Someone You Loved

Chapter 11 - I always have...

Hermione returned home after dropping off the twins to find Severus stood outside her front door.

'Severus.' Hermione said as she walked up the path to her front door. 'I wasn't expecting you today? You do know the twins are at nursery today?'

'Yes.' He replied. 'I was hoping to speak with you.'

'I don't have long.' She said walking past him and opening the door. 'I have lectures at 10am.'

'It won't take long.' He replied as Hermione let him into the house.

'Excuse the mess.' Hermione said as they walked into the kitchen.

Severus looked around the kitchen noticing two wine glasses by the sink. Did she have someone over last night? Was she seeing someone he thought? Hermione saw Severus' eyes on the glasses and instantly knew what he was thinking.

'No I didn't have a man here last night.' Hermione said as she turned to look at him.

'I didn't say a word.' He replied.

'You don't need to Severus. I know that look well.' She replied crossing her arms. 'You really don't have to worry about another man in the twins life. I'm not dating and if I ever did meet someone I'd let you know.'

'I'd rather you didn't.' He replied as he stepped towards her.

'It's only polite to tell you if I was going to introduce someone to Silas and Piper' She replied.

'I'd rather you not date.' He replied as he stood in front of her.

'And why is that?' she asked looking up at him. She felt her heart thumping in her chest.

Severus didn't reply. He simply pulled her to him and kissed her.

Hermione's arms found themselves wrapping around Severus' neck and moaning as his kiss deepened. She felt at home. Finally.

'Severus.' She whispered as she pulled back looking up at him. 'We…'

'I want you.' He replied staring deep into her eyes.

'The children.' She said as she looked at him.

'We can keep it between us until we're certain.' He replied knowing what she meant. 'Let's start again.'

'I don't know.' She breathed.

'I love you. I always have.' He stated as he watched tears fall from her beautiful almond eyes.

'I love you too.' She replied as Severus wiped her tears. "I never stopped.'

Severus placed a kiss on Hermione's head pulling her to him. He had missed the feeling of her in his arms.

'Severus.' She murmured against his chest.

'Yes.' He replied.

'I didn't sleep with Oliver.' She replied.

Severus sighed and Hermione smiled into his chest.

'I know you've been thinking about that since the twins mentioned him.' She replied looking up at him. 'I never meant for them to know about him or that I was dating but Ron let it slip in front of them.'

'Mr. Weasley was never quiet.' He replied making Hermione laugh.

'As much as I would love to stay like this all day I have to go to Uni.' Hermione said stepping out his arms.

'Will you and the twins come to Hogwarts tomorrow?' Severus asked.

'Are you sure you'll have time this weekend? School starts on Monday.' She replied.

'I will always have time for my family.' He replied with a smile. 'Why don't you come on Saturday morning and stay over.'

'Are you sure?' She asked.

'Very.' He replied. 'I have had two rooms added to my quarters. The twins can share and you can have the other.'

'Okay.' Hermione said nodding. 'The twins will love it.'

'Floo call me tonight?' He asked.

'Of course.' She replied placing a kiss on his cheek.

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