Bellatrix awoke with a start, she sat bolt upright trying to gather her thoughts into stillness. She hated nightmares, they had gotten worse as her recovery progressed, and she wasn't sure about what to do.
She glanced up at the clock, she had to meet with Luna today, perhaps she would divulge the subject of her nightmares...and this one in particular.
She looked down beside her and saw Hermione laying there. She was asleep. Bellatrix sat there at watched her, taking her in, watching the gentle rise and fall of her chest. Last night had been amazing, and she wanted to move further...but was reluctant to do so given that she wasn't ready just yet to give herself fully to Hermione.
She sighed heavily leaning over and planted a gentle kiss on Hermione's temple. She slowly got out of bed and dressed in some fresh clothes, she waved her wand and Hermione's clothes appeared, neatly pressed and washed. She gave one last look at Hermione before leaving the room.
Bellatrix walked down the long hallways and down into the kitchen to fine Narcissa sitting at the counter being served with tea and toast by the House Elf.
'You may go Clover, I'll call you if we require your assistance' Bellatrix said politely at the Elf who gave her a low bow and left the room.
'What are you doing here?' Bellatrix asked curtly not looking at her baby sister.
'Good morning to you too Bella' Narcissa said sipping her tea.
Bellatrix sat down across from Narcissa and eyed her suspiciously.
'I just wanted to check in on you Bella, see how you were doing' Narcissa said taking a bite of toast.
Bellatrix was still gazing at her sister suspiciously, Narcissa rarely showed up like this.
'You mean you wanted to know if Hermione was here with me, well she is.' Bellatrix said coldly.
Narcissa knew they had, had sex, because Bellatrix always became irritable after that. Not to mention, she was glowing.
'That isn't my only reason for coming over, I am having a dinner party on Friday and I was wondering if you could attend, you and Ms. Granger. ' Narcissa said
'Sure whatever Cissy, we'll be there' Bellatrix said dismissively.
Narcissa nodded and cleaned up her dishes.
'7 o'clock' Narcissa said buttoning her coat.
Bellatrix nodded and Narcissa took her leave. Bellatrix sat at the counter, she rubbed her face. She really hated dinner parties, let alone dinner parties with her sister, she couldn't stand Lucius, though the feeling was mutual.
She groaned laying her head on the table.
'What is it Bella?' Hermione asked walking into the kitchen.
'Cissy came by' Bellatrix replied.
'Oh? What did she want?' Hermione asked cautiously.
'She invited us to a dinner party on Friday.' Bellatrix replied rubbing her face.
Hermione looked at her lover concerned.
'You don't look to happy about it, what is it?' Hermione asked sitting down across from Bellatrix.
'I hate dinner parties, I came to yours because it gave me a chance to show everyone who I am now, so they would see' Bellatrix replied.
Hermione nodded in understanding, though she wasn't sure why Bellatrix was reluctant about this party. It was only Narcissa. Unless something had passed between them that neither one could whole heartedly process at the moment. Bellatrix did seem to have alot on her mind lately.
'It is only Narcissa Bella, it isn't like it a giant basilisk. She is your sister.' Hermione said breaking the short silence.
'That isn't the point Mione, look I don't want to talk about it okay? Get your coat, we have to get you back to London, I need to go see Luna' Bellatrix said getting to her feet.
Hermione went to grab her coat, and handed Bellatrix hers. She wasn't sure why she felt a sense of unease when Bellatrix showed that she was less than thrilled about being near Narcissa.
They walked back down to the trail that led down to the stables, Bellatrix pulled Hermione close to her and turned on the spot.
Once they arrived in London the two women parted ways.
'I'll be at my flat when you're finished, it you'd like to stop by after your session.' Hermione said.
'Yeah I'll stop by' Bellatrix said giving Hermione a short but brief kiss on her lips.
Hermione watched as Bellatrix walked through the busy crowd and down an alley.
TBC...