Disclaimer: Still applies.

Author's Note: So I tried something totally different…lots of sexual content further down the page…you have been warned! I am taking their sex life slow…so hopefully this will be good for you guys; I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Oh btw I do not own the song, which is "Lights" by Ellie Goulding…it was the first song that came to mind for the two of them…please enjoy!

Wide Awake: Chapter 16

Bellatrix and Hermione stood in the awkward silence that Andromeda's departure had created. Hermione was in pins and needles, either Bellatrix was going to be pissed that she was seeing Andromeda or she was going to completely ignore the situation and talk about it later.

"I was wondering if you would like to go dancing tonight." Bellatrix asked breaking the silence.

Hermione looked at Bellatrix is shock; she had not been expecting this.

"What? You thought I was going to be upset about you seeing Andy?" Bellatrix asked seeming to know what was bothering Hermione.

"Well yeah." Hermione replied.

"Well I will admit that it caught me off guard, but it's your job to help people, it doesn't matter who they are." Bellatrix said pulling Hermione into her arms.

Hermione closed her eyes, breathing in Bellatrix's sent. She had missed the feel of the other witch's arms around her; a week it seemed had proved too long for both of them to be apart from one another.

"Its one if the things that I admire about you Mione." Bellatrix said kissing her.

Hermione blushed and pulled Bellatrix closer, a low moan told her that she had done something right, they pulled apart a few seconds later, Hermione biting Bellatrix's lower lip.

"Mmmm have I told you that you are an amazing kisser?" Bellatrix asked.

"No I don't believe you have." Hermione replied in mock concern.

"Well you are." Bellatrix said kissing her again.

But they pulled apart quickly, if things got any hotter, they would have ended up in one if the chairs in the waiting room, naked.

"So have you given any thought to my offer?" Bellatrix asked following Hermione back into her office.

"You mean your offer to go dancing?" Hermione replied.

Bellatrix nodded.

"I would love to, though I can't…um dance very well." Hermione replied awkwardly.

"That is no problem, I can teach you." Bellatrix said waving an airy hand.

"Where are we going then? I don't know of many Wizarding dance places." Hermione said putting some paperwork into her brief case and closing it.

"Well…I was thinking…well that maybe we could go to a Muggle one…" Bellatrix said shifting her weight awkwardly from foot to foot.

Hermione stared at her in shock. She had never expected Bellatrix to want to be around so many sweaty Muggles in such an enclosed area. And in all honesty, Hermione wasn't too keen on it, but if Bellatrix was with her, then it would be okay with her.

"If that is what you want, I mean I don't go to clubs much myself, but this will be fun!" Hermione said excitedly putting on her coat.

"So we are going then?" Bellatrix asked unable to believe that Hermione was agreeing to this.

"Absolutely we are going! Damn, look at the time! We have to get ready!" Hermione said dragging Bellatrix out of the Ministry of Magic.

Once on the street the two women began to walk in the direction of Hermione's flat.

"I don't…what sort of things to Muggles wear to places like where we are going?" Bellatrix asked.

"Hmmm well I know what I am wearing…why don't you wear something low cut, and tight?" Hermione replied.

Bellatrix smirked sideways at her.

"Trying to get me turned on are you?" Bellatrix asked in a purr of a voice as Hermione fumbled with her keys.

"Possibly." Hermione replied opening the door.

And before she knew it, Bellatrix had her up against the door, one thigh between her own, pressing on her center, and her hands above her head.

"Mmmm Bella…oh god…" Hermione moaned as Bellatrix began to kiss down her neck that wasn't covered by her heavy coat.

Bellatrix could feel the heat coming from Hermione's core and didn't want this to be over so quickly, so she lightly sucked on Hermione's pulse point, marking her before letting go and moving away from her. Hermione groaned at the loss of contact, and stared at Bellatrix curiously.

"What is it Bella?" Hermione asked.

The tone of her voice suggested that she had done something wrong, and Bellatrix sensed this too, but did not bring up the subject of the 'quick to orgasm' speech that she had been rehearsing in her head for the past week. It wasn't that she was doing something wrong, it was just that Bellatrix wanted it to be as much pleasure for Hermione as it was for her. She knew how to fix the situation, but was reluctant to say anything so soon, plus it wasn't like they were having full on sex at this stage in there relationship as it was. Deciding that it was better not to ruin their evening she shook her head and moved towards Hermione.

"Nothing Mione. Don't worry about it. I will pick you up at 8." Bellatrix said placing a chaste kiss on her lips.

She left the flat leaving a totally confused Hermione in her wake. Hermione spent the next couple of hours thinking about why Bellatrix had left so suddenly. She had no clue and she replayed the situation over in her head while she dressed. She was just tucking into a glass of wine, when she heard her door bell ring.

"8 on the dot. Hmm at least she is punctual." Hermione said walking to the door.

She opened it and Bellatrix walked in, but she wasn't wearing her customary heavy black cloak, but black pea coat instead. Hermione looked at her smiling for a few seconds and then stepped aside so Bellatrix could close the door.

"You look beautiful Mione." Bellatrix whispered placing a soft, deep kiss on Hermione's lips.

Hermione was wearing a pair of skin tight jeans, and a blood red halter top, the red lip stick and flats she was wearing made Bellatrix stop kissing her and admire the view in front of her.

"I never understood these things." Bellatrix said running her hands appreciatively over Hermione's denim clad hips.

"They are very comfortable…maybe I will get you into a pair some day." Hermione said smiling at Bellatrix.

"Yeah, in a million years." Bellatrix snorted.

Hermione glanced at the clock.

"Would you like a glass of wine?" Hermione asked.

"I would love some." Bellatrix said following Hermione into the kitchen where she was given a glass of wine.

She chugged it in two gulps and put the glass back down in the counter.

"In a hurry are we?" Hermione asked laughing.

She knew it was more out of nerves than excitement, but she knew too, that this was a big step for Bellatrix and she wanted tonight to be as perfect as the last date.

"Where are we going?" Bellatrix asked breaking the silence.

"I thought we could go to this place not far from here actually. I figured closer would be better incase…well incase we needed to leave early.

Bellatrix raised a raven eyebrow and smirked. This woman was smart, she really did think of everything. Hermione put on her coat and they left the flat. Walking the 15 minutes to the club that Hermione had indicated. Bellatrix could hear the pulsing of the music from inside the building, the door opened and a strong smell of sweat and alcohol drifted out onto the street. Bellatrix crinkled her nose in disgust.

"Don't worry Bella, you wont be able to smell anyone but me." Hermione said winking.

The young witch had something up her sleeve, she opened her coat and sprayed something over her body, and Bellatrix inhaled deeply, Hermione smelled divine. Smirking Hermione led Bellatrix to the front of the que, everyone was staring at Bellatrix, but she didn't mind so much, all she wanted was to get her hands on Hermione, once at the front the bouncer greeted them warmly.

"Ms. Granger." He said opening the rope to let them pass.

Hermione smiled at him and pulled Bellatrix inside. The club wasn't too packed, but just enough so that walking onto the floor was near impossible. Hermione and Bellatrix walked over to the bar, dropping their coats off at the counter before ordering their drinks. Hermione stopped, Bellatrix was stunning, her raven curls were as untidy as ever, but her body…the tight corset and skirt that she was wearing made Hermione's groin tighten with anticipation. The corset of course left little to the imagination, her ample cleavage was straining to break free. Bellatrix really knew how to dress.

"I don't suppose they have Fire Whiskey here?" Bellatrix asked leaning in close to whisper in Hermione's ear snapping her out of her staring.

"No, but they have something close." Hermione stammered over the swell of the music.

Hermione gestured to the bar tender and she ordered them each two shots of some amber liquid. She handed the small glass to Bellatrix. She tipped it back, Bellatrix followed wincing as the liquid stung her throat, but she didn't want to seem like a wimp in front of Hermione so she took her second shot and this time felt its effects immediately.

"What was that?" Bellatrix asked.

"Tequila." Hermione replied smiling deviously.

She ordered them each one more shot, paying the bartender with Muggle money. Hermione pulled Bellatrix on the dance floor and started to move. Bellatrix felt like she was suddenly alone in the room with Hermione, she couldn't see anyone else but her. The sensuous sway of her hips, had hands running over her body, forced a soft un heard moan escape her lips and she couldn't control herself any longer. Bellatrix closed her eyes and started to move to the music, letting it pulse through her. She had never done anything this bold before, and it was getting less and less uncomfortable as each song came and went. By this time she and Hermione had moved to the middle of the floor, all eyes on them.

I had a way then losing it all on my own
I had a heart then but the queen has been overthrown
And I'm not sleeping now the dark is too hard to beat
And I'm not keeping now the strength I need to push me

"You're making me hot Mione." Bellatrix whispered running her hands over Hermione's lithe body.

Hermione said nothing she just continued to dance, moving her hips against Bellatrix's as the song continued to pulse through them.

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine It when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone

'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine It when I'm alone

Home

Hermione moaned as Bellatrix began to move with her, leaning her back, and running her lips across her slightly sweaty neck. Bellatrix could Hermione's heart pounding in her chest, her pulse racing beneath her lips, she smiled. Hard nipples cut through Hermione's top, brushing the top of Bellatrix's breasts. Bellatrix moaned.

"Fuck…Bella…" Hermione moaned as she felt Bellatrix's hand move up her thighs, her hand rubbing against her groin.

Somewhere in the back of Bellatrix's mind, she knew that this wasn't appropriate in public, but looking around; she could see people practically fucking each other on the dance floor. Not to mention all the attention they were getting was a little unnerving, but she wasn't focused on anyone else but the beautiful woman in her arms.

Noises, I play within my head
Touch my own skin and hope that I'm still breathing
And I think back to when my brother and my sister slept
In an unlocked place the only time I feel safe

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone

'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone

Home

Hermione moaned loudly, gripping Bellatrix's shoulders, moaning over the song, but no one heard them, but it was pretty obvious what was happening. Without thought, Hermione moved one of her hands up Bellatrix's skirt, fingering the fabric of her knickers, she felt Bellatrix inhale as Hermione moved the fabric aside and teased her hot entrance with her fingers. Bellatrix moaned, tightening her grip on Hermione's groin.

"Fuck Mione…" Bellatrix gasped as she felt her self begin to spasm.

She reprimanded herself for cumming so fast, but Hermione didn't seem to mind. In her post orgasmic euphoria she knew that this night was far from over. As the song began to climax she could feel Hermione's body start to convulse.

Light, lights, lights, lights
Light, lights, lights, lights
Light, lights, lights, lights
Light, lights

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone

'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone

Hermione began to move against Bellatrix's hand as the music climaxed, she moaned loudly capturing Bellatrix's lips in an intense kiss as she came.

"Fuck…yes…" Hermione moaned breaking the kiss as the song came to a close and faded.

(Home, home)Lights, lights, lights,

Lights, Lights, lights, lights, lights

(Home, home)Lights, lights, lights,

Lights, Lights, lights, lights, lights

The song ended and they kissed again.

"That was…" Hermione breathed.

"Amazing." Bellatrix suggested finishing Hermione's sentence.

Hermione nodded and removed her hand from between Bellatrix's legs, bringing them to her mouth. The crowd around them cheered and Hermione kissed Bellatrix again.

"I need another drink." Bellatrix said taking Hermione's hand and leading her back to the bar.

They ordered more Tequila and danced to a few more songs until the heat from their bodies and arousal was too much to be going on with. They quickly grabbed their coats and left the club. Bellatrix was an experienced drinker, but whatever this stuff was made her feel slightly dizzy as the cold night air hit them. Hermione wrapped her arms around Bellatrix and turned on the spot, leaving the completely deserted street.

They landed on Hermione's bed, Hermione straddling Bellatrix's hips. They were furiously removing their coats and shoes. Hermione had fully removed her, shirt and Bellatrix's corset and blouse until she felt a hand close over her wrist. Bellatrix had seemed to sober a little.

"What is it?" Hermione asked, chest heaving.

"I don't want to do it like this." Bellatrix replied.

She let go of Hermione's wrist and could see the hurt and rejection in the younger witch's face.

"It has nothing to do with you Mione…I just don't want to do this drunk." Bellatrix said.

She knew all too well the consequences of drunken sex, though all of those times had been one night stands with no name people. She wanted her first time with Hermione not to be influenced by alcohol. Hermione seemed to understand what she was saying, and somewhere in the back of Hermione's alcohol infused brain, she knew that this was moving way too fast, and the Tequila was not helping control the burning she felt in her groin.

"But I know something we can do…" Bellatrix said leaning up to kiss Hermione.

She lightly squeezed Hermione's still covered breasts in her hands, forcing a soft moan from the younger woman's mouth. Bellatrix moved her hands around and unclasped her bra, allowing Hermione's breasts to fall free. Bellatrix stared in admiration as pink nipples grew rigid from the cold of the room. She took one in her mouth, lightly sucking and biting on it, while twisting the other in between her thumb and forefinger.

"Bella…" Hermione moaned.

Hermione's hands started running the length of Bellatrix's semi naked torso. She squeezed Bellatrix's covered breasts in her hands, feeling hardened nipples press against her palm. Bellatrix moaned and sat up so that Hermione could remove her bra. Bellatrix moaned as warm hands caught her breasts in their confines, lightly brushing thumbs caressing her painfully hard nipples.

"So what is this idea that you have?" Hermione asked kissing down the column of Bellatrix's throat.

Bellatrix gripped Hermione's hip and flipped them over. Hermione moaned as their naked breasts brushed against each other, their bodies growing hotter as their skin of their torsos touched.

"I. Want. You. To. Touch. Your. Self. As I. Touch. My. Self." Bellatrix said punctuating each word with a kiss on Hermione's hot skin.

Hermione blushed at this request. She hadn't really touched herself in front of anyone before. That was something she always did in private. But she seemed to figure out what this was about, and decided to speak her mind.

"Is this because I cum to fast?" Hermione asked.

Bellatrix stopped her kissing of Hermione's neck and looked into her chocolate brown eyes.

"Yes." Bellatrix replied simply.

Hermione's face fell a little, she knew that she had always been quick to cum with other people, but not with herself, she figured that Bellatrix knew this and so that is why she hadn't said anything before now, and so suggested that they try this instead of anything else.

"It isn't a bad thing Mione…don't think about it like that…I just mean that sometimes we get overly excited when we are touched by other people that we are so focused on getting there before actually taking time to enjoy the sensations the other person is giving us." Bellatrix explained.

Hermione mentally kicked herself, of course she knew that. She had read many books on the subject of self pleasure and the pleasure of others, but never put it into practice; she hadn't had very many partners. But then again, Bellatrix was older, and probably had a considerable amount of experience on the subject, so of course she would want to teach Hermione all of this. Sex was a way that she figured Bellatrix let out her most intense feelings, because well…that was the case for her.

"Don't worry Mione; I will talk you through it. Then maybe…next time…you can talk me though it." Bellatrix said snapping the younger woman out of her musing.

Hermione nodded and Bellatrix sat up sitting on her knees in front of Hermione.

"Run your hands over your nipples." Bellatrix said.

Hermione did so.

"Focus on the feeling your thumbs give your nipples as you run them over your breasts." Bellatrix instructed.

Hermione closed her eyes, feeling slightly embarrassed, but she knew that the more embarrassing lesson was to come. But always the dutiful, insufferable, know-it-all that she was, she couldn't pass up a learning opportunity like this. She noticed how her nipples grew hard beneath her fingers, she took it a step further and gave them a sharp tug, letting out a gasp as she felt her groin tighten. Bellatrix watch in dutiful fascination as Hermione took things into her own hands; she didn't seem to really need the instruction, just the motivation.

"Well I am the perfect motivation." Bellatrix thought to herself as she saw one of Hermione's hands start to move down her body, past her abs to the waist band of her jeans.

Bellatrix murmured something Hermione couldn't hear and her jeans disappeared, Leaving her clad in only her black lace underwear, which she had chosen to wear just for the occasion. Bellatrix smiled. Hermione was beautiful. Not wanting to make Hermione feel too exposed she divested herself of her own skirt, leaving her in the black lace knickers hooked to a garter belt.

"Lingerie…I wasn't expecting that." Hermione breathed looking at Bellatrix's almost nude body.

She wanted very much to reach out and touch Bellatrix, but decided against it. Bellatrix didn't look entirely comfortable with this arrangement, but Hermione knew she would get over that eventually.

"I wore it for you…I wasn't sure what you like, so I went with what I like." Bellatrix shrugged.

Hermione smiled.

"Now, spread your legs…let me see you." Bellatrix commanded huskily.

Hermione blushed furiously. This was a big step for her, she hated being naked in the first place, but she knew that she could trust Bellatrix.

"You are so beautiful Mione." Bellatrix whispered taking in Hermione's body.

Bellatrix could see that Hermione was soaking wet and she couldn't help but moan as Hermione's hand moved down further past the curls to touch her clit.

"Wait, don't do that yet…I know that is what sets you off." Bellatrix said abruptly.

Hermione pulled her hand back, awaiting her next instruction.

"Circle your opening…don't enter yourself until I tell you." Bellatrix said after a few seconds.

Hermione blushed at the words, but did as she was told, she knew that if she had touched her clit, she would have cum by now, it seemed that Bellatrix was a very observant lover, though they hadn't really done anything as bold as this so far.

"Moan for me…" Bellatrix commanded again.

Her breathing was labored, she knew that she wouldn't last much longer, but she wanted to be a good example for her charge, so she refrained from touching herself until she knew the time was right.

"Mmmm Bella…yes…it feels good." Hermione moaned and she was surprised to hear how sensual her voice sounded.

It was a new sound, but a sound that sent her body into overdrive, every nerve ending was on fire. She heard Bellatrix moan and looked up to see a hand between Bellatrix's legs.

"Push two fingers inside of yourself, but do not…touch your clit." Bellatrix said in a throaty whisper.

Hermione could tell that Bellatrix was having a difficult time controlling herself. She could smell Bellatrix's arousal, and that made her own shoot through the roof. She couldn't believe that someone like her could do this to someone like Bellatrix. She wanted to see Bellatrix come undone, wanted to hear her cum when she did. These thoughts and the visual of Bellatrix pleasuring herself were becoming too much to handle.

"Please…Bella…may I touch my clit…" Hermione moaned as she pumped her fingers harder inside of herself.

Bellatrix smiled, she never pegged Hermione for the submissive type, but then again, none of this was something she was expecting to happen.

"Since you asked so nicely…yes you may. But you have to do it slow." Bellatrix replied.

Hermione groaned and moved her other hand from her breast down to her clit. She brushed her fingers over the little bundle of nerves and her hips jerked violently. She knew that she wasn't going to last long, but was determined to make it last as long as she could.

"Yes…fuck your cunt…let me hear you." Bellatrix said softly trying her utmost to keep her hands from leaving her own to touch Hermione's.

"Bella…Bella…oh god….fuck!" Hermione moaned.

She could feel herself start to cum, but slowed her pace in order to keep herself from cumming before Bellatrix. Bellatrix seemed to realize what Hermione was doing and smiled. Yes, she was getting the concept rather quickly. Bellatrix couldn't take much more of this, by this time she had gotten on all fours, one hand between her legs fingering her cunt into reckless abandon. She no longer cared what happened, all she wanted was release, and she knew that Hermione needed it as well.

"Cum for me love…cum with me." Bellatrix said, her breath coming out in short pants.

Hermione began to pick up the pace once more and added another finger to accompany the two that were already inside of her. She could feel the wave start in her belly and move down to her clit before she gave one last hard rub of her clit.

"Fuck! Bell….Bellatrix!" Hermione moaned loudly as she felt herself cum around and down her hand.

Her hips jerked and as she came for a second time she could hear Bellatrix's small moans of pleasure as her hand worked furiously between her own legs, her eyes were closed and her face was screwed up in concentration. Raven curls fell round her face and a light sheen of sweat glazed her fore head. Hermione had never seen anything so beautiful in her life. Just then Bellatrix's mouth opened in a silent gasp before she shuddered and her body started to jerk.

"Shit…oh gods…Hermione…!" Bellatrix moaned loudly as she bucked her hips hard against her hand.

Hermione could hear the squelch of Bellatrix's juices as they leaked onto Bellatrix's hand. Then with one last thrust Bellatrix pitched forward, falling onto the bed with a gasping groan. She lay there panting heavily for several long minutes, Hermione snuggled up against the older witch and Bellatrix wrapped her arms around Hermione. They lay there in blissful, post orgasmic euphoria for a long while.

"I am not sure what to say about all this." Hermione said breaking the silence.

"You are a good student." Bellatrix commented holding Hermione closer.

Bellatrix's heart rate slowed and her breathing had returned to normal. This was the part Hermione feared the most, Bellatrix leaving. She wasn't ready for their date to end. Bellatrix seemed to be thinking the same thing because she rolled over and kissed Hermione softly.

"I will stay tonight. On the condition that we just sleep." Bellatrix said seriously.

"Of course. Plus I am much too tired to do much else." Hermione said smiling.

Bellatrix gave her a weak smile and got off the bed.

"Bathroom." Bellatrix muttered picking up her bra and walking to the bathroom.

Hermione rolled her eyes and got up off the bed, she rummaged in her dresser for a pair of pajama pants and a tank top for Bellatrix to wear, and found a pair of pants and tank top for herself. A few minutes later Hermione handed Bellatrix the pile of clothes.

"I figured you would need something to sleep in." Hermione said.

"I usually sleep naked. But thank you, these will do." Bellatrix said taking the clothes from Hermione.

"I'm just going to change." Hermione said taking her own clothes into the bathroom, shutting the door behind her.

Bellatrix stared at the clothes for a minute, she had never worn pants before, it always seemed such a strange thing to wear, women in her class never wore pants, but she figured if Narcissa could do it then so could she. Bellatrix dressed and climbed into bed to wait for Hermione.

Hermione stared at herself in the mirror. She felt like a new person, though they hadn't done much except pleasure themselves in front of one another, it was still a cataclysmic event to the younger witch. She supposed that it was the Tequila that had made her so bold like that, and she resolved to make sure that the next time they did this, that she was 100% sober. She shook her head, dressed, went to the bathroom and went to join Bellatrix in the bedroom.

"Bout time, I was getting worried." Bellatrix said smiling as Hermione emerged from the bathroom five minutes later.

"I was…I was just over thinking things as usual." Hermione replied getting into bed next to Bellatrix.

"What is on your mind love?" Bellatrix asked concerned.

"Nothing, I was just thinking about tonight." Hermione replied.

"It was quite a night." Bellatrix agreed pulling Hermione into her arms.

"Thank you." Hermione said.

"Anytime Love. Get some sleep." Bellatrix said kissing the top of Hermione's head.

Hermione snuggled closer to Bellatrix, draping an arm over her stomach. After a few minutes of silence, Hermione lay there in the dim light, listening to Bellatrix's slow, deep breathing.

Bellatrix had fallen asleep.

Hermione smiled and whispered something that made the lights go out. She snuggled even closer to Bellatrix and fell asleep.

TBC…..