Someone You Loved

Chapter 10 - Feelings

'I take it by Oliver the twins meant Mr. Wood?' Severus said as he looked at Hermione who was placing the dinner plates on the side of the kitchen worktops.

Hermione turned to look at Severus who was leant against the worktops looking at her intently. She knew he wouldn't drop the matter. When they were together he had been a jealous and possessive lover and she knew exactly what was going through his mind.

'Yes.' Hermione said looking at Severus. 'We went on a couple of dates. It didn't work out.'

'A couple?' He asked.

'We saw each other for 3…4 months if that.' She replied. 'And don't ask me what you're about to ask me.'

'I wasn't going to ask you anything Hermione.' Severus replied crossing his arms.

'I could ask you about the last five years and your love life Severus but we both know you won't tell me and I don't need to know.' She said as she looked into the living room watching the twin's play on the floor with the children's potion set Severus had gifted them.

'There hasn't been anyone else.' Severus said softly uncrossing his arms and looking at Hermione.

'It doesn't matter if there has been.' Hermione replied. 'You're single, I'm single, we can see whoever we want. I just ask that you don't introduce the twins to lots of women.' Hermione said looking at Severus.

'I don't plan to have another woman in my life Hermione.' Severus replied.

'You don't know what's around the corner Severus.' Hermione replied feeling her heart thump in her chest. 'You could meet someone tomorrow.'

'I don't want someone else Hermione.' Severus stated. 'I want you.'

'Severus.' Hermione said as she looked into his dark eyes. 'Don't.

'Don't what Hermione.' Severus said walking towards her.

'I….We can't.' She said as Severus stood in front of her. So close she thought.

'Why can't we?' He replied as he slowly leaned down to Hermione.

'Mummy!' Silas shouted from the living room making Hermione and Severus jump apart.

'Coming darling.' Hermione said rushing to her son.

'So how was it going back there?' Ginny Potter said as she sat on Hermione's sofa with her wine glass in hand.

'Strange.' Hermione said sipping the white wine. 'Everything's just as it was the day I left.'

'He hasn't changed anything then?' Ginny asked.

'Nothing.' Hermione replied. 'Some of the stuff we picked together is still there.'

'Bet that was strange.' Ginny said as she looked at her best friend.

'He said he wanted me.' Hermione blurted out making Ginny choke on her white.

'Excuse me?' Ginny said as she looked at Hermione wide eyed.

'You heard me Ginevra Potter.' Hermione said as she rolled her eyes.

'He said that to you?' Ginny asked.

'In not so many words.' Hermione replied learning her head back against the sofa. 'I think he was going to kiss me and then Silas shouted for me.'

Ginny smiled 'Always perfect timing your boy.'

'Always.' Hermione said laughing.

'Do you still love him?' Ginny asked.

Hermione nodded and closed her eyes and sighed. 'I never stopped.'

'How are you adapting to Fatherhood?' Lucius asked as he poured two whiskeys.

'Fine.' Severus replied as he took the glass from Lucius. 'I have spent everyday with them so far.'

'I remember Draco being a lot of work at that age. God help you with two my old friend.' Lucius said smirking.

'I'm sure they will run rings around me especially Piper. That girl has a way of making you do exactly what she wants….just like her mother.' Severus said sipping his whiskey.

'How is Ms. Granger?' Lucius asked.

'She is….good.' Severus said.

'I know you well Severus you forget that. I know you want Ms. Granger.' He replied.

'She dated Mr. Wood.' Severus replied. 'Silas let it slip.'

'And?' Lucius asked.

'I hate the thought of him pawing at her.' Severus said putting his glass down.

'You don't know that he did.' Lucius replied. 'If you're so annoyed by it Severus why don't you just ask her.'

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