Chapter 22: My Feelings For You
Hermione had changed into dry clothes much to the insistence of the Head Nurse. It was the only time she left Fleur's side, she only did because the flock had been there. She was now alone, watching her unconscious girlfriend on the bed, taking some sense of relief at seeing the chest of the blonde move up and down, proof that she still breathed. Visiting was over and Madame Pomfrey had allowed only one person to stay so the flock had shuffled out knowing that Hermione would be the one to stay, with Gabrielle pressing a kiss on her sister's pale cheek and getting Hermione to promise that she'd come get them if there was anything. The pale hand Hermione was clasping in hers was uncharacteristically cold and it bothered her. Fleur had always felt warm to Hermione. Madame Pomfrey had explained it was due to the loss of blood and that it would go back to normal soon, nevertheless Hermione rubbed Fleur's hand, bringing it to her mouth to press kisses on the cold skin in hope of warming up the Veela. She knew just how much her girlfriend hated the cold.
The Veela's leg and side were heavily bandaged. The Head Nurse had quickly stemmed the blood loss and applied appropriate salves before bandaging them. Hermione had already been beside herself at the sight of Fleur's shredded leg back at the lake but seeing the teeth marks on the blonde's side bubbled such a rage within her, she would have gone to find Victor Krum and blown him into smithereens if it didn't mean she had to leave Fleur's side. Tears ran down her cheeks as she remembered the sight of the deep wounds.
"I never thought I would ever need someone as much as I need you…" she whispered as she pressed a kiss against the French girl's palm, "I don't know what I'd do if something ever happened to you, Fleur..." she sniffed just at the thought of it, "I was so stupid to not realise sooner what I feel for you... and today just made me realise just how much I feel for you… I love you, Fleur…" she pressed a kiss at the blonde's cheek.
The door opening behind her made her turn and she saw Professor Dumbledore walk in, "how is our patient?" he asked.
Hermione jumped up from her chair, feeling her past fury ignite again, "She is not fine! How in the world did this happen?! How was this allowed to happen?!"
"Rest assured that we are looking into it, Miss Granger," he replied calmly.
"He cannot be allowed to compete any longer! He cannot be allowed near her ever again!"
"We will make sure that Mr Krum is not to approach Miss Delacour again but unfortunately, due to the magical contract with the Tournament, he cannot be kept from competing. We have disqualified him from the Second Task and as such he was awarded no points," he explained, his eyes expressing his apology behind his half-moon glasses.
Hermione gritted her teeth and wanted to lash out but reigned it in. It would do no good to blow up at the Headmaster.
Dumbledore nodded at the brunette's silence, "I have spoken to the Head Boy and the Prefects who will take over your duties until Miss Delacour is better. You are allowed to stay by her side for as long as it is required."
Hermione nodded, relieved that she could just be with Fleur and not worry about her Head Girl responsibilities because truth be told, if she had to choose, she would not be leaving this room at all, "Thank you, Professor." She sat back down as Dumbledore left and frowned deeper when the blonde still felt cold to her touch. Throwing caution to the wind, she slipped off her shoes and carefully climbed next to Fleur, making sure not to jostle or bump into her wounds. Pulling a blanket on both of them, she gently wrapped her arms around her girlfriend, settling her head into the crook of the blond's neck, in hope that her body heat would warm her up.
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Despite being in bed with Fleur, Hermione didn't sleep at all. The blonde had woken up delirious a few times, groaning in pain every time she tried to move to settle herself and it made Hermione's eyes well with tears. She did her best to calm the Veela, kissing her cheeks and forehead and whispering soothing words in her ear. The sun was starting to peek through the curtains and Hermione reluctantly slipped out of the bed and onto the chair, knowing that Madame Pomfrey would probably be coming to check her patient soon.
Half an hour later, the Head Nurse did come and redressed the blonde's wounds. "She is healing well. She should wake up soon. Here are some potions I'm leaving on the desk, get her to drink them once she wakes up and hopefully the wounds would have closed enough for her to return to her carriage in two more days."
Hermione thanked the nurse profusely. It was good news, now all she had to do was wait for the blonde to wake up. She was yearning to see the shining blue eyes again.
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"Hmpf...Ermione…" A whimper rang through the space, jolting Hermione from the essay she was trying to work on. She looked up from her parchment to find Fleur's face scrunching in pain as her hand moved shakily over the bedsheets, searching. Hermione quickly slipped her hand under hers, interlacing their fingers as she moved closer to the blonde.
"I'm here, love. Wake up for me…" She softly pleaded, hoping that Fleur could hear her.
Fleur concentrated on the voice she could hear and groggily flicked her eyes open, slamming them shut again as the light hurt. It took a few tries before she could keep her eyes open and was relieved to find Hermione's blurry shape, "Ermione," she croaked, throat dry, "are you okay?"
Hermione nearly sobbed at the Veela's concern for her first and pressed a gentle kiss onto the blonde's lips, "Yes I'm fine, you on the other hand…"
Fleur smiled and tried to push herself upright but hissed at the pain that shot off her side.
"Careful!" said Hermione as she gently gripped her girlfriend and slowly helped her sit up. Fluffing the pillow behind the Veela's back, she settled Fleur gently against them before pouring a glass of water for her and bringing it to the blonde's lips. "Slowly Fleur," she whispered as the girl drank greedily. She then gave the potions to the injured Champion who drank them without any complaints except for the grimace on her face.
"Merci 'Ermione," replied Fleur, her throat feeling a lot better, "Are you really okay?" she asked as her eyes trailed over the brunette's body checking for injuries, "I cannot believe zhey put you at ze bottom of ze lake!" Her eyes flashed in fury just at the thought of it.
"Yes, Fleur, I'm perfectly fine, you saved me. But you, oh Fleur, you were hurt so badly and bleeding so much! I was scared you were going to…" she choked on the thought, not wanting to voice it.
"It's ok ma belle," said Fleur, grabbing her girlfriend's hand and pulling her towards her.
Hermione half-heartedly resisted, "you are injured... I don't want to hurt you…"
Fleur kept pulling, "you will never 'urt me. Please? I need you close after being scared of losing you at ze bottom of ze lake…"
Hermione couldn't argue with that, having felt the same after the scare of Fleur not resurfacing. She carefully slipped next to the Veela, watching as the blonde rested her head on her chest. It was definitely different for she has always been the one to be held instead of doing the holding but she really liked it. She wrapped her arms around Fleur, careful not to press against her wounds and just held her.
"I'm 'appy you are safe, mon coeur..." Fleur whispered against Hermione's chest.
Hermione just pressed a kiss on the crown of the blonde's head, "it's all thanks to you. I just wish you didn't have to get hurt in the process." she whispered back.
"I'll do it a million times if it meant you are safe, 'Ermione," Fleur said sincerely as she lifted her head to look at Hermione.
It broke something inside Hermione and she turned to bury her face into the blonde's shoulder, sobbing as she gripped Fleur's shirt like it was a lifeline.
Fleur gathered the brunette in her arms and let her cry. She peppered Hermione's forehead with gentle kisses, hoping to comfort her. It took a few minutes for Hermione to stop, reduced to just sniffles.
"Ma belle…"
Hermione felt slightly embarrassed at breaking down like that but she could hear the worry in Fleur's voice. Lifting her head up to look into her cerulean eyes, she felt so cherished at the emotions swimming in the azure eyes and with how tenderly Fleur was wiping her tears away. "I love you, Fleur…" she felt the blonde's fingers still on her face, "I love you so much… When I saw you on that deck… bleeding and not... not breathing, I thought I would never get the chance to tell you… I love you so so much, I don't know what I'll do if something happens to you… I need you here, with me…" she sniffled.
"Mon amour…" Fleur's eyes widened at the declaration of love and felt something just click inside her, "I love you too, mon amour," she choked out, overwhelmed, "Je t'aime de tout mon coeur…" She cupped the brunette's cheeks and pulled her in for a tender kiss hoping to convey just how much those words meant to her, "Je t'aime… I love you too, more zhan anything..."
Hermione captured the blonde's lips again as her tears fell unashamedly down her cheeks. She loved this woman with everything she had. They snuggled together and for the first time, since the second task, slept peacefully, wrapped in each other's arms. Around them, a silver mist appeared for a few seconds but none of the girls noticed.
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True to Madam Pomfrey's words, the Beauxbatons Champion was discharged after two days. Her wounds hadn't healed fully but just enough for her to start moving around. Hermione hadn't left the Veela's side unless she really had to and wasn't going to start now that Fleur was mobile. She walked with her just in fear of the blonde losing strength in her leg and falling over.
Fleur was finding the doting really cute and was thoroughly enjoying it but she definitely hadn't expected this. "Pardon?" she asked, surprised.
Hermione wrung her hands together nervously and repeated what she said, "Can we stay together? In the carriage or my room even. You are still not yet fully healed."
Fleur looked shocked at the Gryffindor before allowing a face-splitting grin to take over her face, "I choose your room," she replied. She wasn't going to refuse this!
Hermione breathed a sigh of relief, "Ok, it's this way. Come with me." She guided them to the Head Girl quarter, again accessing it through the hallway instead of the Gryffindor's Common Room. They reached the portrait of the large lioness again and she whispered the password, "Draconifors."
"I like your room," said Fleur as she walked inside, "It's so you," she added smiling, spying the piles of books and parchment on most surfaces.
Hermione blushed, "sorry, I didn't get a chance to clean up. I made a mess rushing to grab a few things for homework in order to get back to the Infirmary faster," she said as she picked up a few piles of books and put them back in their assigned place.
Fleur flopped on the bed carefully, enjoying the softness of it and the scent of lavender, honey and Hermione that wafted to her nose. She purred, it was like being wrapped in Hermione.
Hermione looked at her girlfriend in amusement. She was so much like a fluffy bird, all fuzzy. She was adorable. She could imagine her like a puffy mountain bluebird in these instances. "Enjoying yourself?" She asked as the blonde cocooned herself into her blankets.
"It smells like you," Fleur hummed happily, taking a deeper sniff.
Hermione shook her head at her weird girlfriend, approaching her and leaning to take in her content face, "you are so weird sometimes."
Fleur grabbed the brunette's waist and pulled her on top of her. Hermione straddled the blonde to not hurt her. "Are you saying you don't enjoy how I smell?" she asked, pouting.
Hermione buried her face in the blonde's neck and breathed in deeply, jasmine and Fleur invading her senses. "Hmm, I think you have a point." she pressed a delicate kiss to the neck column.
Fleur gently rolled them over.
"Fleur, you are going to hurt yourself," Hermione admonished, but Fleur was having none of it.
"It smells better directly from you," she whispered, running her nose gently over Hermione's throat, enjoying the shiver she elicited from her lioness.
"Fleur…" Hermione rasped, feeling her body melting into her bed.
"I love how you smell 'Ermione but... I also love how you taste," she whispered, boldly running her tongue over the brunette's neck column.
Hermione gasped at the sensation of wet heat over her skin and her hands immediately shot to grab the blonde's shoulders tightly.
Fleur kissed and nipped at the flesh, watching in satisfaction as red spots started to show. She ran her tongue over them as if to soothe the hurt, enjoying Hermione's answering groan from under her. She followed a path upwards, kissing under Hermione's jaw, her chin and hovered over the Gryffindor's lips.
Hermione could wait no more. Fleur's hot breath was driving her crazy. She grabbed the blonde's collar and pulled her into a searing kiss, basically mauling her face.
They kept at it for long minutes until Fleur shifted and bumped her leg against Hermione's. She hissed as pain flared through her limb.
Hermione pulled away urgently and looked at her girlfriend, "I told you, you would hurt yourself! Enough! Settle yourself against the pillows," she ordered.
Fleur pouted but followed Hermione's command. She watched adoringly as the bookworm fluffed her pillows and tucked her in.
"There. You stay put as I clean up the room," she said, going on to filing away her books.
Fleur grumbled as she looked longingly at the brunette. She wanted sweet Hermione kisses.
"You are such a child, you know that?" said Hermione as she eyed the Veela's grumpy face, reading her like an open book.
"Are you going to 'old me against your bosom?" Fleur grinned teasingly.
Hermione smacked her gently with a parchment and glared at her, "You are impossible!"
Fleur just grinned and decided to just settle and observe her love in her environment. Hermione made quick work of the cleaning up and Fleur could see it was because she was very organised and everything had its place. The number of books in the multiple bookshelves was a pure reflection of her little bookworm. The red and gold on the curtains, bedsheets and pillowcases reflected a love for her Hogwarts House. She eyed a few photos on the walls and with her enhanced vision could see a little Hermione ensconced in the arms of an older woman and older man, which she guessed were her beloved's parents. Her love bore a striking resemblance to her mother and she smiled as she envisioned how Hermione would look in the future.
"I'm done," said Hermione as she put the last book away. She turned back to the blonde to find her smiling. "What is it?" She asked as she approached the bed and sat beside the Veela.
"Nothing," replied Fleur, "I just missed you."
Hermione looked at the blonde, perplexed, "I didn't go anywhere."
"Uh-hmm, but you were too far away," Fleur said seriously, pressing a gentle kiss on the bushy-haired girl's forehead.
Hermione blushed and settled herself against the blonde's shoulder. "I'm right here," she whispered, pressing a kiss against her collarbone.
Fleur just smiled and closed her eyes, enjoying their closeness.
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Despite knowing that the Beauxbatons Champion was spending her nights in the Head Girl's room, no one said anything for which Hermione was grateful. She wanted to focus on Fleur's recovery instead of stupid rules and gossips. She had managed to avoid having meals in the Great Hall for a while, sharing the meals with the blonde at the Infirmary and in her room but now that Fleur was feeling loads better, they planned to go down to the Great Hall. Hermione wasn't too keen on that, not because of the chance of hearing whispers at her and Fleur but because she didn't know if she could stop herself from blasting Krum to space if she saw him. She had to control herself through, she was the Head Girl.
"Come on, mon amour," said Fleur as she pulled the brunette along. She had been confined for too long and wanted a change of scenery.
Hermione allowed herself to be pulled along and breathed a sigh of relief when she noticed the absence of Krum as she approached Fleur's spot at the Ravenclaw table.
"He 'as been suspended," said Alexia, reading Hermione's face. "He is not allowed onto ze grounds unless for ze third task. He is to get his class notes from his classmates and submit his work to his professors through owl."
Hermione nodded, happy with the news. She turned to look at the Headmaster and sent him a nod of gratitude to which he nodded back.
They sat down and had dinner with Fleur's friends and family asking about her wellbeing and checking to make sure that she had everything. It was more out of politeness than concern as they knew Hermione would spare nothing for Fleur's comfort and recovery.
"You are still leading ze Tournament," informed Alexia, realising from the look on their faces that they both had forgotten that Fleur was supposed to get points for the Task, "'Arry was awarded thirty-five points for not only coming out first but wiz Krum's person as well. You were awarded thirty-three based on ze circumstances…" Alexia frowned, "you would 'ave been first if Krum 'adn't attacked you."
Fleur nodded at her cousin. As time passed, she felt the Tournament become less and less important.
It only took a few more days before the Veela was back to 100%. Hermione was feeling a bit sad because it meant that Fleur would return back to her carriage soon. She had gotten used to waking up to the blonde beside her.
"Madame Pomfrey said I can go back to my exercises to loosen my muscles," Fleur said happily as she finished drying her hair and climbed in Hermione's bed where the brunette was reading. They had retired to Hermione's room after dinner, just relaxing under the warm glow of the fireplace. Hermione had gone for a shower first and started reading a book while the blonde took hers.
"That's great news," said Hermione, closing her book and placing it on her bedside table. She snuggled herself against her girlfriend, resting her head on her chest. "What happened in the lake, Fleur?" They hadn't talked about it since the incident with Hermione being more concerned with Fleur's wellbeing but now, she wanted to know.
Fleur explained the ship battle with Krum and how the Bulgarian had refused to give the key away. "I jumped after him but lost him in the tall seaweed, then I listened carefully and 'eard ze merpeople song and followed it. On the way, I think I saw ze Lochness Monster…"
"What?" asked Hermione, looking at the blonde in surprise. The Monster was a myth… wasn't it?
"It's ze only way I can explain what I saw… a large green creature with flippers and a long neck," Fleur shrugged at the brunette, "Anyway… I followed ze song to you. Fought Krum for ze key and released you from ze chain. I tried to swim up to ze surface wiz you and zhat was when he bit my leg. I pushed you up so you could float to ze surface. He then bit my side. 'Arry appeared and seemed to want to intervene but I managed to signal 'im to just take ze others to ze surface and he did. Krum let me go and went after him and I think I just fell unconscious…"
"I cannot believe he attacked you…" whispered Hermione, tightening her hold around Fleur's waist.
'It's over, mon amour," reassured Fleur, pressing a kiss in Hermione's hair.
Hermione nodded, "Anything about the Third Task down there? Clues?" she asked.
"Non, ze second task provided no puzzle or riddle to crack," Fleur murmured against the brunette's bushy hair. She knew Hermione was very worried about the last task.
"I don't like the idea of you doing this without any clue as to what you are getting into. I even hate it more that you have to compete with him," she said in disgust.
Fleur kissed her lioness' forehead in an attempt to calm her but she understood her worry. She herself was annoyed that she would have to keep in mind that Krum could attack her again at any point while she is facing who knows what. "I promise to be careful..." she whispered into Hermione's ear.
Hermione shivered and turned to look at Fleur's bright blue eyes, "You better come back to me, you hear me?" Hermione ordered but her voice had an underlying hint of fear.
"I cannot promise you zhat, mon amour but I will do my very best," Fleur replied truthfully.
Hermione just pushed herself up and pressed her lips against Fleur's. She needed to feel her blonde's warmth, breaths, movements… everything that told her that Fleur was here with her. "I love you," she softly whispered against the Veela's supple lips as she kissed her slowly, reverently.
Fleur gently lowered her girlfriend onto her back, lips still firmly on Hermione's, not willing to break their connection for even a moment, as she pressed her body against the brunette. Just being around her lioness made her feel things she had never felt before. Fleur's hand needily slipped under the Gryffindor's white shirt and she swallowed Hermione's breath hitch as the bookworm arched against her palm.
"Fleur…" Hermione sighed. Her body was burning and every touch from Fleur was searing her skin. She wanted more, needed more… she needed to feel Fleur completely. "Fleur, please…" her voice wavered as she grabbed Fleur's light blue shirt and tried to pull it off the blonde to no avail. The still buttoned garment clung tight to the French girl's body.
Fleur reluctantly shifted away from Hermione's lips and trailed gentle nips at her jaw, her ear, whispering a loving "Je t'aime," before continuing down to her throat. Hermione's insistent hands made her pull away and she watched as smoldering brown eyes locked onto hers, desire plain on display as Hermione's fingers gently trailed down her torso, fiddling her shirt buttons open. As soon as she felt the fronts fall open, she gently grabbed the brunette's wrists and locked them above her bushy hair.
Hermione watched mesmerised as Fleur held her back with one arm, using the other to tantalisingly pop every button of her own shirt open. Fleur slowly pushed it open to reveal the brunette's black bra and a beautiful stomach. Hermione's chest heaved and stomach quivered when the blonde's fingers ghosted over her revealed skin. She wasn't going to just watch though, so she pulled her wrists out of Fleur's grip and sat up, pushing the Veela's shirt off her shoulders, revealing smooth skin, hers for the taking. She dipped her head for a taste, nipping at the exposed expanse of skin.
Fleur pulled Hermione's uniform top off and splayed her hands over her back, reverently mapping every inch of her. Hermione's moan made her feel a quiver within her chest, robbing her of her breath. "'Ermione…" the sense of urgency in Fleur's voice surprised herself but she knew they couldn't just sleep together. There were consequences to that.
Hermione pulled away, raking her eyes over Fleur's milky white skin with awe. The blonde was beautiful in just her bra, and Hermione desperately wanted to remove it, so she did just that, unclasping the garment and was greeted with the vision of Fleur's breasts. While she was distracted by the mind-blowing sight, she felt Fleur unclasp hers. Hermione's body followed the Veela's push back onto the bed and she sighed when the girl settled on top of her again, the feeling of skin to skin sending goosebumps down her arms and back.
They kissed gently at first but soon passion got too much and mouths collided with fervour, exploring, tasting as insistent hands roamed on uncovered expanses of skin, touching, caressing, mapping… Hermione wanted so badly to explore every inch of Fleur, feel every inch of her lover. Her body just burned thinking about it. Her hands kneaded the strong muscles of Fleur's back, tracing their every contour down her spine until she reached the waist belt of Fleur's pants and her fingers automatically looped into the belt hoops. She tugged hard, wanting the offending article off so she could feel more of Fleur.
She groaned in frustration, frowning when Fleur pulled away from her and gently grabbed her hands to still her movements. She didn't want to stop, desperately wanting Fleur to put out the blaze licking at her insides. She looked up to find fearful blue eyes looking at her and was immediately alarmed, heart suddenly running cold at the thought of having done something wrong.
"'Ermione," Fleur's heart hammered in her chest as she tried to wrangle control of herself, she was so close to a place of no return, "doing zhis will mean we cannot go back… you cannot go back…"
Hermione's eyes widened as she realised what had gotten her blonde in such a state. Their bond would be forever sealed if they continued down that path. Hermione felt her heart skip a beat. Was this what she wanted? Her eyes fluttered close and inadvertently, images of Fleur and her flashed under her eyelids, the two of them graduating, moving together, waking up every morning together, kissing in front of the door as they left for work and... her walking down the aisle to the blonde, someday… then babies... She smiled when she realised that the idea of being with Fleur forever brought no fear, no doubt and no hesitation in her mind, she was in fact feeling excited for what was to come. Opening her eyes, she saw Fleur looking at her worriedly. "There is and will be no one but you for me, Fleur. I love you so completely, I feel lost without you by my side. I want nothing more than to be with you, to seal our bond forever," she whispered, looking at her girlfriend adoringly.
Fleur's heart leapt to her throat, it was all she ever wanted to hear but doubt still niggled inside her belly. She pressed a gentle kiss on Hermione's lips, "I want to be nothing but yours, 'Ermione. Will you really be mine?" she nervously asked, wanting Hermione to affirm again that this was what she wanted because she wouldn't survive if it all ended up being a mistake.
"Yes, I will be yours, love. I already am," Hermione whispered against the blonde's mouth.
Fleur felt her blood roar in her ears at Hermione's words. Her heart felt like it had been lit on fire. She felt her eyes prickle with tears as all her dreams were laid in front of her, within reach. She blinked to clear them away.
"Mon Dieu, 'Ermione,'' Fleur choked up. She was burning with absolute love for the woman in front of her, her need for the brunette just intensifying. She shifted herself slightly to the side of the brunette and stared at her in awe, "Mon amour, you are ze most exquisite woman in zhis world." The Gryffindor's skin was beautifully sprinkled with freckles, her light brown nipples hardening under Fleur's intense gaze.
Hermione flushed at the awe, love and hunger in the blonde's azure eyes and returned the look, staring unabashedly at Fleur's breasts, pink nipples all perked up.
Fleur reached for Hermione's skirt, hooking her fingers into the waistband as well as into her knickers and looked up to the brunette. She held her breath as her hands trembled, intention laid bare in her eyes.
Hermione just nodded, watching nervously as Fleur slowly pulled everything over her legs and off. She saw the blonde's eyes light up with a fire at the sight of her and it made her breath hitch to see so clearly how much the Veela liked what she saw.
Fleur looked at the brown curly tuffs, covering her mate's mound and felt a fire erupt in her loins. She hurriedly pulled off her own pants and underwear, the feeling of them suddenly uncomfortable on her skin, watching as Hermione gasped at the sight of her.
"Merlin!" Hermione's eyes widened at the vision in front of her. She already knew that Fleur was gorgeous, but here, so exposed in front of her, she was like a goddess. Her long legs seemed to go on forever and right there at the apex, short, cute, blonde curls covered her womanhood. She couldn't believe she was so lucky to have her as her mate. She reached forward and pulled the blonde on top of her, groaning at the delicious feeling of Fleur's skin everywhere. Somehow the heat had increased between them and Hermione felt herself getting embarrassingly wet.
Fleur ran her tongue along the brunette's straining neck, kissing and tasting the slightly salty skin. Hermione's sharp breaths resonated in her ears as she trailed down Hermione's shoulder to her collarbone, nipping, leaving a trail of love bites, wanting to mark every inch as hers. She couldn't get enough of Hermione. She kissed the bookworm's sternum and gently cupped her breasts, growling as Hermione groaned and pushed harder into her palms.
Needing to feel more of Fleur, Hermione lifted one hand to cup the blonde's breast in return, feeling more wetness pool out of her as Fleur's moan reached her ear. She gasped loudly when she felt Fleur's tongue flick her nipples, arching her back at the feeling, desperately wanting the blonde's mouth on her. Fleur seemed to be in no rush, however, exploring her hardening nipples with tentative touches and awe, loving the taste and feel of them on her tongue. "Fleur, please!" Hermione pleaded.
Fleur, feeling the brunette's frustration, circled the nipple with her tongue, before flattening it over the hard peak, rubbing up and down. She groaned as Hermione arched up into her and she captured the nub into her mouth, suckling while massaging the other breast with her hand. She could feel her slickness increase as every sound she elicited from Hermione resonated between her legs.
Hermione moaned at the feeling of Fleur's hot mouth over her breast. She whimpered in need as the woman alternated between the two globes of flesh, suckling like it was her source of vitality and the Veela would die of thirst without it. Fleur was working her up so deliciously that all Hermione could do was dig her fingers into the bedsheets.
"Hmm, 'Ermione… you taste so good," Fleur moaned against the breast in her mouth, the vibrations eliciting another moan from the bookworm. She ran her hands down Hermione's side until she reached her legs. Grabbing the brunette's thighs, she pulled them apart slightly. She reluctantly pulled away from Hermione's breasts, hearing the whine of complaint from the Gryffindor.
Hermione opened her eyes to see why the blonde had stopped and felt more wetness trickle out of her at the sight of her dark blue eyes. She had never seen Fleur's eyes in that shade before and it was… sexy. She watched slowly as Fleur shifted back up until they were face to face and Hermione couldn't tear her eyes from the Veela's, she could barely breathe. She gasped loudly at the feeling of Fleur rocking against her centre... She felt dizzy with love and reached out to cling to the blonde's shoulders. "Oh Fleur!" A strangled cry escaped her lips as the French girl rocked into her. She rocked back, losing control over her own hips. She had never felt like this before, so out of control yet so willing to let it go. Her hands had a mind of their own, one buried deeper into blonde hair, pulling her girlfriend into a desperate kiss while the other ran down to Veela's back and cupped Fleur's soft rear, urging her to rock harder into her. "God, I love you!" She cried out at a particularly delightful thrust.
Fleur bit down on Hermione's lower lip and growled, before capturing her girlfriend's gasps with another bruising kiss, plundering her mouth with her tongue. She felt delirious in need, never having wanted anything more than to merge with Hermione right this moment. She wrapped her arms around the brunette and allowed her full weight to settle on her, thrusting against her like there was no tomorrow. My mate, mine! She wanted to take everything that Hermione was willing to give and give all of herself to her.
"Baby…" Hermione gasped, wrapping her legs around the blonde's waist and using her calves' muscles to urge the blonde harder into her at every thrust. She could feel the wetness smeared between their bodies, could smell their mixed essences together, could taste Fleur's sweat on her skin. The heat was building in her lower regions and she could feel the pressure coiling inside her... and she embraced it, pulling Fleur tighter against her, not wanting to let go. She felt like she wanted to crawl inside Fleur and never leave. The ordeal of the Second Task coming back to her mind. She had come so close to losing the blonde, just the thought brought tears to her eyes and she gripped Fleur like she was her only lifeline.
"'Ermione… 'Ermione…" Fleur groaned, hips losing their rhythm as she felt herself get closer.
Hermione stared lovingly at the Veela, blonde hair matted over her sweaty forehead as she felt Fleur's hips get more erratic. She had never wanted something as badly as she wanted to be one with Fleur right now, be hers forever... My Fleur, mine only! She thrust back in desperation at the thought, feeling the coil ready to snap. All it took was a few more thrusts against her centre and Hermione felt Fleur groan, neck muscles straining as she pushed jerkily hard into her, wetness painting her centre as if Fleur was trying to fill her. It burst inside her as well. She cried out as her orgasm washed over her, feeling her core flutter as her legs tightened over Fleur's back, anchoring herself to the Veela. She tightened her arms around her girlfriend as if Fleur would disappear if she let go.
It took a few moments for them to catch their breath, their bodies still jerking and twitching occasionally as they stayed wrapped in each other. Hermione didn't want to let go. She gasped as she felt a foreign warmth spread within her and tried to figure out what it was. Fleur… Love flooded her body as she realised it was Fleur, the blonde was filling every nook inside her, they were really… one. Opening her eyes, she noticed her room was bathed with golden sparkles, lingering in the air.
Fleur had opened her eyes as well and noticed the shimmer, "we are one…" she whispered, in awe. Something felt at peace inside her like everything had slotted in its rightful place.
Hearing the word aloud from Fleur sent a delicious shiver down Hermione's spine. They were mated. She was Fleur's and Fleur was hers… forever. She felt so fulfilled. "I love you," she whispered, cupping the blonde's cheek tenderly. Looking at the Veela with misted eyes, she lifted her head to press a gentle kiss on Fleur's lips.
"I love you too," Fleur returned Hermione's kiss. They kissed languorously for long minutes before Fleur's hands started roaming down the brunette's body until she cupped Hermione's sex. The wetness that greeted her made her breath hitch and she unhurriedly explored, dipping her fingers to gather Hermione's essence before trailing up, gently spreading it all over the bookworm's clit.
Hermione groaned in pleasure. She couldn't believe she was already aroused and ready to go again. She felt Fleur shuffle down her body again, kissing her breasts but this time, going down further, kissing her stomach, her navel… her-. She gasped as Fleur pressed a kiss into her mound, nosing the brown curls and looked down to see Fleur staring at her, eyes ablaze.
Fleur's eyes never left Hermione's face, wanting to experience her every expression. She flicked her tongue over the brunette's folds and watched hungrily as the Gryffindor's lips parted and a guttural moan escaped her throat. She wasn't much behind as a moan escaped her throat at the taste of her mate. Not able to wait anymore for another taste, she dove in, licking earnestly.
Hermione cried out, her hands roughly tangling into the silvery tresses. God, the things the blonde was doing to her were so sinful yet felt so good and magical. She cried out and bucked off the mattress when Fleur took her clit into her hot mouth and suckled. The Veela's mouth burned her skin so deliciously, it made her dizzy with need.
Fleur played with the nub, flicking, licking, circling, suckling. Hermione tasted divine and she couldn't have enough. She brought her hand to caress the swollen lips, feeling the wetness coating her fingers. Poising her finger at the brunette's entrance, she rubbed it up and down. "May I?" she asked, looking at her trembling girlfriend.
"Yes," Hermione gasped, wrapping her legs around Fleur's torso, "God yes!"
Fleur gave a small peck to the brunette's clit before moving to her thigh, gently biting into the flesh and lapping up any wetness coating the skin. She looked adoringly at the pink glistening folds and ran the flat of her tongue in-between before slowly, very gently pushing her index finger inside her Hermione.
Hermione moaned at the feeling of Fleur inside her. She felt her muscles grip the intrusion and flutter deliciously around it. She was flushed, heart pounding in her chest, hair matted against her sweaty face. "Fleur," she croaked, "I need to hold you…" As much as she was enjoying Fleur's mouth on her, she needed her mate, face to face.
Fleur wasted no time in climbing up Hermione's body, wrapping one arm around her tightly as the other hand thrust a second finger into the brunette's opening.
Hermione cried out, holding onto Fleur's shoulders and captured her lips, groaning as she tasted herself on her girlfriend's tongue. She trailed her hand down until she reached Fleur's centre and looked into the Veela's eyes for any objection. Her eyes widened when she felt the blonde's acquiescence through their bond. Nervously, she explored the Veela's folds until she found her opening and gently pushed a finger inside. She swallowed the blonde's moan as her head swam at the feeling of the Veela clenching around her fingers. God, it was like being encased in liquid heat. She mirrored Fleur's movements and thrust inside the Veela, adding a second digit just shortly after.
As the blonde's wetness spread over her hand, she felt the sudden urge to bring her fingers to her mouth, thirsting to know how Fleur tasted and couldn't wait to find out. The thought momentarily flew out of her mind when the Veela pumped into her and simultaneously flicked her clit with her thumb, sending Hermione crashing over the precipice as another orgasm ripped through her and drenched Fleur's hand. Fleur followed her over the edge, squeezing and fluttering oh so deliciously around her fingers before collapsing on top of her.
Taking a few moments to catch her breath, she surprised Fleur by flipping them over, "It's my turn to taste now," she growled as the craving for the taste of the blonde re-ignited inside of her chest. She eyed the Veela's chest hungrily, mouth-watering just at the thought of it.
Fleur just closed her eyes and groaned as she felt Hermione's hot mouth on her body, making a trail downwards. Her heart raced, feeling like it would beat out of her ribcage. Every press of the bookworm's lips on her skin was branding her like a hot iron and creating an inferno within her. She threaded her fingers through the bushy brown hair, urging Hermione for more. She was going to die… but what a way to go!
pclauink: Hermione got him good! Sad, Dumbledore put an end to it ;)
Aaron Leach: Thank you for your support!
Morganlafayy: Haha, you love the hurt/comfort thing ;) I do too! Happy you liked the ship battle!
Guest: Haha, I really like that you dislike him xD That means I'm portraying him right :D
E Elliot: Haha, so many people hating Krum! Well, you are supposed to! xD
wkgreen: Happy you liked the ship battle! Haha, Hermione really kicked the shit out of him, she was gonna keep going but Dumbledore had to interrupt :'(
anasbell305: He keeps being a problem, but there's so much happening. It's hard for them.
LookingAtYouKid: Yeah, at least people can watch ship battles instead of staring at a lake for one hour xD
shelby995: Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it! Let me know how you found this update :D
RedDevilLola: Hermione handed him his ass xD Yeah, Dumbledore banned him from the grounds which will make a difference. Hermione and Fleur can breathe easy at least for a bit.
lipeviez: Thank you, lipz! Yeah, Dumbledore interrupting Hermione beating the snot out of Krum was a bummer :/ It was the most fun part of that task xD at least for the crowd.
rabradley09: He so did! He's been asking for it for a whileeeee.
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CelticOffspring: Yeah, it was a bummer that Dumbledore interrupted, the boring old man! ;3 Lochy was off to see her friend the Squid for teatime.
andrewpine: I hope your questions were answered in this chapter. He was disqualified from the Second Task so he scored zero points but he is on for the whole Tournament so he is still adhering to the cup contract.
Silverice5: Haha, good that you read completed ones since I left this sitting for a looooong time xD but I'm back and intend to finish it so keep reading! Let me know how you found this update! :D