Wolfram and Hart's New Guest

By jessebelle

Author's Note: Wow, it's been a while. Please see below for excuses. Um, for the purpose of this story, I do tend to refer to Spike and Angel as vampires, even from "Hermione's POV." There are not enough ways I can think of to describe them. Just keep in mind that she Doesn't Know about it, as far as their concerned, they're just people she's been sent to that run a law firm. Uh, and sorry about the length. Just be happy I've updated at all.

Huggles and Snuggles,

jessebelle

Chapter Sixteen

Hermione Granger, for the first time in a long time, was completely content with staying in bed and not getting up to face the world. Her bed was comfy, she was warm, and it was nice and quiet. All of her problems she'd have to face were lost in Morpheus' arms. But, sleep can only last for so long, especially when an anxious vampire is involved. But when two anxious vampires are involved, well, the first sign of a change of breathing and you're bound to wake up, what, with them trying to wake you up and all.

"Hermione." A sing songy voice called. "Time to wake up!"

Rolling over, Hermione buried her face in her pillow.

Perched on a chair, watching her sleep, Spike was becoming impatient. "Hermione!" he reached out and poked her.

Hermione groaned and curled into a ball, safe in the confines of her blanket.

At this point Angel came in. He'd woken up in his office, his hair a mess. Luckily he made it to his suite without anyone seeing him like that. Upon reentering his office, he'd found his friends, and Xander. They'd explained that Hermione had stayed the night. He of course had made his way down to the rooms he'd had prepared, next to his own. He smiled at the sight of his childe annoying someone other then him.

"Oy, Peaches, help me wake her up!" Damn.

"Spike, let her sleep."

The blond cocked an eyebrow. "You mean to tell me you're not the least bit anxious to convince her to stay here?"

Angel paused, "Let's at least be nice about it." He went to the other side of the bed. "Hermione, wake up."

Now, Hermione had always been categorized as a bookworm, and as such everyone thought she was a morning person. But, even she couldn't stand the mornings, and while she would wake up before Harry and Ron, she usually slept in as long as possible. "Don wanna!" She pulled the blankets over her head and tried to ignore the voices.

Angel and Spike shared a look over her, and as one yanked the blankets. However, super strength was an issue, and Hermione, blankets and all flew through the air. Even she had to wake up at this. Her eyes popped open and she screamed as she hurdled through the air, the floor making its way up to greet her, only to freeze in mid air. Her heart racing, she looked up to meet her hero and found a familiar, grinning face instead.

"Wotcher, Mione!" Then the woman with short, bubble gum pink hair moved her wand and Hermione was safely transported back on to her bed. It took her a second to realize what had happened. She turned to see the two men responsible for waking her up, and found them just opening their eyes.

"What in the bloody hell was that? I was asleep, and you see fit to toss me through the air! What in Merlin's name is wrong with you?" She glared at the two vampires, both wincing in guilt and not picking up on her slip of the tongue. With her bushy hair all over the place and her face giving them a look worthy of Cordelia, they flinched.

"Look Herm, I'm so sorry, it's just Spike wanted to wake you up and-"

"It's all his fault. Wouldn't leave me alone, made me come bug you. No wonder you're moving in with me and the whelp."

Hermione huffed. "Get out, now, before I do something I'll regret."

And with the threat heavy in the air, two of the most vicious vampires in history ran out the door, tails between their legs. They now knew it was definite, Hermione Granger was definitely related to Cordelia.

Taking a calming breath, Hermione turned to her amused savior. "Not that I'm not happy to see you, but what are you doing here Tonks? And not that I'm not grateful but You Shouldn't Have Used Your Wand! What if they'd seen?!"

"Mione, breathe. It's all right. As soon as I heard your scream I came running-"

"From where?"

"-upstairs. Anyway, their eyes were closed and it's fine, no harm done."

Hermione closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "That still doesn't explain why you're here? Are you my tutor or something?"

Tonks grinned. "No, of course not. How 'bout you get dressed and join everyone upstairs."

"Huh?"

"Hermione, get dressed, come upstairs and we'll explain everything."

"We?" Hermione asked, but Tonks was already gone.

Head in her hands, Hermione shook her head. "I hate flying."

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Author's Note: Well, I've updated, finally. Um, as for reasons I haven't been able to update, well, let's just say it's been a tough couple of months. I know the chapters short, but I'm hoping you'll just be happy to have it instead of mad at the length. I'll try as best I can to update again, and soon.

Huggles and Snuggles,

jessebelle