attractive derriere as she cooked. Severus was stunned. The lacy bodice she wore did little to cover her. In fact, her ass was essentially bare from Severus's viewpoint. Honestly, what had that witch thrown in his bag when he requested sexy lingerie? This was beyond his expectations…. Or maybe this was common attire and he just never had a woman around long enough.

He cleared his throat to alert the witch of his presence seeing she was clearly in her own world. She jumped and made a shrieking noise, blushing when she saw that it was just him. "What are you doing?!" He demanded, flustered by her state of dress and annoyed by his body's betraying reactions.

"I-I'm ma-making breakfast, Severus," she answered in a shy, stammering voice. Her head bowed and his eyes narrowed at the action. "Normally I'd be done in time to serve you, but I seem to be running late, my apologies."

Shaking his head, he cursed himself for not clearing things up last night. "There's no need for an apology. This…" He gestured to both the food and her attire, "isn't necessary anymore. It never was," he admitted. This was something he was dreading, but he knew he needed to come clean about the way he had been treating her. If she demanded to be sent back to her friends after he told her he would do it. What he feared most was losing her respect and trust.

"What are you saying, Severus?" She questioned simply, her face taking on a pale shade. He knew she likely had an inkling.

Taking a deep breath, he launched into his explanation. "When the Dark Lord dumped you on my doorstep, I….was reluctant to bring you in. Don't misunderstand, I value your life and what you could do for our cause, for the wizarding world in general tremendously. But I disliked that you would be invading my space. This manor is the last place where I can truly relax. Everywhere else is….different. There's always a facade I must present."

Severus paused, gauging her reaction to his words so far, but she was oddly silent. "In short, I wanted to humiliate you. To make you uncomfortable during your stay. That's why I gave you chores and made you dress in revealing outfits. I thought you would be miserable and that I would get a few laughs from the experience." He was so ashamed of himself. "I never…..I didn't think you would be so kind and caring and….submissive. Or that you would be a walking temptation. I could have protected you the same and allowed you to keep your dignity, but no. I was petty and resentful. I have never deserved your sweetness, obedience or respect. I apologize for everything I've done."

Soft, warm hands caressed his face and it was then that Severus realized he'd been crying. "It's alright Severus. I forgive you. I understand. You've been under a lot of pressure…. And I know I'm not your favorite person…." The gorgeous witch consoled him. He looked down to view her wide, compassionate and equally wet, amber eyes. "It wasn't like any harm was done. Sure, I may have been uncomfortable at first, but I happen to think I've been quite fortunate. I like it here. And once I got over my initial shyness and embarrassment, I liked wearing this for you too," she confessed and something inside Severus tightened.

"You're not angry?" He questioned in belief, and the girl merely smiled and shook her head. He gave her a dark look, "I'm suddenly very hungry…"

- Hermione -

She blinked. "Uh well, I'm sure the food is still-"

She couldn't finish because Severus had hoisted her in his arms. He strode purposefully to his counter and deposited the confused witch on top. But that ended when he kissed her. It was rough, but passionate and over far too soon. Hermione whimpered at the loss but Severus was occupied with spreading those kisses along her body. He kissed and suckled on the tops of her breasts. His mouth traveled down to her belly and her thighs which he soon parted.

The first stroke of his tongue on her moist cunt left Hermione speechless. She could only moan and shudder in pleasure. And his subsequent licks drew gasps from her. Her back arched as she moaned and grasped his raven hair with her fists. "Ohhh Severus!" She breathed, her pussy gushing as his tongue fucked her tight canal. Twisting and thrusting in and out. His prominent nose rubbed against her clit, sending jolts up and down her entire body. Hermione always knew he'd be excellent at giving her pleasure but she never imagined he'd do this. But Merlin…. His tongue was devilish. And he, oh God, he was licking her ass too! "Oh….fuck! Yes!" She cried, as Severus proceeded to devour her fully. His finger teasing that sensitive bundle of nerves while his mouth was busy enjoying its soup and salad.

Eventually the pleasure became so intense that Hermione came right there on his counter. But Severus would not give up. His tongue and fingers continued as she screamed his name and squirted all over his face. "Sev- Sev- SEVERUS!" Then and only then did he stop, his shiny, and smug face peering up at her when he was done.

"That was the best meal I have ever had, Hermione."